Anso IV Mystery Shopper

This week's mug comes from Allied Fibers, but more specifically Anso IV Carpets.  The Left side of the mug features the logo for Anso IV and a silhouette of a man,  below which is the phrase "Mystery Shopper."  At the lower right is the logo for Allied Fibers. 

When hot liquid is added, the silhouette clears to reveal the sales features for Anso IV Carpet.  "Soil Resistant, Stain Resistant, Wear Resistant, Total Protection built into the fiber to last."  The color change is very good and the mug is very unique.  

There is little to no history on this mug, other than knowing the origin of Anso IV Carpet fibers. One person I spoke to suggested that the mugs were given to shops in anticipation of being 'Shopped' by a 'Mystery Shopper' who would expect to hear these bullet points in a sales pitch. Either way, the mug is a great addition to the collection.


DESIGN:  1 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
 Type: Corporate Advertising

San Diego Skyline

This week's mug comes from beautiful Southern California, namely San Diego.  The mug features a skyline of San Diego's downtown, with the name San Diego in an art deco font all below a crescent moon.

When hot liquid is added, the sky clears to reveal a bright sky with a big yellow sun.  This is a great mug with a great color change.  

DESIGN:  1 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail.

World Youth Day 1993

This week's mug comes from way back in 1993.  It commemorates the Word Youth Day held in Denver Colorado (USA) and the visit of Pope John Paul II.  On the left side of the mug is the Logo for the World Youth Day with the title World Youth Day 1993.   On the right is a dark sky  with a big moon above the skyline of Denver, Colorado and the words "Denver, Colorado U.S.A.

When hot liquid is added, the dark sky clears to reveal Pope John Paul II praying over Denver.  The moon has become a big bright sun and the sky is a beautiful blue.  

The color change is one of the best in my collection, clearing so completely, you can't even see the lines which outlined the moon.  A beautiful mug.  

In addition, this mug also comes with its box!  Labeled heavily with the WYD Logo and reveals that this mug is one of 7 commemorative mugs; but is the only 'Miracle Mug' in the set.  

DESIGN:  1+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE:  Retail Purchase, Commemorative.