Hey howdy hey! Welcome to another curated list of vintage Disney goods from yours truly. Today, we’re continuing our own Season of the Force and jumping back to a long time ago… in a galaxy far, far away…
Before Grogu stole our hearts and lightsabers came with USB chargers, Star Wars fans lived for exclusive merch drops on QVC, Pizza Hut promotions, and edge-of-the-galaxy souvenirs from Star Tours at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios (or MGM, if you know you know). Now, in a delightful collision of nostalgia and internet treasure hunting, these vintage collectibles are resurfacing online — and some of them are as charmingly weird as they are wonderful. Whether you’re chasing a piece of Ewok-era memorabilia or just want to own a chunk of Star Tours history, these galactic goodies are just a click away (hyperspace travel not required).
What happened to Mickey & the gang dressing like Star Wars characters? I miss it. You know what else I miss? STAR WARS WEEKENDS. This poster has been living on my watchlist for a bit, it’s high time I share it with you now. You can find a few sellers online re-printing vintage posters for a lesser price, but this one’s an original from 2004; straight from Walt Disney World:
Available HERE | $85
This is a timeless addition for your vintage-inspired wardrobe. An authentic movie promo piece from the 1990s, this teal t-shirt features a classic graphic print celebrating iconic characters including Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, and Chewbacca.
Available HERE | $55
This Star Tours pennant from 1987 Disneyland is in nice condition, and for a great price! I’ve had this in my personal collection for sometime. I just couldn’t withstand showcasing one of my favorite attraction’s iconography in my home; including a prominent logo, Starspeeders, and our OG Captain Rex!
Available HERE | $49.99
We’re approaching those hot summer months filled with pool days and beach vacations, who doesn’t desire a unique beach towel featuring their favorite space opera? This 1970s piece features beloved characters, vibrant colors, fringe — and for a great price!
Available HERE | $29.40
This watch reminds me of those top-tier pogs in my old “milk caps” collection… wow-ee, remember those?! This 1990s 3D Darth Vader watch is a prime gift idea. Look at that holographic shine! The circle is now complete.
Available HERE | $42.95
This Episode 1 Picture Plus Image Camera is a 35mm toy camera from 1999 by Tiger Electronics. It looks like Electrobinoculars used by battle droids in Episode 1, featuring six built-in transparent overlays from the film that can be superimposed onto photos including Qui-Gon, Anakin, Obi-Wan, Darth Maul, Jar Jar, or Queen Amidala. How wizard is that? (You’ll be pleased to know, my significant other recently acquired this toy camera and after a little cleanup, it still works great!)
These are pretty hard to come by these days, especially new in the package straight from QVC.
Available HERE | $149.95
I hope you enjoyed this week’s selection of vintage Star Wars goodies! Let me know if you’d like to see any specific character or theme featured and I’ll include them in my weekly searches. May the [treasure-hunting] force be with you.
