The Space Modelers Pin

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Background Several years after the Yahoo Groups Space Modelers list was formed and after many get-togethers at IPMS conventions, Kevin Kilkenny decided to create a commemorative pin for folks who like to build models of real space vehicles.The idea was that we could find each other at model shows if we were wearing an identifying pin. This pin debuted at the IPMS/USA National Convention in Atlanta in July 2005. Kevin had 100 made and they sold out by the end of that year. In 2006 I had 300 new ones made using the cloisonne process. Compare to the original pin here.  Glenn Johnson at RealSpace Models and I both sold them and they were gone by May 2012. They're Back! Because of continued interest, we had another 200 made in July 2013. The price was a little higher because of the smaller quantity and higher postage. As of late 2021, those are now also sold out from Space In Miniature. Some are still available from RealSpace Models at the link above. One has been to Space! Through some good connections, a pin from the second batch was flown to the International Space Station on STS-119 in 2009. See certificate below.