Bought from a guy in Japan who was selling similar Shag items on eBay.

traded for my extra Pele mug.

traded with Kingstyedye

Funny thing...This is one of the few mugs that was damaged during the Big Hawaii Earthquake.

Distinguishing Characteristics

was once a candle and has wax inside

Uncle Bob found this in a thrift store and brought it all the way to Maui. What is it? Mr. Peanut? It's 8.5 inches tall and about 4 inches across. No manufacturers marks. Originally marked on the bottom with black marker as $3.00 it was reduced to $2.95 for fast sale.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Chip on bottom rim

Distinguishing Characteristics

Marked Taiwan on the bottom

Distinguishing Characteristics

Darker than the usual with a metalic touch to the glaze

Marked Taiwan on the bottom.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Spot of glaze on chest

Got this mug from a trade with Slacks Ferret, Thanks!

Orchids of Hawaii Tangaroa Mug

Distinguishing Characteristics

The "Orchids of Hawaii" on the bottom is printed twice, first in black then later in white.

This is the TAIWAN Version

This mug was chipped when it fell off the shelf during the 2006 Hawaii earthquake.

This mug is slightly taller than the more common R-71