ZAPPED! A Zap for the History Books!
So one of my more niche collections, but in some ways my favorite, is my Pin-Tiquities collection, which in addition to pins from that actual event, I consider an umbrella name for any pin that directly references ancient history, classical art, historical events or periods, that sort of stuff.
One of my most sought after pins (especially after trading for the Queen Elizabeth Minnie with Arendelle) was Pin 92953 Epcot 30th Anniversary – Spaceship Earth Box Set - Donald ONLY. I visited the Sisteen Chapel years ago with my mother and, even aside from any sort of religious resonance, it was literally breath taking and something that as always stayed with me. The sheer awe of the space was palpable.
As for the pin, I had never seen it for sale, no one ever responded to trade requests, I was starting to think it was a myth. So much so, that I posted on FB a bit ago asking if anyone even had it! Let alone was willing to trade or sell. Little did I know, it was making its way to me as I posted that!
Today, I cracked open a sizeable box from docfish2u and in it was a small orange folding box with EPCOT all over it and a large note from Speedwaystar1, saying something about Donald and Zap and quite honestly I didn't read the rest because I was franticallyopeninguptheboxbecauseiknewwhatitwas!!!!!
The surprise LITERALLY unfolded!
Scenes from Spaceship Earth stretched across the background. And in the bottom to tiers.....
WAS DONALD PAINTING THE CHAPEL!!!! AND CAVE GOOFY!!! AAAAAAHHHH! I DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE THEY CAME FROM THE SAME SET!!
After flailing via text to Speedwaystar1, he explained that Donald was a Zap for me and a Goofy he wanted to add to a larger trade we had going that he wanted to even out (re: Zap....)
I am literally over the moon. Like, posting this from space. Speedway, you are far too good to me and this is incredibly special. More than you know! I had literally JUST posted about whether or not it even existed, and mere days later it's mine! As a gift!!
AND IT'S NEVER LEAVING THIS TOWER AGAIN.
And thank you docfish2u for being his pin accomplice!! You all are seriously the cream of the crop. And I'm so lucky to be a part of such an awesome family. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go hire some Swiss Guards to protect my new grail (Vatican joke...)
~Merlin
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One of my most sought after pins (especially after trading for the Queen Elizabeth Minnie with Arendelle) was Pin 92953 Epcot 30th Anniversary – Spaceship Earth Box Set - Donald ONLY. I visited the Sisteen Chapel years ago with my mother and, even aside from any sort of religious resonance, it was literally breath taking and something that as always stayed with me. The sheer awe of the space was palpable.
As for the pin, I had never seen it for sale, no one ever responded to trade requests, I was starting to think it was a myth. So much so, that I posted on FB a bit ago asking if anyone even had it! Let alone was willing to trade or sell. Little did I know, it was making its way to me as I posted that!
Today, I cracked open a sizeable box from docfish2u and in it was a small orange folding box with EPCOT all over it and a large note from Speedwaystar1, saying something about Donald and Zap and quite honestly I didn't read the rest because I was franticallyopeninguptheboxbecauseiknewwhatitwas!!!!!
The surprise LITERALLY unfolded!
Scenes from Spaceship Earth stretched across the background. And in the bottom to tiers.....
WAS DONALD PAINTING THE CHAPEL!!!! AND CAVE GOOFY!!! AAAAAAHHHH! I DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE THEY CAME FROM THE SAME SET!!
After flailing via text to Speedwaystar1, he explained that Donald was a Zap for me and a Goofy he wanted to add to a larger trade we had going that he wanted to even out (re: Zap....)
I am literally over the moon. Like, posting this from space. Speedway, you are far too good to me and this is incredibly special. More than you know! I had literally JUST posted about whether or not it even existed, and mere days later it's mine! As a gift!!
AND IT'S NEVER LEAVING THIS TOWER AGAIN.
And thank you docfish2u for being his pin accomplice!! You all are seriously the cream of the crop. And I'm so lucky to be a part of such an awesome family. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go hire some Swiss Guards to protect my new grail (Vatican joke...)
~Merlin
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