Always Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola Christmas Jingles

2009-04-23T18:11:00.001+08:00

I have posted Coca-Cola jingles here (click here) before, this is Coke jingles with a Christmas theme.

Coca-Cola Paintings

2009-04-20T12:00:00.002+08:00

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.

Coca-Cola 1960s Fountain Cups

2009-04-17T12:00:00.003+08:00

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.

Coca-Cola Auckland Warriors

2009-04-15T12:00:00.001+08:00

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.

Coke Glass Bottles

2009-04-13T12:00:00.003+08:00

Please refer here for 385ml glass bottles.

This is the smaller 250ml glass bottles

Comparison between 385ml and 250ml glass bottles

Notice that Coca-Cola 250ml glass bottles still uses the old metal crown cap, while the 385ml bottles are using the newer metal twist cap.

Google My Coke

2009-04-10T12:00:00.032+08:00

If 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

Emptying Your Cans

2009-04-08T12:00:00.001+08:00

Cans 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.

Frozen Coke

2009-04-06T05:47:00.003+08:00

This is Frozen Coke. It is similar to the flavoured iced drink Slurpee. Frozen Coke has been released in the USA since early 1970s.

My Coke Buddy

2009-04-05T12:00:00.002+08:00

I 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!

Always Coca-Cola

2009-04-03T12:00:00.004+08:00

Whenever 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

Note: The video was from the "Coca-Cola Classic" version of the song.

Vintage 1906 "Diamond Label" Straight-Sided Bottle

2009-04-01T12:00:00.003+08:00

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.

1992 Customer Appreciation Week Special Edition

2009-03-31T12:00:00.000+08:00

This is a special edition can from 1992 Customer Appreciation Week.

Written on this side of the can are the words:

"Satisfied customers and consumers are the lifeblood of The Coca-Cola Company and of our worldwide system. They pay our salaries, feed and clothe our families and educate our children. Every success we have attained is due entirely to them.

Customers and consumers are 'ours' only as long as we merit their confidence, their respect and their trust. Everyday, we must serve them with a passion borne of the knowledge that without our customers and consumers, the Company would quickly close its doors."

Trivia: Are we customers or consumers?

Coke Bottles

2009-03-29T12:00:00.003+08:00

Please refer to this post for 600mL PET bottles.

This is the smaller 390mL PET bottles.

Comparison between 600mL (regular sized) and 390mL PET bottle.

This is the current design for 385mL glass Contour Bottle for Coke Zero, Coca-Cola and Diet Coke.

This is a bottle design from early-mid 1980s. Not sure if it is a special design or not. This is not currently available for trade. In Malaysia, this is commonly known among collectors as "fat bottle".

Coca-Cola Jingles

2009-03-26T01:41:00.005+08:00

Credits Soundboard.com

Throughout the years, Coke jingles has been the part of radio and television advertisements. They always potray a certain theme, be it the year's slogan or seasonal greetings. Either way, they were always fun to sing along to. Here are some of them.

Click here for Coke Christmas Jingles.

Cock-a-Cola

2009-03-22T13:57:00.009+08:00

Can you spot the cock?

This decal was part of a $200,000 campaign created to promote the reintroduction of Coca-Cola's original contoured bottle shape, in the form of PET bottles. It was designed to appeal to young Coke drinkers who would not have grown up with the famous bottle shape.

It was released in 1995 and later all promotional materials were recalled because of a hidden sexual image (obvious) painted in an ice-cube at the bottom right corner - a woman performing oral sex (can you spot the hidden image? Click on the above picture or scroll down for enlargement).

According to Snopes.com, it was a joke intended by the graphic artist, whom was later fired and sued. The hidden image was never noticed prior to production, it wasn't until customers complained about it did Coca-Cola realized what happened.

Items from this campaign are mostly destroyed, only a few exist nowadays. Extremely rare and hard to get, I am fortunate to have one in my collection.

Show hidden image

Coca-Cola Centennial Special Edition

2009-03-22T13:41:00.006+08:00

This is a special Centennial Special Edition in 1986 to celebrate Coca-Cola's 100th birthday. These cans feature Coca-Cola's advertisements over the years.

Coca-Cola 1987 Christmas Special

2009-03-22T13:31:00.005+08:00

These cans are from a Chrismas special set from 1987. These cans feature paintings of Santa Claus by commissioned artist Haddon Sundblom for Coca-Cola Christmas advertisements in the 1920s to 1930s. Coca-Cola's advertisements of Santa Claus help shape the modern image of the Father Christmas (I'll be doing a post about this later).

Coke PET Bottles - 600ml

2009-03-22T13:26:00.009+08:00

These are the current design for PET bottles (600mL) for Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coke Zero, and also a glass bottle (385mL) for Coca-Cola. Please refer here for other current Coke bottles.

I'd Like To Buy The World A Coke

2009-03-18T18:26:00.008+08:00

I'd like to buy the world a home
And furnish it with love
Grow apple trees and honey bees
And snow white turtle doves

I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I'd like to buy the world a Coke
And keep it company

I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I'd like to buy the world a Coke
And keep it company

It's the real thing

Coke-Diet-Zero

2009-03-14T19:51:00.006+08:00

I don't know whether these cans are special edition or not, however the designs are special, as I have pointed out in my previous post.

Coca-Cola All Blacks

2009-03-14T18:25:00.004+08:00

This a set of four Coca-Cola cans in 2000, an All Blacks promotional set. It features winning moments of New Zealand All Blacks in 1987, 1997, 2000 and 1996. The players featured are John Kirwan, Jeff Wilson, Jonah Lomu and Zinzan Brooke.

This can from 1995 features Sean Fitzpatrick, one of the all time favorite New Zealand rugby player.

My Coke Buddy

2009-03-14T18:10:00.007+08:00

Last week I went to a fellow Coke Collector's house. His name is Kierron Freeman. He collects cans, bottles, toy trucks, cups and books, among others. This is my first time seeing other's collection in person, and I was overwhelmed. I had a fun time browsing through his collection and learning about New Zealand Coke. Thanks Kierron!

Coke Can NZ - Over The Years

2009-03-14T16:39:00.013+08:00

The above photos show NZ cans from (left to right) 1989, 1991 and 1993. The design is the same, however these photos show the evolution of the cans themselves. The 1989 can still have the old 'throw away' tab and the 'water drop' shaped opening. Starting from 1991, the cans started utilizing the 'lif tab-push back' type openings. From 1993 onwards, we have the cans with longer neckings.

Note the modified Dynamic Ribbon Device integrated within the Coca-Cola name. This design was popular in the 1980s and 1990s.

The above photo shows the 2008 design for Vanilla Coke PET bottle and Coca-Cola can. Notice that the Dynamic Ribbon Device is now outside of the Coca-Cola name. Also, there's a special flower design integrated with the Vanilla Coke's Dynamic Ribbon Device.

Brief History of Coca-Cola

2009-03-09T10:54:00.017+08:00

Somebody commented on my previous post, asking about the origin of Coke. This post is a response to his/her question..

Anonymous said...

Good Evening,
For someone who is so interested in Cokes, i guess you might be the right person to ask.. Did you know which country invented Coke?.. Its a product invented for export purpose only, if its so good, why is it not sold in its origin country?

Monday, 09 March, 2009

Hi Anon,

Thank you for your question. I'm confused with your statement that Coke is a product invented for export only. When you said Coke, did you mean cocaine? If you mean cocaine, then I have no interest. But if you mean Coca-Cola, then perhaps you have a different version of history from mine.

So here's a brief description of Coca-Cola origin.

Coca-Cola was first invented in 1885 by a druggist named John Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It was initially developed as a patent medicine containing, among others, coca leaves (cocaine) and kola nut (caffeine) - hence the name Coca-Cola. It was claimed to stop headaches and calm nervousness. Although initially marketed as medicine, Coca-Cola was intended to be taken as carbonated drink right from the start.

In 1888, Asa Griggs Candler, a businessman, established The Coca-Cola Company and purchased exclusive rights to the formula. Coca-Cola later emerged as a dominant soft drink in the world. Today, Coca-Cola is widely accepted all over the world, and especially in it's origin, United States.

Most of the information here is gathered from Wikipedia, but you can also find more materials from The Coca-Cola Company's website.

Coca-Cola was initially manufactured as a patent medicine, and was still dispensed as medicine long after it has been developed as beverage. Cola syrups (various brands) are still available as household medicine.

Diet Coca-Cola

2009-03-05T06:03:00.015+08:00

Name on can: Diet Coca-Cola
Product range: Diet Coke / Coca-Cola Light
Volume: 300 mL
Can height: 155 mm
Can diameter: 50 mm
Manufactured: 2008, New Zealand
Best before date: 02/05/2009
Bought: March 2009, New Zealand
Price: NZD 2.00 (Shop)
Contents: Empty (Bottom opened)
Tag: dcnz0901

Special Feature: Silver can, silver Contour Bottle in grey circle, grey Dynamic Ribbon Device, "Diet Coca-Cola"

Info:
The Diet Coke / Coca-Cola Light range was initially introduced in 1982 under the brand name "Diet Coca-Cola". Nowadays they are almost always called either Diet Coke or Coca-Cola Light.

Welcome

2009-03-04T22:04:00.004+08:00

Hi all,

I have been collecting Coca-Cola cans and bottles from around the world since 2006. This blog will feature my collection from this time onwards, since I left my previous collection back home in Malaysia, while I am currently in New Zealand. I will post photos of any new cans/bottles I collect and their details, as soon as they are available.

In the mean time, I will also post interesting things concerning Coca-Cola, such as pictures, adverts, commercials, history etc.

Regarding my previous collection, I might ask my bro to take pics so that I can post them here later.

I hope everyone will have a great time here. Thanks!

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2009-03-01T16:47:00.005+08:00

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