Learn about Tiki Mug releases and upcoming events.
The Sunrise Crawler Edition of VanTiki’s Giant Ammonite mug is finally here! The new mug has four different eye patterns that will be hand applied and randomly shipped out, so those who order a Lil’ Ammy will have a fun surprise when their mug arrives and they open the box.
“Mobile Tiki Week”— a community-wide celebration of tiki culture and Polynesian pop through drinks and food at some of downtown Mobile’s best bars—had to take a year off in 2020 due to the COVID19 pandemic, but it’s back! This year promises to be the best yet with more venues.
There’s a new flavor of Swirly Bob coming! Lost Temple Trader recently announced the fifth edition of their popular mug will be Cherry and it will be available for preorder 24 hours only starting on Friday, August 13. The mug combines ice cream with icon Tiki Bob.
Pleasant Tiki, also known as Ken and Heather Pleasant, are carrying on the Witco Decor family tradition with a new Tiki mug manufactured by Oakwash in Louisiana. Omar Girona has translated the classic Polynesian Fountain design of William Westenhaver into mugs.
After making its debut at Tiki Oasis in San Diego, Odd Rodney’s MARQ Mug is now available for purchase through Rodney’s official Etsy store. The new mug is his interpretation of a classic Marquesan style Tiki with a Mod Mod twist (the teeth are reminiscent of Broyhill furniture).
The Power of Pele Decanter was designed by Sven Kirsten, author of the Book of Tiki, and it is inspired by a wooden statue from the defunct theme park “The Tikis”. A third and final edition featuring an orange and black glaze is now available online through Tiki Farm.
It’s giveaway time! The Search for Tiki has teamed up with Drive-In-Sanity Films to celebrate their fully-funded Kickstarter project, Brian Yuzna’s Tales of Blood Island Jungle Horror Comics & Tiki Mugs. One lucky winner will receive a Beast of Blood cocktail mug.
ATTENTION ALL PASSENGERS! Did you miss the first Tiki Travelers Limited Edition flight? Well consider this your boarding call for the second and final limited edition with a new unique glaze! Only 75 sets will be available direct from Bauer Pottery.
Introducing the “Maniac Editions” of Tikizilla vs Taboo Planet mugs! Faust Acosta has “vandalized” twelve Taboo Planet mugs using his signature acrylic paint and automotive grade sealant, while Patrick Vassar lent his talents to some hand painted Tikizillas.
Tiki Oasis is fast approaching, and with it comes the excitement and trepidation of multiple Tiki mug releases. That’s why The Search for Tiki has created this guide to help you obtain your mug successfully, while still enjoying your vacation. We break down some of the artists and mugs that will be at Tiki Oasis.
It may not be July 30 yet, but Club 33 is already releasing new merchandise inspired by Disney’s live action film Jungle Cruise. The mug continues Club 33’s Tiki Takeover event and it depicts a jungle boat loaded with Tikis that is being attacked by hippos.
Stowaway Tiki in Tustin, California has announced their first permanent Tiki mug design and its one designed by BigToe. The first edition is limited to only 225 mugs in a glossy blue glaze and it comes with a Rum Runner cocktail. The mug depicts a surfing monkey.
Tikiland Trading Co. has collaborated with Critterosity on a new cocktail mug depicting a wahine wearing a headdress of tropical flowers. It was sculpted by THOR, also known as Tom Thordarson, and made in California. Only 300 mugs will be sold.
THOR, the Creative Director of Tikiland Trading Co., has designed and sculpted a new nautical cocktail mug depicting a pirate captain at the helm of his ship. The captain is using a Tiki supported ship’s wheel to navigate rough waters.
A new limited edition of Rumwild’s Desert Marquesan mug goes on sale tomorrow, July 23. The mug depicts a standing Marquesan style Tiki with a scorpion hitchhiking on its back. The pincers of the scorpion wrap around the mug to form the eyes of the Tiki.
After a long extended closure brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is officially set to reopen today starting at 3:00pm EDT. New signage was recently installed outside the entrance of the bar. All guests are welcome before 8:00pm.