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Included in the collection was three T-shirts, a cardigan, a sweater, a crewneck sweatshirt, a pin set, a knit hacky sack toy, the 3 oz. pack of Sticky Bump surf wax, and a gag card manufactured by Joker Greeting and originally mailed to random fans<ref>Weezer (August 27, 2024). [https://x.com/Weezer/status/1828515075138662660 "👀The Voyage to the Blue Planet begins September 4th 👀"]. Twitter post. [http://archive.today/2025.05.16-213547/https://x.com/Weezer/status/1828515075138662660 Archived] from the original.</ref> in the lead-up to the Voyage to the Blue Planet tour. Each product featured artwork associated with the ''Blue Album''. The collection was marketed as limited edition, although the precise quantity of each item that was available was not shared.<ref>[https://weezerwebstore.com/collections/blue-capsule-collection "Blue 30 Anniversary collection"]. [[weezer.com]] webstore. [https://web.archive.org/web/20241012113547/https://weezerwebstore.com/collections/blue-capsule-collection Archived] from the original.</ref>
Included in the collection was three T-shirts, a cardigan, a sweater, a crewneck sweatshirt, a pin set, a knit hacky sack toy, the 3 oz. pack of Sticky Bump surf wax, and a gag card manufactured by Joker Greeting and originally mailed to random fans<ref>Weezer (August 27, 2024). [https://x.com/Weezer/status/1828515075138662660 "👀The Voyage to the Blue Planet begins September 4th 👀"]. Twitter post. [http://archive.today/2025.05.16-213547/https://x.com/Weezer/status/1828515075138662660 Archived] from the original.</ref> in the lead-up to the Voyage to the Blue Planet tour. Each product featured artwork associated with the ''Blue Album''. The collection was marketed as limited edition, although the precise quantity of each item that was available was not shared.<ref>[https://weezerwebstore.com/collections/blue-capsule-collection "Blue 30 Anniversary collection"]. [[weezer.com]] webstore. [https://web.archive.org/web/20241012113547/https://weezerwebstore.com/collections/blue-capsule-collection Archived] from the original.</ref>
===Soundwaves Art prints===
[[October 30]]. Reference:<ref>Weezer (October 15, 2024). [https://mobile.x.com/Weezer/status/1846261058451001421 "The Blue 30 celebrations continue 🌀 Next up, new signed @Soundwaves_Art prints of 'Say It Ain’t So' & 'Only In Dreams' ..."]. Twitter post. [http://archive.today/2025.05.16-232919/https://mobile.x.com/Weezer/status/1846261058451001421 Archived] from the original.</ref>


===''Blue'' holiday merchandise collection===
===''Blue'' holiday merchandise collection===
[[November 4]]. Reference:<ref>Weezer (November 4, 2024). [https://x.com/Weezer/status/1853513531028619287 "Wake up babe, the Blue holiday merch collection just dropped, including a =w= cookie cutter! ..."]. Twitter post. [http://archive.today/2025.05.16-233131/https://x.com/Weezer/status/1853513531028619287 Archived] from the original.</ref>


===Brooklyn Projects merchandise collaboration===
===Brooklyn Projects merchandise collaboration===
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Later during the show, Cuomo and Wilson were interviewed by Clarkson. The band promoted their upcoming tour and discussed early Weezer history.<ref>Jark Irvin (May 21, 2024). [https://people.com/kelly-clarkson-weezer-say-it-aint-so-rivers-cuomo-kellyoke-8649879 "Kelly Clarkson Performs Weezer's 'Say It Ain't So' with Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson for Kellyoke"]. ''People''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20250211102149/https://people.com/kelly-clarkson-weezer-say-it-aint-so-rivers-cuomo-kellyoke-8649879 Archived] from the original.</ref>
Later during the show, Cuomo and Wilson were interviewed by Clarkson. The band promoted their upcoming tour and discussed early Weezer history.<ref>Jark Irvin (May 21, 2024). [https://people.com/kelly-clarkson-weezer-say-it-aint-so-rivers-cuomo-kellyoke-8649879 "Kelly Clarkson Performs Weezer's 'Say It Ain't So' with Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson for Kellyoke"]. ''People''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20250211102149/https://people.com/kelly-clarkson-weezer-say-it-aint-so-rivers-cuomo-kellyoke-8649879 Archived] from the original.</ref>
===''Questlove Supreme'' interview===
{{Main|Questlove Supreme interview with Rivers Cuomo and Pat Wilson - May 22, 2024}}
[[Rivers Cuomo]] and [[Patrick Wilson]] were guests on the [[May 22]] episode of ''Questlove Supreme'', a podcast hosted by Questlove (Ahmir Thompson) of the Roots. Cuomo and Wilson reflected on the ''Blue Album'', working with [[Ric Ocasek]], and their upbringings.<ref>Weezer (May 22, 2024). [https://x.com/Weezer/status/1793301134687260872 "Turning @qls Blue as Rivers, Pat + @questlove reflect on the album's release, the early days of =w=, Ric Ocasek & more"]. Twitter post. [http://archive.today/2025.05.16-230740/https://x.com/Weezer/status/1793301134687260872 Archived] from the original</ref><ref>[https://www.podpage.com/questlove-supreme/weezer/#guests "Weezer"]. ''Questlove Supreme''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240524204912/https://www.podpage.com/questlove-supreme/weezer/#guests Archived] from the original.</ref>
===''Rock Sound'' interview===
{{Main|Rock Sound interview with Rivers Cuomo and Pat Wilson - June 13, 2024}}
On [[June 12]], [[Rivers Cuomo]] and [[Patrick Wilson]] appeared in a video interview with James Wilson-Taylor for ''Rock Sound'' backstage before [[Weezer concert: 06/12/2024|a concert in Glasglow, Scotland]]. The interview was published on [[June 13]]. Cuomo and Wilson discuss the band's their [[Weezer/Smashing Pumpkins UK Tour 2024|ongoing European tour with the Smashing Pumpkins]], their recent collaboration with [[Dominic Fike]], their [[2023]] [[Weezer concert: 10/07/2023|concert supporting KISS]], and upcoming plans for the ''Blue Album'' anniversary.<ref>James Wilson-Taylor (June 13, 2024). [https://rocksound.tv/video/weezer-on-blue-album-tour-dominic-fike-the-smashing-pumpkins-interview "Weezer On ‘Blue Album’ Tour, Dominic Fike & The Smashing Pumpkins | Interview"]. ''Rock Sound''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20250516231901/https://rocksound.tv/video/weezer-on-blue-album-tour-dominic-fike-the-smashing-pumpkins-interview Archived] from the original.</ref>


===Guest appearance on ''Good Morning Football''===
===Guest appearance on ''Good Morning Football''===
{{Main|Weezer TV appearance: 09/11/2024 - Good Morning Football}}
{{Main|Weezer TV appearance: 09/11/2024 - Good Morning Football}}
[[Brian Bell]] appeared as a guest on the [[September 11]] episode of ''Good Morning Football'', a daily talk show which airs on the NFL Network. Bell discussed football with the show's hosts and promoted the Voyage to the Blue Planet tour.<ref>Weezer (September 11, 2024). [https://x.com/Weezer/status/1833946765575569675 "Check out Brian’s in depth appearance this morning on  
[[Brian Bell]] appeared as a guest on the [[September 11]] episode of ''Good Morning Football'', a daily talk show which airs on the NFL Network. Bell discussed football with the show's hosts and promoted the Voyage to the Blue Planet tour.<ref>Weezer (September 11, 2024). [https://x.com/Weezer/status/1833946765575569675 "Check out Brian’s in depth appearance this morning on @gmfb ..."]. Twitter post. [http://archive.today/2025.05.16-212655/https://x.com/Weezer/status/1833946765575569675 Archived] from the original.</ref>
@gmfb ..."]. Twitter post. [http://archive.today/2025.05.16-212655/https://x.com/Weezer/status/1833946765575569675 Archived] from the original.</ref>


==Other events==
==Other events==