Celebrate 25 years of The Sandlot with authentic dirt

Cast of The Sandlot (1993). Photo: 20th Century FOX
Cast of The Sandlot (1993). Photo: 20th Century FOX /
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The Sandlot celebrates its 25th anniversary with limited-edition capsules full of dirt from The Sandlot field. Go ahead and say it: “You’re killing me, Smalls!”

As a genre, there’s something special about baseball movies, and The Sandlot is one of the most beloved baseball movies of all time. To celebrate the movie’s 25th anniversary, FOXShop has a special gift for fans who purchase exclusive merchandise commemorating The Sandlot’s major milestone: A capsule of dirt from the actual field where the movie was filmed.

Fans have a wide variety of 25th anniversary merchandise to choose from including The Sandlot Funko Pop! Collection, mugs, blankets and a plethora of apparel. What’s more is that fans who purchase merchandise through FOXShop will receive a special limited-edition capsule of dirt from The Sandlot field with any purchase of Sandlot merchandise, free of charge and while supplies last.

The capsule is individually numbered with a holographic seal certifying its authenticity. Baseball fans agree that dirt from the diamond is a valuable commodity, which makes this capsule of Sandlot dirt the consummate gift for the baseball aficionado in your life. The dirt was collected from the actual field in Salt Lake City, Utah, that was used to film the movie. That same field will host a special anniversary celebration that includes a Little League clinic and screening of the movie with members of the cast.

Sandlot Dirt Capsule. Photo: FOXShop
Sandlot Dirt Capsule. Photo: FOXShop /

Craig Radow, VP of Global Marketing of Fox Consumer Products, talked about The Sandlot’s mass appeal across generations: “To honor the film and the devoted fans it has cultivated since its 1993 theatrical debut, we wanted to share this collector’s item, which can proudly be displayed to simultaneously celebrate the spirit of the film and the cherished game of baseball.”

In addition to the merchandise available on FOXShop fans can also find special edition Funko Pop! Figures at GameStop and Target along with apparel from The Roosevelts and custom hats from New Era that combine the nostalgia of The Sandlot with your favorite MLB teams. Fanatics is creating a line of Sandlot jerseys while Tervis will produce Sandlot-themed drinkware.

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The Sandlot is going strong after 25 years and now’s a great time to bring home a special memento from this iconic movie. Anniversary merchandise is available for purchase but at fast because the limited-edition capsule are sure to be a hit with fans.

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