Kurzgesagt 'Strange Matter' Liquid Core Pin No. 2

Name: Kurzgesagt 'Strange Matter' Liquid Core Pin No. 2
Brand: Looty
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Kurzgesagt Strange Matter limited edition pin in original green and black packaging, featuring a liquid core and 72-hour exclusive markings.

Estimated value

$45 - $85

Rarity

Scarce(6/10)

KURZGESAGT 'STRANGE MATTER' LIQUID CORE PIN NO. 2: IDENTIFICATION

A limited edition collector's pin manufactured by Kurzgesagt for the Ducktopia Labs Collection. The object features a black nickel frame with enamel detailing, surrounding a specialized transparent dome containing a fluorescent green 'liquid core' meant to simulate strange matter. The pin is mounted on its original black and green cardstock backing, identified as Pin No. 2.

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PRODUCTION PERIOD

This item was released by the educational media studio Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell as part of their 72-hour pre-order exclusive window in 2023. These campaigns are structured to create immediate scarcity; production is limited exclusively to the number of orders received during that specific ...

COLLECTOR NOTES

The 72-hour pre-order window for this specific item closed in early 2023, ensuring that exactly zero additional units were produced post-campaign.

SCARCITY

Scarce80-90%

CommonLegendary

Genuinely harder to find. Perhaps only dozens come to market annually. Collectors actively watch for these pieces.

Rarity 6/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 8 collectibles items at rarity 6 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Dozens per year at market
Documented provenance valued
Active collector pursuit

Confidence Factors

High-fidelity printing on backing card consistent with Kurzgesagt manufacturing standards
Complex liquid-core construction is difficult to reproduce for low-volume counterfeits
Specific 72H exclusive branding matches documented 2023 campaign graphics

How does authenticity detection work?

COLLECTOR SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Memorabilia Authentication Expert

Memorabilia Specialist

Identification is high due to the exceptionally clear text and specific branding on the packaging, which is unique to this limited production run.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Presence of '72 H PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE' text on lower left corner
2Card identifies 'Video: Strange Stars Explained' as the source material
3Correct logo mark for 'Ducktopia Labs Collection' positioned at the top right
4Liquid core mobility visible through the central dome, which is the primary hallmark of the No. 2 series

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Keep in original cellophane to maintain 'New in Bag' premium
→Check for any signs of liquid evaporation if stored in high-heat environments
→Verify secondary market sales on platforms like eBay and Mercari for 'Kurzgesagt 72H' series items

CONDITION & GRADE

Gem Mint (Carded)

Grading breakdown

The factory cellophane remains intact. There is no visible oxidation on the black nickel and the cardstock retains high ink density without fading.

Condition

Item appears to be in 'New in Plastic' (NIP) condition. The backing card shows sharp corners with no visible softening, and the liquid core maintains its original fluorescent saturation without signs of evaporation or leakage.