Warframe Sticker and Pin Starter Guide for New Collectors

Quick answer

Start with one pin and one sticker. Pick a pin that matches a frame or character you already love, and a sticker that fits a surface you actually see every day. The Konzu Pin and Atomicycle Bumper Sticker are low-risk first buys; the Arthur Protoframe Pin costs more but gives you a larger 4-inch display piece.

Stickers and pins are the easiest way into Warframe collecting. They cost less than statues or apparel, they do not need a shelf or a display case, and they let you test whether you actually enjoy hunting down small merch. The catch is that small merch adds up fast, and a scatter of random pieces can feel like clutter instead of a collection.

This guide gives you a simple starting framework: pick one pin, pick one sticker, and decide where each one lives before you buy. We will use real catalog examples so you can see how size and price change the decision.

Why stickers and pins are the right first step

Pins and stickers are the lowest-commitment Warframe merch you can buy. A pin can move between a backpack, a jacket, and a lanyard without any damage, and a sticker can sit on a laptop lid or a water bottle where you see it constantly. Neither requires the display planning that a statue or framed poster demands.

They also let you collect by character rather than by product type. If you love Cetus, a Konzu Pin makes sense. If you ride through Höllvania, an Atomicycle Bumper Sticker is the obvious pick. That character-first approach keeps a small collection from turning into a pile of unrelated items.

• Set a starting budget for your first two pieces so small merch does not creep into a bigger spend than you planned.
• Buy one pin and one sticker from the same part of the game if you want a mini themed set.

Pin sizing: 1.7 inches vs 4 inches

Pin size changes where you can wear it and how much it stands out. The Konzu Pin is 1.7 inches and made from soft enamel. That size disappears on a thick jacket but reads clearly on a lanyard, a backpack strap, or a denim collar. The Arthur Protoframe Pin is 4 inches, also soft enamel, which is large enough to be the main visual on a bag or a jacket back panel.

A 4-inch pin is not automatically better. It is heavier-looking and takes up more space, so it can crowd a small lanyard or a fitted jacket. If you want a subtle daily pin, the smaller Konzu size is the safer first buy. If you want one statement pin, the Arthur Protoframe size gives you more presence for the higher price.

• Measure the strap, lapel, or panel you plan to pin before you buy a 4-inch piece.
• Soft enamel pins have a slightly recessed, textured look; that is a style choice, not a defect.

Sticker placement: measure twice, apply once

The Atomicycle Bumper Sticker is 11.25 by 2.75 inches, which is a long, narrow format. That shape suits a car bumper, a laptop lid, or a wide water bottle, but it will not fit neatly on a small phone case or a narrow notebook spine. Measure your intended surface before you peel anything, because most stickers are a one-shot application.

If you are not ready to commit a sticker to a permanent home, keep it flat in a sleeve or a binder page until you have a surface you are sure about. A sticker that stays in a drawer is still part of your collection; a crooked sticker on a laptop you use every day is a daily annoyance.

• Clean and dry the surface first; dust and oil are the main reasons stickers lift at the edges.
• Apply from one end and press outward to avoid trapped air bubbles.

How to choose your first pin and sticker

Use a simple two-question filter. First, does this character or location already mean something to you in the game? Second, do you have a specific surface or garment in mind for it right now? If the answer to either is no, wait. Small merch is easy to buy on impulse and hard to display well when it has no home.

If you want a matching first set, pair the Konzu Pin with the Atomicycle Bumper Sticker only if you genuinely like both Cetus and Höllvania. Otherwise, pick the one that fits your daily carry and save the other for a later purchase. There is no bonus for buying both at once.

• Write down where each piece will go before checkout; if you cannot name a spot, skip it for now.
• Check the catalog notes: product details may change from the images shown, so confirm final specs if a detail is critical to you.

Where stickers and pins fit next to other small merch

Pins and stickers are the entry point, not the whole hobby. If you already know you want a larger centerpiece, the Nidus Collector's Statue is a pre-order item at 8.5 inches tall in polyresin, and it includes an exclusive Nidus Coin, an in-game Nidus Noggle, and 170 Platinum. That is a very different purchase: higher cost, longer wait, and a fixed display spot.

A middle option is the Double Sided Vinyl Slipmat, which features DJ Lotus on one side and DJ Kavat on the other. It is functional merch for a record player rather than a display piece, so it earns its place if you already have a turntable. If you do not, a pin or sticker is still the better first buy.

• Start with pins and stickers if you are unsure about your display space.
• Move up to statues or slipmats only when you have a specific use or shelf for them.

Decision rules for your first small-merch buy

• Budget under USD 10 per piece: Choose the Konzu Pin or the Atomicycle Bumper Sticker. Both are USD 7.50 and give you a real Warframe collectible without a big spend. Best first step if you are testing whether you enjoy collecting.
• You want one bold pin: Choose the Arthur Protoframe Pin at 4 inches. It is larger and costs USD 11.50, so confirm your jacket or bag panel can carry it. Pick this only if you have a clear spot for a big pin.
• You already have a record player: Consider the Double Sided Vinyl Slipmat at USD 11.50 with DJ Lotus and DJ Kavat sides. It is usable merch, not just display. Skip it if you do not spin vinyl; a pin or sticker serves you better.
• You want a centerpiece: The Nidus Collector's Statue is a USD 90.00 pre-order at roughly 8.5 inches in polyresin, with a Nidus Coin, Noggle, and 170 Platinum included. Only commit if you have shelf space and patience for a pre-order.

Product facts

• Konzu Pin: 1.7 inches, soft enamel, priced at USD 7.50. A small, low-cost pin that fits lanyards, backpack straps, and collars without dominating them.
• Arthur Protoframe Pin: 4 inches, soft enamel, priced at USD 11.50. A larger statement pin; check that your intended strap or panel can carry the size before buying.
• Atomicycle Bumper Sticker: 11.25 by 2.75 inches, priced at USD 7.50. A long, narrow sticker that suits bumpers, laptop lids, and wide bottles but not small flat surfaces.
• Nidus Collector's Statue: Pre-Order: Approximately 8.5 inches tall, polyresin, includes an exclusive Nidus Coin, in-game Nidus Noggle, and 170 Platinum, priced at USD 90.00. A higher-commitment pre-order centerpiece; only choose it if you have a fixed display spot and are comfortable waiting.

Who this starter approach is for

Best for

• New collectors who want to start with low-cost, low-space Warframe merch
• Fans who want a pin or sticker tied to a specific character or location they already love

Not for

• Collectors who already know they want a large statue or a full display shelf
• Buyers who want functional gear like apparel or bags rather than small display pieces

Start with one pin and one sticker, decide where each will live, and buy only when both answers are clear. That habit keeps a small collection focused, and it makes the next Warframe merch purchase an easy yes or no.