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Trader Vic's Kava Bowl
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Mon, Feb 23, 2004 6:23 PM
Hi, I thought we'd never be able to make these! They either didn't make sense costwise or I couldn't produce a quantity my factory could live with. Well, they're here. I'm only selling them online as they're too expensive to sell to our retailers. Some of you have tried to pre-book and we've been reluctant to give any info as it changed more or less weekly. Well, it's here. It's not on our website yet. I'm posting up availability here first on TC and then later this week through our opt-in email list. I've got 27 in stock and can only produce around 30-40 per month. Item Nr: BA519 Comments: 7 5/8" in height and holds 54 oz. AND each piece is clearly marked with a 2003 Trader Vic's by Tiki Farm copyright on the base. To order, call the Farm at (800) 357-3360. Also, a big thanks to Mike Remmel for lending me his original so that we could do this piece justice! Mahaloz! Holden Westland [ Edited by: smogbreather on 2004-02-23 23:12 ] |
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Alnshely
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Mon, Feb 23, 2004 6:51 PM
I have received one of these fantastic bowls and I love it! Holden you have outdone yourself, this is just a terrific piece of Polynesian Pop at a great price. The quality is great and I recommend this piece to any mug collector. Good job Holden. |
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OnaTiki
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Mon, Feb 23, 2004 8:35 PM
Holden, we want one. How do we get it? |
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RevBambooBen
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Mon, Feb 23, 2004 9:34 PM
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!!! KaaaaaaaaavvvvvvvvvvvAAAAAAAAAA Boooowwwwwwwwlllllllll!!!! (think Homer Simpson) Dude! I'm not saying this cause I know you but that kicks some serious ass!!! Keep up the good work. See you next month. (due to our very full work schedules, providing the world with tiki (and Bamboo), we only get to hang out maybe once a month. Now on the other hand, can anyone tell me how I can get rid of Crazy Al!!! Just joking! Arrrrrrrrr! Life would not be the same without knowing C'Al! He keeps me sane!!! Bamboo bondage anyone??) |
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johntiki
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Mon, Feb 23, 2004 10:26 PM
This is the one I've been waiting for - how do we go about getting them ASAP??? |
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Tiki_Bong
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Tue, Feb 24, 2004 9:24 AM
Here's TEPCO's prototype for reference. |
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thejab
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Tue, Feb 24, 2004 1:13 PM
Holden- Would it be possible to post some more pictures that show the detail better? The picture you posted seems washed out in relation to the picture of the original that Bong posted. I can't tell if the people have faces or the proper anatomy, if you know what I mean :wink: |
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Unga Bunga
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Tue, Feb 24, 2004 2:16 PM
No I'm sorry I don't, I prefer more detail. :) |
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Johnny Dollar
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Tue, Feb 24, 2004 2:18 PM
wink, wink, nudge, nudge... |
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TikiHula
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Tue, Feb 24, 2004 2:29 PM
Great job on the Kava Bowls Holden! I'm glad that you will be able to sell them at such a reasonable price too! Everybody has got to get one of these! They're perfect for a tiki party 'cause they hold a LOT of drink! ...oh, I was supposed to share this drink?? :D And the detail is very good on the faces/bodies of Vic and his wahines. Better than on my original Tepco production bowl. The colors are a bit more subdued than Bongs prototype, as you can see in the photos. I'll post some closeup pics tonight so you can compare. Again, really well done TF! |
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Tue, Feb 24, 2004 6:37 PM
I'm a-gettin' me one of these gems! These are going to be great to COLLECT. Yep, I sure do enjoy COLLECTING TIKI! (moved) |
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MakeDaMug
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Tue, Feb 24, 2004 6:57 PM
Hi, Holden Westland [ Edited by: smogbreather on 2004-02-24 19:04 ] |
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TikiHula
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Wed, Feb 25, 2004 9:13 PM
Three closeup photos for ya'all. Nice work!
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OnaTiki
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Wed, Feb 25, 2004 11:40 PM
Yahoo!!! Our's arrived today. Thanks Holden!! Great job. Can't wait to fill it up and drink it down. |
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Tiki Royale
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Thu, Feb 26, 2004 12:04 PM
Thanks for the detail pics tiki hula. Looks beautiful, I just put in my order! I'm getting thirsty... |
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TikiHula
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Thu, Feb 26, 2004 5:39 PM
Anyone wanna take bets on who's the first to sell one on ebay? :) |
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MachTiki
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Sat, Feb 28, 2004 9:18 AM
Thanks to everyone for posting the pictures of the original & the 2003 version. Looks awsome. Soon as I read this discussion I went over to TF and bought one for myself. Thanks Holden for keeping the Aloha spirit alive. MachTiki |
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Tiki Royale
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Tue, Mar 2, 2004 8:34 PM
I just got home and found my new Kava Bowl waiting for me... WOW! |
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Traitor Vic
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Tue, Mar 2, 2004 11:58 PM
I agree totally, Tiki Royale! I got home today and found mine on the front porch in a WATERPROOF PACKAGE!!! WOW!!! Okay... It was a box in a Plastic Bag, but Who Does That!?! It's LOVELY! My wife, ever the forward thinker, asked immediately "What do we get to drink out of that?" I showed her the recipe and she helped me to decide to wait until Friday Night. Expect glowing reports on how well the new Bowls handle the classic cocktail on Saturday. Okay. Sunday, maybe. [ Edited by: Traitor Vic on 2004-03-02 23:59 ] |
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MachTiki
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Wed, Mar 3, 2004 7:37 AM
Ordered mine on Saturday, It was waiting for me on my door step on Tuesday! I love it. My wife watched me open the box and as soon as I held it up she said, "thanks for my new mug" and ran off with it. It is proudly displayed in our living room like the fine piece of art it is. That is, it's diaplayed until Sunday when it takes it's maiden voyage. Can't wait. MachTiki |
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Tiki Royale
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Wed, Mar 3, 2004 11:30 AM
Tratior Vic, your post got me thinking... What is the proper drink for the Kava Bowl? |
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TikiHula
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Thu, Mar 11, 2004 5:45 PM
And Astro-lounge is the first! |
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Tue, Aug 10, 2004 10:59 AM
Alooooooha! Ok, so you see what the Kava Bowl looks like and maybe you forgot about the fact that we were making these, or just thought you would have to wait too long to get one. Well, let me tell you that I do have a shipment of these in and I have reserved some for fellow TC'ers. Retail price: $XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Oh, and here is a picture of the Kava Bowl since our website is yet to be updated. (No the "Click Here" doesn't work, it's just to show the picture.) [ Edited by: SugarCaddyDaddy 2005-11-29 00:38 ] |
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Unga Bunga
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Tue, Aug 10, 2004 2:18 PM
Hey SCD! |
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johntiki
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Wed, Aug 11, 2004 12:40 PM
I called yesterday and placed my order - thanks SCD! I've always wanted an original but the reproduction will do me just fine! |
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WillTiki
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Wed, Aug 11, 2004 2:38 PM
I too called yesterday and placed my order for a Kava Bowl...and about 8 other items. Thanks again! |
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TikiHula
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Thu, Dec 16, 2004 9:42 AM
From the Vic's Bartender's Guide, the Kava Bowl recipe is: 2 oz. Unsweetened pineapple juice Blend all ingredients execpt gardenia in electric drink blender. Pour into large scorpion bowl. Decorate with gardenia. Serve with long straws. |
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