<p>For 2019, The Beast will celebrate its 40th anniversary at Kings Island, after debuting to the world in 1979. The park is celebrating in a variety of ways including <a href="https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2019/february/in-honor-of-its-40th-anniversary-kings-island-has-brought-back-the-original-beast-trains-color-scheme" rel="noopener" target="_blank">repainting The Beast vehicles</a> in the original alternating yellow, orange, and red color scheme.</p>
<p>On February 6, 1979, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200805220051/https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2019/february/40-years-ago-today-the-beast-was-named" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Beast received its iconic name</a>.</p>
<p>Through the 2018 season, The Beast has given more than 54 million rides! In the process, the massive wooden roller coaster has struck fear in some and garners a special relationship with guests from all across the world. </p>
<p>Since first being introduced, The Beast has been recognized in various versions of merchandise from shirts to ornaments. </p>
<p>We have been very fortunate to connect with a collector who owns a really impressive collection of Kings Island merchandise that we would like to share with you. While this collection does not entail all of The Beast merchandise that has ever been released, it is a nice assortment of options that will spark your nostalgia for the time you headed into the woods. </p>
<h2>The Beast 10th Anniversary</h2>
<p>1989 was the 10th anniversary of The Beast</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-10th-Anniversary-Button.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-10th-Anniversary-Button.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast 10th Anniversary Button" width="1600" height="1445" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17208" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-10th-Anniversary-Patch.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-10th-Anniversary-Patch.jpg" alt="" width="489" height="718" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17210" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-10th-Anniversary-Coffee-Mug.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-10th-Anniversary-Coffee-Mug.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17209" /></a></p>
<h2>The Beast 20th Anniversary</h2>
<p>1999 was the 20th anniversary of The Beast</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-20th-Anniversary.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-20th-Anniversary.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="506" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17212" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-20th-Anniversary-Button.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-20th-Anniversary-Button.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="960" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17211" /></a></p>
<h2>The Beast 25th Anniversary</h2>
<p>2004 was the 25th anniversary of The Beast</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-25th-Anniversary-Snowglobe.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-25th-Anniversary-Snowglobe.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast 25th Anniversary Snowglobe" width="720" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17219" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-25th-Anniversary-Refillable-Mug.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-25th-Anniversary-Refillable-Mug.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast 25th Anniversary Refillable Mug" width="489" height="718" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17218" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-25th-Anniversary-Pin.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-25th-Anniversary-Pin.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast 25th Anniversary Pin" width="489" height="718" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17217" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2004-Kings-Island-The-Beast-Buzz-Scavenger-Hunt-Medal.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2004-Kings-Island-The-Beast-Buzz-Scavenger-Hunt-Medal.jpg" alt="2004 Kings Island The Beast Buzz Scavenger Hunt Medal" width="380" height="718" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17206" /></a></p>
<p>The BeastBuzz event was very similar to today&#8217;s Coasterstock event at Kings Island. Scavenger hunt winners were awarded this cool 25th anniversary medal during the 2004 event.</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-25th-Anniversary-Mug.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-25th-Anniversary-Mug.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast 25th Anniversary Mug" width="489" height="718" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17216" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-25th-Anniversary-Magnet.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-25th-Anniversary-Magnet.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast 25th Anniversary Magnet" width="720" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17215" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-25th-Anniversary-Cards.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-25th-Anniversary-Cards.jpg" alt="" width="380" height="718" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17214" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-25th-Anniversary-Button.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-25th-Anniversary-Button.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17213" /></a></p>
<h2>The Beast 35th Anniversary</h2>
<p>2014 was the 35th anniversary of The Beast</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-35th-Anniversary-Magnet.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-35th-Anniversary-Magnet.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast 35th Anniversary Magnet" width="960" height="960" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17220" /></a></p>
<h2>Other Beast Merchandise</h2>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Munchkin-Tag.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Munchkin-Tag.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="675" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17230" /></a></p>
<p>This item presented an interesting piece of historic significance in The Beast&#8217;s timeline. </p>
<p>During the early days of The Beast operation, the ride attendants would measure kids as they entered the queue. Those who just met the height requirements were handed these munchkin tags to signify they met the minimum height to ride. </p>
<p>Kids were supposed to hand them to the ride attendant before getting on the ride. However, few were returned or they were handed off to shorter kids who then slipped past the queue attendant. </p>
<p>Eventually, the munchkin tags were eliminated and they remeasured guests at the loading platform if needed. </p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Snowglobe-1.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Snowglobe-1.jpg" alt="" width="380" height="718" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17239" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Pressed-Penny.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Pressed-Penny.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Pressed Penny" width="581" height="431" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17233" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Photo-Frame.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Photo-Frame.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Photo Frame" width="960" height="677" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17231" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1980-Kings-Island-The-Beast-Patch.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1980-Kings-Island-The-Beast-Patch.jpg" alt="1980 Kings Island The Beast Patch" width="653" height="960" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17205" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/181201-Kings-Island-The-Beast-We-Built-It-Button.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/181201-Kings-Island-The-Beast-We-Built-It-Button.jpg" alt="181201 Kings Island The Beast We Built It Button" width="1024" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17264" /></a></p>
<p>The above We Built It button was a very rare handout for employees who worked on constructing The Beast. This one is from the private collection of R. D. Hollandsworth, an original builder and maintenance tech for the park.</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Button-2.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Button-2.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Button 2" width="720" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17222" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Button-1.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Button-1.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Button 1" width="720" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17221" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-I-Rode-It-Button.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-I-Rode-It-Button.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast I Rode It Button" width="720" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17227" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/181201-Kings-Island-The-Beast-Jacket.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/181201-Kings-Island-The-Beast-Jacket.jpg" alt="181201 Kings Island The Beast Jacket" width="1080" height="848" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17246" /></a></p>
<p>The above jacket is from the private collection of R. D. Hollandsworth, an original builder and maintenance tech for the park.</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Laser-Keychain.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Laser-Keychain.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Laser Keychain" width="720" height="506" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17228" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Xing-Keychain.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Xing-Keychain.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Xing Keychain" width="960" height="960" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17244" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Victims-Wanted-Magnet.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Victims-Wanted-Magnet.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Victims Wanted Magnet" width="960" height="960" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17243" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Stein-2.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Stein-2.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Stein 2" width="720" height="506" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17242" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Stein-1.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Stein-1.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Stein 1" width="720" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17241" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Shot-Glass.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Shot-Glass.jpg" alt="" width="507" height="960" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17238" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Shot-Glass-4.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Shot-Glass-4.jpg" alt="" width="380" height="718" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17237" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Shot-Glass-3.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Shot-Glass-3.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="717" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17236" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Shot-Glass-2.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Shot-Glass-2.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="960" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17235" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Refillable-Mug.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Refillable-Mug.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Refillable Mug" width="490" height="719" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17234" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Pilsner.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Pilsner.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Pilsner" width="720" height="506" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17232" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Leather-Mug.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Leather-Mug.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Leather Mug" width="311" height="718" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17229" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/181201-Kings-Island-The-Beast-Seats.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/181201-Kings-Island-The-Beast-Seats.jpg" alt="181201 Kings Island The Beast Seats" width="878" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17248" /></a></p>
<p>The above seat is a rare original assembly from The Beast trains from the private collection of R. D. Hollandsworth, an original builder and maintenance tech for the park.</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Hat.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Hat.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Hat" width="720" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17226" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Gloves.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Gloves.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Gloves" width="720" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17225" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Foam-Hand.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Foam-Hand.jpg" alt="Kings Island The Beast Foam Hand" width="960" height="960" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17224" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Card.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kings-Island-The-Beast-Card.jpg" alt="" width="515" height="718" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17223" /></a></p>
<p>We could never probably document every single piece of merchandise to encompass the history of The Beast. However, thanks to the effort of some loyal fans, several items still live on today in private collections.</p>
<p>Have an interesting piece of Kings Island The Beast history you would like to share? Let us know! </p>
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