{"product_id":"little-orphan-annie-radio-series-1939-toy-decoder-pin-copy","title":"\"Little Orphan Annie\" (Radio Series) 1939 Toy Decoder Pin (Copy)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eA vintage 1939 secret decoder pin created as an official promotional premium for the classic radio adventure series \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLittle Orphan Annie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Produced during the height of the program’s popularity, this gold-toned decoder pin represents one of the most recognizable and enduring collectibles associated with Golden Age radio broadcasting and children’s entertainment memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eThe decoder features a circular rotating wheel design with letters and numbers positioned along the outer edge for decoding secret messages broadcast during episodes of the series. The obverse is stamped “SECRET CODE \/ ROA \/ 19 39,” with three stars flanking “ROA” and two intersecting skeleton keys separating the numerals of the year. The reverse is stamped “OFFICIAL NUMBER \/ C \/ 73582,” adding to the authenticity and collectible appeal of the piece. The rotating wheel mechanism remains a defining feature of these interactive promotional items, which encouraged listener participation and fan engagement during the late 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003ePromotional decoder pins tied to \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLittle Orphan Annie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e remain highly sought after by collectors of vintage radio memorabilia, advertising premiums, Depression-era Americana, and early pop culture collectibles. These decoder badges have become iconic artifacts of serialized entertainment history, and are closely associated with the enduring popularity of the long-running radio program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1595\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAn excellent display piece for collectors of classic radio history, vintage advertising items, toy decoders, or entertainment memorabilia from the 1930s and 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop part of decoder with the main writing on it is tarnished more than the rest of the object. Rest of object have spots of tarnishing throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.75\" X 1.75\" X 0.3125\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll photographs\/screen captures are used solely for reference. Screen captures do not imply items are screen matched.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"PlanetHollywoodVault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52104140423448,"sku":"61097","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2426\/4984\/files\/61097-1_8045a2b7-cd0e-4a79-a246-6d292bd2626b.jpg?v=1734037040","url":"https:\/\/www.planethollywoodvault.com\/products\/little-orphan-annie-radio-series-1939-toy-decoder-pin-copy","provider":"Planet Hollywood Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}