It’s bigger than the World’s Fair, bigger even than the Super Bowl. It’s the Jan. 20 O’nauguration. Last week, the Official 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee launched its formal online store. It features dozens of “collectibles” ranging from jewelry to stemware to chic fashions.
So hereÂ’s a little test for the Oba-maniac in all of us. See if you can guess which Obama-bilia items are real and which are the product of a little imagination. Your prize will be wall-to-wall TV coverage of the big day.
Coloring book ($6) — The little ones will love to put the crayon to some of Obama’s greatest speeches with this educational souvenir. Obama can be black and white . . . or green and purple.
Piggy bank ($10) — Teach your kids to keep their money away from those Wall Street scoundrels in this cute, recessionproof investment vehicle. Emblazoned with the official 2009 Inaugural Squeal.
China plate ($82) — What better way to invest in the economy than an $82 commemorative dish? Suitable for eating or reverent gazing. Food not included.
Bowling ball ($120) — Keep politics out of the gutter with this 16-pound, pro-style Barack Obama Bowling Ball. Just knock down 38 pins to beat the president.
Lunchbox ($18) — Your grade-schooler will be the envy of the cafeteria with this collectible, limited-edition lunchbox, featuring Obama on the obverse and — who else? — Obama on the reverse.
Abs workout video ($12) — Our buff new president aims to cut the fat from the federal budget ... and your waistline. You’ve seen his sleek physique on TV. Now get that hard, presidential six-pack you’ve always dreamed of.
Apron ($15) — Whip up an Inauguration Day feast in this official apron and your guests will salute their new commander in-chef.
Basketball jersey ($130) — You’ll be dunking on al-Qaeda for Team Obama in this slammin’ No. 44 basketball jersey. Two, four, six, eight! Who do we inaugurate!?!
Obama ‘Love’ tote bag ($70) — Rock the tote with this presidential carry-all from elite celeb designer Diane von Furstenberg. Great place to stash that pocket change we can believe in.
Obama ‘Change’ diaper ($9) — America needs change and, oops, so does Junior. This ultra-absorbent inaugural diaper keeps infants comfy while they do their patriotic doody.
Real: Coloring book, piggy bank, designer ‘Love’ tote bag, china plate and basketball jersey.
Pretend: ‘Change’ diaper, bowling ball, apron, lunchbox and abs workout video.
Well, so far...