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nui 'umi 'umi
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Joined: Feb 21, 2011
Posts: 379
From: La Mirada Atoll
|  Posted: 2012-11-01 6:48 pm Permalink
I was not real excited years back upon hearing rumors concerning Disney opening a tiki bar(ho-hum). I have been a fan since my 1rst visit just after their 1rst day in business. Felt that way when I saw pix of the zombie mug. It looked okay but not as cool as the previous mugs from T S's, particularly the barrel (shipwreck) mug. Got one in my hand last Sat. nite and I knew it was going home with me and would look good in the Happy Talk Lounge ( my home bar). Imho, it's a good looking mug. Btw, the zombie mugs I snagged were all very different variations of the color green-one was almost blue
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whoseyrtiki
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Joined: Aug 21, 2011
Posts: 58
From: the OC
| Posted: 2012-11-01 7:36 pm Permalink
Trader Sam's is currently out of the new Zombie mug, but I was informed that it is not a limited addition and that they will be getting more in stock. So... as for collector value... bummer. As for Tiki Farm I'm happy for their good fortune. 
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swizzle
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Joined: Jun 03, 2007
Posts: 637
From: Melbourne,Australia
| Posted: 2012-11-01 7:43 pm Permalink
Although i don't have one myself, going by the pictures i've seen i think they look fantastic.
In general i'm not a fan of the finish on the majority of Tiki Farm mugs (sorry Holden). The design can look great but when it is finally released the glaze to me is always a big let down. I understand that the mugs are mass-produced but so are the Trader Sams mugs. Maybe this is a case of a company (Disney) with a large amount of $$$ behind them who expect a high standard of finish and will not skimp on quality.
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Hale Tiki
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Joined: Oct 19, 2004
Posts: 1391
From: Pittsburgh
| Posted: 2012-11-02 4:31 pm Permalink
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On 2012-11-01 19:36, whoseyrtiki wrote:
Trader Sam's is currently out of the new Zombie mug, but I was informed that it is not a limited addition and that they will be getting more in stock. So... as for collector value... bummer. As for Tiki Farm I'm happy for their good fortune.
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SON OF A BITCH!
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cvcgolf
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Joined: Dec 29, 2010
Posts: 22 | Posted: 2012-11-02 10:31 pm Permalink
Damn!.. I was planning all week to go tomorrow night to get my mug.. Figured they'd have a lot just like the barrels.. The barrels to my knowledge never sold out.. Thanks for posting the bad news though..
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Kiwi Steve
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Joined: Mar 22, 2012
Posts: 113
From: San Diego
| Posted: 2012-11-03 10:27 am Permalink
Me too... I've been planning on going this Sunday. Thanks for saving me the gas... I'm not saying Trader Sam's is not worth the trip, but I'm in San Diego, so I need something "extra" to motivate me...
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bigtikidude
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Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 8255
From: Anaheim,Ca.
| Posted: 2012-11-04 12:33 am Permalink
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On 2012-11-01 15:09, Trad'r Bill wrote:
Is it just me or are others not too impressed by this mug? Sorry to be a downer, just sayin'
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I'm on the fence about it,
not amazing, not horrible.
No room for more mugs, not a lot of money.
probably won't buy one.
Jeff(btd)
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Atomobile
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Joined: Oct 09, 2003
Posts: 131 | Posted: 2012-11-05 9:12 pm Permalink
Hello!
After reading all these posts, I had to mention something that I'm amazed no one is talking about. In fact some messages here lament that the mug doesn't have a logo or anything that connects it with Disney.
Please take a good look of the mug. Now find pictures of the Hatbox Ghost, or the tall Hitchhiking Ghost in the Haunted Mansion... Self-explanatory. Any questions?
Louis
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AceExplorer
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Joined: Apr 03, 2008
Posts: 302
From: Deep in the Jacksonville Florida jungle.
| Posted: 2012-11-06 04:04 am Permalink
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On 2012-11-05 21:12, Atomobile wrote:
In fact some messages here lament that the mug doesn't have a logo or anything that connects it with Disney.
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Hi Lewis. I wasn't lamenting that the mug doesn't have a Disney logo, I was really just surprised that it didn't have some sort of visible Disney marking. We all know how extremely marketing-oriented the Company is... It's probably on the bottom of the mug, though, at least in the form of a (c)opyright would be my guess.
GREAT observation to tie the mug into the Hatbox Ghost -- he is truly one of the most scary and macabre things ever created by Disney... I hope he comes back to HM someday.
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VanTiki
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Joined: Nov 25, 2005
Posts: 905
From: Hawaii
| Posted: 2012-11-06 1:57 pm Permalink
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On 2012-11-05 21:12, Atomobile wrote:
Please take a good look of the mug. Now find pictures of the Hatbox Ghost, or the tall Hitchhiking Ghost in the Haunted Mansion... Self-explanatory. Any questions?
Louis
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Totally! Hatbox ghost was my first thought when I saw the mug. Hope they have them when we visit in January! I'll be buying any ceramic item I can lay my hands on in the bar
Henrik "VanTiki"
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bob5150
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Joined: Aug 14, 2006
Posts: 14
From: Long Island, NY, USA
| Posted: 2012-11-10 8:48 pm Permalink
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On 2012-11-01 19:36, whoseyrtiki wrote:
Trader Sam's is currently out of the new Zombie mug, but I was informed that it is not a limited addition and that they will be getting more in stock. So... as for collector value... bummer. As for Tiki Farm I'm happy for their good fortune.
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I just got mine shipped to NY (an amazing feat considering the conditions out here) and I noticed on the underside that it said "1st Edition". While they may be producing and large quantity of these, that fact made me feel a bit better about its collector value. Doesn't matter any how...the mug is cool as heck and won't be leaving my collection.
Cheers,
Bob
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Chippy
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Joined: Jul 24, 2010
Posts: 222
From: Sunny Southern California
| Posted: 2012-11-11 09:30 am Permalink
Has anyone heard if the mugs are back in stock??
I know I should try and get over there anyway, but if they are available that would add a little more motivation.
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OnlyATikiLad
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Joined: May 06, 2009
Posts: 85
From: Bottom of the barrel
| Posted: 2012-11-14 11:59 pm Permalink
Just left Sam's, still no zombie mugs. More by Thanksgiving is what I was told.
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Chippy
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Joined: Jul 24, 2010
Posts: 222
From: Sunny Southern California
| Posted: 2012-11-16 10:47 pm Permalink
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On 2012-11-14 23:59, OnlyATikiLad wrote:
Just left Sam's, still no zombie mugs. More by Thanksgiving is what I was told.
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That is good to hear. I was advised via Instagram they would not have any until December.
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SoccerTiki
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Posts: 1727
From: TheSoccerTikiGrotto, Island of LongBeach
| Posted: 2012-11-19 1:16 pm Permalink
I'll trade someone a box of twinkies for a Shrunken Zombie Head mug!!!
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