For what it's worth..
I've never watched an episode of The Walked Dead..and had barely heard about the show before the rumors started flying about the pin. I still have not watched it...
My favorite movies growing up was the Dead series...Dawn of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead, Return of the Living Dead... etc.
I pre-ordered an LE before the announcement because it was a Zombie theme and not specifically TWD.
The more generic..the better!