Colorado Mountains Mug

This week's mug was a total surprise, a gift from close relatives who visited my home stomping grounds: Colorado!  The mug is new style, totally dark (pictures are not accurate, the color is more purple than black.) 

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the entire surface changes as it gets hot, revealing the beautiful rocky Mountains. This is a 3 sided change, full wrap around design and includes the word "Colorado" in the lower right as if you can't tell by the beautiful scenery where this is from! (The color change includes the handle, which I'm sure would turn white if the handle got hot enough.)

The mug is brand spanking new and I also note that it came with its own special packaging. Most  Magic Mugs come in a box or folding protector. This mug came with a wrap around label showing the design and explaining the color change.

A new beauty for my collection - with many thanks to the intrepid travelers!

DESIGN:  3 Sided Wrap around design.
THERMOCHROMIC: Full Color
TYPE: Retail

Mayor's Charity Ball 2002

This week's mug is another one of those mugs that has been overused or used improperly.  On the left side of the mug is an area which would have showed a firework burst beneath the words "GOD BLESS AMERICA."  On the right side of the mug is another firework burst with the words "Mayor's Charity Ball 2002." On the front, opposite the handle is the copyright, "© Wondermugs® ● USA." When heated, the dark area would clear and reveal a flag with the words "United We Stand."

 As always, I keep these mugs in the collection as they are a good example of what not to do.

This mug is from St. Charles, Missouri and is in great condition otherwise. The mug was given as a promotion during the Fourth of July celebration in anticipation of the Mayor's Ball.

DESIGN:  1+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Promotional

Golden Bean Coffee Tour Costa Rica

This week's mug is one of the new style of Magic Mugs.  It starts out as a plain black mug with white inside and when hot liquid is added, the entire mug changes, including the handle. 

When the color change happens, this mug reveals the logo for the Golden Bean Coffee Tour in Costa Rica.  The Golden Bean Coffee Tour  is a tour of coffee plantations and includes tastings of coffees across Costa Rica.  This mug came a long way!  

The mug is in great condition, considering how far it has traveled and is a great addition to my collection. 

DESIGN:  2+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Promotional / Retail