Press release, September 2013:
The Zippo Collectible of the Year
series is back, featuring the original brand character
‘Windy,' to the delight of fans around the world. The
iconic Zippo Windproof lighter has been a hugely popular
collectible item for years due to the brand's great heritage.
The Collectible of the Year lighter series, which started in
1992 and continued for the following ten years, is one of the
most popular issued by Zippo. Only 35,000 of this newest
edition have been created and are available globally this
month.
Since Windy's appearance in the first
Zippo national US advertisement in 1937, she has personified
the windproof characteristic of the Zippo lighter. The
commemorative lighter celebrates her heritage and is a
must-have for Zippo fans and collectors. The exceptional
collectible features the Zippo Windproof Lady on a unique
metallic emblem. The emblem is reminiscent of the
Metallique301 emblem, the first decorative emblem applied to
Zippo lighters, which was first used in late 1933. It includes
a special bottom stamp with the Zippo Limited Edition Logo and
consecutive numbering, features that will be included on all
Collectible of the Year Programs going forward.
The Collectibles of the Year are some
of the most sought-after Zippo editions and, after a ten year
break, the series is back with a replica of the popular 1935
model lighter. The limited edition lighter comes in a special
box with an embossed and red foil stamped front and includes a
four page color brochure.