they're still available {sorry I didn't PM you back :shame:}
The ones that will be/are considered collector's items were the first one's out in '05 I believe. Reissues come out in new colors each season usually now.
Thanks guys! i'm gonna take a look after christmas at holt renfrew in toronto, montreal! perhaps even go to buffalo (if there is any stores there...) see if anything catches my eye!