Tiki Ti 50th Anniversary Mug

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M MakeDaMug Member behind a cluttered desk Joined: Mar 28, 2002 Posts: 1183	M MakeDaMug Posted posted on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 10:40 PM Here's the first preview of our forthcoming official Tiki Ti 50th Anniversary Tiki mug. I'll let our friend Sven take it from here but will gladly chime in along the way, but probably not able to log into TC again until after our upcoming show this weekend. Sculpture meets mug... in a big way with this one. This should be a cool finished piece.
T TikiVato Tiki Socialite Whittier, CA Joined: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 519	T TikiVato Posted posted on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 11:00 PM Putting that way up there on my wish list. When will it go on the market?
TT Trader Tom Tiki Socialite West Hills, CA Joined: Jan 26, 2006 Posts: 973	TT Trader Tom Posted posted on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 11:02 PM It looks fantastic! Can't wait!!!
F Fres-tiki Member Fresno, CA Joined: Mar 11, 2007 Posts: 111	F Fres-tiki Posted posted on Mon, Oct 11, 2010 11:47 PM Bravo! What a great design!
S swizzle Tiki Socialite Melbourne,Australia Joined: Jun 03, 2007 Posts: 1449	S swizzle Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 12:01 AM That's pretty damn cool.
M MauiRose Member Los Angeles Joined: Feb 28, 2009 Posts: 201	M MauiRose Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 12:34 AM I'm loving all these mug previews!
LT LOL Tiki Member San Diegoish Joined: Sep 06, 2007 Posts: 932	LT LOL Tiki Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 1:13 AM Excellent!!! I look forward to getting my hands on one (or two)!
T teaKEY Tiki Socialite The thumb ! Joined: Nov 09, 2004 Posts: 3687	T teaKEY Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 5:55 AM Just like the pictured artwork :)
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 10:57 AM Which artwork? Hmmm... Here is the story of the genesis of this mug: I really felt strongly about wanting to be the one who would design the mug for the momentous occasion of the Tiki Ti's 50th anniversary, since the Tiki Ti had so much to do with my (and Jeff Berry's) genesis of becoming Tikiphiles. I wanted it to be not just another Tiki mug, and I wanted it to be linked the the Ti's original logo Tiki. Now if the Tiki Ti ever had a logo Tiki, it would be this one: Now this design was a little too minimalistic to make a mug out of, so I went back to the original art work that Ray, in the spirit of the transmission tradition, had based this design on: The only three years earlier Kon Tiki Montreal menu Tiki from 1958. I had always liked that "God of the Cocktail" concept, which was only used here and by the Kalua Room in Seattle: Since I am not a trained artist, I enlisted the help of Mark Noland to do a computer rendering based on the menu Tiki: In this rendering, the color scheme of the finished mug becomes clear: The brown Tiki will be holding a yellow bamboo mug! Mark's renderings greatly helped me and Holden to zero in on the final design. With the one above it became clear that the space between the Tiki and the bamboo mug would not work. What if the Tiki would not just hold, but actually sip on the drink himself? Done! I am looking forward to seeing the Tiki Ti customers sitting in a row on their bar stools, with these mugs sitting on the bar, and the imbibers sharing their concoctions with the Tiki on the other side of the mug facing them! :) Luckily I also was able to twist Kevin Kidney's arm away from his super busy schedule and have him render the original Asian font on the bamboo mug! Mucho Mahalos, Mark and Kevin! Next: The history of the weird nose, and how some mistakes are better not fixed.
TM The Monitors Member The ILL streets of Santa Clarita, CA Joined: Apr 08, 2003 Posts: 257	TM The Monitors Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 11:55 AM The ULTIMATE tiki mug for the ULTIMATE tiki bar
P pdrake Tiki Socialite las vegas Joined: Jan 13, 2006 Posts: 1771	P pdrake Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 12:28 PM did kevin do the sculpture? it's great.
R rugbymatt Member Sacramento Joined: Jun 03, 2005 Posts: 1205	R rugbymatt Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 12:33 PM "Yahtzee!" Sign me up right now. Mahalo to Sven and Holden and big mahalos to Mike, Ray, and Ray Sr. for giving us this wonderful tiki temple.
R ron-tiki Grand Member (1 year) los angeles Joined: Feb 24, 2007 Posts: 441	R ron-tiki Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 2:04 PM ooooooohhhh-- nice work sven/holden.. this one is going on the top shelf..
IK Iokona Ki'i Member SoCal Joined: Nov 14, 2008 Posts: 816	IK Iokona Ki'i Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 4:10 PM Another home run from Sven Kirsten and Associates. Look forward to seeing this puppy all glazed up!
D Dustycajun Tiki Socialite Santa Barbara, CA Joined: Nov 16, 2007 Posts: 5295	D Dustycajun Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 5:48 PM Another great mug from the Sven and Holden. Is Beachbum Berry going to create a special recipe for this one too?? That would be over the top. What a month for mugs, the BOT 10th, the Tiki Ti 50th, the Tonga Hut mug AND the Tiki Farm show at Le Luz De Jesus this weekend. DC
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 6:34 PM On 2010-10-11 22:40, MakeDaMug wrote: WOW... I love the design... Can someone explain the different color in the words? is it a different type of clay that was put on later?
L leleliz Tiki Socialite NorCal Joined: Sep 02, 2008 Posts: 1982	L leleliz Posted posted on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 7:06 PM I prefer vintage to newly designed mugs but I will have to get one of these. Love how the sculpt has a really vintage look and the fact that its based on vintage imagery makes me love it even more. Great design Holden--can't wait to add one to my collection :)
SM Sparkle Mark Tiki Socialite Los Angeles, CA Joined: Jul 05, 2004 Posts: 301	SM Sparkle Mark Posted posted on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 3:06 PM The tiki drinking is the only way to go. The mug looks great!
SF Slacks Ferret Tiki Socialite Calgary Joined: Oct 02, 2003 Posts: 1395	SF Slacks Ferret Posted posted on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 3:18 PM On 2010-10-12 17:48, Dustycajun wrote: Is Beachbum Berry going to create a special recipe for this one too?? That would be over the top. [wishfulthinking]Even better would be the recipe for a Ray's Mistake![/wishfulthinking]
C Chippy Member Sunny Southern California Joined: Jul 24, 2010 Posts: 284	C Chippy Posted posted on Fri, Oct 15, 2010 11:05 AM That mug is great!! I am going to have to get my mitts on one as this was the place that spawned my conversion to Tiki.
P pdrake Tiki Socialite las vegas Joined: Jan 13, 2006 Posts: 1771	P pdrake Posted posted on Fri, Oct 15, 2010 11:17 AM WOW... I love the design... Can someone explain the different color in the words? is it a different type of clay that was put on later? more than likely it's clay on wax.
C carlosrossi Member los angeles, california Joined: Mar 02, 2010 Posts: 129	C carlosrossi Posted posted on Fri, Oct 15, 2010 12:56 PM I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS!
C Chippy Member Sunny Southern California Joined: Jul 24, 2010 Posts: 284	C Chippy Posted posted on Sun, Oct 17, 2010 9:45 AM I had a Ray's Mistake last night. The only thing that could have made it taste any better would have been sipping it from that mug!!
IK Iokona Ki'i Member SoCal Joined: Nov 14, 2008 Posts: 816	IK Iokona Ki'i Posted posted on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 1:59 PM Will this be ready in time for the art show they are planning on having early next year to celebrate #50? http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=33999&forum=17 Hope so...
M MakeDaMug Member behind a cluttered desk Joined: Mar 28, 2002 Posts: 1183	M MakeDaMug Posted posted on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 7:43 PM On 2010-10-20 13:59, Iokona Ki'i wrote: Will this be ready in time for the art show they are planning on having early next year to celebrate #50? http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=33999&forum=17 Hope so... Is there a date for that art show? Early 2011 is kinda fast approaching.
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9082	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 9:55 AM Super Cool, we want one, Wendy and Dan
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 21, 2010 11:30 PM On 2010-10-20 19:43, MakeDaMug wrote: On 2010-10-20 13:59, Iokona Ki'i wrote: Will this be ready in time for the art show they are planning on having early next year to celebrate #50? http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=33999&forum=17 Hope so... Is there a date for that art show? Early 2011 is kinda fast approaching. This show is not certain, Mike has not heard any further from Miles, so there are no concrete plans for it so far.
TM The Monitors Member The ILL streets of Santa Clarita, CA Joined: Apr 08, 2003 Posts: 257	TM The Monitors Posted posted on Fri, Oct 22, 2010 1:36 AM Thanks for the update Sven. I hope this happens.
T Thunderlips Member Massachusetts Joined: Nov 04, 2005 Posts: 135	T Thunderlips Posted posted on Fri, Oct 22, 2010 2:22 PM Haven't bought any new mugs in a long time but MUST get my hot little hands on this one. Stunning!
BB Bongo Bungalow Member Indiana Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 1295	BB Bongo Bungalow Posted posted on Sat, Oct 23, 2010 3:48 AM There won't be enough of these mugs... I just know it!
T Tikifan1 Member Missouri Joined: Dec 24, 2009 Posts: 71	T Tikifan1 Posted posted on Sat, Oct 23, 2010 9:31 AM Sharp lookin mug. Hope to get my grubby paws on one. :)
C carlosrossi Member los angeles, california Joined: Mar 02, 2010 Posts: 129	C carlosrossi Posted posted on Tue, Nov 9, 2010 1:54 PM any new photos on this mug?!
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Tue, Nov 9, 2010 1:59 PM No rushing, it's not gonna be out until their anniversary anyway, sometime in March 2011. Holden just wanted to announce it in conjunction with the big 10 Year Tiki Farm show.
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 10:39 PM Poly Pop already got an advanced copy-----but he dropped it and damaged it!!!! Butterfingers!
CJ Coco Joe Member Los Angeles Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 724	CJ Coco Joe Posted posted on Thu, Feb 17, 2011 11:17 PM I showed up late today to see the 1st sample. Does anyone have pics? I was told they are having some issues with the glaze since it's a two piece mug.
T TikiG Tiki Socialite Riverside, California Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 1560	T TikiG Posted posted on Fri, Feb 18, 2011 2:50 PM Coco Joe - Mike just posted a pic on the Tiki Ti page on Facebook. I was going to copy the pic here but didn't want anybody to get upset I did that (maybe.) Check it out - he just posted it this morning. G
M MauiRose Member Los Angeles Joined: Feb 28, 2009 Posts: 201	M MauiRose Posted posted on Fri, Feb 18, 2011 6:10 PM http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tiki-Ti/39568358564?ref=ts&sk=wall
CJ Coco Joe Member Los Angeles Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 724	CJ Coco Joe Posted posted on Sat, Feb 19, 2011 1:28 AM On 2011-02-18 14:50, TikiG wrote: Coco Joe - Mike just posted a pic on the Tiki Ti page on Facebook. I was going to copy the pic here but didn't want anybody to get upset I did that (maybe.) Check it out - he just posted it this morning. G I can't wait. Since they are still playing with the glaze I was told that they'll have a batch for the 50 years date but it might be small which would be great for us collectors.
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Sat, Apr 2, 2011 11:37 AM Arrived in their habitat yesterday: Not available until the 27th/28th of April on site. Do not anger the gods by being impatient!
SF Slacks Ferret Tiki Socialite Calgary Joined: Oct 02, 2003 Posts: 1395	SF Slacks Ferret Posted posted on Sat, Apr 2, 2011 1:12 PM Damn! That's one of the coolest ever.
MB Mrs Bamboo Member Huntington Beach Joined: Feb 08, 2009 Posts: 149	MB Mrs Bamboo Posted posted on Sat, Apr 2, 2011 7:42 PM Holden, that IS really cool. Rock on!
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9082	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Sat, Apr 2, 2011 9:02 PM Super Cool, Wendy
TSW The Sperm Whale Tiki Socialite Lakewood California Joined: Aug 23, 2004 Posts: 1553	TSW The Sperm Whale Posted posted on Sun, Apr 3, 2011 7:42 AM Does anybody know if this is a limited run ? What is the cost ? Either way this is a great looking mug.
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Sun, Apr 3, 2011 8:03 AM Spermy, no limits. There's gonna be enough for all. Tiki Ti will be selling them for 25.- bucks, 30.- WITH cocktail. Quite a deal.
TSW The Sperm Whale Tiki Socialite Lakewood California Joined: Aug 23, 2004 Posts: 1553	TSW The Sperm Whale Posted posted on Sun, Apr 3, 2011 9:04 AM On 2011-04-03 08:03, bigbrotiki wrote: Spermy, no limits. There's gonna be enough for all. Tiki Ti will be selling them for 25.- bucks, 30.- WITH cocktail. Quite a deal. Great News !! I consider myself a collector, but I really tapered off buying mugs. This is a "gotta have" just like the Bahooka Mug!! Great Stuff and I am glad there is unlimited run !!!
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Sun, Apr 3, 2011 9:51 AM I gave it a test run last night at the Ti... It handles really well. It is solid and quite heavy, an nice anchor to hold on to as you get more inebriated... ...and hypnotized from gazing into the idol's eyes!: I can't wait 'til these guys are lined up along the bar, with a happy imbiber behind each. :) Now the Tiki Ti family is on vacation for the next two weeks. Then one more week of regular business, and after that, from the 27th to the 30th, the 50th Anniversary Celebration Week will ensue. I hear mixology luminaries Jeff Berry and Martin Cate will be in attendance.
S sandiegodan Member Joined: May 07, 2007 Posts: 57	S sandiegodan Posted posted on Sun, Apr 3, 2011 11:21 AM Best looking mug ever!! Does anyone know if you have to go to tiki-ti to get one, or will there be any website you can order through? thanks!
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Sun, Apr 3, 2011 12:13 PM On 2011-04-03 11:21, sandiegodan wrote: Best looking mug ever!! Thank You! Tiki Farm will have a batch in a different glaze available. The Tiki Ti will sell some of their mugs on e-bay (already pre-sold one), I have been asked to sign some. But otherwise they're just a bar, and will sell them off to their customers as time goes by.

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