Companion Cube Pin

Companion Cube Pin
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Basic Information
Worn by:	All
Slot:	Cosmetic
Equip region:	Template:Dictionary/items/er error
Released:	November 19, 2010 Patch
Availability:	Promotional
Tradable:	Yes
Giftable:	Yes
Craftable:	Yes
Paintable:	No
Nameable:	Yes
Available Qualities
	Vintage Genuine
Loadout Stats
	Companion Cube Pin; 1 - 100

“

The Enrichment Center reminds you that the Weighted Companion Cube will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak.

Click to listen

— GLaDOS

”

The Companion Cube Pin, also known as the Portal 2 Pin, is a miscellaneous item for all classes. It depicts a team colored portal and a Weighted Companion Cube floating within, from the eponymous Valve game Template:W.

The Pin was given to those who pre-purchased Portal 2, and was awarded prior to its release.^[1]

Update history

November 19, 2010 Patch

[Undocumented] Added the item in-game.

December 2, 2010 Patch

Made Gift Wrappable.

April 15, 2011 Patch

Awarded to players who pre-purchased Portal 2

Bugs

The Pin disappears upon death.
The Pin has clipping issues with Darwin's Danger Shield.

Trivia

A Vintage Companion Cube Pin was given to a play-tester of Portal 2 at PAX 2010, prior to the item's official release.^[2] The item can be seen here.
Player Vulcnor, upon winning a charity auction for Child's Play, received a Unique version of the Pin.