Celebration Preparation | Preorder Merch! | ft. The Fan Awakens | Star Wars Celebration LA 2027
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Star Wars Celebration LA 2027 is shaping up to be a landmark event, and this episode of Reign Core Podcast dives deep into the pre-order merch strategy with guest Eli from The Fan Awakens. The hosts break down what’s available ahead of time—ranging from shirts and pins to the highly anticipated 50th anniversary logo gear—while warning fans about the pitfalls of overpreordering, especially with flimsy items like the baseball cap. They emphasize that while pre-ordering ensures access to limited items, VIP badges offer a smarter alternative: early access to the full merch store, eliminating the need to gamble on pre-orders. The conversation highlights real pain points from past cons—broken lanyards, poor-quality hats, and regrettable purchases—while celebrating the emotional value of collectibles like the KeyArt posters and the joy of serendipitous connections in long lines. Most importantly, they stress that celebration isn’t about spending—it’s about intentionality, community, and preserving the magic of the experience.
Pre-ordering merch at Star Wars Celebration LA 2027 is essential to secure limited items, but only if you’re certain about what you want.
Avoid the pre-order baseball cap—both hosts unanimously rated it as low-quality and flimsy, recommending to skip it entirely.
VIP badges are worth considering not just for early access, but as a strategic way to bypass pre-ordering and shop in peace during the con.
The KeyArt shirt and spirit jersey with the 50th anniversary design are strong picks for fans who love the aesthetic, even if they’re not traditional logo collectors.
Lanyards should be high-quality and durable—two hosts broke their free lanyards at past events, proving that a flimsy one can ruin your day.
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Welcome to Celebration Preparation
The hosts introduce the episode and their co-host, Eli from The Fan Awakens, setting the tone for a deep dive into Star Wars Celebration LA 2027 merch strategy, pre-orders, and preparation tips.
Pre-Ordering Strategy & Ticket Queue
The hosts explain the pre-order window that opens May 6th and how the ticket queue includes a timer for both ticket purchase and merch pre-ordering, urging fans to act fast.
Badge Art & Collectibility
They reflect on past badge art from Japan and Anaheim, praising the quality and collectibility of the Japan badges while criticizing the poor print quality of the Anaheim version.
Shirts, Hoodies, and Sizing Tips
The hosts evaluate the 2027 merch shirts, noting that they run small and are generally well-made, but caution against overspending on logo-heavy items unless they’re emotionally significant.
The Hat Debacle: Why to Skip the Pre-Order Cap
“I do not possess the baseball cap because I was very unimpressed with the quality of a cap. Eli, do you have the cap that you could share with the class? This is from Japan. So I will say I haven't touched this hat in probably since I came back from Japan, like maybe in a few videos. But like these hats, they're just they're just very flimsy.”
“I have met people in those lines that I still talk to today. I met people in Chicago when I waited in that line for seven and a half hours who I still talk to today.”
“If you get a VIP badge, like for me, I was talking to Parade before we went on. If I get a VIP badge, I'm not going to preorder anything because one, I'm already spending a bunch of money on the badge. Yeah. I don't want to spend extra right now. But two, I don't have to worry about it because I can just shop there.”
“I do not possess the baseball cap because I was very unimpressed with the quality of a cap. Eli, do you have the cap that you could share with the class? This is from Japan. So I will say I haven't touched this hat in probably since I came back from Japan, like maybe in a few videos. But like these hats, they're just they're just very flimsy.”
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denison
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baseball cap
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vip badge
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lanyard
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the fan awakens
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key art poster
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50th anniversary logo
product
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