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The Dyson Sphere Limited Edition Pin No. 3

Kurzgesagt Dyson Sphere pin on a black and holographic backer card, labeled Pin No. 3 and 72H Pre-order Exclusive.

Estimated value

$75 - $175

Rarity

Scarce(6/10)

Category

Collectibles

Brand

Kurzgesagt

Era

2018

Origin

🇩🇪 Germany

Artist / Creator

Kurzgesagt Design Team

Authenticity

Very High(85%)
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THE DYSON SPHERE LIMITED EDITION PIN NO. 3: IDENTIFICATION

A high-quality collectible enamel pin set on a holographic backer card, featuring a central celestial body surrounded by a purple and gold Dyson ring. The pin is constructed with a combination of soft and hard enamel finishes, utilizing gold-tone metal plating to define the solar flares and structural rings. It is formally identified by the card text as Pin No. 3 from the Kurzgesagt collection, specifically tied to the 'How to Build a Dyson Sphere' video production.

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CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Modern Scientific Futurology1960-Present

The Dyson Sphere represents the pinnacle of speculative engineering and energy harvesting in 20th-century physics.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Commemorative collecting of digital educational milestones, where physical tokens represent participation in a global intellectual community event (the 72-hour pre-order).

Meaning Through Time

20th Century

A theoretical solution to the problem of a civilization's expanding energy needs.

21st Century

An icon of cosmic optimism and the educational 'In a Nutshell' visual brand identity.

PRODUCTION PERIOD

Released in 2018, this pin belongs to the early era of Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell merchandising, a YouTube-based education studio founded in 2013. This specific item was offered as a '72H PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE', meaning the production run was restricted to the number of orders placed within a single ...
Released in 2018, this pin belongs to the early era of Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell merchandising, a YouTube-based education studio founded in 2013. This specific item was offered as a '72H PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE', meaning the production run was restricted to the number of orders placed within a single 72-hour window following the release of the 'How to Build a Dyson Sphere' video on October 11, 2018.

COLLECTOR NOTES

1

The 72-hour pre-order window creates a finite surviving population estimated in the low thousands based on early channel subscriber metrics from late 2018.

2

This pin depicts a Type II civilization on the Kardashev scale, a concept popularized by Freeman Dyson in his 1960 paper 'Search for Artificial Stellar Sources of Infrared Radiation'.

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

  • Consistent typeface and logo alignment with known Kurzgesagt 2018-era merchandise
  • Original specific cardstock with correct holographic foil pattern
  • Specific manufacturer notation regarding 'Soft & Hard Enamel, 3 Colors'
How does authenticity detection work?

COLLECTOR SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

Identification is near-certain due to the high-resolution image clearly showing specific manufacturer text, edition numbers, and production constraints.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Card text '72H PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE' confirms a time-limited production window.
  • 2Specific identifier 'Pin No. 3' matches early Kurzgesagt release numbering.
  • 3Material description on card exactly matches physical enamel layering observed.
  • 4Card graphics include the official Kurzgesagt 'bird' logo used in 2018.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Inspect the reverse side of the card for any numerical handwritten edition marks (if applicable to this series).
  • →Keep in original plastic sleeve to maintain current 'Factory Sealed' premium.

CONDITION & GRADE

Gem Mint / Factory Sealed

Grading breakdown

The item remains in original factory heat-sealed packaging; the backer card displays full holographic luster with zero evidence of UV fading or paper foxing.

Condition

Object appears to be in 'New in Package' (NIP) condition, sealed in its original protective polyethylene sleeve with the holographic backer card showing no corner softening or creases.

COLLECTIBLES MARKET VALUE

$75 - $175

Updated: May 11, 2026

Who buys this

Science communicators, completionist Kurzgesagt fans, and collectors of 'science-art' pins.

What increases value

  • •Original sealed packaging
  • •Holographic card integrity
  • •Finite 72-hour pre-order window attribution

What lowers value

  • •Removal from the plastic sleeve significantly lowers value to the 'loose' pin market price (approx. 40-50% less)
  • •Creasing to the card corners

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Pristine holographic card without scratches
  • •No visible enamel bleed or metal burrs from production

Grade & condition

Centering of the pin on card, clarity of the holographic foil, and the seal integrity of the plastic wrap.

Rarity & demand

ScarceModerate demandModerate liquidity
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