Fanattik Keyring — South Park — School Bus (Limited Edition)
This collectable metal keyring, developed by leading manufacturer Fanattik, showcases one of the most recurring and memorable settings from the famous American satirical series: the town’s legendary yellow school bus.
With an exclusive run strictly limited to just 9,995 copies worldwide, this premium accessory is distinguished by an engraving of its individual serial number on the back. The embossed design faithfully recreates the rectangular silhouette of the school bus, featuring the faces of the primary school children peering out of the windows, as well as the cantankerous driver, Veronica Crabtree, at the wheel. Made entirely from sturdy, high-density metal, the keyring measures 70 x 19 mm. It features a reinforced metal split ring so you can securely attach your keys or hang it as a decorative charm from a rucksack.
This officially licensed merchandise is aimed directly at fans of Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s irreverent humour, as well as collectors of rare, numbered items. The item is presented sealed on an illustrated cardboard card in the series’ colours.
Technical specifications
- - Manufacturer: Fanattik
- - Range: Limited Edition Keyring
- - Licence: South Park
- - Design: Die-cut metal replica depicting the South Park yellow bus with the pupils and the bus driver
- - Material: High-density metal
- - Product type: Accessory / Merchandise / Collectable keyring
- - Motif dimensions: 70 mm (Length) x 19 mm (Width)
- - Special feature: Individually engraved serial number on the back of each piece
- - Edition size: 9,995 copies worldwide
- - EAN code: 5060948298414
- - Manufacturer’s reference (SKU): V-SP04
Context of the work and lore of the setting (Their role)
In the world of the South Park series, the school bus stop is the original and most iconic setting in the franchise, serving as a historical introduction to almost every episode of the early seasons. It is at this precise location, amidst the snow-covered, mountainous landscape of Colorado, that Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman and Kenny McCormick gather every morning to wait for the bus, engaging in surreal or cynical discussions about current affairs before heading off to primary school. The bus is driven in a particularly chaotic manner by Veronica Crabtree, a hysterical and aggressive middle-aged woman, famous for her dubious hygiene, a dead bird stuck in her hair and her shrill screams ordering the children to stay seated at the back of the bus. This keyring thus captures the very essence of the series’ early days, bringing to life the satirical spirit of this quirky little urban community every time it is used.
