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Galactic Record Players

This Limited Edition Star Wars Turntable Celebrates Record Store Day

— April 3, 2017 — Tech
Crosley Radio just announced a new Star Wars turntable in celebration of the 10th annual Record Store Day. This year's design commemorates the 40th anniversary of 'Star Wars: A New Hope.' Imagery on the Star Wars turntable is based off of iconic poster art from the original release in May 1977. The celebratory Star Wars poster art will appear on the inside and outside of the special edition Cruiser Deluxe, a portable three-speed turntable that sells for $109.95.

According to Crosley, "2017 marks the 10th anniversary of Record Store Day, a day created to celebrate the physical record store and the role it plays in communities across the nation." Other turntable features include dynamic full-range stereo speakers, a headphone jack, RCA outputs, pitch control and bluetooth functionality.

The limited-edition Star Wars turntable will be available at participating independent record stores on April 22nd.
Trend Themes
1. Limited Edition Collectibles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create limited edition collectibles to celebrate special events and anniversaries, appealing to passionate fans and collectors.
2. Nostalgic Brand Collaborations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with well-known brands or franchises to create nostalgic products that evoke emotional connections and tap into fan communities.
3. Retro-futuristic Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate retro-futuristic design elements into modern technology products to attract consumers looking for a blend of nostalgia and innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and popular culture to create unique consumer electronics products that cater to niche markets.
2. Entertainment Merchandise - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand merchandise offerings related to movies, TV shows, and franchises by creating special edition products that resonate with fans.
3. Music Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with record players manufacturers to release exclusive turntable designs that drive interest and foot traffic to music retail stores.
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