Ortho Orthene Paraquat Plus

This week's mug is from Ortho and promotes Orthene, a weed killer by Ortho products.  On the right side of the mug is a drawing of a plant (which I can't/won't identify) above which it says "Pesty Eleven" in a big oval and below it says "ORTHENE GETS 'EM!"  Beside the weed drawing is an oddly shaped dark area.  On the left side of the mug is the same plant, along with another in a different color.  At the top is "ORTHO PARAQUAT/PLUS" and below it says "The Fast-Action Contact Herbicide."

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the area on the right side clears to reveal a list of bugs that the Herbicide also kills on contact. On the right side of the mug, the oddly colored plant disappears and the first plant stays the same.  

The color change is only about half way, but the mug is in great condition.  A good use of the magic ink in advertising as well.  

DESIGN:  2 Sided

THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color

TYPE: Promotional

Ventolin Medicine

Today's mug is for Ventolin medicine. Ventolin is an inhalant for Asthma sufferers.  On the left side of the mug is the name Ventolin above (Albuterol/Glaxo.) Albuterol is the generic name and Glaxo is in referenceto GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals. In the center of the mug is a red wavy design and on this you see two odd shaped dark areas. 

when hot liquid is added, the odd shaped areas clear to reveal a pair of normal lungs and a listing of Rx information.  The color change is good and the mug is in excellent condition. 

DESIGN:  1 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Promotional

Magic of the Holidays 1992

This week's mug is a bit of a puzzle.  It's a great mug, in great condition, but I have no idea where it is from. On the left side of the mug is a modern looking building beneath a dark blue sky.  There is no sign or indication of what or where this might be.  The right side of the mug is blank.

When hot liquid is added, the dark blue sky clears to reveal the phrase "The Magic of the Holidays 1992" and nothing more.  I'm sure that those who worked in the building would recognize it right away, but without the name, I have nothing to go on.  So, if you do recognize this ediface and know where it is from, please drop me a line at marvinator2003@yahoo.com.  I'm anxious to hear from you!

This is a terrific mug with a full color change. One of those great additions to the collection and a mystery to boot!

DESIGN:  1 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Promotional

Capoten Tablets

 This week's mug is another Prescription or medical advertisement. On the left side of the mug is a large dark rectangle. Above the rectangle is "Directional Effects of Hypertension and Anti-hypertensive Therapy on Insulin Resistance (Adapted from several studies)' in bold red letters.  Below the rectangle is more information on those studies.)

 On the right side of the mug is the name 'CAPOTEN (captopril tablets) in red with dosage information above and below.

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the rectangle clears to reveal information about the medical studies.  This is a great example of the medical type mug, with information that a Doctor can keep in front of them for reference when prescribing a new medicine such as Capoten.

The mug is in excellent shape, and the color change is excellent.

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

DOBUTREX 10th Anniversary

This week's mug is from the heart medicine Dobutrex and Dobutamine HQ. Dobutamine is used for short term treatment of patients with cardiac decompensation. The mug was issued for the 10th Anniversary of the introduction of the drug in the 1970s.   On the right side of the mug is a red rectangle, with the names of the drugs and the 10th Anniversary in bold white letters.  

On the left side of the mug is a large odd shaped 'logo' of sorts.

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the odd logo clears to reveal a striped area with the names again in white.  The color change is fair, as the mug appears to have some uv/microwave damage.  You can see in the center photo that the background is visible through the magic ink, and only becomes clearer when hot. 

Other than the above, the mug is in good shape over all.  A great addition to the collection. 

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

Rainbow Cats

It's getting harder to find the old style Magic Mugs.  This week's mug comes right from the thrift store and is the newer style of magic mug.  You can identify these (usually) by the fact that the outside of them mug appears black and the inside is white.  Careful scrutiny can show you a pattern or warming it by rubbing it with your thumb to warm it may give you a bit more pattern, as I happened to find today.  

Once hot liquid is added to these style magic mugs, the entire mug will seem to clear, even the handle, to reveal the picture beneath - in this case a pair of beautiful cats drawn in rainbow colors on a black background. .  The mug is brand new and even had its original bar code on the bottom.  (I wonder if they were received as a gift, but never used so the cats were never seen.)

A bit of an oddity with this mug, as the pictures of the cats didn't wrap all the way around the mug and when heated, the white space at the handle becomes visible.  Still a wonderful addition to my collection! 

DESIGN:   Full Mug Color Change.
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

NAPA Auto Parts

This week's mug is from NAPA Auto Parts.  On the left side of the mug is a dark area in the shape of the contiguous United States.  Above this is the NAPA Logo.

On the right side of the mug is the NAPA logo again, and the line "All the right parts in all the right places."

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the outline clears to reveal the words "LET'S GET VISIBLE."  This mug is from an internal campaign for stores to get more business and be known more in the market place.

The mug is in good condition, but the color change is only about 80%, and muddy, but still works to show off the magic ink effects.

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