Some Dreams Do Come True - Cinderella

This is another in a line of Magic Mugs purchased in retail.  The design shows a pumpkin and a row of mice beneath a sliver of moon in a starry sky.  Below is the phrase "Some Dreams do Come True."

When hot liquid is added, the mice become a line of horses and the pumpkin changes to an egg shaped carriage much in the line of the story 'Cinderella.'

Also wonderful in this is that the box accompanies this in my collection.

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

Happy Birthday Cats

This is a whimsical mug from Color Magic Mugs created as a birthday greeting and gift all in one.  The mug shows the silhouettes of two cats holding banners which say "Happy Birthday".

When hot liquid is added, the two silhouettes clear to show a couple of painted porcelain cats! 

The color change is wonderful on this as the black  silhouettes are total black and none of the painted porcelain cats can be seen beneath.  Also wonderful in this is that the box accompanies this in my collection.

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

Autumn to Winter - Arlington Virginia

This is the last in the series of Arington, Virgina WonderMugs that I own.  This is of Autumn to Winter.  The scene is a full wrap around drawing of trees along a river.  The dark Autumn colors of the leaves are evident even on the ground cover.  

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the dark copper leaves disappear revealing stark defoliated trees and even light snow among the ground cover.   

On either side of the design is "Wondermugs - Arlington, VA" and the artist's name "Eric Mohn" (which is the only mug of the three to have the artist's name.)

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

Sunset Arlington VA

This week's mug is another retail mug from Arlington, Virginia and shows a sunrise at the beach with dark clouds edged in red.  The design is a full wrap around drawing with the name Arlington, VA along one edge.

When hot liquid is added, the dark clouds turn clear, showing a beautiful bright sunset viewed along the beach. The colors are great and the effect is wonderful. 

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

Spring/Summer Arlington Virginia

This week's mug is another retail mug from Arlington, Virginia and shows a flower garden full of greenery.  The design is a full wrap around drawing with the name Arlington Virginia along one edge.  

When hot liquid is added, the dark areas of green turn clear and bright flowers of all sorts pop out for spring!  This mug is beautiful and the colors are great.

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

Autumn Magic

This is a magic mug from a company called "One of a Kind" and is even dated 1997.   The mug shows a full 3 sided design of different kinds of leaves with the title Autumn Magic.  

Once hot liquid is added, the green tinged edges disappear showing the bright Autumn Colors of the leaves. This is a beautiful mug.  Originally dated 1997 and most likely available for retail purchase in areas where people go to visit and see the colors of Autumn in the leaves.  

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

Astronomical Planet Symbols - Smithsonian Institute

This is a terrific mug from the Smithsonian Institution (purchased at the National Air and Space Museum Gift Shop) which shows a night sky - Well, ok, this mug is old and has been used a lot.  The design suggests that the dark area was once dark as night, cut out stars give a great night sky effect.  Once a thermochromatic ink mug has been microwaved, or sat in the sun too long, well this is the effect.

AND, once a hot beverage is poured in, the design changes.  

What you see now are the astronomical symbols which represent each of the 9 (yes, I said 9) planets in our solar system. (Pluto is included in this list as the mug was more than likely designed before it's status change in status to "Dwarf Planet.") At the bottom of the design it also says "National Air and Space Museum."

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