Before the gold rush lured dreamers and daring souls to the banks of the River of the Far West, this land was home solely to Indians.
Today, the landscape is almost unrecognisable. Thunder Mesa rises where wilderness once sprawled, and the bustling town, busy mine, and swelling population have transformed everything.
The region's original inhabitants see this as both a curse and a blessing. For the owner of the Pueblo Trading Post, the change is certainly more of a blessing than a curse, as he has settled well on the outskirts of town and set up a small shop.'
Initially, he sold Native American handicrafts such as rugs, blankets and jewellery, as well as small dolls and traditional flutes. Gradually, however, sales of these goods declined, forcing him to reorient the Pueblo Trading Post's product range.
Now, his shop is a treasure trove of pins and Vinylmations, with collectors eagerly seeking out the rarest limited-edition finds.
For pin collectors and lovers of Vinylmations, a visit to the Pueblo Trading Post is therefore an absolute must.
If you wander through Frontierland on a Saturday and spot a crowd outside the shop, do not be fooled into thinking the owner is handing out freebies. The real draw is the release of limited-edition pins, coveted by collectors from around the globe. By midday, the frenzy fades, giving you the perfect chance to explore the Pueblo Trading Post in peace. With a little luck, you might even snag one of the last new pins of the day.
