Skidoo Pins and Buttons
Description: Formed in 1979 by Fritz Catlin, Johnny Turnbull and Sam Mills, and later augmented by Alex Turnbull and Tom Heslop, 23 Skidoo had interests in martial arts, Burundi and Kodo drumming, Fela Kuti, The Last Poets, William S. Burroughs, as well as the emerging confluence of industrial, post-punk and funk, heard in artists such as A Certain Ratio, Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, The Pop Group and This Heat.
Description: Formed in 1979 by Fritz Catlin, Johnny Turnbull and Sam Mills, and later augmented by Alex Turnbull and Tom Heslop, 23 Skidoo had interests in martial arts, Burundi and Kodo drumming, Fela Kuti, The Last Poets, William S. Burroughs, as well as the emerging confluence of industrial, post-punk and funk, heard in artists such as A Certain Ratio, Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, The Pop Group and This Heat.
Description: A retro-style typographic composition on a black background. The top features the number '23' in coral and light blue. Below that, 'SKIDOO!' is displayed in large, cream letters with a green outline. At the bottom, the phrase 'Never Look Back' is written in a cursive, orange font.
Description: In 1937, Joseph Armand Bombardier is granted a patent for the first ever vehicle that can travel on snow, developed in his garage in Valcourt, Quebec, through determination and daring. A second, larger vehicle follows, and he founds his own company in 1942: L’Auto-Neige Bombardier Limité. Over the years, J.-A. Bombardier refines his design, and launches the Ski-Doo in 1959, already powered by a Rotax motor. This innovative product creates a new sport. In the years to follow, always seeking to innovate, every playground was explored, revolutionizing the powersports industry.
Description: Ride back into history with this Ski-Doo Vintage Snowmobiles 1950 design, celebrating the early days of Bombardier’s legendary snow machines. Featuring the classic yellow Ski-Doo snowmobile with a distressed retro badge, this artwork captures the pioneering spirit of winter adventure. Perfect for snowmobile enthusiasts, collectors of vintage motorsport memorabilia, and fans of retro outdoor gear. A timeless tribute to innovation, speed, and the thrill of snow riding in the golden era of Ski-Doo.
Description: This design highlights a classic Ski-Doo emblem, styled in a bold gold finish with a radiant red background that captures energy and speed. The sleek ski-shaped logo and italicized Ski-Doo lettering embody the spirit of adventure, winter sports, and snow-covered trails. With its retro aesthetic and metallic textures, the emblem evokes nostalgia for the golden age of snowmobiling while celebrating Ski-Doo’s legacy of innovation. Perfect for snowmobile enthusiasts, winter sports fans, and collectors of vintage motor-sport memorabilia, this artwork is ideal for apparel, posters, and accessories that showcase rugged style and outdoor freedom.
Description: Rupp snowmobiles were high-performance, lightweight sleds built by Rupp Industries in Mansfield, Ohio, founded by Mickey Rupp. Key models included the Sprint, Nitro, Yankee, and Magnum. The company peaked in the early 1970s before closing down following market crashes and bankruptcy in 1973.
