ANIME NYC PINPALOOZA
Get ready to collect ’em all! The magic of pin trading is coming back to Anime NYC! Curious about what amazing pins are going to be available for trade or purchase? Want to know how to join in on all the fun? Read on, brave pin lover!
Join in on Pin Trading Meetups! Trade pins with fellow fans at the Merch booth (#TBA)
- Thursday – TBA
- Friday – TBA
- Saturday – TBA
- Sunday – TBA

ANIME NYC 2026 STARTER SET
Get started with your pin journey today!
Pick up an Anime NYC 2026 Starter Set designed by Paul Petyo

ANIME NYC 2026 RARE PINS

Merch Exclusive
Head to our Merch Booth and spend $100 at our store to get the Merch Exclusive rare pin!

Staff Exclusive
Find an Anime NYC Staff member to trade for the Staff Exclusive rare pin!

ANYC+ Exclusive
Check out this sweet pin exclusive only to our ANYC+ members!
OFFICIAL 2026 PINPALOOZA
We welcome you to Pinpalooza! Participants of this program make up our Artist Alley and Vendor Hall so come check out their space and shop their exclusive Pinpalooza pins!

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FAQS AND PIN TRADING RULES
- Where can I find these pins during Anime NYC?
- Pins can be found at participating Vendor booths, Artist Alley tables, and of course – on our staff members! See above for more specific location details.
- How do I trade someone for a pin?
- Follow our simple pin trading rules and you’ll do great!
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- Pins must be traded one at a time
- Pins should have their pin back on them when trading, so no one gets poked!
- Please ask politely before attempting a pin trade. Be mindful of people’s personal space and be kind! Always say please and thank you! Don’t touch another fan or staff member’s lanyard or pins without their permission.
- Staff members cannot decline to trade with you as long as you are willing to trade an Official Anime NYC 2025 Pinpalooza pin, but fans can decline. Please respect the person’s decision.
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- Follow our simple pin trading rules and you’ll do great!
- Do I have to pay for the pins?
- Yes. Pinpalooza pins must be purchased. Once you own them, you can trade them with other pin collectors or Anime NYC Staff members.
- Yes. Pinpalooza pins must be purchased. Once you own them, you can trade them with other pin collectors or Anime NYC Staff members.
- I’m an artist/exhibitor and I want to participate but don’t know where to begin?
- We got you covered! Email [email protected] for more info on where to begin! Please note: all artwork must be finalized by August 1st.