Most collectors enjoy collecting themed pins, that is to say, pins that can be categorized or grouped by interest, topic, etc. I have several different categories of collectible pins, most separated into themes. From police pins, to Disney pins, and as I’ll cover in this post… Hot Air Balloon Pins. Hot air balloons are a symbol of human transportation, and as a matter of fact they are noted as the first human flight device in history. Hot air ballooning is a true enthusiast sport, and has been well documented throughout history, and there are even several annual races held revolving around these floating beauties. The Great Reno Balloon Race brings hundreds of competitors from around the world to the skies over Reno, Nevada each year, and has been doing so for 27 years. If you’re looking for a great place to begin your collection of Hot Air Balloon Pins, check out Google Shopping for some great balloon pins. As always, if you’ve got a resource you’d like to share, please send us an email at pinguy@lapelpinsusa.com