Metal Merch – Motörhead Vintage 1980’s Pins
I bought these Motörhead pins sometime back in the early to mid 80’s, at a store called Wasteland in Torrington Connecticut. I was serving time in high school then. Wasteland was filled with all kinds of Rock and Metal merch; plus lots of smoking and toking supplies too. This store was in walking distance to my parents house and near the Y.M.C.A., thus I made countless trips there. I would go to that Y.M.C.A. for pick up basketball games and to lift weights; it kinda kept me out of trouble. I’m laughing as I wrote that.
I didn’t always buy at each visit; just looking around the place and smelling the burning incense was a treat for me. Wasteland was an escape from the crap a teenager had to deal with, back then. It’s amazing what memories these little Motörhead pins rekindle.
I remember buying black light bulbs, black light posters, band t-shirts, pipes, lots of pins, band stickers and patches and rolling papers there. Funny how I never bought a bong or lava lamp there for they had plenty for sale. Those really were easier times. It’s fun to reflect on it all. I just wish I kept some of those band t-shirts for they’re worth lots of money now. Then again, I really wore out those shirts.
I’ve sold and traded away hundreds of Rock and Metal pins over the years; so I’m very happy I have these Motörhead pins today. When I saw Motörhead years ago they opened for Slayer. Overkill was the other opening band. Metal be thy name! Thanks for reading and stay safe out there. – Stone
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September 27, 2021 at 8:19 am
Awesome bit of nostalgia. I remember those stores, and I bought a few pins myself. Remember it was all the rage to have them all over your jean jacket. Either that or patches all over it. Or both.
September 27, 2021 at 4:31 pm
Yup! I had a denim jacket and leather jacket… I loved my denim jacket more.
September 27, 2021 at 4:54 pm
Me too. The leather was too hot. I run warm all the time, even in the snow in winter here in Canuckland, so what others mind find comforting I find sweat-making lol.