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# Kurzgesagt Wheel of Fear Pin - Pin No. 1 (72H Pre-Order Exclusive)

![A Kurzgesagt 'Wheel of Fear' enamel spinner pin No. 1, 72-hour pre-order exclusive, featuring existential dread themes on a red and black card.](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/b02a0a61-0f9e-4d3a-8f86-f5d60392e4a8/1-1768401681820.jpg)

Estimated value

$45 - $85 

Rarity

Scarce(6/10) 

Category

[Collectibles](/archive/collectibles)

Brand

[Kurzgesagt](/brands/kurzgesagt)

Era

2021 

Origin

🇩🇪 Germany 

Artist / Creator

Kurzgesagt 

Authenticity

Very High (85%) 

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## KURZGESAGT WHEEL OF FEAR PIN - PIN NO. 1 (72H PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE): IDENTIFICATION

This is a hard enamel spinner pin featuring the 'Wheel of Fear' motif from the Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell YouTube channel. The pin is constructed from gold-toned base metal with four colors of hard enamel fill (red, purple, black, yellow). The design includes a rotatable inner wheel listing eight existential threats, including 'Heat Death of the Universe' and 'The Great Filter.' It is mounted on its original black and red cardstock backing, identified as Pin No. 1 of the 'Existential Dread Collection.'

Compare with other collectibles in the archive: [Kurzgesagt 'End of the Universe' Limited Edition Pin No. 2](https://curiosa.com/archive/collectibles/kurzgesagt-end-of-the-universe-enamel-pin-pin-no-2),  [Optimistic Nihilism Enamel Pin - Existential Dread Collection (Pin No. 3)](https://curiosa.com/archive/collectibles/kurzgesagt-optimistic-nihilism-enamel-pin),  [Agfa Silette I Camera (Agnar f/2.8/45 Color Lens)](https://curiosa.com/archive/collectibles/agfa-silette-i-rangefinder-camera). 

## PRODUCTION PERIOD

Released in 2021 by the Munich-based design studio Kurzgesagt, this pin was sold as a time-limited 72-hour pre-order exclusive. It serves as physical merchandise for a YouTube channel with over 20 million subscribers, specifically referencing their recurring themes of scientific nihilism and speculative cosmology.

## COLLECTOR NOTES

1 

This pin was only available for purchase during a narrow 72-hour window in April 2021, creating a fixed supply based on that specific weekend's demand.

## SCARCITY

Scarce 80-90% 

Common Legendary 

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

### AUTHENTICITY CONFIDENCE

Very High (85% confidence) 

#### Confidence Factors

-   Matching typography and branding for the 2021 72H exclusive launch
-   Specific mechanical spinner design consistent with Kurzgesagt manufacturing standards
-   Presence of character-specific duck logo and 'Made with Love' stamp

[How does authenticity detection work?](/fake-art-detection)

## COLLECTOR SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

Identification is highly certain due to the distinctive branding, clear text identifying the set and limited edition status, and matching known 2021 release data.

### KEY EVIDENCE

-   1 Card number 'Pin No. 1' identifies it as the debut piece of the series. 
-   2 72H Pre-Order Exclusive text confirms its limited production window. 
-   3 Hard enamel construction indicates a retail tier above standard soft enamel pins. 
-   4 The list of dreads (e.g. 'The Great Filter') matches Kurzgesagt's intellectual property exactly. 

### WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

-   → Check the reverse side for a recessed 'Kurzgesagt' stamp and two pin posts. 
-   → Verify the spinning mechanism moves freely without grinding. 

COLLECTOR GLOSSARY (2 terms) 

## CONDITION & GRADE

Mint (New in Bag) 

### Grading breakdown

Factory-sealed condition with no evidence of oxidation on the gold-toned plating or fading on the cardstock.

### Condition

The item appears to be in its original plastic sleeve. The backing card shows no corner softnening or creasing, and the enamel surface lacks visible scratches or 'pitting' common in secondary market examples.

### Weight & feel

At approximately 35-40mm in diameter with a spinner mechanism, the pin has a substantial, dense feel characteristic of high-quality zinc alloy enamel pins.

## COLLECTIBLES MARKET VALUE

$45 - $85

Updated: May 11, 2026

How we estimate value 

### Who buys this

Science communicators, fans of the Kurzgesagt YouTube channel, and limited-edition enamel pin collectors.

### What increases value

-   • Original packaging preservation 
-   • Status as 'Pin No. 1' in the collection 
-   • 72-hour limited release window resulting in low total population 

### What lowers value

-   • Scratches on the gold plating from the spinner mechanism 
-   • Separation from the original backing card 

### What makes top-tier examples

-   • Unopened original plastic sleeve 
-   • Vibrant red foil effect on the cardstock branding 
-   • Centered mounting on the card 

### Grade & condition

Surface scratches, mechanical fluidity of the spinner, and backing card crispness.

### Rarity & demand

Scarce Moderate demand Moderate liquidity 

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