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Want to
know the story &
history
of the original Moose Mugs?
Just click here.
(Pretty interesting!)
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CHRISTMAS VACATION MOOSE MUGS
Since 1989, we are the original.
Accept no imitations!
Just a quick note to keep you informed on the
"State of the Union" ('Moose Mugs' style).
So popular have our Moose
Mugs become that several companies now offer
cheap (price and quality) imported imitations or "knock offs."
We apologize for all the confusion these imitations have created.
The market is now flooded with 'copy cat'
imitation Moose Mugs, made
with everything from plastic, to acrylic, to cheap China glass. Vendors are
giving away 'free this and free that.' Vendors are making comments about
being 'officially licensed,' 'patented,' and more. New designs and junky
trinkets are showing
up.
The list goes on and on and on . . .
All we can say, to all of this, is please be careful of what
you purchase: "You only get what you pay for." If you buy
a product of hand-made quality, from a reputable local source, the product will last for years. When you skimp on price, the
quality suffers. This is Economics 101.
If you get 'Factory
Direct,' you get 'mass production.' Remember, exclusivity has its rewards. When there
are only a few, of any one item, that item's value will be higher. When
thousands of that item exist, the value is diminished considerably, as there are
many, many similar copies out there. We hand-make our Moose Mugs,
in small numbers, in a series.
Unlike the imitations, our
CanadianMoose.com Moose Mugs will not end up as 'garage
sale' items, in 10 years.
If you are interested, please click here
to read comments, submitted by our customers. Some even compare our authentic glass CanadianMoose.com Moose Mugs, to one of the other ('licensed')
versions
being sold (with their antlers being GLUED on).
CanadianMoose.com has been
in business since 1999
and we are
the exclusive world-wide distributor for our beautiful authentic glass
Christmas
Vacation Moose Mugs,
which are still the only ones hand-made,
by
the original artist, in the USA,
since 1989!
IF it is important to you that you purchase ONLY the authentic Moose Mugs, that continue to be made ONLY by the original artist (who created these for the
"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" movie), then you've come to right place.
There was only 1 Picasso and his paintings continue to increase in value.
Our glassblower will not be making these beautiful Moose Mugs forever.
You've seen the rest, now get the
best!
Have a great day!
Dan Herauf, owner
CanadianMoose.com
(We are a small company but we are large on product quality and
customer service. All things willing,
we'll be here for many years more, to serve you, our wonderful customer!)
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Like those in "National Lampoon's Christmas
Vacation" movie,
the following are the authentic CanadianMoose.com
Christmas
Vacation Moose Mugs - accept no imitations!!!
These are high quality
GLASS Moose Mugs,
hand-made in the USA
(one at a time, NO MOLDS, NO GLUED ON ANTLERS),
by the ORIGINAL artist,
who made the ORIGINAL mugs
for the Christmas Vacation movie, back in 1989.
(Beware of 'copy cat' imitation Moose Mugs. Read the whole story - click here.)
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"Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out
to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?"
Clark Wilhelm Griswold, Jr. to his cousin Eddie Johnson, 1989
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FAQ
(frequently asked questions)
for CanadianMoose.com Moose
Mugs
(all of these questions are answered below. Either
'click' into the answer for the specific question or just 'scroll down' to read
all the information about the Moose Mugs)
What is the status of my existing order? - click here.
Where can I find the details / prices for the Moose Mugs? - click
here.
How much will shipping cost for the Moose Mugs? - click here.
(FREE SHIPPING for USA 'Ground' *)
How long does it take to ship the Moose Mugs? - click here.
Can I get a discount if I buy a set of 4 or more Moose
Mugs? - YES! Click here.
Exactly how much will 1 or 2 or 4 or 8 or 12 (or more!) Moose Mugs cost? - click here.
Do you have a matching punch bowl? -
YES! (well . . . kind of!)
Click here for details.
Do you have a less expensive, PLASTIC
version
of the Moose Mugs? - NOT YET!
Click here.
What is the
story & history
of the Moose Mugs? - click here.
(Pretty interesting!)
Why do your Moose Mugs look
slightly different from the ones in the Christmas Vacation movie? Quite simple: strength.
Click here.
How far in advance do I have to order my Moose Mugs? - click here.
What do I do when I first receive my Moose Mugs? - click here.
How can I use my Moose Mugs? - click here.
How do I wash my Moose Mugs? - click here.
Can I send you pictures of us using our Moose Mugs? - YES!
Click here.
Can I find other associated Moose Mug products (like
the Advent house/calendar)? - YES! Click here.
Is the Advent house/calendar available? - YES!
Click here.
Is the Chicago Blackhawks hockey jersey available? - YES!
Click here.
Do any other web sites link to the Moose Mugs? - YES!
Click here.
Do you have packaging details for the Moose Mugs? -
YES! Click
here.
What do I do if I received a broken or defective Moose Mug (or Eggnog
Cup)? - click here.
What do I do if my Moose Mugs / Eggnog Cups are not broken/defective but I want to return
them? - click here.
I am a retailer - do you offer
'wholesale'
pricing on the Moose Mugs? - YES! Click here.
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Here's the original Moose Mugs story...
Since 1999, we've had many inquiries from customers who have been searching for glass moose mugs (eggnog cups, reindeer glasses, steins, bowls, . . . whatever!) like those that were featured in the movie "National Lampoon's Christmas
Vacation" (1989), by Warner Bros. Studios. The glass moose
mugs were in the shape of a moose
head - they had antlers on either
side (for handles) and had a moose snout and eyes.
In the movie, Clark
Griswold (Chevy Chase) and his cousin Eddie Johnson (Randy Quaid) drank eggnog from
glass moose-shaped mugs (at Clark's house, during the Christmas holidays).
The glass mugs were probably a throw-back (a 'string' is another
word for linking movies together) to the original movie
"National Lampoon's Vacation" (1983). While on summer
holiday, the Griswold family
visited the theme
park "Walley World" and were probably meant to have acquired
the glass mugs there. The moose connection was probably to "Marty
Moose", the "Walley World" mascot, whom Clark 'punched out,'
at the entrance to the them park.
Many customers have asked us "Why do your Moose Mugs look slightly different from
the ones in the movie?"
Through Warner Bros., we have determined that these glass mugs were
"props" only, fashioned specifically for movie filming and those mugs
all broke during the filming of the movie. Lack of strength was a
big issue. The original mugs were probably designed by some boardroom
executive, not a glassblower or engineer (who actually knows something about
product strength and stress points).
Alas,
the original glass mugs were
never produced for consumer use
BUT...
Due to a demand for glass moose-shaped mugs, by tourists and movie buffs as
well, we have found the original artist, who made the mugs for the movie, back
in 1989. Due to strength issues of the original mugs design, our
glassblower has made a
couple of changes (thicker 'stem,' stronger antlers), and come up with our own stronger version of the glass vessels.
Yes, they are slightly different from the movie but they are made to last a long, long
time. Be careful of any drinking glasses with thin stems (glass,
plastic, or acrylic). They snap off quite easily.
Our Moose Mugs are ready to go!!
You are probably asking "What do your glass Moose Mugs cost . . .?"
Please read on! . . .
Cost Solution 1: To get these glass Moose Mugs down to a nice cheap
price would be a simple
process: pay a large glass manufacturer USD$100,000 for a complicated mold and then buy 200,000
Moose Mugs from the same manufacturer over the next 2 years. No problem!
Big problem! Based on the feedback from our wonderful customers, the
demand for these glass Moose Mugs numbers in the hundreds, not hundreds of thousands!
That demand does not justify implementing Cost Solution 1. Also,
to keep the price down, we would have to look to overseas producers. There
have been lots of problems with dangerous chemicals in products from overseas.
No biggie,
let's continue! . . .
Cost Solution 2: Find smaller glass producers who can
hand-produce the glass Moose Mugs, with higher quality than the large
manufacturers, but in smaller numbers. The costs are slightly higher but at
least we can get the glass Moose Mugs produced. High quality, safe to use,
long lasting value.
We have done that!
Check out our
CanadianMoose.com history!
1989: Warner Bros. Studios "National Lampoon's Christmas
Vacation" movie premieres, showcasing our now famous
'Moose Mugs.' Our glassblower artist hand-made only a dozen of the 'first
series' Moose Mugs, from
his glass studio, in California.
1999/09/30: CanadianMoose.com, Inc. opens for business.
2000/07/25: www.CanadianMoose.com website is launched (selling wooden bowls and
toilet paper roll holders, among other things. The toilet paper roll holders didn't sell so well).
2000/12/06: First request (of very many):
"Do you have the moose eggnog cups/mugs from the "National Lampoon's
Christmas Vacation" movie?"
(Dan, CanadianMoose.com's owner's first thought: "No one will buy
those." (Boy, was he wrong!!))
2001/05/16: Research discussions begin with Warner Bros. 'Props' department.
All the 'first series' Moose Mugs were broken, during filming of the
"Christmas Vacation" movie.
2001/05/22: Development of the 'Eggnog Cups' / 'Moose Mugs' models starts.
CanadianMoose.com had 2 different models in production, basically with 2
different methods of production.
CanadianMoose.com set the standards, that the other 'Moose Mugs' 'replicas' are
following:
- we chose the new product names: 'Moose Mugs' and 'Eggnog Cups' (as 'Thing 1' and 'Thing 2' were unfortunately already taken (by Dr. Seuss'
"Cat In The Hat")).
- we had the antlers 'angled' back, for better balancing of the mug.
- we had the 'stem' made thicker, for added
strength.
- we set the purchase minimum to be 2 'Moose Mugs,' as you should never drink
alone! (Update 2011/03/22: Apparently, a lot of people only want to purchase 1
'Moose Mug' so we obliged!)
2001/08: 1st set of glass 'Eggnog Cups' is shipped (made by a
glassblower in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada).
1st set (and many others) arrives - all cups are broken in the mail. These were our famous broken glass
'Mexican Maraca'
models. Much wailing and gnashing of teeth. Telephone death threats. Don't
open the door!
2001/09: MUCH, MUCH MORE research and development on 'how to pack & safely ship'
glass is
needed (and done!). Eventually, we settle on enough sponge rubber to break the fall of a small
planet. In fact, the 'Eggnog Cups' boxes were the size of small planets.....really!
2001/10: 1st set of glass 'Moose Mugs' (version 1) is shipped
(and arrives safely). Much cheering and rejoicing! These 'Moose
Mugs' were made by a glassblower (originally from Mexico), in Vancouver, BC,
Canada.
2001 - 2004: 4 years of Thanksgiving/Christmas 'moose' rushes, with lots of
customer attempts to 'jump to the front of the ordering line.'
Bribery - didn't
work; cajoling - didn't work; sad stories - OK, that worked a couple of times!
We did lots of radio,
TV, and newspaper interviews: who knew there were that many silly Christmas
Vacation movie fans out there?!
Plenty of late
nights, packing mugs, trying to get all orders done in time for the courier truck the next
morning. Sleep was optional in those days!
2005/01/10: The
original artist (who made the original 'Moose Mugs,' as
props for the movie, back in 1989) is finally found and contacted (in the USA) (we think he was
hiding from us!).
Discussions begin to redevelop the 'Moose Mugs'
('swifter, higher, stronger').
Our glass artist also made Cinderella's glass slipper, in "The Grace Kelly
Story," starring Cheryl Ladd (1983) and the spectacles worn by the late Danny Kaye in Disney's 25th Anniversary
special (1980).
Our glass artist performed at Disneyland, from 1977 - 1988, as the professional
glass artist.
Due to the immense popularity of our 'Moose Mugs'
(that are now being
produced by the original artist), in:
2005/04: the 'Moose Mugs' (version 1) are officially retired (now available as
Collector's items only).
2005/05: the 'Eggnog Cups' are officially retired (now available as Collector's
items only).
2005/05: 1st set of authentic, original, glass 'Moose Mugs' (version 2, these now
made by the original artist) is shipped.
2006/07: 1st set of matching glass 'Punch Bowl Antlers' are shipped (also made by the original artist).
We introduced the matching 'Punch Bowl Antlers,' due to customer demand (even
though there were no antlers, on the punch bowl, in the 'Christmas Vacation' movie.
Give the people what they want!).
Today: The formula is finally correct:
we have the
original artist (a professional glassblower),
we have hand-made quality,
we have made in the USA,
we have FREE Shipping in the USA,
we have the
best design,
we have highest quality GLASS,
we have the best customer service,
our 'Moose Mugs' ship within a
day, no pre-ordering, no waiting - everything you want in a quality
product!
After many sets of original, authentic, genuine
CanadianMoose.com 'Moose Mugs' later,
with many, many happy,
satisfied customers,
all we can say is
it's been a long run and we are definitely looking forward to the
future!!! To help us avoid more nights with little sleep,
please order early in the season. Thanks!
Dan Herauf, owner
CanadianMoose.com, Inc.
Update: as with all products of quality, the
copy cat
'pretenders' have now shown up. The CanadianMoose.com
'Moose Mugs' design has now been duplicated (but not matched in quality and value)
in cheap China glass, plastic, and acrylic.
We approve of the flattery of the imitations but ask you to
please beware of 'replicas' - you always lose quality when you go for cheaper
prices.
If you are confused by the multitude of lesser quality products you see out
there, try 'the one, the only,' the authentic CanadianMoose.com Christmas Vacation
Moose Mugs.
You will be happy you did! Have a great day!
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Moose Mugs Dimensions
(all dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly from mug to mug)
Width (from antler tip to antler tip): 8-1/2"
Height:
5"
Front to Back (includes snout): 3-1/2"
Wt: just over 1/2 lb.
(this is a serious piece of glass!)
The glass goblet is close to a 6-7 oz snifter-style glass, with a
diameter (at widest point) of 2-3/4", with a mouth diameter (of glass opening) of
2", with a
height of 4", and a glass thickness of approximately 1/8".
This is the "Cadillac" of hand-formed glassware:
completely custom designed/stylized, completely hand/mouth-blown glass
Moose Mugs
(even the snifter is hand-made)!
Each Moose Mug is mouth-blown from molten glass and is carefully shaped into a snifter-style
goblet, with foot. The snout is added, the antlers are precisely shaped and attached, and then the
nostrils and mouth are cleverly formed. Finally, the eyes are added, bringing the
Moose Mug to life. No glue is used in the creation of these mugs.
These mugs are produced ONE AT A TIME (no mass production, no molds used, no
glue used).
These glass Moose Mugs are destined to become family heirlooms as you are obtaining highly-detailed pieces of
hand/mouth-blown glass - almost
too nice to use for eggnog! You might have to get one for each of the
kids. It could save on lots of arguments in the future!
Makes a great gift for any occasion - Christmas,
Thanksgiving, graduation, birthdays, weddings, etc.!
Hand-made in the USA, by the original
artist, who did the original mugs for the
Christmas Vacation movie!
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FREE Shipping for USA 'Ground'
** There are extra SHIPPING
& HANDLING (S&H) & INSURANCE COSTS for INTERNATIONAL destinations.
**
(for NON-USA destinations,
for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, for Canada)
These charges reflect what it costs to package, insure, and ship your purchase (everything required for a prompt and safe delivery).
TO:
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
Canada,
China,
Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain (UK), Holland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy,
Japan, Mexico, New Zealand,
Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK (Great Britain), USA (Alaska), USA
(Hawaii), USA (Puerto
Rico)
These extra costs are 'per order', not 'per Moose Mug.'
International Shipping costs for 1 Moose Mug: CAD$65.00
International Shipping costs for 2 Moose Mugs: CAD$65.00
International Shipping costs for 3 Moose Mugs: CAD$65.00
International Shipping costs for 4 Moose Mugs: CAD$65.00
International Shipping costs for
5 Moose Mugs: CAD$130.00
International Shipping costs for
6 Moose Mugs: CAD$130.00
International Shipping costs for
7 Moose Mugs: CAD$130.00
International Shipping costs for
8 Moose Mugs: CAD$130.00
International Shipping costs for
9 Moose Mugs: CAD$195.00
International Shipping costs for
10 Moose Mugs: CAD$195.00
International Shipping costs for 11 Moose Mugs: CAD$195.00
International Shipping costs for 12 Moose Mugs: CAD$195.00
For international orders (to countries NOT
listed above), please click here for a
'Shipping & Handling Cost Quote.'
Hold the phone !!
For orders of 4 or more Moose Mugs,
we are offering FREE Shipping
to CANADA
destinations. 20120104
SHIPPING - HOW and HOW LONG?
For USA
(FREE) 'GROUND' orders, shipping is done by UPS Ground. Under normal circumstances, the delivery time is about
1 - 5 business days
(from the day the order is shipped). Note: UPS Ground WILL NOT deliver to P.O. box numbers - please
make sure to include a 'street address' on your orders - thank you!
For CANADA
& 'INTERNATIONAL' orders
(including Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico), shipping is
done by the United States Postal Service (USPS): 4 - 10 days for delivery (from
the day the order is shipped).
In the UK, USPS is represented by
Parcel Force.
Their website is www.ParcelForce.com
. Please use the USPS tracking number (that we provide to you) to track your UK Moose Mugs
shipments.
For USA ' EXPEDITED AIR' orders, shipping is done by UPS Air.
Delivery time depends on which service is selected: '2nd Day' or 'Next
Day.' Note: the day you place your order will not be included in the
'service' days. E.g. If you order on a Monday, selecting 'Next Day'
service, your order will probably arrive on the Wednesday. This is because
we pack the orders once a day and if your order comes in after we pack the
orders (for that day), your order will be packed (and shipped) the next day.
* For delivery to
countries (Canada included) other than the USA, please be aware that your country may
charge you
'Import Duty'
and/or 'Brokerage fees' for your order. Please click here
for more details. *
We're very sorry that you may be required to pay Customs
charges but both the USA and Canadian laws requires us to report the actual value.
As a business that has been in existence for many years, we do our best to follow the law and still offer the greatest value to our customers.
We're sure you can argue that we would almost certainly never get caught
“fudging,” but to us, it is not worth taking the chance. We hope you can understand our position.
Thank you again.
20080110
Dan Herauf, owner
CanadianMoose.com
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SAVE WHEN YOU 'BUY A SET'
(of 4 or more Moose Mugs)
Buy 4 (or more), take 10% off! (see below)
Buy 8 (or more), take 15% off! (see below)
Buy 12 (or more), take 20% off! (see below)
ORDER COST EXAMPLES
Here are examples of what order costs will look like:
(remember that Shipping & Handling & Insurance - on most orders for the USA
- is
already
included in the price;
for USA
orders, no other Canadian taxes are charged;
for International customers, there will be extra S&H costs: click here
for details)
With no 'Buy a Set' discount: 1
Moose Mug x CAD$90.00 = CAD$90.00
With no 'Buy a Set' discount:
2 Moose Mugs x CAD$90.00 = CAD$180.00
With no 'Buy a Set' discount:
3 Moose Mugs x CAD$90.00 = CAD$270.00
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With 10% 'Buy a Set' discount:
4 Moose Mugs x CAD$81.00 = CAD$324.00
With 10% 'Buy a Set' discount:
5 Moose Mugs x CAD$81.00 = CAD$405.00
With 10% 'Buy a Set' discount:
6 Moose Mugs x CAD$81.00 = CAD$486.00
With 10% 'Buy a Set' discount:
7 Moose Mugs x CAD$81.00 = CAD$567.00
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With 15% 'Buy a Set' discount:
8 Moose Mugs x CAD$76.50 = CAD$612.00
With 15% 'Buy a Set' discount:
9 Moose Mugs x CAD$76.50 = CAD$688.50
With 15% 'Buy a Set' discount:
10 Moose Mugs x CAD$76.50 = CAD$765.00
With 15% 'Buy a Set' discount:
11 Moose Mugs x CAD$76.50 = CAD$841.50
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With 20% 'Buy a Set' discount:
12 Moose Mugs x CAD$72.00 = CAD$864.00
For quantities of more than 12 Moose Mugs, the 20% 'Buy a Set'
discount' will apply
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WHOLESALE PRICING
Retail outlets - contact
us for wholesale prices.
Shipping is from San Diego, California, USA.
ORDER EARLY!
As these Moose Mugs have become fairly popular (for movie buffs and
tourists alike!), it is safest to get your
order in very early, especially for the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. We will make all
efforts to fill your order as soon as we can but sometimes we experience a
backlog on orders. Like anything of quality, we believe the Moose Mugs are well worth waiting
for and we appreciate your patience!
Normally, we ship within 48 hours of your
order being placed. If things get really busy and filling your
order takes longer than 48 hours, you can keep posted on the STATUS
of your order by checking
our "Moose Mugs Status" page. Just click here
(you will need to remember the date you placed your order).
These Moose Mugs are VERY, VERY popular around
Thanksgiving and Christmas so please get your
orders in VERY, VERY early!
Note:
Delivery
delays are not in our control
(crossing borders, Customs inspections, mail scares, seasonal rushes,
etc.).
We CANNOT 'guarantee' ANY delivery
date. Sorry!
To make shipping easier, if you order Moose Mugs (or Punch
Bowl Antlers) AND any other
products (from
our site), the other products will be shipped separately from your Moose Mugs
(and Punch Bowl Antlers) order. That way,
we can use our standard Moose Mug boxes and will not have to 'custom' fit each
Moose Mug order into
different size boxes.
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OPEN YOUR MOOSE MUGS AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THEM
As the Moose Mugs and Punch Bowl Antlers are completely hand-blown, they will be shipped in
strong cardboard boxes (2 layers deep - a 'box in a box').
The 2 layers will be padded out with styrofoam 'peanut'
packaging. When you receive your shipment, just carefully open the box(es) and find the moose / mooses / moosei ?!!
Please open all of your Moose Mugs as soon as you receive them. Damages must be reported within 48 hours
of receiving shipment.
After 48 hours, we will not provide replacements/refunds for Moose Mugs that are
damaged. Please retain all original packing materials and boxes
provided. They may be needed for inspection by the shipping company.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Have fun using these! The Moose Mugs CAN be used for drinking from - that is what they
were designed for.
Note: Extreme temperatures may damage these items - we DO NOT recommend
serving extremely HOT beverages in these and we DO NOT recommend storing these vessels in the
freezer.
To hold the Moose Mug, we recommend you 'cradle' it, under the goblet, just above the
foot. Although the Moose Mugs are more than strong enough to be held by
the antlers, we do not recommend holding the Moose Mugs by the antlers when they
are filled with eggnog (or your favorite beverage!). The weight of the Moose Mug and
the contents will be almost more than most people can hold with one hand, never mind
with just a finger and a thumb. If attempted to be held by the antlers, the
Moose Mug could slip from your hand and the Moose Mug and contents would meet with a messy end and
nobody would enjoy that.
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WASHING/STORING INSTRUCTIONS
Customers have inquired about washing these glass Moose Mugs in the DISHWASHER.
Yes, they can be cleaned in the dishwasher but, as with any fine piece of
hand-made glassware, we recommend hand-washing
and
hand-drying ONLY (drip-drying or air-drying works, also). This will insure that these items will be around, to be enjoyed, for
years to come. Just use regular liquid dish soap and warm water for
cleaning.
Note: For the original version
Eggnog Cups
(now retired), DO NOT use AMMONIA-based cleaning products (like
the glass cleaner
"WINDEX") to clean your Eggnog Cups.
The ammonia may degrade the epoxy used to adhere the antlers and
snout to the goblet.
During the 'off season', just store your Moose Mugs safely in your china
cabinet/cupboard or in the boxes you received them in. Remember to keep
the Moose Mugs separated from other items and from each other (so they don't
fight!). Simply use cardboard, cloth, foam, bubble wrap, whatever..., to
keep them apart!
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SEND US PICTURES!!
We've heard lots of good stories on how long our customers have been
looking for these Moose Mugs. When your friends, families, and loved ones
open these gifts up, snap some digital photos and send them to us! Having a
'Christmas Vacation' party? Don't forget your white shoes!!
During your party, snap a couple of digital pictures and send
them to us! We will put together an Moose Mugs photo
page so everyone can see how these Moose Mugs have been enjoyed. Click
here to contact us and we
will put the photos on our site. For your privacy, we won't publish
any names or other details that accompany the photos.
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TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!
To let your friends and family know about these Moose Mugs,
just click here!!
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FUTURE - PLASTIC VERSIONS OF THE MOOSE MUGS
2011/08/11, 2011/03/21, 2010/07/03, 2009/11/01, 2009/09/02, 2008/10/29, 2007/11/03, 2007/08/16, 2006/09/18, 2006/07/15, 2006/01/06, 2005/10/28, 2005/08/04, 2004/09/22:
At present, we do not have plastic versions of the
Moose Mugs. We are still looking into that possibility as many
customers have voiced a desire for a less expensive option. Keep checking
back here for further updates!
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UNDER DEVELOPMENT - OTHER 'ANIMAL'
MUGS and GLASSES
Because our customers like the Moose Mugs idea so much, we are developing a line of other
animal mugs as well: Bear Mugs, Beaver Mugs, Wolf Mugs, etc. Great for tourists visiting Canada and the USA!
Again, stay tuned!!
Also, Moose Mugs 'shot' glasses, Moose Mugs 'shooter' glasses
- keep checking back!
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FUTURE - CUSTOMER SUGGESTIONS
Below are just a few of the things our customers have suggested we look
into. Keep those suggestions coming (contact
us) - we'll see what we can come up with! If anyone has come across any
good web sites which offer any of these items (or others items related to the
movie), please contact
us. We will post these sites for everyone to see.
Note: for any of the following links, please let them know
that CanadianMoose.com sent you!
- matching punch bowls - Done! (click here for details)
- plastic versions of the Moose Mugs (see
above for details)
Cousin Eddie/Eddy (Randy Quaid) stuff:
- black dickies (fake turtlenecks)
(note: one wonderful eBay customer let us know that these are also called
"wooly pullies/pullys/pulleys" and are available at most US Airforce
base exchanges.
Other Forces bases may carry the same items.)
- white, skin-tight V-neck
sweaters
- tight leisure suit slacks/pants (probably 100% polyester)
- white shoes
- fur hats
- bathrobes ("Sh*tter was full!")
- Speedo swimsuits
- the Swedish carousel that cousin Eddie breaks while drinking the eggnog
- "Jelly of the Month" club
- a wreath with a door knocker included
- a Tasmanian devil cup like Clark had at the office
- a wrapped box like the ones given to Mr. Shirley
- a "real" (fake) squirrel
- Santa Claus (12", plastic or rubber, was on the table, while
Clark and Eddie were drinking eggnog)
- the bunny slippers that Ruby-Sue wore when she came in and asked Clark if he were Santa Claus
(when Clark was in a dream daze fantasizing about the beautiful woman swimming in his
proposed pool)
- the full size Advent House calendar (click here
for details)
- Chicago Blackhawks '00 Griswold' jersey (click here
for details)
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- the vintage Chicago Blackhawks jersey that Clark wore in the movie
(to order your own jersey, just click on the 'Buy' button below - will take you to
another web site)
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- the Advent house/calendar that is
opened in each scene/day
in the movie
These houses really exist and they are incredible!!
(hand-made in the USA)
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WEB / NET LINKS
As we come across connections and links to Moose Mugs on the net, we will post them here. If you come
across any we have not yet posted here, please contact
us. Thanks!
Christmas
'59
(A short story, by John Hughes - this is the story that
the "Christmas Vacation" movie was based on)
Bubba.org - another cool
'Christmas Vacation' fan
site!
The
Ten Best Things about Christmas Vacation - movie review by I-Mockery.com
(roll down to point number #10)
Willy Wonka Would Be Proud… Plus, Moose Mugs!
Blog by -RoG- at I-Mockery.com
National
Lampoon's Christmas Vacation! - movie review by X-Entertainment.com
(roll down to point number # 5)
Egg Nog from a Moose Mug.
YES. Blog by Matt at X-Entertainment.com
Christine M. Gieseke
- a fan of John Hughes (producer of the 'Christmas Vacation' movie)
Christine M. Gieseke
- Trivia on the 'Christmas Vacation' movie
Internet Movie Database
- List of 'Christmas Vacation' continuity and filming errors
The "Daily
News Tribune" newspaper (Waltham, Massachusetts, USA)
by columnist "Tom Moroney"
in the "Opinion" section - from Thursday, December 26, 2002.
The "Austin
American-Statesman" newspaper (Austin, Texas, USA)
by columnist "Jane Greig"
in the "Life" section - from Sunday, November 18, 2001
The
"Philadelphia CityPaper.net" newspaper (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
USA)
by Margaret Battistelli, December 9, 2004
"Joy to the 'Wolds' "
Funny.co.uk
- The UK Comedy Site
National Lampoon's 'Christmas Vacation' is available at
Amazon.com on DVD
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Moose Mugs & eBay
We will not knowingly sell our Moose Mugs to anyone who only
wants the Moose Mugs so that they can re-sell them on eBay (or on any other
'auction-type' site).
This is not a
knock against eBay: this is a knock against those people who take advantage of 'uninformed' eBay shoppers (who may not realize they can buy the Moose Mugs, at
www.CanadianMoose.com, at regular retail prices).
We offer a limited number
of our
Moose Mugs on eBay,
just to 'inform' the eBay traffic that the Moose Mugs are available on our
website. We will not knowingly 'run up the price' of our Moose Mugs on eBay.
So, if you are buying the Moose Mugs, just to make a profit re-selling
them on eBay (or whatever other
'auction-type' site),
please
don't bother ordering them.
We will do everything in our power to find
out the intended use of the Moose Mugs and we will turn away orders, if
necessary.
Thanks for your consideration!
2005/12/14
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Customers have contacted us,
confused with other poor 'copies' of our authenic
CanadianMoose.com Moose Mugs.
(This is where
we defend the quality (and price) of our original design Moose Mugs)
1. We have received
e-mails from people who have acquired 'cheap' overseas
imported glass
copies of the Moose Mugs,
only to find something wrong with them (uneven eyes, crooked antlers, antlers glued on, mugs not
hand-made, etc.). We are very sorry but we cannot help you out with these
issues. Please talk to the company who supplied you these inferior quality
mugs. If they can't give you satisfaction, please return the mugs, make
sure to lodge complaints where possible (e.g. eBay, if that is where you got the
mugs), and then come back and talk to us.
2. Acrylic,
while definitely cheaper than glass, scratches easily and very quickly starts to
show 'stress' fractures (check your kids' drinking glasses, for examples of
this). After a few usages (especially if you put them in the dishwasher!),
the state of acrylic items makes them almost embarrassing to use in public.
Even though they are made of acrylic, parts (and sometimes all!) of the antlers
may snap off, if the mugs are dropped. Also, with all the recent 'recalls' of products from overseas (made with dangerous
chemicals: melamine, lead, cadmium), be very wary of where these acrylic mugs are made - especially if
you are going to drink from them!!
3. If you are looking for 'inexpensive'
versions of the cups (wonderful for kids OR for knocking around at the beach), plastic
is truly a great option. Let's be serious, though. If you consider using them for your next catered
event, it is certain none of your friends will see the plastic cups as a 'thoughtful expression of appreciation.'
Even though they are made of plastic, parts (and sometimes all!) of the antlers
may snap off, if the mugs are dropped. Also, with all the recent 'recalls' of products from overseas (made with
dangerous chemicals: melamine, lead, cadmium),
be very wary of where these plastic mugs are made -
especially if you are going to drink from them!!
(Note: As our customers have continued to ask, we are still looking to
produce our original design Moose Mugs in stronger plastic but to be made in the USA. Our
original
design is well worth waiting for. If you get a chance, please let
the 'acrylic/plastic' competition know CanadianMoose.com is coming!)
If you are
looking for something of unsurpassable quality and durability, that can be
proudly displayed, discussed, and safely used for years to come,
our authentic
high-quality, HAND-MADE IN THE USA
glass
CanadianMoose.com Moose
Mugs are the only logical option.
We truly apologize for our 'high' prices,
caused by the foreign exchange rates of other
world currencies (in relation to our strong Canadian dollar). Our prices have not
increased since we first started selling these original Moose Mugs (in 2000)
and as well, we have 'eaten' every price increase handed to us since then (raw
materials, labor, packaging and shipping costs, etc.). We are here for the
long term and we
will not sacrifice the quality of our products for any
reason.
Going forward, we have already brought out our matching Punch Bowl Antlers
and we are currently developing matching 'shot' glasses
and matching 'shooter' glasses. We are hoping
to bring out other animals in the same design as the Moose Mugs: Bear
Mugs, Wolf Mugs, Beaver
Mugs, etc. We are not resting on our laurels.
We truly appreciate your support of our
continuing efforts to provide you with the highest quality Moose Mugs products we
can.
Please remember,
you truly only get what you pay for.
1. Our glass Moose Mugs are hand-made in the
USA.
2. Our glass Moose Mugs are
produced one
at a time
and are built to last.
(strong design + attention to detail = quality assurance)
3. Our glass Moose Mugs are hand-made by the original artist!
(a professional
glassblower,
who worked as a glass artist at Disneyland
for over 10 years!)
If
you want 'Made In China,' our glass MOOSE MUGS are NOT for you.
If
you want cheap 'replicas,' our glass MOOSE MUGS are NOT for you.
These
authentic CanadianMoose.com Moose Mugs are a worthy investment indeed!
These mugs will increase in value! This artist will not be around forever.
Ask yourself these simple questions:
Would I pay for an authentic Chevy Chase
autograph? Yes!
Would I pay for a PHOTO COPY of a Chevy
Chase autograph? Definitely not!
Then why buy cheap imported glass, plastic, or acrylic
'REPLICAS' when, for only a little more, you can buy the authentic HIGH QUALITY GLASS
items,
made by the original artist?
Cadillac?, Hyundai?, Cadillac?, Hyundai?, Cadillac?, Hyundai?, hmmmmmm....
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2009 was the 20th Anniversary of "National Lampoon's
Christmas
Vacation" movie!!!!
Our Moose Mugs are the authentic CanadianMoose.com
Christmas Vacation Moose Mugs - accept no imitations!!!
(all others are cheap, imported 'copies' - you won't find 'Made in China' stamped on the bottoms of our
CanadianMoose.com Moose
Mugs).
Our Moose Mugs are high quality
GLASS Moose Mugs,
hand-made in the USA
(one at a time, NO MOLDS, NO
GLUE),
by the ORIGINAL artist,
who made the ORIGINAL mugs
for the movie, back in 1989.
If you wanted Chevy Chase's autograph, would
you pay for a PHOTO COPY of it?
Probably not.
So why buy 'not-really-that-cheap' 'replica' mugs when you can own the 'real thing.'
Authentic CanadianMoose.com Christmas Vacation Moose Mugs.
Clark Griswold would be proud.
Beware of 'copy cat' Moose Mugs!!!
(Read the whole story - click here.)
QUOTABLE
NO
JOBS IN AMERICA??
"Joe Smith started the day early having set his alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN)
for 6 a.m. While his coffee pot (MADE IN CHINA) was perking, he shaved with his
electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG). He put on a dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA),
designer jeans (MADE IN SINGAPORE) and tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA). After
cooking his breakfast in his new electric skillet (MADE IN INDIA) he sat down
with his calculator (MADE IN MEXICO) to see how much he could spend today. After
setting his watch (MADE IN TAIWAN) to the radio (MADE IN PAKISTAN) he got in his
car (MADE IN GERMANY) and continued his search for a good paying
AMERICAN/CANADIAN JOB. At the end of yet another discouraging and fruitless day,
Joe decided to relax for a while. He put on his sandals (MADE IN ITALY) poured
himself a glass of wine (MADE IN FRANCE) and turned on his TV (MADE IN
INDONESIA), and then wondered why he can't find a good paying job in the
USA/CANADA…"
Can you imagine what would happen if we all decided to buy only
American/Canadian goods (and they are out there!) or NOT buy at all? And please
do not give me that Global economy garbage.
Anonymous
THE LOWEST BIDDER
"It's unwise to pay too much, but it is worse to pay too little. When you
pay too much, you lose a little money - that is all. When you pay too little you
sometimes lose everything because the thing you bought was incapable of doing
the thing it was bought to do. The common law of business balance prohibits
paying a little and getting a lot, it can't be done. If you deal with the lowest
bidder, it is well to add something for the risk you run. And if you do that,
you will have enough to pay for something better."
John Ruskin (1819 - 1900)
"Never
buy anything that's on sale. That's always junk. You're just buying it because
it's cheap."
Isaac Mizrahi, 2008, on surviving the recession
"In the times we are living in, I think the guarantee of quality and
stability of the big brands is what will survive in the end."
Karl Lagerfeld, 2008
"...Times may be tough, but things of great beauty - objects, food,
buildings, places, clothing, jewelry - will never lose their appeal. There is a
widely accepted theory that in moments of real political, social or economic
stress, lipstick sales spike. People may spend less on frivolous items and shop
more judiciously, but when they do shop, they will demand more of the experience
and of luxury. For that reason, tough economic times are often the most
creative. The picky consumer forces the pretenders - those who do not really
believe in their craft or who don't have anything to say with their product - to
fall by the wayside, making authenticity the priority."
Kate Betts, Editor of TIME magazine's Style & Design, 2008
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"Where
do you think you're going? Nobody's leaving. Nobody's walking out on this fun,
old-fashioned family Christmas. No, no. We're all in this together. This is a
full-blown, four-alarm holiday emergency here. We're gonna press on, and we're
gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with
Danny f_ _ king Kaye. And when Santa squeezes his fat white a_ _ down that
chimney tonight, he's gonna find the jolliest bunch of a_ _holes this side of
the nuthouse."
Clark
W. Griswold, Jr., 1989
"Hey!
If any of you are looking for any last-minute gift ideas for me, I have one. I'd
like Frank Shirley, my boss, right here tonight. I want him brought from his
happy holiday slumber over there on Melody Lane with all the other rich people
and I want him brought right here, with a big ribbon on his head, and I want to
look him straight in the eye and I want to tell him what a cheap, lying,
no-good, rotten, four-flushing, low-life, snake-licking, dirt-eating, inbred,
overstuffed, ignorant, blood-sucking, dog-kissing, brainless, dickless,
hopeless, heartless, fat-a_ _, bug-eyed, stiff-legged, spotty-lipped,
worm-headed sack of monkey sh_t he is! Hallelujah! Holy sh_t! Where's the
Tylenol?"
Clark
W. Griswold, Jr., 1989
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