TheTwins Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 It's hard to believe, but PinPics is officially 25 years old today! Just a couple months after pin trading began to take off in the Disney Parks, Britt and Figgy unveiled their new website on December 7, 1999. It was listed as The Ultimate Disney Pin Picture Repository and can still be seen online through the Wayback Machine: Through the years we've seen a lot of changes, updates and thousands of pins added to the ever-growing database. Thanks to the many users and volunteers over this time, PinPics is currently the largest online database and trading site for Disney Pins. While we, personally, didn't discover PinPics until it had already celebrated many birthdays, we hope it continues to celebrate many more! In celebration of this grand event, let's have some fun! Everyone who replies to this thread and shares a memory of how you first discovered PinPics will receive 25 points and a digital profile badge in celebration of PinPics' 25th birthday! And if you'd like to interact with the PinPics community in another fun way, be sure to check out our new game, ZAP-it Forward. Happy Birthday, PinPics! Sarah & Elizabeth aka TheTwins 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyanne Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 We are so Thankful for ALL of YOU that have contributed to PinPics over the last 25 years! We are also excited to be part of the PinPics past as well as the AMAZING future that is coming! To All of our PinPics Editors, Contributors and Volunteers we say THANK YOU!!!! And a Special Thank You to Brit and Figgy for creating this amazing tool for all of us to use!! Molly and Joe Ludwig PinPics Owners 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaltFan1928 Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Well I started right before the pandemic is when I got on the site, but it wasn’t much at that time. It has grown tremendously and that’s to think of the new owners Molly and Joe. I’d also like to say right now that I look forward to every day for Thursday night, this is the best group I’ve ever been in. They put up with me and that’s a lot to say cause I usually just say what’s on my mind, but everyone in the group is very kind and considerate from the bottom of my heart Thursday night. Crew is the best. 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchinj Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Happy Birthday PinPics!! My pin addiction started way early and got out of hand very quickly. Pinpics was the only way I could keep track of the pins I bought. Thankful for pinpics longevity and happy to see the next version in the pipeline. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz2001 Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katinthehat28 Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Happy Anniversary Pinpics!! We discovered Disney pin on our 1st family trip to WDW in Nov 2011. We didn't know much about them but we were immediately into them. We went back the following yr ready to more pin trading but at the time eBay was the only place I could find for more pins that we wanted for our collection but I was interested in finding what all else was out there. I bought several books on Amazon and ebay Tomarts guide to Disney pin trading and we found more pins we wanted and learned where they were from. I had a hard time finding some and one of my searches lead me to discover Pinpics database!! From there I could check off every pin we were looking for if it was available in the database. Been a member since Sept 2014 and the site is better than ever!! Great job everyone that had/has a hand in it!! You've done a wonderful job and service to the pin community. Thank you!! 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x3mom Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Happy Anniversary Pin Pics! I was trying to look up a pin I traded at the park on google and came across Pin Pics. Very helpful site That’s when I discovered MoJo’s pin trading and got addicted lol Love to see/buy authentic pins in the comfort of my home. Thanks for creating this site. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shnymtl Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY PINPICS! Many thanks to Molly & Joe (and all those that support them) for continuing this awesome resource that will only get better with their nurturing care!!! I got bit by the pin bug back in 2001. (Gee, isn’t there a vaccine for this??? - LOL) Waited anxiously in line at the Disney Store early every Saturday morning for a few months hoping to get all the latest releases. Still have all 100 of that series, and even an unopened set in original packaging to trade or sell soon! Met so many wonderful people waiting in that line, of which many turned into lifelong friends. That’s how I learned of the PinPics site, talking with all those devoted Disney fans. Now I have a new group of devoted fans that I also get to see weekly - every Thursday night, but this time right in the comfort of my own home! Continuing the tradition for hopefully many more pinderful years!!! Cheers 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachforcier Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Happy Anniversary PinPics! I was first introduced to PinPics from my “adopted mom” @pattim and have been in love since! I just started my pin collection a few months ago and I can’t wait to continue to grow my collection as the years go on. I look forward to joining the Saturday night pin auctions every week! I can’t wait for my next Disney trip to buy and trade more pins! Thank you so much for being so welcoming and kind on here, this really is such an amazing pin family! 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brievoight Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Happy Anniversary/Birthday PinPics! I first discovered this amazing website through my crazy pin addicted mother @pattim! Collecting pins during our countless trips to Disney has been a passion of my moms for many, many years. As a child, she bought me a pink Walt Disney World lanyard with my very first pin-Minnie playing soccer. However, over the years, she quickly passed on her love for Disney pins to me. Numerous hours, including many weekends, have been spent loading pins into PinPics and organizing her collection. Now, she’s helping organize mine! The highlight of my week is spending quality time with her working on pins! I cant thank this pin community enough for being absolutely amazing to my mother and treating her like family. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figment919 Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Started collecting in 2002, so I am at the 20+ year mark. Have been involved with PinPics for many years. Remember when it was DIzpins and I met with Josette(?) at one of the Pin Events many years ago. I remember the "crazy" years under the control of the 'previous owner" who almost ran the site into the ground and lost the confidence of MANY collectors. Molly and Joe have brought much support and guidance to the hobby and I have to thank them immensely. While I have cut back on my collecting and focusing on only a few Villains I still enjoy the hobby and the PEOPLE who I have met over the years!! Mike S. Figment919 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattim Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY PINPICS! Collecting pins has been a passion for many years, although collecting has become more of an addiction as years have passed It is wonderful to recall memories while looking at past pins collected, and continuing to make more as my pin collection grows! I truly can’t thank Molly and Joe enough for all the blood, sweat, and tears they have put into this to make it what it is today. I also want to specifically thank those individuals on the Thursday night pin meeting that have become family! Pin trading has been such an important part of my life for many years and joining the PinPics community has brought such a deeper meaning of pin collecting and trading to me! I cannot wait to continue to see the progress of PinPics and how it is going to continue to bring joy and happiness to both myself and all those here! 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizaLM Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Hi , We started collecting with the kids in 2002. Found PinPics a few years ago, as Dizpins, when trying to find information about pin collections and was hooked … went down the pin research rabbit hole…. Having fun ever since. ELM 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawri1101 Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Happy Anniversary , It all started with purchasing pins for our children some 20 yrs ago. Slowly made complete lanyards for the kids, that’s when the trading crazy started and then came across Dizpins for some help with identifying pin sets. Fast forward…now we participate in PinPics with Molly and now we enjoy our Saturday afternoons with pins! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Annika Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Happy Anniversary PinPics!!! I started collecting pins in 2016 but didn't discover the site until 2019. I'm so happy to be part of this family and so proud of all Molly and Joe have accomplished!! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenspins Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 I started using PinPics around 2010. I collected some Disney pins before trading began and once trading started, I was hooked! I printed off lists of the subjects I was collecting and tried to keep up but eventually I owned pins that weren't shown and gave up on trying to keep track. Molly and Joe have done a fantastic job with the site. They should be proud of their efforts. They are true "pin detectives", adding pins and information. PinPics is a great source of pin information. Happy 25 Years PinPics! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cousinbruce Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Happy Aniversary PP............I Started at the very beginng makes me 25 years older...LOL Yikes the People I have met & still in contact with , to my new friends..I love it so much. I remember every Saturday going to the Disney Store to get the weeks 7 pins... I also remember the Error on the Davy Ctocket pin.....Then we went to WDW 1999/2000 what a blast..People running around looking for various pins & errors....so it was said. Getting back to PP i couldnt keep up..Even to this day I am slowly trying to catch up ..Thanks to Molly & Joe for continuing this great site & all the great ppl i have met onlin & hope to meet in person.. Keep up the great work. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvogelster Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Happy Anniversary Pin Pics! I started collecting pins when I was young, but I didn’t start really paying attention to the pins until I got an annual pass at Disneyland when I was an adult. I discovered Pin Pics when I was trying to find out more about sets and what hidden Mickey’s were out there. After that I was hooked. I love Disney pins and collecting. I wish I were closer to the parks to participate more in pin trading. Again happy anniversary Pin Pics! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyanne Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 3 hours ago, figment919 said: Started collecting in 2002, so I am at the 20+ year mark. Have been involved with PinPics for many years. Remember when it was DIzpins and I met with Josette(?) at one of the Pin Events many years ago. I remember the "crazy" years under the control of the 'previous owner" who almost ran the site into the ground and lost the confidence of MANY collectors. Molly and Joe have brought much support and guidance to the hobby and I have to thank them immensely. While I have cut back on my collecting and focusing on only a few Villains I still enjoy the hobby and the PEOPLE who I have met over the years!! Mike S. Figment919 Thank you so much Mike @figment919!!! I told you that we would win you over and I appreciate you being open minded and giving us a chance! Would love to see you again at a pin event soon! Much more is coming so hold on to your hat!! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicksMaster Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Met a woman at Disney World who told me about how Facebook helps with pin trading and collecting. She told me about PinPics as a way to keep track of my pins. Didn't know at the time about trading through PinPics but have come to treasure that part of the website. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natelove Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Happy Anniversary PinPics!!! I started collecting about 10 years ago and PinPics is the best database. It's future is in the best hands with Molly and Joe and I can't wait to see what exciting things they bring us. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantastic Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Happy anniversary! I’m new, but love this site!! I just started collecting pins this year! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom79mp Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Happy 25th Anniversary PinPics! Time flies when you're having fun! I started collecting Disney pins around 2002, but REALLY got into it when I stumbled across PinPics around 2009. It's a wonderful site for keeping track of my pin collections and I have made some great trades! Looking forward to many more fun years! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz2001 Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Like Bruce, I was one of the first user of the site when pin trading started in 1999. Going to the mall to visit the Disney Store to buy pins and pin trading at the mall with our CT group all added to the fun. We’d finish the night having dinner at the Rainforest Cafe. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leahvandyke1 Posted December 8 Share Posted December 8 (edited) Happy 25th Anniversary Pin Pics ! I joined Pin Pics in 2010 and can't wait to see all the changes that Joe and Molly will be unveiling. My husband and I connected with Molly through another pin group and finally had the chance to meet her (and see our friend Annika) in person at the 2024 D23 the ultimate fan event in Anaheim this year. Edited December 8 by leahvandyke1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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