Quick answer
Choose the Owlbear D&D Pin if you want a compact monster pin that sits neatly on a lanyard or jacket lapel. Choose the Mimic Tankard Pin if you prefer a slightly wider, scene-style design that reads clearly on a dice bag or convention tote.
Size and placement: where each pin actually works
The Owlbear pin measures 1.75 by 1.5 inches, while the Mimic Tankard pin measures 1.75 by 2 inches. That extra half-inch of width on the Mimic makes it a better fit for flat, open surfaces like a dice bag panel or a tote, where the artwork has room to breathe. The Owlbear’s more compact footprint keeps it from crowding a lanyard or a jacket lapel that already has other pins.
Neither pin is heavy or oversized, so the decision is mostly about how much visual space you want to fill. If you rotate pins often or add them to a crowded bag, the smaller Owlbear is easier to slot in without overlapping neighboring pins.
Artwork style: creature portrait vs scene
The Owlbear design is a single creature portrait, which makes it instantly readable at a glance. The Mimic Tankard shows a mimic disguised as a tankard, so it reads more like a small scene. That difference matters if you want a pin that starts conversations at the table: the Mimic’s visual joke is more obvious to new players, while the Owlbear appeals to anyone who already knows the monster.
Both are hard enamel pins with vibrant, precisely detailed artwork, so neither is a step down in finish. The choice is about which design you want to explain when someone asks about it.
The trade-off: price vs. presence
The Owlbear pin is the lower-priced option at USD 6.69, while the Mimic Tankard pin is USD 7.29. That small gap buys you a wider design with a more narrative illustration. If you are buying multiple pins for a group or a giveaway, the Owlbear stretches your budget further. If you are picking one statement pin for your own dice bag, the Mimic’s extra width and scene-style art may be worth the difference.
Both pins come with a 30-day money-back guarantee on all orders, so the risk of trying either one is low. The real trade-off is whether you prioritize a compact, budget-friendly monster or a slightly larger conversation piece.
How to choose between the Owlbear and Mimic Tankard pins
- If you carry a dice bag or tote daily: Pick the Mimic Tankard Pin. Its 1.75 by 2 inch face gives the scene-style artwork enough space to be recognizable from a few feet away, which matters on a bag that gets set down and picked up constantly. Check that the bag panel is at least 2 inches wide in the spot you plan to pin.
- If you wear pins on a lanyard or lapel: Pick the Owlbear D&D Pin. At 1.75 by 1.5 inches, it leaves room for other pins and won’t dominate a narrow lanyard strap or jacket lapel. Leave about half an inch between pin backs so they don’t overlap.
- If you are buying for a group or giveaway: The Owlbear’s lower catalog price of USD 6.69 makes it the easier choice when you need several pins. The Mimic at USD 7.29 is better saved for a single statement pin. Order one extra pin as a backup if you are gifting to a group.
Product facts at a glance
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Mimic Tankard Pin: Hard enamel pin, 1.75 by 2 inches, metal and enamel construction. The wider face gives the mimic tankard artwork more room to read clearly on a dice bag or tote.
Mimic Tankard Pin
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Owlbear D&D Pin: Hard enamel pin, 1.75 by 1.5 inches. The more compact size fits neatly on a lanyard or jacket without crowding other pins.
Owlbear D&D Pin
Which pin is right for you?
Best for
- Players who want a compact monster pin for a lanyard or jacket lapel
- Buyers picking up several pins for a group or giveaway
- Fans of classic D&D creatures who prefer a clean portrait design
Not for
- Shoppers who want the widest artwork coverage on a dice bag
- Buyers looking for a scene-style pin that tells a small story
- Anyone who prefers a mimic-themed design over a creature portrait
