From
Starwars.com
Visitors to Disney-MGM Studios in Florida between May 20
and June 12 this year will be treated to a great lineup of
special Star Wars Weekends merchandise created exclusively
for this eagerly anticipated annual event. In addition to
the planned activities, events, and celebrities (as outlined
in this story here), guests will have the opportunity to shop
for exclusive pins, posters, t-shirts, coins, and other collectibles
in the whimsical Disney/Star Wars crossover tradition.
To many, that tradition is defined by the exclusive pin sets
available at each Star Wars Weekends event, and Pin USA delivers
a fantastic array for 2005. Some available only in limited
edition sets, collectors can look forward to at least 20 all
new designs this year. Here's the rundown:
Set of five
jumbo pin on pins (a feature which gives a pin added dimension)
will exhibit the artwork used on each Star Wars Weekends poster
between 2000-2005. The 2005 edition pin, which uses the stunning
Vader in flames graphic, includes Mickey's hand "brushing"
the ears on with a paint brush.
Limited
edition framed set of nine pin on pins featuring eight scenes
from Episode III plus the Darth Vader/Mickey Star Wars Weekends
pin.
Limited
edition set of four Darth Vader pins that come in a special
Darth Vader Sith Lord box.
Three pin
paper box Anakin transformation set which depicts the evolution
of Darth Vader
Limited
edition Episode III opening day pin
Logo Pin
The Star Wars Weekends collectible coins, which have become
a traditional event exclusive since 2001, will all be recast
for a limited edition set of 250. Collectors of these popular
coins from the past need not worry -- the 2005 Star Wars Weekends
logo will appear on the obverse of each coin, distinguishing
them from the past years' originals. Collectors will also
note the addition of a year 2000 coin, which will finally
be made available for the first time exclusively in this set.
Additionally, the 2005 coin featuring the Darth Vader/Mickey
graphic will be available in four finishes: gold plate, silver
plate, bronze oxide, and brushed nickel. These will be limited
to 1000 each.
Bean bag collectors will be pleased to find Mickey clad in
the famous Sith Lord's armor for this year's event, nicely
complementing the "Jedi Mickey" bean bag from the
2004 Star Wars Weekends.
In addition to these limited editions and other collectibles,
fans will be able to find a whole bunch of other great items
featuring the Star Wars Weekends 2005 artwork. Keychains,
mugs, T-shirts, caps, posters, magnets, and a special watch
will all be available to guests at Disney MGM's Star Wars
Weekends event, with some items also slated to appear at California's
Disneyland theme park as well.
