This lanyard brings in a convenient & new feature: the detatchable clip. The plastic squeeze type clip lets you remove the bottom part of the lanyard (which would hold the keys/cards etc) so that you don't have to take the strap off to use it. Then when you're done, just snap it back together. This lanyard also comes with a Sonic charm pre-attached, it's that flat rubber classic style face again. The strap is light blue checkered, with classic Sonic logos & stock art of either running Sonic or spinning Sonic. This has been sighted at Hastings stores. It is made by Go Hastings. It is likely to be a 2013 item.