I have posted Coca-Cola jingles here (click here) before, this is Coke jingles with a Christmas theme.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Coca-Cola Paintings
Labels: Advertisement, Artwork, Coca-Cola, Collection, Nostalgia, Paintings 5 comments
This is an old cardboard wall print depicting an artwork by Norman Rockwell. Entitled "Out Fishin'", the original artwork was done in 1935.
This is another old cardboard wall print. This one is from an artwork by N. C. Wyeth, entitled "It's The Refreshing Thing To Do", dated 1937.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Coca-Cola 1960s Fountain Cups
Labels: Coca-Cola, Collection, Fountain Cups, History, Info 2 comments
These are Coke fountain cups that I have acquired. Also known as paper cups or dixie cups, fountain cups are used when consumers buy Coca-Cola from soda fountains. These fountain cups are from USA, however the year they are produced is not mentioned. We can determine these, by observing the design.
The first and second cup should be from a similar time period, as they bare the same slogans. They should be from 1940s to 1960s, as they bare the words "REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." The slogan "Sign of Good Taste" confirms this to be from around 1957. The third cup is obvious, from 1984.
The first and second cup is from the same time period, the second cup is a smaller "Free Sample" version of the first cup. The diamond logo design was used by Coca-Cola from 1955 to 1970. This type of diamond logo design known as the Harlequin design (multi-diamond design), however, was first used in 1966. The third cup is guessed to be from around 1963, based on the slogan "Things go better with Coke". The fourth cup is believed to be from early 1970s, when Frozen Coke was first introduced.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Coca-Cola Auckland Warriors
Labels: Can, Coca-Cola, Collection, Full Set, Promotional, Sports, Trade 3 comments
This is a Mobil Collector Series featuring players from the Auckland Warriors rugby team. The players' info and signatures are featured, along with player photos. The players are Phil Blake, Sean Hoppe, Stephen Kearney, Dean Bell, Andy Platt and Greg Alexander.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Coke Glass Bottles
Labels: Bottle, Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Collection, Diet Coke, Trade 2 commentsPlease refer here for 385ml glass bottles.
This is the smaller 250ml glass bottles
Comparison between 385ml and 250ml glass bottlesNotice that Coca-Cola 250ml glass bottles still uses the old metal crown cap, while the 385ml bottles are using the newer metal twist cap.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Google My Coke
Labels: Fun 2 commentsIf your search on Google brought you here, use the search box on the top-right of the page to search my blog contents again.
It's interesting what people search on the internet, and it's more interesting if their search leads to your blog. Below is the compilation of what people have searched and ultimately brought them here, up to this point.
The compilation will follow this format:
Date (dd/mm/yyyy); Country; Search string; Search engine
56. 11/04/2009; USA; a brief hisory of coca cola; google.com
55. 11/04/2009; USA; LISTEN the stars will always shine the birds will always sing as long as there is thirst theres always the real thing ; google.com
54. 10/04/2009; Australia; asa chandler coca cola; google.com.au
53. 10/04/2009; Netherlands; coca cola all black; google.nl
52. 10/04/2009; United Kingdom; coca cola brief history; google.co.uk
51. 09/04/2009; Vietnam; always coca cola; google.com
50. 09/04/2009; USA; coca cola teach the world to sing 1984 christmas; google.com
49. 09/04/2009; USA; coke zero empty cans U.S.; google.com
48. 09/04/2009; Romania; coke can diameter; images.google.ro
47. 09/04/2009; USA; frozen coke graphic; search.aol.com
46. 08/04/2009; Kenya; brief history of Cocacola company; google.co.ke
45. 08/04/2009; USA; always coca cola; google.com
44. 08/04/2009; United Kingdom; collection brand names coca cola; google.co.uk
43. 08/04/2009; United Kingdom; coke label hidden picture; google.co.uk
42. 08/04/2009; Canada; history of always coca cola; google.ca
41. 08/04/2009; Spain; all blacks coca-cola; google.es
40. 08/04/2009; Canada; coca cola bottle collection canada; google.ca
39. 08/04/2009; USA; coca cola classic is always the one; google.com
38. 08/04/2009; USA; always coca cola theme full; google.com
37. 07/04/2009; Australia; brief description of coca cola; google.com.au
36. 07/04/2009; Russia; Brief history of Coca-Cola company; google.ru
35. 06/04/2009; Canada; always coca cola; google.ca
34. 06/04/2009; Germany; cock a cola; google.de
33. 05/04/2009; Malaysia; malaysia coke collector; google.com.my
32. 05/04/2009; New Zealand; Reintroduction of the Coca Cola glass bottle; google.co.nz
31. 05/04/2009; United Kingdom; best before dates on bottles of coca cola; google.co.uk
30. 05/04/2009; France; coca cola history; blogsearch.google.com
29. 05/04/2009; Malaysia; coke collection blog; google.com.my
28. 04/04/2009; Canada; Always Coca-Cola whenever there's fun homework the stars will always sing the one; google.ca
27. 04/04/2009; India; Asa Griggs Candler, developed Coca-Cola; google.co.in
26. 04/04/2009; United Kingdom; always coca cola; google.com
25. 04/04/2009; United Kingdom; coca cola jingle - always the real thing; google.co.uk
24. 04/04/2009; USA; always coca cola jingle; google.com
23. 04/04/2009; USA; the real thing christmas around the world coke bottles; google.com
22. 03/04/2009; USA; coca cola jingles 1980s; google.com
21. 03/04/2009; Sri Lanka; a brief discription about coca cola; google.com
20. 02/04/2009; Malaysia; coca cola collector malaysia can; google.com.my
19. 01/04/2009; USA; coke poster, 1986,centennial; google.com
18. 01/04/2009; India; brief history of coca cola; google.co.in
17. 01/04/2009; Canada; coke cola diameter can; google.ca
16. 01/04/2009; Canada; coca cola history as medicine; google.com
15. 01/04/2009; USA; coke jingles of the 1930's; google.com
14. 01/04/2009; Canada; coke can cock; google.ca
13. 31/03/2009; Egypt; cock cola zero; google.com.eg
12. 31/03/2009; Indonesia; coca cola the dynamic ribbon device, google.co.id
11. 31/03/2009; Canada; coca cola brief; google.ca
10. 31/03/2009; USA; brief history of coca cola; google.com
9. 31/03/2009; Canada; coca cola brief; google.ca
8. 31/03/2009; United Kingdom; diameter of 300ml can coke; google.co.uk
7. 30/03/2009; New Zealand; glass coke bottles reintroduced; google.co.nz
6. 30/03/2009; USA; brief history of coca cola; google.com
5. 30/03/2009; Canada; brief description on coca cola; google.ca
4. 30/03/2009; Canada; brief description on coca cola; google.ca
3. 30/03/2009; USA; old coca cola theme song 1980s and 1990s; google.com
2. 30/03/2009; Canada; origin of cola; google.ca
1. 29/03/2009; Australia; always coca-cola jingle; google.com.au
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Emptying Your Cans
Labels: Can, Care, Info 0 commentsCans should be kept empty in a collection. At least that's my opinion, based on experience.
Cans with liquid inside are more prone to corrosion, which leads to the liquid spilling out of the can and damage other cans. In some cases, pressure buildup inside the cans causes them to "explode", where the top opening were forced open, and the contents burst out.
There was one time when the pressure inside a can was so high and it didn't explode, but instead the bottom of the can was "pushed out", making it bulge outwards. It was the very first item in my Coke collection, so I was pretty sad about it.
If these don't happen, then most likely the gas inside the cans disperse away, leaving less than half of the actual content. This would be pointless since if you're going to collect full cans, it should actually be full.
This is why I believe cans should be kept empty in a collection. Furthermore, empty cans cost less to ship if you're thinking of moving or trading as they weigh less.
Funnily enough, I've never experienced any of these problems in my bottle collection. Most people keep "full bottle" collection anyway, since the contents can be seen and it is cooler than empty bottles.
There are three common ways to empty your cans; top-opened, bottom-opened, and fake air-filled.
Top-Opened
This is the most obvious and easiest way to empty your cans. You open the cans through it's normal intended way, and drink it's contents. However, the opening is an eyesore.
Bottom-Opened
Using this way, you can empty your cans but still keep the top part sealed. You make two holes on the bottom of the cans, and empty out its contents.
Fake Air-Filled
This is my favorite method of emptying cans. There are no visual damage to the cans. It's a bit tricky, I will explain with the help of photos.
Turn the ring sideways, and using a sharp pointed object (knife) make a tiny hole where the ring would cover it in its original position.
Turn the can upside-down, and shake the can so that the trapped gas would push the liquid from the tiny hole.
To remove excess liquid, put the can upside down in hot water. The air inside will expand, pushing the liquid out of the can.
Wipe your can clean and return the ring to its original position. Now you have an empty can, without any obvious visual damage.
Cans with liquid inside are more prone to corrosion, which leads to the liquid spilling out of the can and damage other cans. In some cases, pressure buildup inside the cans causes them to "explode", where the top opening were forced open, and the contents burst out.
There was one time when the pressure inside a can was so high and it didn't explode, but instead the bottom of the can was "pushed out", making it bulge outwards. It was the very first item in my Coke collection, so I was pretty sad about it.
If these don't happen, then most likely the gas inside the cans disperse away, leaving less than half of the actual content. This would be pointless since if you're going to collect full cans, it should actually be full.
This is why I believe cans should be kept empty in a collection. Furthermore, empty cans cost less to ship if you're thinking of moving or trading as they weigh less.
Funnily enough, I've never experienced any of these problems in my bottle collection. Most people keep "full bottle" collection anyway, since the contents can be seen and it is cooler than empty bottles.
There are three common ways to empty your cans; top-opened, bottom-opened, and fake air-filled.
Top-Opened
This is the most obvious and easiest way to empty your cans. You open the cans through it's normal intended way, and drink it's contents. However, the opening is an eyesore.
Bottom-Opened
Using this way, you can empty your cans but still keep the top part sealed. You make two holes on the bottom of the cans, and empty out its contents.
Fake Air-Filled
This is my favorite method of emptying cans. There are no visual damage to the cans. It's a bit tricky, I will explain with the help of photos.
Turn the can upside-down, and shake the can so that the trapped gas would push the liquid from the tiny hole.
To remove excess liquid, put the can upside down in hot water. The air inside will expand, pushing the liquid out of the can.
Wipe your can clean and return the ring to its original position. Now you have an empty can, without any obvious visual damage.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Frozen Coke
Labels: Coca-Cola, Fountain Cups, Info 3 comments
This is Frozen Coke. It is similar to the flavoured iced drink Slurpee. Frozen Coke has been released in the USA since early 1970s.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
My Coke Buddy
Labels: Fun, Kindred Spirit 0 commentsI went to a fellow collector's home, his name is Wayne Watson. Well, he is not exclusively a Coca-Cola collector, he's more of an "old things" collector - as he put it.
Wayne collects all sorts of things, and I mean ALL SORTS. He has jukeboxes, pictures, magazines, candy machines, fans, crates, bottles, lamps, vacuum cleaners, shake makers, bath tubs, signs and petrol pumps(!). He also has a classic Chevrolet Corvette in his garage. Just your average EVERYTHING of days gone by.
One of my favorite Coke memorabillia of his is a small replica (8cm tall) of the Contour Bottle. On first sight it would look like a small keychain with a Coke bottle design, but it really is an exact replica, with real glass, real metal cap, and real Coke inside it!
I truly enjoyed stopping by his house. Thanks Wayne!
Wayne collects all sorts of things, and I mean ALL SORTS. He has jukeboxes, pictures, magazines, candy machines, fans, crates, bottles, lamps, vacuum cleaners, shake makers, bath tubs, signs and petrol pumps(!). He also has a classic Chevrolet Corvette in his garage. Just your average EVERYTHING of days gone by.
One of my favorite Coke memorabillia of his is a small replica (8cm tall) of the Contour Bottle. On first sight it would look like a small keychain with a Coke bottle design, but it really is an exact replica, with real glass, real metal cap, and real Coke inside it!
I truly enjoyed stopping by his house. Thanks Wayne!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Always Coca-Cola
Labels: Commercial, Fun, Jingles, Nostalgia 0 commentsWhenever there's a pool
There's always a flirt
Whenever there is school
There'll always be homework
Whenever there's a beat
There's always a drum
Whenever there's fun
There's always Coca-Cola
The stars will always shine
The birds will always sing
As long as there is thirst
There's always the real thing
Coca-Cola
Always the one
Whenever there is fun
There's always Coca-Cola
Always Coca-Cola
There's always a flirt
Whenever there is school
There'll always be homework
Whenever there's a beat
There's always a drum
Whenever there's fun
There's always Coca-Cola
The stars will always shine
The birds will always sing
As long as there is thirst
There's always the real thing
Coca-Cola
Always the one
Whenever there is fun
There's always Coca-Cola
Always Coca-Cola
Note: The video was from the "Coca-Cola Classic" version of the song.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Vintage 1906 "Diamond Label" Straight-Sided Bottle
Labels: Bottle, Coca-Cola, Collection, History, Info, Nostalgia, Special 0 comments
This straight-sided bottle is a reproduction of the original 1900-1916 "Diamond Label" bottles, nowadays often called the straight-sided bottles due to its straight side as opposed to the curvy side of the Contour Bottle which made its debut in 1916.
The straight-sided bottles were similar to the bottles used for other beverages, distinguished only by the trademarked diamond-shaped paper labels. The diamond labels featured either "Atlanta, Ga." or the signature of Asa Chandler, who was then president of The Coca-Cola Company.
This reproduction straight-sided bottle features the early 20th century Coca-Cola Spencerian script logo and "Diamond Label" design elements. Straight-sided bottles are the successor to the "Hutchinson Bottle" which was first used to bottle Coca-Cola.
The straight-sided bottles were similar to the bottles used for other beverages, distinguished only by the trademarked diamond-shaped paper labels. The diamond labels featured either "Atlanta, Ga." or the signature of Asa Chandler, who was then president of The Coca-Cola Company.
This reproduction straight-sided bottle features the early 20th century Coca-Cola Spencerian script logo and "Diamond Label" design elements. Straight-sided bottles are the successor to the "Hutchinson Bottle" which was first used to bottle Coca-Cola.
