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STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Tiki Socialite Carson, California Joined: Aug 20, 2002 Posts: 2807	STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Posted posted on Fri, Dec 10, 2004 12:24 PM Ravforu - To make matters worse, there are at least FOUR versions of this Tiki-Bob style mug from the the Bali Hai. There are TWO versions of the mug from the time the restaurant was known as the "BEACHCOMBER", and then at least TWO from when it was known as the "BALI HA'I". From the "BEACHCOMBER" days, there is a larger, Jumbo-sized version that was done in a white glaze, with the brown "bark" painted on afterwards in cold-paint. These don't survive so well, as the paint often chips or is worn off. I have one of these mugs and will try to post a pic soon. Then there is the smaller "BEACHCOMBER" version where the bark is painted on under the glaze. These are nicer, in my opinion, even though they're smaller. Here's a pic of this version, with another pic of the menu, showing the same mug: Then there are the mugs from the days when the restaurant was known as the "BALI HA'I". Here is the smaller, glazed version of the "BALI HA'I" mug, with the simple lettering. This is the one available on Ebay right now. Then there is the glazed version with the swankier lettering. It looks like they also re-made the mold. These are more symetrical, the ridges are nicer, and the lettering is just great. These are the ones that Tikifish has available. Here's a couple menus from the "BALI HA'I" days: I don't know if a jumbo-sized, cold-paint version exists from the "BALI HA'I" period. Maybe some of the other TC members could speak to this. So, you see what a tangled mess you've gotten yourself into? It all depends on whether you are a "completist" and need all the mugs from this location, or would be happy with any old mug from the Bali Hai. No need to thank me, of course. Always happy to muddy the waters. Here's another thread you might find interesting: https://tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=4701&forum=1 Sabu [ Edited by: Sabu The Coconut Boy on 2004-12-10 13:25 ]

Ravforu - To make matters worse, there are at least FOUR versions of this Tiki-Bob style mug from the the Bali Hai. There are TWO versions of the mug from the time the restaurant was known as the "BEACHCOMBER", and then at least TWO from when it was known as the "BALI HA'I".

From the "BEACHCOMBER" days, there is a larger, Jumbo-sized version that was done in a white glaze, with the brown "bark" painted on afterwards in cold-paint. These don't survive so well, as the paint often chips or is worn off. I have one of these mugs and will try to post a pic soon.

Then there is the smaller "BEACHCOMBER" version where the bark is painted on under the glaze. These are nicer, in my opinion, even though they're smaller. Here's a pic of this version, with another pic of the menu, showing the same mug:

Then there are the mugs from the days when the restaurant was known as the "BALI HA'I".

Here is the smaller, glazed version of the "BALI HA'I" mug, with the simple lettering. This is the one available on Ebay right now.

Then there is the glazed version with the swankier lettering. It looks like they also re-made the mold. These are more symetrical, the ridges are nicer, and the lettering is just great. These are the ones that Tikifish has available.

Here's a couple menus from the "BALI HA'I" days:

I don't know if a jumbo-sized, cold-paint version exists from the "BALI HA'I" period. Maybe some of the other TC members could speak to this.

So, you see what a tangled mess you've gotten yourself into? It all depends on whether you are a "completist" and need all the mugs from this location, or would be happy with any old mug from the Bali Hai. No need to thank me, of course. Always happy to muddy the waters.

Here's another thread you might find interesting:
https://tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=4701&forum=1

Sabu

[ Edited by: Sabu The Coconut Boy on 2004-12-10 13:25 ]

Post #130226 by Sabu The Coconut Boy on Fri, Dec 10, 2004 12:24 PM