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The Top 10 Twilight Saga Merchandise -- do you have yours yet?
Where to start in the mountain of products associated with the phenomenon that is Twilight? There’s simply so much of it. And with good reason too. The love story between high school student Bella (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward (Robert Pattinson) has captivated a generation. Its influence has been felt in all number of circles – from fashion (everything worn by Bella, Edward and Alice (Ashley Greene) has become a wardrobe must-have), to music (the internationally bestselling soundtrack has broken records), from cars (Volvos have become popular through association with Edward) to tourism (many of the sites from the film now host guide tours). It’s an exhaustive list and with the much-hyped sequel The Twilight Saga: New Moon on the way, it shows no sign of slowing down.
With all these options available, it’s difficult to know how best to show your love for the emerging film franchise. Or so it was, however we’ve done all that for you, rounding up some of the most exciting Twilight-related merchandise on offer today. So whether you’re new to the Stephenie Meyer story and starting your collection, or a long-time devotee eager for new trinkets, we’ve got you covered with ten different memorabilia ideas for you to sink your (vampire) teeth into!
10. 2009/10 18 month Calendar
Schedule time to daydream about Twilight with this 18 month calendar. It starts in July of this year (so you haven’t already missed any) and continues until the end of 2010. Just think, by then you’ll have seen The Twilight Saga: New Moon! With great colour stills from the film featuring all of your favorite characters it’s a gorgeous wall decoration and useful resource all in one fantastic package.9. Posters
Add some Twilight charm to your living space with posters of the movie. Huge sellers for months now, there is a massive range of Twilight-themed posters out there, ones that show just Edward, others that feature Edward and Bella and some that invite the Cullen clan and the Nomads into the frame. If you’ve already got plenty of posters with no room for any more, why not try something a little more unusual like this life-size standee of Edward? Measuring over 6-foot-tall, this enforced cardboard cut-out isn’t the real thing, but he’s the closest we’ve got!
8. Keyrings
Keyrings are a great way to show your loyalty to a movie in an understated and subtle manner. They’re also genuinely useful and practical on a day-to-day basis and as such help you carry around something fun with you on your travels. We love these keyrings and they make terrific gifts (Hint!Hint!) One features the family crest of the Cullens, the other doubles for a bag charm complete with the Twilight logo, red heart and apple. Ideal for on the go Twilight fun.
7. Companion books
Think you know all there is to know about Twilight? You will once you’ve read these two books. The Companion takes you behind the cameras on the production of Twilight, with exclusive colour photographs, storyboards and all the gossip on everything from locations to costumes. The Notebook is precisely that, an intimate look at creating the movie from the woman who sat in the director’s chair, Catherine Hardwicke. She explains from her unique perspective how she coordinated certain scenes and reveals set secrets bolstered by sketches, notes and much more. And to help with your reading of these titles, why not grab the Twilight bookmark?
6. Chain wallet
Emulate the rock star cool of Nomad James (Cam Gigandet) with this chain wallet. The bloodsucking baddie is seen wearing one in the movie and we love this Twilight-branded wallet with chain. It features the logo and the much-loved Cullen crest along with a small charm of Edward. It’s a bargain and like the keyrings, a wallet is an indispensable part of everyday life, so why not enjoy one from your favorite film?
5. Jewelery
Whether you want something delicate and feminine or more robust and neutral, Twilight-inspired jewelery is your one-stop shop. Choose from a romantic heart pendant with the quote “I dream about being with you forever”, a charm bracelet decorated with red beads and metallic miniatures of a lion, a lamb, the apple, the Cullen family crest and the Twilight logo or the more economic and low-key option of a pair of rubber bracelets swearing allegiance to “Team Edward”. Guaranteed to perk up any outfit.
4. Games
Put yourself in the thick of the action with these games based on the movie. The board game invites you to demonstrate your Twilight knowledge, pitting your wits against your friends to see who is the ultimate expert on the vampire saga. If direct competition doesn’t appeal, how’s about something more sedate and relaxing like this Twilight jigsaw puzzle? Using the famous publicity still of Edward and Bella flanked by the Cullens and the Nomads, this is one chilled out way to celebrate your love for the quirky romance. Great fun for a slow Sunday afternoon.
3. Clothing & Body shimmer
Dress to impress with these Twilight T-shirts. Work up a sweat in the baseball one which has blue sleeves, a white body and blue pinstripes (excellent Cullen colors) and is decorated with the Twilight logo on the front and reads “Forks High School Athletic Dept.” on the back. The other tees are more simplistic, black in colour and with quotes emblazoned on the chests in white. They’re all available in a wide range of sizes and are fashioned from 100 percent cotton. Finish the look with some vampire shimmer courtesy of this iridescent powder from Hot Topic that will transform you from mere mortal to exquisite immortal.
2. Character replica jewellery
Complete the look of your favourite Twilight character with these incredibly detailed replicas of the Cullen clan’s crest jewellery. Amazingly popular, these lovingly created items are reasonably priced and have been scoring rapturous reviews with fans across the Internet. If Alice is your fashion pin-up, get her ribbon choker. If Rosalie’s (Nikki Reed) ice queen style is more you, opt for her elegant pendant and if you feel an affinity with the gentle Esme (Elizabeth Reaser) choose the bracelet. For men, there’s the leather wrist cuff as most memorably modelled by Edward, but also his brothers Emmett (Kellan Lutz) and Jasper (Jackson Rathbone). Complete Cullen cool.
1. Carrying case & Music jewelery box
Delivering a more unusual and novel dose of movie merchandise is this pair of gorgeous household items. The carrying case radiates vintage charm and is just the place to hoard all your Twilight treasures. It’s decorated with an image of Edward and Bella coupled with the quote “And so the lion fell in love with the lamb” and is for the truly discerning fan that has everything. As is the music jewelery box that boasts the same image and quote. Inside is a removable locket of the Cullen family crest and to hear “Clair de Lune”, the Debussy music heard in Edward’s bedroom in the film, simply wind up!
