Fun & Fabulous Wizard of Oz Coffee Mugs

Wizard of Oz fans will be tripping over their ruby red slippers to try and find some of these fantastic Wizard of Oz-themed coffee mugs! Unfortunately, most of them are retired but they are still available outside of ordinary retail locations. Read on!

THE MOVIE, THE BACK STORY

On August 18, 1939, the New York Times highly praised The Wizard of Oz calling it a movie that left 'youngsters' eyes shining' and that lent a 'quietly amused gleam' to the eyes of the older folk. They called The Wizard of Oz the best film since Snow White. Starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr and Frank Morgan, this MGM film is a musical that was based on the 1900 L. Frank Baum book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It won two Academy Awards: Best Song and Best Original Movie Score but lost Best Picture of the Year to the also enduring movie called Gone with the Wind. I am sure that no one anticipated the tremendous staying power that this film would have. The Library of Congress would eventually call it the most-watched motion picture in history.

Fans and collectors of The Wizard of Oz are fortunate in having a wide range of top-quality merchandise with which to celebrate this iconic film. Whether you are familiar with The Wizard of Oz from the movie theatre, from watching it every year when it was aired on television as I did or you are a more recent enthusiast, you will enjoy this selection of the best Wizard of Oz coffee mugs available on-line.

WICKED MUG BY LORRIE VEASEY AND OUR NAME IS MUD 

What a WICKED mug this was, LOL! This green and purple mug was by Our Name is Mud and featured the positively wicked witch of the west. It was Amazon's most popular Wizard of Oz mug having gained extra popularity, I expect, from the Broadway musical of the same name. The front features the wicked witch on her broomstick and the back warns you not to make her call the flying monkeys. Unfortunately, this mug is now out of production and you will have to turn to eBay to find it.  Click here to search for Lorrie Veasey's Wicked mug on eBay. Note that the company produced a few styles of wicked mugs.

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD SCULPTED MUG BY VANDOR

This Ding Dong the Witch is Dead coffee mug by Vandor featured one of the most popular lines from the Wizard of Oz. The song that was sang by Glinda, The Munchkins and Dorothy Gale was written and composed by E.Y. Harburg and Harold Arlen. The mug was a very attractive piece, holding 14-ounces of your favorite hot beverage. Like the previous mug, it too is discontinued but you can click here to look for this Ding Dong the Witch is Dead coffee mug on eBay. If you are able to find one and you plan on using it, note that it needs to be hand washed.

RAE DUNN GLINDA THE GOOD WITCH MUG

So many nice mugs! I'm featuring just one of the Rae Dunn Wizard of Oz-themed coffee mugs and that is this pretty-in-pink Glinda the Good Witch mug. I think that it is fabulous but if this is not the one you are looking for click here to see the full collection of Rae Dunn Wizard of Oz themed mugs available on eBay.

IRMA STAR TWISTER OR TORNADO MUG

Here's an interesting hard-to-find, handcrafted mug. It depicts the twister or tornado and Dorothy's house landing on the Wicked Witch of the East. Also featured are the Tinman, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion as well as Miss Almira Gulch on her bicycle. 

Creator Irma Starr is a potter based in Kansas City who crafts pieces in an old-fashioned style. Her work is featured in museum gift shops around the world with this piece from The Oz Collection sold at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. 

Look for your Irna Starr Wizard of Oz tornado mug here on eBay. I expect it was fairly limited in distribution and may or may not be available on eBay right now. As I write this, I note that there is a Scarecrow ornament available by Irma Starr but that there are no mugs.

CAN A COFFEE MUG BE TOO NICE TO USE?  

When I saw that first mug I could not help but wonder, can a coffee mug be too nice to use?  I was definitely thinking, "Yes."  Since then, I found a great solution to this problem and that is buying two of the coffee mugs that you love. One for display in your collection and one for everyday use and enjoyment.

'WITCH' WIZARD OF OZ MUG IS YOUR FAVORITE?

Finally, I close with asking, 'witch' Wizard of Oz movie mug is your favorite? Honestly, I cannot pick one. I like them all. If you are undecided on which one, click here to see all of the Wizard of Oz themed mugs available on eBay today. As I write this, there are more than 3,100 new, used and vintage mugs available.

See you
at the movies!

MORE WIZARD OF OZ READING

The Wizard of Oz Centennial Edition Book

The Wizard of Oz Book & Movie T-Shirt

Why are Ruby Slippers so Popular?

The New York Times Original 1939 Movie Review

The New York Times original 1939 movie review that I quoted in the introduction really is a very interesting read (and not too long, either.) If you ARE a Wizard of Oz fan, I encourage you to check it out. I enjoy reading all of the original movie reviews.

Wicked Flying Monkeys Coffee Mug

Do you love Halloween? Are you looking for a new Halloween-themed coffee mug? Maybe the best one? Personally, I love many, many of the Halloween mugs out there but this one is definitely one of my favorites. It is just so darned attractive.

This is a Wicked mug, pun intended. I love the dramatic coloring of black on the outside and purple on the inside with a punch of green thrown in for good measure.

As a Wizard of Oz fan, I love the reference to that series and to the he hit Broadway musical called Wicked.

The mug is by Our Name is Mud, holds 16 ounces of your favorite hot and steamy beverage and it is both microwave and dishwasher safe.

Use it to warn your family and friends that if they do not behave, you may just have to call the flying monkeys.

As I update this post in 2024, this mug does not seem to be in production anymore. You can check on Amazon by following this link.

Since it is out of production, you may find it being resold by clicking here on eBay.

Brenda

MORE WIZARD OF OZ READING:

Find a few Wizard of Oz items in my eBay store.

Discover Why  Ruby Slippers Are So Popular.

The Wizard of Oz. One of the Best Blu-ray Movies Ever.

Wicked Flying Monkeys Coffee Mug

31 DAYS OF COFFEE MUGS: A Clowder of Black Cat Coffee Mugs

Love Black Cats? You'll Want To Adopt One Of These Coffee Mugs!

Black Cat Appreciation Day is August 17. The day was created in 2011 to help eliminate superstitions about black cats and to help them be adopted.

Whether or not you are able to own a black cat, you may love them, as I do.

You can celebrate black cats all year long or at Halloween by adopting one or more black cats or by adding one of the attractive black cat coffee mugs found here on this page to your collection.

All of these coffee cups are purr-fect for Halloween gift ideas, too. Perhaps as a hostess gift or as a gift for a cat lover. Just fill with candy, tea or maybe even some hot chocolate and pumpkin spice mix, wrap and deliver!

Click here to find this Catffeinated coffee mug on Amazon.

Concombre's Black Cat Tail Mug

This black cat tail mug is fun and will make the cat lover in you smile every time you grasp the cat's tail. The Amazon customers say that it really is cute and that will make a perfect gift for a cat lover. Find it on Amazon by clicking right here. Unfortunately, this mug appears to be sold out. You can also look for Concombre's Black Cat Tail coffee mug here on eBay.

Concombre's Black Cat Mug and Spoon Set

This unusual coffee mug from Japanese Cloud Nine features a black cat and a coordinating black cat spoon. It was made by Japanese designer Decole. Find it here on Amazon. This mug is also sold out on Amazon although there is a similar frog set available. You can find the Concombre cat mug and spoon set here on eBay.

Cheshire Cat Coffee Mug

"Well, I've often seen a cat without a grin, but a grin without a cat! It's the most curious thing!" - Alice in Wonderland.

Have your next cup of coffee with the smiling face of Alice in Wonderland's Chesire Cat. A most popular cat, you'll enjoy seeing the Cheshire cat smiling at you with your morning coffee. Fans of black cats and Alice's story will enjoy using this mug! Find this mug on Amazon by clicking here.

Cat Eyes Coffee Mug

There's a whole lot of black cats hanging out on this mug! You will love these black cat eyes looking at you from your cup of coffee. This attractive mug is dishwasher and microwave safe. Find these eyes on this mug (in another color) on Amazon here.

Le Chat Noir Coffee Mug

You'll love this 11 ounce ceramic coffee mug and the French advertising themed image that wraps around it. This mug is both dishwasher and microwave safe and features attractive colors that won't fade. Find it on Amazon by clicking here.

Grasslands Black Cat Coffee Mug

DON'T BE SO CATTY, THAT'S MY JOB.

I love this wicked "Don't Be So Catty" coffee mug from Grasslands, too. (There are so many fantastic black cat mugs!) It's a ceramic cup with a high gloss finish and it is both dishwasher and microwave safe. It will hold 18 ounces of your favorite Halloween brew but of course it will work the rest of the year, too. Unfortunately, it is sold out on Amazon.

Japanese Black Cat Coffee Mug with Lid & Spoon 

This Christmas-themed black cat coffee mug was designed by Fiddlestix for Oneida. It features both a cup and a lid. I think it is a very nice cup for anyone who collects black cats and/or coffee mugs and who wants to have a Christmas item with a black cat on it. I love the fact that the lid will help keep your coffee, tea or hot chocolate warm.  Find it on Amazon here.

Chester the Cat Black and White Coffee Mug

What's not to love about this Chester the Cat mug? Well, for some the fact that it is NOT microwave or dishwasher would definitely be a problem but if you don't use a dishwasher or you are a big collector, that issue might not be so important. This mug is definitely attractive and I love all the additional coordinating pieces that are available from Amazon.

Are you loving these black cat coffee mugs? I am!

You never know what
coffee mug I might have
in store for you.
Brenda


Authors Note: This page was written elsewhere in 2013.

31 DAYS OF COFFEE MUGS: Cat Caffeine Coffee Mug

I have seen this Lorrie Veasey Our Name Is Mud catffeinated coffee mug before online and loved it. It's the cat version of some human beings on caffeine. I find it particularly relevent at night time as I grow older. If I have a cup of coffee after supper, I might just look like the cat on this mug.

Today is the first time I have seen the back of this mug and it made me smile yet again for it features the cat-version of both myself and my husband at night...if we avoid caffeine or we choose Decatf.

It is a very attractive mug and I think it would even make Grumpy Cat happy.

How about you? Are you able to drink caffeinated beverages at night or are you like us and finding it necessary to drink decaffinate tea and coffee in the evenings? More importantly, LOL, what do you think of this cat-themed mug?

You never know
what coffee mugs
I might have in store
for you!
Brenda

Quick Link:

Buy this catffeinated coffee mug on Amazon.
Our Name is Mud Mom mugs.

31 DAYS OF COFFEE MUGS: Mugs For Mom

Sixth in my series, 31 DAYS OF COFFEE MUGS, are these pretty mugs from Lorrie Veasey. I have long been a fan of Veasey's work as it appears on the mugs produced under the name Our Name is Mud.

Lorrie Veasey is an artist who started creating ceramic pieces at the ripe old age of three. However, she did not sell her first pieces until she needed extra money when she was in her twenties. In 1987, she sold her work at festivals and fairs in New York City and the success of her sales there led to a retail store in 1995, a wholesale line in 2002 and the sale of her business to Enesco in 2007.

Today her designs appear on products around the world. Her work has also appeared in Glamour, Good Housekeeping and Parents magazines and is enjoyed by the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Julia Roberts, Robert DeNiro and Bill Murray.

I love her mugs with their fun expressions and beautiful colours and today I am bringing you five of the beautiful mom or mother themed mugs.

Which one would you choose for your mother?  My personal favourite might must be the yellow mug that reads, "Mum" on the outside and "Thoughts of You Warm My Heart" on the inside because I definitely have a love of warm yellows and because the expression is lovely. Or I might be tempted to choose the first mug as a not-too-subtle reminder of just exactly who is my mom's favourite child!

You will find all of Amazon's mom-themed Our Name is Mud mugs here.

Brenda 
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P.S. If you'd like to see all of the mugs featured in my series 31 Days of Coffee Mugs, you can click on the tab at the top of this page.