F-14 Tomcat - ANYTIME, BABY ..!

This is one of a long line of mugs from the US Government sold at military bases.  Most I've found only on base at the PX and have been purchased and given to me as a gift. Others, such as this one, were found used in thrift stores and yard sales.  This mug is for the F-14 Tomcat and on the right side is the F-14 Tomcat Logo, with the words "Anytme, Baby ..!" at the bottom. 

On the left side of the mug is a representational drawing of an F-14 Tomcat chasing some unknown foe across the skies.

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the wing of the target aircraft disappears and reappears behind a cloud of grey. The wing is shot off and in flames!  Another win for the US F-14 Tomcat!  

The mug is in great shape, and though used the color change is good.  

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

Citgo Says GO!

This week's mug is from the Citgo Gas Company.  On the right side of the mug is the Citgo Logo and the caption "Says Go!"

On the left side of the mug and wrapping a full 180 degrees is a drawing of a dalmatian on a dark background.  Above this drawing is the phrase 'Super Premium Performance" and next to the drawing are the words "You Can Expect To Be..."

When  hot liquid is added, the dark square clears to reveal the end of the phrase "...Totally Blown Away!"  But, more than just the word reveal, you can see that the wind (of a passing performance auto?) has 'blown' the spots right off the dalmatian!  Spots on the dog disappear from the dog's coat along with the dark background and the spots are revealed blowing off in the wind!  A wonderful use of the Magic Ink in this design! 

This mug was given out as a corporate freebie to prospective customers and also sold in Citgo Marts.  Great colors and color change is terrific! 

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

Holweger Optical - Seeing is Believing

This week's mug is from Holweger Optical of Northwest Kansas.  On the right side of the mug is the title "Seeing Is Believing" just above a dark colored bar.  Also you will see a drawing of an eye, with a dark circle in the center of the eye.

On the left side of the mug is the office name "Northwest Kansas Eye Clinic" along with the office logo of a stylized eye above the words 'EYE CARE.'  At the bottom is the Doctor's name, Ronald Holweger, MD and the phone number.

When hot liquid is added, the dark bar clears to complete the phrase "Seeing is Believing" with an implant. At the same time, the center of the eye clears to reveal an implant within the eye.

This mug is in great shape, color change is about average.  This mug was probably given to patients as a way to advertise.

DESIGN:  1+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Corporate Freebie

Elvis US Postage Stamp

This mug was created to introduce the Elvis Postage Stamp in 1993 (and holds the record for the most abundantly printed stamp in US Postage History.)  Though the stamp just showed the design without the bars, the mug shows the stamp behind a set of black Jailhouse Bars (even a heart shaped keyhole)  To the right and left are the words Jailhouse Rock.

When hot liquids are added the bars disappear and the word Jailhouse also disappears leaving Elvis and ROCK.  Also visible now is the caption "THE KING OF ROCK & ROLL." at the bottom.

On the right side of the mug is the following information:

STAMP DESIGN © 1992 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE.

IMAGE DESIGN CONCEPTS INC. DENVER,COLORADO

NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSEE OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE.

I'm especially happy to post this mug at this time as just last week (July 2, 2015) the US Postal Service announced another Elvis Stamp as part of its Forever Line honoring music legends.  The 1993 series was the most popular in US Postal History.  Additionally, Elvis will be the first artist ever to be featured on two stamps. 

DESIGN:  1+ Sided

THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color

TYPE: Retail

Merrell Dow Lakeside - Safety

This mug comes from Merrell Dow Corporation, Lakeside location. This is a mug used to promote safety, and was probably a corporate award or giveaway.  On the main side (left) there is a large red triangle inside of which is another white triangle and a shape of a person with a red heart on its chest. Below the white triangle are the words Action - Attitude - Awareness. Below the triangle are three medium brown bars separated with narrow stripes.  At the bottom is Merrill Dow and Lakeside.  

When hot liquid is added the three dark bars clear to show the phrase "MAKE SAFETY A HABIT FOR LIFE!"

The mug is in great condition and the change is also good.

DESIGN:  1 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Corporate Freebie

I'm A Nurse

This beautiful mug is a retail mug designed for Nurses.  On both the right and the left side of the mug is a large dark cross with the words "I'm  A Nurse."

When hot liquid is added, the cross clears and shows a cartoon hypodermic needle and a big pink fanny with a heart on it.  It also has the phrase "So... Bend Over!"  A wonderful whimsical mug in great condition.  Color change is good and colors are vivid.  

DESIGN:  2 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games

This mug is from the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Summer games.  It features a full wrap around design of the Atlanta 1996 Games Logo with two large dark green ovals on the left and right sides. 

When hot liquid is added, the two large ovals clear to reveal the Atlanta 1996 and Olympic Flame Logo on both sides.

These mugs were sold at the Atlanta Olympics in onsite shops as well as around Atlanta in other retail gift shops and souvenir shops.  The condition is excellent and the color change is near complete.

DESIGN:  Full, 2+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail