Tiki Mugs
Benihana Fu Manchu
in 1 collection
This is a white mug shaped like Fu Manchu with his hands folded. Fu Manchu is a fictional character introduced in a series of novels by British author Sax Rohmer during the first half of the 20th century. The character was also featured extensively in cinema, television, radio, comic strips and comic books for over 90 years, and has become an archetype of the evil criminal genius while lending the name to the Fu Manchu moustache.
Cursed Tikis Hawaiian Eye Mug Tiger's Eye Glaze
in 1 collection
This Tiki mug is designed after the Tiki that can be seen in the opening credits of "Hawaiian Eye", the television series which ran from 1959-1963. The original Tiki statue was part of the decor of the Hawaiian Village Hotel offices of the detective agency. This Tiki mug has slanted eyes, a long nose, an open mouth, and a small narrow neck that extends from a small circular block base. The Tiger's Eye glaze is limited to three and this color is much paler than the regular glaze color.
The New Frontier Tiki Mug Black
in 0 collections
This is a black Tiki mug with a big nose, a bow-shaped mouth, and a triangle on his chin. There is some resemblance to the earlier "Smiling Big Nose Tiki Mug" put out by Otagiri, but definite differences as well. Advertised on the Poolside Pineapple website as being available in 12 or 20 oz and in white, black, purple, green and violet glaze. This is the black. The New Frontier operated from 1942 until 2007 and its long history included being host to Elvis Presley's first Las Vegas appearance in 1956.
Toy Story 3 Crew Tiki Mug Glaze Sample
aka Disney & Pixar Toy Story 3 Crew Tiki Mug Glaze Sample in 0 collections
On one side of this mug is a tiki-fied version of Buzz Lightyear, and on the opposite side is an Easter Island Moai rendition of Woody. The mug was designed by Toy Story 3 Production Designer Bob Pauley, sculpted by Pixar sculptor Jerome Ranft, and produced by Munktiki. This mug was created in a limited edition of only 500, and they were given out by the film's director, Lee Unkrich, as a gift to the members of his cast and crew upon the completion of the film. This, however, is one of 6 glaze samples of this mug in different colors auctioned on e-Bay for Japan earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.
BeezleBug Solomon Islands Canoe Prow Mug
aka Beezlebug's Nguzunguzu (noozoo-noozoo) Mug in 1 collection
Based on a canoe prow ornament created in the Solomon Islands. Features a man holding a bird. This is a limited edition mug - only 6 made and only 4 sold to the public. The body is glazed weathered black over dark brown with a small, hand-painted "Z" pattern added to raised lines. The weathering reveals tiny tool marks intentionally added during the process. The interior is glazed black. Iridescent glass stones serve as eyes and are epoxied to the ceramic. The mug was slip-cast in a single piece and required a 19-section plaster mold.
Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar HippopotoMai-Tai Mug - Second Edition - Light Brown
in 64 collections
This is a light brown goblet-like mug with a smiling Tiki face on the front. The mug replaced the previous glass of the same design that had a slightly bluish green tinge to it, like an old Coca Cola bottle. In turn, it was replaced by a new color glaze third edition, black with green highlights. The fourth edition, in orange, was issued in 2023.
Volcano Barrel Mug - Second Edition - for False Idol
aka False Idol Volcano Barrel Mug Glossy Brown in 44 collections
This is a brown mug shaped like a large rum barrel whose interior is a volcano that is spilling over with red lava down the side. Matte finished green leaves and glossy brown wood with black hoops. Consortium Holdings designer, Dane Danner (Trader Dane), created this mug design.
Tiki Cat Handled Ku Mug - Blue
in 18 collections
This is a mug shaped like a full standing Tiki with a black cat arching its back as a handle on back. This color-way is blue, but there was also a version in brown that was given out to VIPs the opening night of the bar.
Frankie's Tiki Room Lava Letch II Mug - Second Edition - Blue with Dark Stitches
aka Lava Letch Two Blue, Lava Letch 2 Blue in 36 collections
This blue mug with green highlights and dark (not yellow) stitches is shaped like a slightly slumpy monster tiki, with bulging eyes, skeletal hands, and a bared grin full of teeth. Mug reads: "Frankie's Tiki Room Las Vegas" on back. The mug was designed by Big Toe and produced by Tiki Farm. It bears no resemblance to the first Frankie's Tiki Room Lava Letch mug, which was designed by Von Franco. The first color way of the Lava Letch II was released in green with yellow stitches.
Frankie's Tiki Room Lava Letch II Golden Zombie Mug
aka Lava Letch Two Golden Zombie Mug, Lava Letch 2 Handpainted Mug in 5 collections
This gold colored mug is shaped like a slightly slumpy monster tiki, with bulging eyes, skeletal hands, and a bared grin full of teeth. The design is topped off with stitches and labeled "Frankie's Tiki Room Las Vegas" on back. The mug was designed by Big Toe and produced by Tiki Farm. It bears no resemblance to the first Frankie's Tiki Room Lava Letch mug, which was designed by Von Franco. This is the "Golden Zombie" version which has been hand-painted by Big Toe with black, red and metallic gold 1-Shot enamel paint, hand-signed, numbered, and comes with a numbered ID card.
Wolfman Skull Mug Super Limited Edition
aka Wolfman Skull Mug SLTD in 3 collections
One of several runs of skulls with a limited edition of 25 for its particular color (green, pink, purple, yellow). This run features a vintage wolfman mask style glaze. This edition of skulls has a new and improved opening, easier for use compared to the previous skull version. Several color ways were available. Also, these were sold "lottery style."
Opal Skull Mug
in 6 collections
One of several runs of skulls with a limited edition of 25 for its particular color (green, pink, purple, yellow, etc...). This run features a pearlescent opal white glaze.