Souvenir MAG-7 | 沙丘之黄 (崭新出厂)

The Souvenir MAG-7 | Sand Dune features a simplistic, desert-themed design. With sand surfaces and small pebbles, it imitates the arid landscapes of a desert. It is a part of the Dust 2 Collection.

As a 'Consumer Grade' skin, it is quite common to come across the MAG-7 | Sand Dune in cases. Despite its commonality, the fact that this is a souvenir version adds significant value and rarity to it.

The Souvenir MAG-7 | Sand Dune was added to CS:GO on August 14, 2013 as part of the Arms Deal update. A souvenir version usually marks an event or tournament, making it a cherished memento for fans.

Although the design is quite simple, the skin's popularity stems largely from its association with esports events and being a part of the souvenir collection.

This skin is specifically designed for the powerful yet underrated shotgun, the MAG-7.

The unique feature of this skin is the small golden sticker indicating the esports event it commemorates, adding value and uniqueness to the skin.

Souvenir skins such as this one are typically released during major esports tournaments or campaigns, which can be found at CS:GO Tournaments.

This skin is often humorously referred to as the 'Sand Doot' by the CS:GO community.

Designed by Valve.

No complex technical features are present in this skin – its simplicity is what makes it iconic in the CS:GO community.

Despite its simplistic design, the skin is appreciated by a lot of players for its legacy and connection with esports

Being a part of the initial Arms Deal Collection, the skin carries a lot of historical significance in the evolution of CS:GO skins.

Its popularity can be largely attributed to its association with major esports events and the fact that any souvenir skin holds sentimental value.

The introduction of the Arms Deal Collection and various esports tournaments significantly influenced the popularity of this skin.

The introduction of the souvenir skin system was a huge step for CS:GO cosmetics, and the Sand Dune is a relic of that history.

The Sand Dune skin symbolizes the dry and arid conditions of Dust 2 map, making it an ideal cosmetic for desert-themed maps.

Many players have a special connection with this skin because it brings back memories of the early days of CS:GO.

Despite being simple, it has made a significant impact as one of the earlier skins of CS:GO which also served as a commemorative item at various esports events.

Although the MAG-7 is not frequently seen in competitive play, the Souvenir MAG-7 | Sand Dune often makes appearances due to its legacy and connection with esports.

Players who win or purchase this skin often keep it as a souvenir, reminding them of the specific event it represents.