Rice Eye Clinic

This mug comes from a business in Clarkesville and Springfield, Tennessee. Rice Eye Clinic probably gave these out to customers.  I can't find any information on them, so I expect they've closed.  On the main side of the mug, you can see their logo and the advertising "Specializing in 'Small Incision' Cataract Surgery" above the addresses of two locations.

On the man side is a large drawing of an eye with a dark eyebrow.  Above the drawing is the line "Restoring Your Clear Vision." 

When hot liquid is added to the cup, the eyebrow clears to show the line 'With an Implant" and the center of the eye clears to show the iris.    

DESIGN:  Full, 1+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color

TYPE: Corporate Freebie

Varilux Lenses from Duffens Optical

This is a nice mug from an optical supply company named Duffens Optical. On the main side is a drawing of a set of spectacles with bifocal lenses.  Both bifocal lenses have a large X over them.  Below the drawing is a dark rectangle.

On the reverse of the mug is a stylized design of an eye with 'Naturally COMFORTable' above it.  Below is the name DUFFENS Optical and the phrae "Helping Professionals Deliver Their Best."

When hot liquid is added, both the bifocals and the Xs clear as well as the rectangle.  Behind the rectangle the phrase "VARILUX COMFORT" is visible.  

Great color change and a great design.  This is one of the few mugs with more than one color thermochromatic ink.  The bifocal design is a dark brown, and the Xs and rectangle are a near  black color.  

DESIGN:  1 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 2 Color
TYPE: Corporate Freebie

Bounty Microwave Paper Towels

This week's mug comes from a well known company, Bounty Paper Towels. The mug is designed well and advertises its product, Microwave Bounty, extremely well.  On the Main side of the mug is a drawing of a microwave oven with a digital timer.  The door is a dark square. 

On the back of the mug is a drawing of Bounty microwave in its packaging.  

When hot liquids are added, the door of the microwave clears and shows the phrase "Bounty Microwave ...Makes a Difference You Can Taste."

The color change is quick and near complete. A great mug and a great use of the Magic Ink. Not sure how it happened, but I have two of these great mugs in my collection! 

DESIGN:  Full, 1+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

Dole

This would be a great Magic Mug if it weren't for the damage.  As you can see in all three pictures, the Thermochromatic Ink has been rendered nearly useless by exposure to UV Light and/or Microwaves.  Originally opaque, it would have shown a wonderful 3 sided wraparound design of silhouetted tropical fruit on a cream background. 

After hot liquid is added, the silhouetted fruit design would turn clear showing the DOLE label on two sides.

I really would have loved to see this mug when it was new to see the change happen.  As always, I still enjoy these mugs as a good design, a collectible for my collection and, as always, a great example of what happens when Magic Mugs are put in a microwave oven.


DESIGN:  Full, 3 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail