Monday, May 4, 2026

Heart Handle Diver Mug

This month's mug is one of the most unusual Magic Mugs I have found.  Yes, it's another thrift store find.  the mug is totally dark, and the handle is shaped like a HEART.  

The handle is what makes this so unusual.  When hot liquid is added, the mug clears - even parts of the handle, to reveal a diving flag emblem.  A very unusual combination to the Heart shaped handle, and thus a great addition to the collection. 

DESIGN:  2 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Promotional

Monday, April 6, 2026

Schitt's Creek

 


This month's mug is a tribute to the TV Series "Schitt's Creek." On the right side of the mug is a Motel Sign with the name Schitt's Creek beside it.  On the left side is the Shitt's Creek Series Logo. 

When hot, the sign clears more to show not only the red backgrounds of the sign, but also the extra lines which read: 
T-V IN ROOMS
PUSH BUTTON PHONES
REFRIGERATED AIR
    VACANCY
The other side of the mug clears to reveal the extra parts of the phrase: 
Welcome to
SCHITT'S
CREEK
Where everyone
fits in

The mug is brand new, and the color change is fast.  

DESIGN:  2 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

Monday, March 2, 2026

Sun and Moon

 


This month's mug is another fun Thrift Store Find.  It is a full wrap around design, with stars and crescent moons on an all black mug.  

When hot liquid is added to the mug, many of the blank areas clear to reveal a picture of the Sun!  A great mug in great condition.

DESIGN:  3 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

Monday, February 2, 2026

Aurora Borealis


This month's Magic Mug Monday is a mug from the Frozen North.  Of the new style, the mug appears totally black all around (with a white inside.) 



When hot liquid is added, the mug clears completely to reveal a wrap around photo of the Aurora Borealis in full color.  A beautiful mug and an incredible use of the Thermochromic Ink. 

The mug is brand new, and even came in it's own plain brown box. 

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

Monday, January 5, 2026

How to Draw a C...

 


This month's mug is another gift (Thanks again!)  On both sides of this all black mug it has a drawing started in white with the directions above 'How to draw a c...'  What the drawing looks like may be up to your own mind, but the truth comes out below. 


When hot liquid is added to the mug, the design changes to reveal "How to draw a cat?" (Yes, with a question mark at the end.) Filled into the drawing are now the pieces needed to turn the drawing into a drawing of a cat! Who knew?   

The mug is brand new and the change is fast and clear. 


DESIGN:  2 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail

Monday, December 1, 2025

HELLO KITTY - CHRISTMAS

This month's mug is especially for Christmas.  It shows a fully dark mug with snowflakes falling all around.  On both the left and right side of the mug you can also see the Sanrio Character Hello Kitty. She is wearing a special gingerbread outfit for the Holidays. 


When hot liquids are added, the mug clears to show a cute gingerbread house on both the left and right sides.  Additionally, between the two houses is a line of cupcakes.  

This mug is brand new! 

DESIGN: 3+ Wrap Around
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail 


Monday, November 3, 2025

Hexen Kessel

 

Another stupendous find, this month's mug is a cauldron shape, with Hexen Kessel written on one side along with a couple of little drawings of a witch, and a little spook.  (Hexel Kessel literally translates to "Witch's Cauldron.") 
When hot, flames appear across the bottom of the 'cauldron' along with some more ghosts!  A fun find! 
This mug is used, but in terrific condition.   



DESIGN:  1 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Retail