Karate Kid Merchandise

Karate Kid Merchandise -[Update 13th Oct 2005]

One of the questions we are asked most often is "Where can I get Karate Kid music/script/memorabilia?" In this new section, we hope to give you some idea of what's available/where to get it and how much to pay.

Part 1 - Official Merchandise -Karate Kid Movies on DVD or VHS

-Please find links below that offer special prices much lower than you'l pay in your local store. Please remember: By ordering through this page, you'll not only be getting the very best price, but you will also be helping to support this site...

NEW! The Karate Kid Special Edition Box Set

We were thrilled to announce a new box set of all four movies in the USA, released on Feb 1st 2005. Mastered from all new HD transfers of the movies, it includes a feature packed version of the original Karate Kid Movie, complete with actor/filmmakers commentary and featurette!

USA DVD -To order The Karate Kid Special Edition Box Set on DVD, support this site and get a 25% discount!, CLICK HERE

The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid has, for some time, been out-of-print in the USA on both VHS & DVD while still being available in Europe in a box set on DVD. The previous DVD release in the USA was a normal (not widescreen) transfer.

USA VHS -Now Out-of-Print. To order a used copy, CLICK HERE
USA DVD --New Special Edition with commentary by Director/Writer/Miyagi and Daniel! To support this site and get a 25% discount!, CLICK HERE

UK VHS --Now Out-of-Print. To order a used copy, CLICK HERE
UK DVD --New Special Edition with commentary by Director/Writer/Miyagi and Daniel! To support this site and get a 25% discount!, CLICK HERE

The Karate Kid part II

The Karate Kid sequel had been available remastered on DVD, but is now out of print in the USA

USA VHS -Now Out-of-Print. To order a used copy, CLICK HERE
USA DVD -New To support this site and get a 25% discount!, CLICK HERE.

UK VHS -Now Out-of-Print. To order a used copy, CLICK HERE
UK DVD -New To support this site and get a 25% discount!, CLICK HERE

The Karate Kid part III

The 3rd Karate Kid movie had been available remastered on DVD, but is now out of print in the USA

USA VHS -Now Out-of-Print. To order a used copy, CLICK HERE
USA DVD -New To support this site and get a 25% discount!, CLICK HERE.

UK VHS -Now Out-of-Print. To order a used copy, CLICK HERE
UK DVD -New To support this site and get a 25% discount!, CLICK HERE

Original Soundtrack CD

Karate Kid Music

All the Karate Kid Music is now out of print in the USA and Europe. This means that you have to order it from a special, online site that will import it for you. The situation is complicated by the fact that the original Karate Kid soundtrack was never produced on CD in the USA or Europe, but strangely was (and may still be) available in Australia.

The good news is that we have set up a special link for you with a special price at CDNOW. To order the soundtrack CD for a great price -and support this site, click HERE

(see the music section for more details on the soundtrack and the artists who contributed to it).

For the other soundtracks (KKII & KKIII), ebay is currently just about your only realistic hope. Search for "Karate Kid" and you'll see various soundtracks being offered. KKII on CD is the rarest by far, but was definitely produced, so there are some out there.

See our music section to understand what you are bidding for. If you are lucky, you may be able to get the O.S.T. or the bootleg of Conti's music for as little as US$20.

We would love to see a 'special edition' CD release of the music, especially from the first film, including the instrumental music by Bill Conti and missing 'pop' tracks like Bananarama's "Cruel Summer" and should there ever be any progress on this, you'll read it first right here.

Books

Point Books in the USA published all three Karate Kid novels. they can regularly be had on ebay for as little as US$ 1 each.

Headbands -Updated again 13/10/05

I'm not sure if these are merchandise spun-off from the movie, or whether this headband just happened to be used for the movie, but if you go to www.centuryma.com and do a search for "headbands", and then choose 'headbands' from the list, you will see that you can buy your own copy of the headband that Daniel wears throughout the movie. The correct style is called 'karate' and we are in the debt of Jeremy Cating for writing in and pointing that out. Thanks Jeremy!

Toys

A range of figures and a dojo/tornament scene playcenter were produced in the late 80's/early 90's. These often fetch only a few US$ each on sites like ebay. See below for more details of ebay items.

Part 2 - Memorabilia/Promotional Materials

Karate Kid Posters

The 41" x 27" 'one sheet' original theater movie poster is offered by people on ebay from time to time. Expect to pay about US$ 20, including shipping to the USA/Canada -more if you live elsewhere in the world. These posters were always folded, so expect a few fold creases. A smaller (half size) poster at 14" x 36" is also offered occasionally. These were always rolled.

Lobby Cards

A set of 8 lobby cards (the photos that used to be placed in the 'window' of the theater) were produced and are occasionally available. These often fetch $30 or more from a dealer but can occasionally be had for less on ebay. Beware, though, they are meant to be viewed from a distance and the printing quality or resolution is not high enough for real close viewing (less than a few yards).

Press Kits

The Karate Kid Press Kit

A press kit was published by Columbia Pictures to publicise each of the movies. These were never intended for the public. They contain a full credits listing and approximately 30 double spaced pages of production info and cast and crew biographies. They also include a number (typically ten) individual 8" x 11" black and white photos. The original Karate Kid press kit fetches the most $$ on sites like ebay, often going for between US$25 and US$50 depending on condition and completeness of the kit. Often KKII or KKIII kits do not even attract a single bid at US$10. The press kits are housed in a card folder with the movie logo on it. We have used a copy of this press kit in the research for this web site, so you won't learn anything from it that isn't included on this site. Our advice is to not pay higher than US$20 including shipping for one of these, unless you have your own reasons for having one regardless of cost.

Cast/Crew Screening Program

A rare cast/crew/press screening program was published by columbia for attendees of advance crew/press screenings. It is a folder, similar to the one used for the press kits, but printed on it are the complete credits for all personnel who worked on the movie. We, at the KK website, have one mint copy of this available for any true fan or collector for US$40 +shipping. This amount is just what we paid for it for research. Contact us for details. No profit is made on this item.

An original cast/crew script

Scripts

There are a number of drafts floating about for the original 1984 movie. One of them is an early 1983 draft, which we have obtained a copy of for research purposes (see the vanished scenes section for details). The other version is the final, or shooting, script. Both of the versions that you can buy are photocopies rather than originals. They make interesting reading as they contain scenes that were planned, but never included in the final film. Expect to pay about US$15 + Shipping for such a script. Original copies are rare and presumably expensive. I have never seen one for sale, but I have seen one auctioned for charity.

Ralph Macchio Autograph

Autographed Pictures

Regularly on sites like ebay, there are autographed publicity stills for people like Martin Kove and Ralph Macchio. Expect to pay at least US$10 - US$20 for these. I often wonder about their authenticity, but have no evidence as to whether they are fake or not. An example is shown left.

More details to be added soon...