High School Musical Backpack Becomes A Cult Favorite
High School Musical Backpack Becomes A Cult Favorite
It is doubtful that anyone at Disney anticipated that its made for the Disney Channel movie, High School Musical, would develop such a large cult following. Initially aired in the United States on January 20, 2006 the movie has had great success around the world. As a result, the sale of associated merchandise has skyrocketed with the sales of the High School Musical backpack climbing along with other licensed merchandise.
Mostly themed in pink and black colors, featuring the school's name, Wildcats and a photograph of the main characters, the High School Musical backpack is became one of the must-have items for the new school year. The measurements of the backpack, just under one foot high, 16-inches wide and just over four-inches deep makes it ideal for pre-high school students, however the High School Musical backpack is sure to be seen traveling in high school circuits as well.
Adding to the popularity of this Disney movie-themed product is the touring version of the movie, presenting live versions across the United States, with many others planned in foreign countries. The High School Musical backpack is also showing up on shelves in the overseas market as well.
Students Relate To Characters' Troubles
With the lead characters Troy and Gabriella, seemingly representing a modern Romeo and Juliet coming from different cliques in the school, the High School Musical backpack is a way many students have of demonstrating their understand of life in high school. With the different groups often using peer pressure to push their beliefs onto others in their individual groups and the strength necessary to overcome the pressure.
The group picture featured on the High School Musical backpack is the same one used in movie posters, the CD and DVD cover and features the lead characters, as well as the other major players in the movie. The popularity of the movie was further established by the soundtrack of the film hitting number one on the Billboard chart on March 1, 2006, just over a month following the movie's release.
It is not only the popularity of the movie that is boosting sales of the High School Musical backpack, it is how the students relate to the troubles of the characters in the movie and how they understand the pressure exerted by the characters' friends. Being able to pursue their individual dreams without concern of what others may think, allows those carrying their High School Musical backpack to show they are an individual.