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New Fender (Not so Tiki) Mug Project

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fendertiki posted on 11/06/2007

Yo, fellow Tiki-centralites...

I probably SHOULDN'T do this, but what the heck, you won't tell anybody, will ya? Here's the NEW Fender Mug set, Rigor Morty and the Dirtnappers...We've been working hard with a super secret mug source (no, I can't tell you that it's Holden, so don't ask...!), as well as a super secret artist (No, I can't tell you it's Squid, so Don't Ask!) who did the mug and artwork designs for the box! It's a set of four, and...oh, hell...Just look at the pic, let us know what you think! Just for reference, the drummer is approximately 7" tall, and holds a good amount of your favorite refreshment (whatever rum that may be...)

Coming in 45-60 days, or sooner...More details to follow!

Peace, Fender Tiki (AKA rk)

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Benzart posted on 11/07/2007

Your secret is safe with me!
Hey everybody, meet me on the corner at 9:00!
Looks like a super mug set that I'm sure you aren't going to make enough of. Put Me on the list
GO Fender!

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teaKEY posted on 11/07/2007

I really like rigor Morty. Has a classic style about him. Might even go great with the Guitar Hero III crowd. Strange though, my favorite guy has no tiki ties, expect for his mates.

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Babalu posted on 11/07/2007

Squid freakin blows me away...how the hell did he cast those?

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Matt Reese posted on 11/07/2007

I'm freaking out! Those mugs rule.
Cost?

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MakeDaMug posted on 11/07/2007

These are trickier then most that we've ever done- greenware bonding, stilting and an extra run through the kiln. The finger action on the frets is about as lifelike as it gets, a couple fingers hitting, a couple lifted. Tight specs on the guitar sculpts themselves. My personal favorite is Rob DeGraves. Working with Fender is a blast!

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Cammo posted on 11/07/2007

Really nice work, boyz.

Love the glow-in-the-dark monster rock 60's look - will this be sold as a set only? And are those amplifiers standing behind them?

My kid just got a used Fender Strat & amp, and a new Fender Sonoran acoustic. He wants one of these too!

Christmas?

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tikipunk posted on 11/07/2007

Those are some of the grooooviest ghouls I've ever seen!!!!!! You're secret is safe with me as well! Where do I sign up?

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teaKEY posted on 11/07/2007

And are those amplifiers standing behind them?

Grave stones

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Babalu posted on 11/07/2007

Hey Holden,

Thank's - Greenware bonding & stilting - I must read up. You two fellas are quite the Dynamic Duo! Just think how boring the world of tiki mug collecting would be without you two in the fray....Congrats again on a job masterfully done.

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squid posted on 11/07/2007

Squid? I don't know no stinkin' Squid! That's absolute crazy talk.
:wink:

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little lost tiki posted on 11/07/2007

Crazy genius Talk!
Stunning!
You can't keep these Secret for long!

TSW
The Sperm Whale posted on 11/07/2007

I like those suckers alot!! I want!!

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bigtikidude posted on 11/07/2007

Kinda makes me think of the Ghastly Ones mug that will be comin out soon.

Jeff(bigtikidude)

[ Edited by: bigtikidude 2007-11-06 20:57 ]

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Cammo posted on 11/07/2007

How about a green drink for these that glows under a black light?

Or black light - friendly packaging?

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Tiki Kaimuki posted on 11/07/2007

Perfect sculpts that capture that vintage monster look. The glaze really completes the whole look. Can't wait to blow all my money trying to get the set!

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squid posted on 11/14/2007

Well folks, here's a sneak peak at the box art in progress.
Design and ink by Squid.
Fabulous color and layout by Tiki Bai.
Teeny tiny little guitars by Fender.

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GO TIKI posted on 11/14/2007

Very Cool, Great Work!

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ravenne posted on 11/14/2007

That is so adorably awesome!

Love it! :D

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Meheadhunter posted on 12/21/2007

Any more news on these Mugs???? Very Cool Guys....If there is a list, sign me up!!!

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RevBambooBen posted on 12/22/2007

I saw them live in concert at the Farm yesterday.

Super Bitchin!

..to say the least!

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thefuzz posted on 03/19/2008

Any updates on this set?

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aloha.taboo posted on 05/01/2008

Any news on availability?

Fender is advertising them in the 2008 Accessories Product Guide, BTW.

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davealmost posted on 05/01/2008
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TikiLaLe posted on 05/01/2008

Nice way to spend my Gov't cheese......if I was going to get some !!!

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aloha.taboo posted on 05/01/2008

fendertiki --

Any news?

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ikitnrev posted on 05/02/2008

The catalog lists the four mugs together at $99.99

However, the catalog does not provide a phone number, nor are the Zombie mugs listed on Fender's catalog website.

I called Fender's Consumer Relations number - they said the item appears to be out of stock, and they could not tell whether more mugs will be available in the future ---- probably a generic response for any query like mine.

My guess is that the mugs are in still in production, or stuck in some post-production holding area, and aren't quite available to the public yet.

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ikitnrev posted on 05/14/2008

Last week I tracked down a place who was willing to order a set of these mugs for me. Today I received a call from them - they said there was a problem with the production run, and rather than sell them with a minor error, the powers that be have decided to redo the entire set. They said it would be about three months before an acceptable set of mugs would become available to the public.

So I will wait three months ......

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ikitnrev posted on 10/10/2008

..... so I had to wait 5 months instead of 3 months, but the mugs are now finally available on the Tiki Farm website.

Vern

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ikitnrev posted on 10/17/2008

.... and they just arrived at my door yesterday, and I must say how wonderful they are.

The monster mugs are much larger than I had thought they would be. The tallest 'Rob DeGraves' monster mug stands even taller (9") than the recent gray Bamboo Ben mug, and holds an equivalent amount of drink.

They are quite nice to hold in ones hand - the 3-D nature of the mold, and the empty space created between the bodies and the guitars makes it quite appealing.

It is a great bargain - 4 cool mugs, for less than $25 each.

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TIKIVILLE posted on 10/17/2008

we just got 4 sets in at DELUXE in Edmonton !
They are as great as folks claim and more !
Fantastic work and really a fun direction for this whole mug thing!

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