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Their distinctive flat design aesthetic has spawned a range of collectible merchandise including posters, plush toys, and limited-edition prints that have become sought-after by fans worldwide. ## QUICK FACTS Owner Kurzgesagt GmbH Origin 🇩🇪 Germany Since 2013 Mediums Prints, Posters Known For Prints & Posters Collector Insight Limited-edition collaboration pieces and early merchandise runs command premium prices in the secondary market. Rarity: All RaritiesLegendaryVery RareRareUncommonCommon [ ![Determinator 3000 - Ducktopia Labs Collection \[Pin No. 1\] - collectibles collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/b02a0a61-0f9e-4d3a-8f86-f5d60392e4a8/1-1768402287389.jpg) Scarce ### Determinator 3000 - Ducktopia Labs Collection \[Pin No. 1\] collectibles Jan 14, 2026 $45 - $85 • May 2026 ](/archive/collectibles/kurzgesagt-yolo-determinator-3000-enamel-pin) [ ![Kurzgesagt Wheel of Fear Pin - Pin No. 1 (72H Pre-Order Exclusive) - collectibles collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/b02a0a61-0f9e-4d3a-8f86-f5d60392e4a8/1-1768401681820.jpg) Scarce ### Kurzgesagt Wheel of Fear Pin - Pin No. 1 (72H Pre-Order Exclusive) collectibles Jan 14, 2026 $45 - $85 • May 2026 ](/archive/collectibles/kurzgesagt-wheel-of-fear-enamel-pin-pin-no-1-existential-dread-collection) [ ![Kurzgesagt 'Strange Matter' Liquid Core Pin No. 2 - collectibles collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/b02a0a61-0f9e-4d3a-8f86-f5d60392e4a8/1-1768402361976.jpg) Scarce ### Kurzgesagt 'Strange Matter' Liquid Core Pin No. 2 collectibles Jan 14, 2026 $45 - $85 • May 2026 ](/archive/collectibles/kurzgesagt-strange-matter-enamel-pin) [ ![The Dyson Sphere Limited Edition Pin No. 3 - collectibles collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/b02a0a61-0f9e-4d3a-8f86-f5d60392e4a8/1-1768401493668.jpg) Scarce ### The Dyson Sphere Limited Edition Pin No. 3 collectibles Jan 14, 2026 $75 - $175 • May 2026 ](/archive/collectibles/kurzgesagt-the-dyson-sphere-enamel-pin-pin-no-3) [ ![Kurzgesagt 'Alien Alert' LED Pin \[Ducktopia Labs No. 3\] - collectibles collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/b02a0a61-0f9e-4d3a-8f86-f5d60392e4a8/1-1768402441764.jpg) Scarce ### Kurzgesagt 'Alien Alert' LED Pin \[Ducktopia Labs No. 3\] collectibles Jan 14, 2026 $45 - $85 • May 2026 ](/archive/collectibles/kurzgesagt-alien-alert-enamel-pin) [ ![Optimistic Nihilism Enamel Pin - Existential Dread Collection (Pin No. 3) - collectibles collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/b02a0a61-0f9e-4d3a-8f86-f5d60392e4a8/1-1768401858455.jpg) Scarce ### Optimistic Nihilism Enamel Pin - Existential Dread Collection (Pin No. 3) collectibles Jan 14, 2026 $45 - $85 • May 2026 ](/archive/collectibles/kurzgesagt-optimistic-nihilism-enamel-pin) [ ![Kurzgesagt 'End of the Universe' Limited Edition Pin No. 2 - collectibles collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/b02a0a61-0f9e-4d3a-8f86-f5d60392e4a8/1-1768401767452.jpg) Scarce ### Kurzgesagt 'End of the Universe' Limited Edition Pin No. 2 collectibles Jan 14, 2026 $45 - $85 • May 2026 ](/archive/collectibles/kurzgesagt-end-of-the-universe-enamel-pin-pin-no-2) ## Scientific visualization and tangible philosophy through limited-edition collectibles ### The Gratitude Journal (Linen Edition) Released in 2021 as a limited series, these 1,200-page notebooks contain 365 daily gratitude prompts and reached its production funding goal in under three hours. Collectors value the linen-bound cover and the inclusion of bird-themed scientific diagrams throughout the layout. Show 3 more ## Frequently asked questions ### How can collectors identify authentic Kurzgesagt enamel pins? ### Which Kurzgesagt calendar is the most valuable to collectors? ### Does Kurzgesagt restock limited edition pins or posters? ### What is the average market price for a Kurzgesagt pin? ## EXPLORE MORE [Prints & Posters value and rarity guide](/archive/prints)[Toys & Games value and rarity guide](/archive/toys)[Collectibles value and rarity guide](/archive/collectibles)[Browse the full archive](/archive) ### Related brands [Bandai](/brands/bandai)[LEGO](/brands/lego)[Pop Mart](/brands/pop-mart)[Pokémon](/brands/pokemon)[Märklin](/brands/marklin) 1. [Home ](/) 2. [Brands](/brands) 3. Kurzgesagt [ C CURIOSA ](/) Uncover value, meaning, and story. 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