CISCO SYSTEMS

This week's mug is from Cisco Systems. Cisco Systems is a company specializing in computer networking equipment. The mug shows the Cisco Logo and the name "Cisco Systems" placed sideways on both sides of the mug, and a large dark 'cloud' which stretches from one side to the other in a wrap around design. 

When hot liquid is added:

The large dark cloud shape clears to reveal a diagram of a computer network and all the Cisco Solutions equipment that help do this.  

This mug was probably given to prospective or high end clients to remind them of the ways in which the systems can be used to help with network problems.  The mug is in excellent condition and the color change is good, though not perfect.  

DESIGN:  Full, 3 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Corporate Freebie

Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Mascot

This week's mug comes from the Atlanta Summer Olympics in 1996.  It features the Atlanta 1996 mascot, Izzy, whose real name is Whatizit (What Is It?) on both sides of the mug, on a purple background beneath a dark band. The dark band and purple background are a full wrap around design. 

When hot liquid is added, the dark band at the top of the design clears to show a design of stars on a light tan background. 

This mug is a fun design, mos likely sold in souvenir shops at the Atlanta Olympics.  The mug is in great shape, and the color change is quick and complete. 

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

FIELD OF DREAMS, DYERSVILLE, IOWA

This week's mug is from the movie site where they filmed the movie "Field of Dreams."  The movie was released in 1989 and was filmed in Dyersville, Iowa.  This mug features a wrap around design of a dark 'field of corn' on a white background, with the title, "Field of Dreams," above it and the location "Dyersville, Iowa" below it.  (At the bottom is the Trademark and copyright, 1996 U.C.S."

When hot liquid is added, the dark field clears to reveal a green field of corn, fronted by a team of old time baseball players. 

This mug was available in souvenir shops and other places near Dyersville, Iowa. Color change is near perfect and the design is also great!


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

NORTHWEST MAGNETIC IMAGING CENTER

This week's mug is from the Northwest Imaging Center in Portland, Oregon.  As you can see, the right side of the mug features the name, in two colors along with the address and phone.  (I've obscured the address and phone because I don't want to advertise or cause problems for anyone.) 

On the left side of the is a large image of a profile of a human head, below which is the phrase "A leader in inside information."

When hot liquid is added, the profile clears to reveal an image created by such machine that are used by such companies. Color change quality is moderate, though a really nice use of the thermochromatic ink.  

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