{"product_id":"pins-vintage-total-activa-publicitaire-edition-limitee-forme-bidon-huile","title":"Vintage TOTAL Activa advertising pin, limited edition, oil can shape","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage advertising pin depicting an oil can, from the TOTAL brand. The shape of the pin is cut to follow the stylized contour of a tilted can, with graphic lines evoking the cap and grooves of the container. On the front, there is a vivid blue background with \"Activa\" written in white letters, as well as a white lower part bearing \"TOTAL\" in red, in a typography faithful to the brand's visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible finish has a smooth and shiny appearance, typical of enameled pins, giving a brilliant rendering to the colors and good readability of the inscriptions. The edge of the pin reveals a shiny metallic effect, highlighting the neat and precise cut of the object. No major defects are visible on the front, which shows a clean and uniform surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall aesthetic evokes the visual communication of the 1990s to 2000s, with a clean design, bold colors, and a highlight of TOTAL's flagship product \"Activa\". The object is presented in slight backlighting on a light fabric, which enhances the contours and shine of the pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pin is designed to promote the TOTAL brand and its Activa range of lubricants, and is part of the tradition of advertising goodies distributed at events, commercial launches, or service stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo information is visible about the attachment system or the back of the pin in this photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible front is in good general condition, with no apparent scratches or chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Advertising pins peaked in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in France, particularly in the oil and automotive sectors. Major brands like TOTAL regularly released limited series to build customer loyalty and mark special operations or sports partnerships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller specializing in vintage and advertising items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: TOTAL pin, advertising badge, vintage pin, limited edition pin, vintage goodies, service station pin, engine oil pin, Activa TOTAL, enamel pin, old advertising pin, 90s pin, enamel car badge, can-shaped pin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54287063351623,"sku":"109fd9f5-b385-4732-8a8c-2040d3df30eb","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_29b89633-821f-452d-a5de-d24d4d1db830.jpg?v=1783133590","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-vintage-total-activa-publicitaire-edition-limitee-forme-bidon-huile","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}