Loungefly phoned a distant planet and is bringing its first-everE.T. the Extra-Terrestrialcollection to your home this spring. Featuring a mini backpack and a flap wallet, the new collection is inspired by some of the most iconic moments ofSteven Spielberg’s classic about an extraterrestrial who gets lost on Earth and creates an emotional bond with a human boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas).
Called “I’ll Be Right Here," the mini backpack interior and front show the iconic silhouette of a bicycle passing in front of the moon. The scene happens at the end ofE.T. the Extra-Terrestrialand is often referred to as one of the most memorable moments in the history of cinema. In addition, the back of the backpack features the artwork of the forest and the tearjerker moment from the film where E.T. says, “I’ll be right here,” pointing to the heart of his human friend.
As for the “Flower Pot” flap wallet, the piece features the titular extraterrestrial and a flower pot, a direct reference to the character’s restorative powers, which can bring plants back to life and cure human illness. The flap wallet fits perfectly in front of the mini backpack, with the artwork of both pieces forming a beautiful landscape.
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Directed by Spielberg from a script byMelissa Mathison,E.T. the Extra-Terrestrialcame to theaters back in 1982. Since then,E.T.has been enchanting generations with a touching story about finding friends in the most unexpected places and learning to say goodbye to the ones you love. Besides offering a heart-warming story,E.T.impressed the public and critics alike with its special effects and the fantastic soundtrack composed byJohn Williams. On top of that, the moment where we can see a bicycle flying in the skies is one of the best examples of how cinema can be magical, transporting us to another reality.
It’s no wonder thatE.T. the Extra-Terrestrialwas nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning Best Sound Effects, Best Special Effects, and Best Music. The film also won five Saturn Awards, including Best Science Fiction Film, and two Golden Globe Awards, including Best Picture in the Drama category. The film starsDee Wallace,Peter Coyote,Robert MacNaughton, andDrew Barrymore.
Loungefly’s “I’ll Be Right Here” mini backpack will cost $80, while the “Flower Pot” flap wallet costs $40. The LoungeflyE.T.collection will be available in the spring of 2022, with the pre-sale beginning on January 1st at midnight ET. Check out our exclusive images below. You can visitLoungeflylater this week to purchase the items.
