Treasure trove of TT collectables
The treasure trove of officially licensed Centenary TT products will see money invested back into the road races.
Only products that carry the official licensed product logo are authentic and approved. Sales of these products contribute a percentage of profits back into the running of TT Races, so fans are showing their support for the event.
Stuart McBride, Senior Account Manager at Signature Sponsorship, said:
‘The veritable treasure trove of official merchandise available to TT fans on this Centenary year reflects the size and significance of the occasion.’
‘It is also crucial that a percentage of profit from merchandise sales is reinvested into the future of the TT races to help ensure the event’s future.’
The complete range of official products for the Isle of Man TT Races sponsored by Bennetts has been revealed, and it offers fans an amazing choice of collectables and memorabilia.
From official TT clothing, DVDs, books and stamps to limited-edition motorcycles and helmets available to buy, every race fan is guaranteed to discover something special.
Motorsport Merchandise’s range of official TT clothing and merchandise includes T-shirts, polo shirts, tops, caps, rucksacks and bags, jackets, fleeces, badges and key rings, mugs and more.
The official Centenary Limited Edition Motorcycle has been produced under an exclusive license from the Isle of Man Government to celebrate 100 years of racing at the famous TT circuit. The Suzuki GSX-R1000, 750 and 600 variations are offered in unique colour options and each bike will be individually numbered and certificated.
Only 750 of the official, limited edition Centenary Arai RX-7 Corsair have been produced, priced £535, which includes a special, embroidered helmet bag.
The official TT Programme is the must-have souvenir and definitive guide to the Centenary celebrations. Packed with facts, figures, vital event information and unique commemorative memorabilia, this is the ultimate tribute to 100 years of the TT. The 128-page programme is crammed with in-depth features, breathtaking photographs and a wealth of facts and figures.
The souvenir pack includes an 80-page race guide, with a complete run down of all competitors in every race, including race numbers and machines. In full-colour for the first time, the pack also includes a giant fold-out poster, a CD featuring 12 TT screensaver images and a collection of eight commemorative TT postcards.
Duke Video’s official review of TT 2007 will take viewers trackside using cameras on bikes, kerbs and helicopters to capture wheelies, jumps and white-knuckle corners at rubber-stripping speeds. All six races are covered in three entertaining hours - including rider interviews, post-race celebrations and the pit-lane stops. Make sure you pre-order a copy now, as it is likely to be in huge demand.
Duke has also produced the History of the TT DVD, a definitive history of the world-
famous TT. Thousands of hours of film and archive footage were scoured and dozens of interviews recorded to prepare this fully updated DVD, covering this extraordinary event from 1907 to 2006.
Also new for 2007 is the classic George Formby comedy No Limit, on DVD for the first time. The vintage movie - filmed at the 1935 TT races - has been digitally restored and remastered in a special Centenary edition.
In the official TT History Book, Manx-born author Mick Duckworth traces the long and rich history of the races since the first TT, describing in detail the courageous riders and their awesome machinery, Duckworth looks at the many people behind the scenes, the fans, the TT Festival as a whole and its impact on Island life. The book is packed with photos, including many never previously published.
After the festival, Haynes will publish the official review book.
The Isle of Man Post Office has a range of products available, including first day cover stamps, stamp presentation packs, TT Centenary postcards and more. With Duke and Lily Publications, the Post Office is also producing a limited edition Celebration box set, which will include DVDs, books, stamps, coins and postcards.
Among the highly desirable collectables is the incredibly detailed, three-dimensional version of the Senior TT trophy captured in crystal commissioned by Duke. The eye-catching piece of memorabilia, available in 200mm and 80mm-tall versions, allows fans to have a piece of TT history at home. Limited numbers will be available in the Isle of Man during the Centenary TT, but they can also be ordered for home delivery.
Award Winning Manx artist Simon ‘OddBod’ Williams has designed and created the TT Daft Duck figurine sets, a first of its kind produced especially to celebrate the TT’s Centenary.
You can also re-live the power and passion of the Isle of Man TT every day with a
stunning 2008 calendar, packed with colour photos of racing stars.
Also available is TT Cheddar cheese, a limited edition cheese from Isle of Man Creameries. The vintage Cheddar has its very own ‘flavour with power’ and features 26-times TT winner Joey Dunlop.
Hallmark cards has produced a range of products set to retail in Marks & Spencer stores throughout the UK. These include greeting cards, playing cards, a photograph album, jigsaw, canvas, stamps gift pack and notebook and pen.
The Isle of Man’s Department of Tourism and Leisure has also licensed the official TT Centenary tax disc holder.
Visit the official TT website shop