Hogwarts Golden Snitch - #1

Today's mug is one of two I found very near identical.  The mug is black and on the right is a slightly darker area with a drawing of the Golden Snitch from Harry Potter.  On the left side of the mug is a Hogwarts banner above a heraldic shaped darker area with the H in the center and another banner at the bottom which says "Draco Dormiens Nunauam Titillandus" which is the Hogwarts Motto. (Never tickle a sleeping dragon.)

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the dark areas clear.  On the right side of the mug it shows a patchwork design that says "I'm a Catch" and on left side the heraldic shape shows animals which represent the four houses of Hogwarts: A Lion (Griffindore), a Serpent (Slytherin), a Badger (Hufflepuff) and an Eagle (Ravenclaw.) 

The mug is brand new, and still has it's original tags. 

DESIGN:  2 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

Nightmare Before Christmas Jack and Sally Mug

Just in time for Halloween!  This magic mug is two sided and has drawings of Jack Skellington  and his girlfriend Sally (Nee Finklestein) on black surrounded by skulls, spider webs and bats.  

When hot liquid is added, the black backgrounds clear to reveal different backgrounds. In addition, the bats and such disappear.  A nice big mug and a nice addition. 

This mug is in excellent condition as it is brand new - it even has the tags! 

DESIGN:  2 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

Minecraft Survival Mode

This month's addition is in honor of all the kids going back to school and will not be playing their favorite game: Minecraft.  More importantly, Minecraft SURVIVAL Mode, where the character can actually take on damage while building.  (Or something like that.)  When cold, as you see above, the mug is plain black, with a small Minecraft logo in the center.  On the left, is the logo for Survival Mode.

 When hot liquid is added to the mug, the mug clears on the right to reveal a Minecraft Character with his sword standing in front of the words "SURVIVAL MODE." On the left, the design reveals grids and pieces from the Minecraft world.  

This mug is brand new (see the tags!) the color change is rapid and the mug is in perfect condition.  

DESIGN:  2 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

Midnight Meowgic

This is another great thrift store find! On the left side, the mug shows a chubby kitty sitting and reading a book.  With the hat, I would suspect that's a book of spells. 

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the area around the kitty clears to reveal the words: "Midnight Meowgic" above and below the drawing.  Additionally, sparkles appear in the air.  

This is a one sided mug in great condition for its age.  By the style of the thermochromatic ink, this mug can be dated to the late 1980s or early 1990s.  Even more fun, this mug is not flat on the sides, but has curved sides.  A great addition to the collection. 

DESIGN:  1 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

 

DISNEY 100th Anniversary Sillhouettes

This month's mug is a special find!  Honoring the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Disney Studios, the mug has the Disney Logo and "100 Years of Wonder" on the right side, and a wonderful mix of 40 of Disney's animated characters  in silhouette on the left side.  

Surprisingly, when hot liquid is added, the mug clears and the silhouettes do not show the characters themselves, as one night expect.  Both the Disney Logo and the silhouettes are revealed in a wash of rainbow colors!   A wonderful mug!  (As for the characters, can you name all 40?) 

This mug is brand new, part of a group of magic mugs by ZAK!  I found them in a grocery store and had to have all eight they produced. I left the tag on for the pictures. 

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

 

Harry Potter - Marauder's Map #4

This month's mug is yet another wonderful Marauder's Map from the Harry Potter Movies. The mug is dark when cold, with sets of foot prints wandering about the entire wrap around design.  On the front of the mug is the magical phrase which activates the map, "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the entire surface clears to reveal the full Marauder's Map.  On the right is the intro:  "Messers Mooney, Wormtail, Padfoot & Prongs are proud to present:" and below is the Marauder's Map logo. 

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

Beautiful Colorado

Today's mug marks a very special posting.  This is the 350th design I have in my collection.  A very fitting addition as it is from my childhood home state of Colorado.  

The mug is all black as you can see above, with only a white logo showing the name COLORADO and the ubiquitous Rocky Mountains on the left side of the mug.  

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the entire mug clears to reveal beautiful scenery from high in the Rocky Mountains.  A wonderful reminder of home.  

Also noteworthy is that the mug is of the new style, wherein the entire mug is covered with the thermochromatic ink.  You can see this in the fact that the handles turn partially white where they are hot.  Also very noteworthy is that this wrap around design has been beautifully seamed together in such a way that the design goes through the handle itself.  

This mug also comes in it's own full color box.  

DESIGN:  3+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

 

What Happens At The Seder

This month's mug is a true gem.  It was a gift, as so many are, and holds a special place because of that, as well as the subject.  The mug is white with a dark design that wraps around the mug. On the right are the words "What happens at the Seder..." and on the front is a bottle of wine. On he left is a happy looking granny with a glass of wine.  

 When hot liquid is added to the mug, the entire surface of the mug clears and on the right, the phrase "What happens at the Seder..." is now completed with "stays at the Seder!" And at the bottom a spilled glass of wine.   On the front, the wine bottle now shows the label with "Happy Passover" and the sweet granny on the left side is quite happy (read: tipsy.)

For many years my mother would attend Seders at a friend's house and would always come home quite happy and very, very tipsy!  She is no longer with us, but this mug now holds a special place in my collection in her memory. 

The mug is new, and the color change is terrific. 

DESIGN:  3+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

The Office Stapler

This month's mug is from the TV Show "The Office" (US).  On the right side of the mug is the logo from the show, with '©Universal Studios LLC All Rights Reserved' under it. On the left side of the mug is a standard office stapler.  Fans of the show will probably guess where this is going.  

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the area around the stapler clears to reveal that the stapler is actually molded into a Jello ring mold!  This comes from a well known scene in the show where Jim put Dwight's stapler into Jello.   

This is a brand new mug and in fantastic condition. Color change is fast and complete. The mug even comes in its own full color folder/box. 

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

Birthday Candles

 

This month's mug is a retail mug I found in a thrift shop.  It depicts a birthday cake in a wrap around design with 14 birthday candles stuck in the icing.  Only 5 of the candles are lit.  

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the area above the 9 unlit candles clears to show all the candles lit.  I've yet to figure out why there are 5 lit and 9 unlit, but the mug is in fantastic condition, like near new and the color change is nice and fast. 

DESIGN:  3 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail