This paper is published in Russian for the first time. This original study my English friend and collector, Gary Gilmore (Gary Gilmore), which was started them a few years ago and was completed in 2009 specifically for ZippoCollector.ru.
Elvis the complete Zippos line 1978-2008 Worldwide
This directory is divided into several parts. First, go lighter, issued only for the U.S. market. Separately be told about Zippo, released in Germany, Japan, France and Spain. Also, I will show pictures that were used in the design of cigarette lighters, in different years on Elvis.
Dating lighters made in accordance with the official catalog and partially checked with lighters from my personal collection. Also used information from books about Zippo, as well as help from other collectors, my friends and fans of Elvis.
Each lighter is accompanied by my personal rating of rarity: 1 star for the regular production model to 5 stars for the most rare specimens.
Zippo Elvis Presley, released for the U.S. market
First time an image of Elvis Presley appeared on the Zippo lighter in 1978. However, the first official release was carried out only in 1987. All that was before - an extremely rare prototypes.
1978, Elvis standing
Model: High Polish Chrome
Rarity: *****
Test prototype. This is the first ever existed Zippo with the image of Elvis. Never been on sale.
1982, Elvis bust
Model: Brass, High Polish Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Gold Plated
Rarity: *****
There are also test prototypes made in four variants buildings.
The next limited release of lighters held in 1986 in memory of 10-anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley.
1986, Elvis 10 years On
Model: Solid Brass
Rarity: *****
In late 1986 and early 1987 was released several different models of Zippo. These models are selling very well and has initiated a Zippo collector fascination with iobrazheniyami Elvis.
1987, Elvis (full colour) bust slim
Models: High Polished Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Brass
Rarity: ***, **** (Brass)
1987, Elvis (full colour) bust
Models: High Polished Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Brass
Also known prototypes in the processing of Grey Matt finish.
Rarity: ***, ***** (Grey Matt), **** (Brass)
Then in 1987, produced several individual lighters and a whole set of 8 pieces, which also sold well.
1987, Elvis 50 years with (unpainted engraving)
Model: Slim and Regular High Polished Chrome
Rarity: **
1987, Elvis 50 years with (gray and black engraving)
Model: Slim and Regular, Brushed Chrome and High Polished Chrome
Rarity: **
1987, Elvis with guitar
Model: Slim High Polished Chrome
Rarity: ***
1987, Elvis with guitar
Model: Regular High Polished Chrome
Rarity: ****
Some of these lighters were also in the set, which included 8 lighters: 4 conventional models and 4 models slim. This set was issued in a wooden frame with stand. This set can be purchased only in its entirety, with all the cigarette lighters (the frame itself is not sold separately).
Rarity: ****
In 1988 only one vupuschena malotirazhaya model Zippo with Elvis.
1988, Elvis 50 years with
Model: Solid Brass
Rarity: ****
In 1990, were released test samples of new cigarette lighters that were not on sale. Such Zippo since been released officially only in 1999 for the German market.
1990, Elvis singing (full colour)
Models: High Polished Chrome, Black Matte
Rarity: *****
Next model with Elvis was released only eight years. In 1998, held a concert tour under the name "Elvis Presley In Concert", which was attended by members of Elvis Presley, and used video recordings of live concerts by Elvis himself. This led to a revival of interest in his work and the emergence of new fans.
1998, Elvis King of Rock n Roll
Model: Matt Chrome
Rarity: **
In 1999 was released Lighter Elvis Aloha, which is sometimes found on sale in the tin box series "Hollywood Stars" (The Stars of Hollywood), but this model does not include a stellar series. A series of "The Stars of Hollywood" came only in 2000, and included three lighters with pictures of Elvis Presley, James Dean and Marilyn Monroe.
1999, Elvis Aloha
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: ***
2000 was a very productive one for collectors of Zippo with Elvis Presley, this year has released its second set of lighters in the history of Elvis Presley.
2000, The Elvis Collection Boxed Set, 4 lighters
Includes:
Zippo Elvis 56, Model High Polished Chrome
Zippo Elvis with guitar, Model High Polished Chrome
Zippo Elvis Presley Gold Record, Model High Polished Brass
Zippo Elvis Face, Model High Polished Chrome
Rarity: ***
Also in 2000, were released following lighters:
2000, Elvis Artist of the Century
Model: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: **
2000, Elvis Face, a series of Stars of Hollywood
Model: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: **
2000, Elvis Face & Guitar
Model: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: **
2000, Elvis Sweater
Moedl: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: **
2000, Elvis Leather
Model: Street Chrome
Rarity: **
The year 2002 marks 25 years since the death of the King of rock 'n' roll. Zippo company this year released the first and only set of lighters and pens, dedicated to Elvis.
2002 Elvis Jailhouse Rock
Model: Street Chrome
Rarity: **
2002 Elvis EP 25th Anniversary regular size
Model: High Polished Chrome
Packaging: cardboard envelope with the inscription 'EP 25'
Rarity: ***
2002 Elvis EP 25th Anniversary Zippo and Pen Set
Model: High Polished Chrome
Packaging: a box
On the handle is engraved with Elvis's autograph and the inscription 'EP25'. Handle also been released separately, not in the set.
Rarity: *** (set) / ** (only handle)
2002 Elvis Heart Emblem (obynaya and slim models)
Model: Street Chrome (it also was the last model released in the history of slim, dedicated to Elvis)
Rarity: * (regular) / *** (slim)
2002 Elvis Repeat Squares
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: *
In 2003 it was released a few new lighters on Elvis, including one of the most rare and valuable for collectors. It was a lighter, released exclusively for members of the club Collectors Zippo Click. It was sold only at the club Zippo Click, as well as through the official club of collectors Offical Elvis Collectors Club.
2003 Elvis in the Army.
Limited edition Zippo Click Club 500 copies in special packaging and a certificate of authenticity.
Rarity: *****
2003 Elvis Blue Anodized
Model: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: **
2003 Elvis Guitar
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: *
2003 Elvis The King of Rock n Roll
Model: Street Chrome
Circulation: 5000 copies
Packaging: special box with a certificate of authenticity.
Rarity: **
2003 Elvis Silhouette Plate
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: *
In 2004 the company began to cooperate Zippo new artist, which makes cigarette lighters on Elvis. This name - Joe Петруччо (JOE PETRUCCIO). This was the beginning of a very successful collaboration for the company and for collectors.
In 2004 also noted the 50 anniversary of the historic songs of Elvis "That's all Right", recorded in 1954.
2004 Elvis He dared to rock
Limited edition of 4000 copies in a special box.
Model: Sapphire Blue
Rarity: ***
2004 Elvis Gold Record Logo
Limited edition of 4000 copies in a special box.
Model: Golden Brass
Rarity: ***
2004 Elvis
Model: Black Matte
Rarity: *
In 2005 came only one Zippo, dedicated to Elvis.
2005 Elvis Trouble
Model: Mood Indigo
Rarity: *
In 2006 it was released mostly limited editions dedicated to Elvis than in any previous year. Including - the first Zippo with bilateral design, dedicated to Elvis.
2006 Elvis First Album 50th.Anniversary
Double-sided design.
Model: Solid Brass
Limited edition of 2000 copies, in a special box.
Rarity: **
2006 Elvis Heartbreak Hotel. 50th.Anniversary
Model: High Polished Black Ice
Limited edition of 2000 copies, in a special box.
Rarity: **
2006 Elvis Love Me Tender. 50th.Anniversary
Model: High Polished Chrome
Limited edition of 2000 copies in a box
Rarity: **
2006 Elvis Graceland 50th Anniversary
Model: Solid Brass
Limited edition of 5000 copies in a box
Rarity: **
2006 Elvis Memories
Model: Street Chrome
Rarity: *
In 2007, first saw the light lighter Zippo, dedicated to Elvis, and adorned with crystals Swarovski.
2007 Elvis Bling.
Model: Brushed Chrome, decorated with Swarovski crystals
A limited edition of 10,000 copies, in a special box.
Rarity: **
2007 Elvis has left the building
Model: Satin Chrome
Rarity: *
2007 Elvis Lives
Model: Purple Shimmer
Rarity: *
2007 Elvis Monochrome
Model: Satin Chrome
Rarity: *
2007 Elvis Lives
Model: Satin Chrome
Rarity: *
In 2008 came a lighter with the same photograph on the box, which was on collectible Zippo 2003, released by the club Zippo Click.
2008 Elvis Military Induction
Model: Black Ice
A limited edition of 10,000 copies, in a special box.
Rarity: *
2008 Elvis Guitar
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: *
Zippo Elvis Presley for the German market, 1999-2007
In Germany, the very development of the movement of Elvis Presley Collectors subjects, partly because Elvis performed his military service is in Germany. The first Zippo for the German market, dedicated to Elvis, came out in 1999. Since then, produces very many "German" copies.
1999 Elvis singing
Model: High Polished Chrome
This design was first released in the U.S. in 1990 as a test sample, in 1999 he went to Germany for a serial design.
Rarity: ****
1999 Elvis Face & signature
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: ***
2000 Elvis Face & signature
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: ***
2000 Elvis The King of Rock & Roll signature
Model: High polished Chrome
Rarity: ***
2007 Elvis Rocking
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: **
2007 Elvis Lives
Model: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: *
2007 Elvis Has left the building
Model: Candy Apple Red
Rarity: *
2007 Elvis Blue Stance
Model: High Polished Chrome
Rarity: **
2007 Elvis Star
Model: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: **
2007 Elvis Is
Model: Rainbow Spectrum
Rarity: *
2007 Elvis Lives
Модель: Black Ice
Редкость: *
2008 Elvis Has left the building
Модель: Brushed Chrome
Редкость: *
2008 Elvis Black (by Joe Petruccio)
Модель: Black Matt
Редкость: *
2008 Elvis Music (by Joe Petruccio)
Модель: Brushed Chrome
Редкость: *
2008 Elvis Guitar (by Joe Petruccio)
Модель: Brushed Chrome
Редкость: *
Zippo Elvis Presley для японского рынка, 2004-2005
В Японии 12% жителей являются фанатами Элвиса Пресли (по официальной статистике). Это более 15 миллионов человек. Один из наиболее известных из них — Дзюнъитиро Коидзуми, бывший премьер-министр Японии.
Первая Zippo для японского рынка, посвящённая Элвису, была выпущена в 2004 году.
2004 Elvis
Модель: Japanese Sterling Silver
Специальная упаковка
Редкость: **
2004 Elvis Monochrome No.1
Модель: Black Ice
Редкость: ****
2004 Elvis Monochrome No.2
Модель: Black Ice
Редкость: ****
2005 Elvis Standard No.1
Модель: Brushed Chrome
Редкость: ****
2005 Elvis Standard No.2
Модель: High Polished Chrome
Редкость: ****
2005 Elvis Standard No.3
Модель: High Polished Chrome
Редкость: ****
2005 Elvis Blue Hawaii
Модель: Blue Ice
Ограниченное издание 250 экземпляров, в специальной упаковке
Редкость: *****
2005 Elvis Blue Hawaii
Model: High Polished Chrome
A limited edition of 250 copies in special packaging
Rarity: ****
Two recent models Zippo - the most rare (250 copies) of all those ever built and dedicated to Elvis Presley.
Zippo Elvis Presley for the French and Japanese markets, 2005-2009
2005 Elvis Dancing (Spain)
Model: Brushed Chrome
Rarity: ****
2008 Elvis Blue Guitar (Франция)
Модель: Blue Matte
Редкость: **
2009 Elvis Betty Harper (Франция)
Модель: Street Chrome
Редкость: ***
Оригинальные фотографии Элвиса, которые использовались на разных Zippo
Gary Gilmore