This is an exceptionally rare crossover artifact from the height of late-90s pop culture: an original 1999 Barq's Root Beer x Buffy The Vampire Slayer "Halloween Bash" promotional t-shirt. This garment was part of a major national tie-in campaign where Barq’s released four limited-edition collector's cans featuring the show's cast. While the character cans and promotional boxes appear occasionally in the market, the corresponding apparel for the "Halloween Bash" event is significantly harder to source. It represents a perfect intersection of nostalgia for "The WB" era television and 90s corporate beverage advertising.
The promotion launched in 1999 during the peak popularity of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Barq's utilized its "Barq's Has Bite" slogan to align with the vampire-slaying theme, running contests and "Halloween Bash" events across the country. This specific design features the iconic Barq's logo mashed up with the Buffy aesthetic, likely distributed as a prize or to event staff during the campaign. It is a unique piece of "Y2K" era memorabilia that predates the modern surge in licensed media apparel.
The shirt is in excellent vintage condition with very few signs of its 25+ year age. There is a possible extremely slight discoloration throughout, though it is so subtle that it barely warrants mention and does not detract from the garment's overall look or structural integrity. The white cotton remains sturdy and the screen print is remarkably well-preserved.
Tag Size: XL
Pit to Pit: 22.75 inches
Length: 30.5 inches
Material: 100% Cotton
This is an exceptionally rare crossover artifact from the height of late-90s pop culture: an original 1999 Barq's Root Beer x Buffy The Vampire Slayer "Halloween Bash" promotional t-shirt. This garment was part of a major national tie-in campaign where Barq’s released four limited-edition collector's cans featuring the show's cast. While the character cans and promotional boxes appear occasionally in the market, the corresponding apparel for the "Halloween Bash" event is significantly harder to source. It represents a perfect intersection of nostalgia for "The WB" era television and 90s corporate beverage advertising.
The promotion launched in 1999 during the peak popularity of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Barq's utilized its "Barq's Has Bite" slogan to align with the vampire-slaying theme, running contests and "Halloween Bash" events across the country. This specific design features the iconic Barq's logo mashed up with the Buffy aesthetic, likely distributed as a prize or to event staff during the campaign. It is a unique piece of "Y2K" era memorabilia that predates the modern surge in licensed media apparel.
The shirt is in excellent vintage condition with very few signs of its 25+ year age. There is a possible extremely slight discoloration throughout, though it is so subtle that it barely warrants mention and does not detract from the garment's overall look or structural integrity. The white cotton remains sturdy and the screen print is remarkably well-preserved.
Tag Size: XL
Pit to Pit: 22.75 inches
Length: 30.5 inches
Material: 100% Cotton
