I just received an email from Shane in Syd.
…filling me in on what goin’ on in his Tiki world. One thing in particular that he wanted CN readers to know is that the Kon Tiki in Tucson web store is open and they are happy to send stuff to OZ. He has a “Relight the Night” mug and shot on the way.
That got me thinking.
In Oz it can be a bugger at times trying to maintain a relevant modern Tiki Mug collection. From where l stand if you are going to collect “modern” it’s always a good thing to have mugs that are from and are marked from existing Bars or Restaurants.
So here are a few web stores that l know are happy to send stuff our way. Just remember postage is a killer.
Kon Tiki – Tucson
http://www.kontikitucson.com/merchandise.html
Frankie’s Tiki – Room Las Vegas
http://www.frankiestikiroom.com/merch.html
Otto’s Shrunken Head – New York City
http://www.ottosshrunkenhead.com/pages/merch.html
Here is a link to an earlier article http://carelessnavigator.com/hidden-treasure/2010/02/tiki-mug-of-the-week-no-4-ottos-shrunken-head/
Don the Beachcomber Huntington Beach California
http://www.donthebeachcomber.com/merchandise.html (for future reference)
This Store is currently a work in progress, but l know they are selling off. merch. on Ebay.
There’s more that l have probably forgotten, so if anyone has had dealings with other Bars and Restaurant that del. to OZ let the CN know.
Cheers CN
Just thought i’d let you know that the mugs from Kon Tiki arrived (in one piece) within a week. exemplary service!
Another one to add to the list: Although not mugs, Blair at http://www.tradertiki.com will ship his swizzles (and syrups… albeit with pricey shipping) to Australia.