Jonas Brothers are kicking off their long-delayed Las Vegas residency with a special treat for their biggest fans: a chance to score some of the trio’s most cherished memorabilia.
The three-day event started Thursday at SuperPawn, where 100 fans selected via video submissions through smartphone-based subscription startupScriberlined up in the triple-digit heat to get their hands on a selection of items belonging to the talented siblings.
“It brings back memories in a big way,” Kevin tells PEOPLE shortly before attendees got their hands on the exclusive goods. “There’s a lot of things I forgot we did or, ‘Oh my God, why did I wear that?'”
The guys think fans will “appreciate it more than we do,” with Joe reflecting on the joy of owning something from one of his own idols. “If I could have Paul McCartney’s jacket from when he performed at some award show, that would be so sick, so seeing their reaction outside made this all worth it.”
“Our fans are the most important to us,” the youngest sibling explains. “It’s been really fun for us to walk down memory lane, and hopefully for whoever gets this stuff, they cherish it and have fun with it.”
Nick and Joe Jonas.@Cynthia Parkhurst
The brothers walked the aisles of the store before letting fans inside, explaining that it’s the more dated fashion choices that spark the biggest memories for them. “The clothes are kind of funny because some of these things are so absurd,” Nick jokes about the ensembles on display, which include lederhosen, wetsuits and even the fencing costumes from the “Sucker” music video.
“It genuinely feels really unique and special to see all these things in the flesh,” adds Joe, who took time to check the pockets of nearly every jacket hanging on the racks. “I’m still finding things on my second time here and I’m like, ‘Oh, this gold jacket. I remember wearing this.’ It’s trippy.”
Nick’s only concern: “I just hope they’re washed,” with Kevin adding, “We’re not too sure.” Joe reassures his brothers, noting that he uncovered dry cleaning stickers on most of the items. “I think we’re safe.”
Many of the fans traveled in for the event, arriving directly from the airport, luggage in tow. They also all seemed to be ticket holders for the Vegas shows, which the brothers couldn’t be more “eager” to launch. Nick reveals they dug into their back catalog to “pull out some obscure B-sides” and unexpected surprises “that we don’t get to play very often” for the shows.
The guys are also “excited” to have this time to spend as a family, especially as their respective lives as dads have kept them busy, calling it “necessary.”
It may surprise some that they are parting with so much memorabilia when they each have children to pass things onto, but the guys promise their archives aren’t entirely cleared out. “There are certainly a lot of things that we haven’t put out on these shelves,” Nick admits, with Joe adding, “There’s some things like awards, photos, and cool things that we haven’t shared publicly that we have.”
Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas.@Cynthia Parkhurst
And while Kevin admits they have even had second thoughts about a few selections, taking some that are “way too personal or just mean a lot” off the floor to return home. But when it comes down to it, they’re happy to share these pieces with the people who have remained along for the ride up to this point.
“For the most part, these are all unique memories that we just want to give to people that I think would really care for them,” says Joe.
source: people.com
