Every family has a legend, and in most of them he answers to Grandad, so this grandad mug gives him the title. He has a story for every occasion, a nickname for every grandkid and a pair of sunglasses he has worn since 1985.
This grandad mug honours him properly. The man, the myth, the legend, printed on a retro badge he can be proud of every morning.
It is the sort of gift he will pretend is too much fuss, then show to every mate who walks through the door.
A grandad mug for a living legend
What makes a legend? Possibly the time he fixed the car with a coat hanger. Possibly the fish that got away, which grows a little every year. Possibly just the fact that he is always there, thumbs up, ready to help.
Whatever his legendary status rests on, the grandkids already know it. This mug simply makes it official, in a design that looks like it belongs on the side of a classic car.
It is fun without being silly, so it suits the grandad who likes a laugh and the one who likes a bit of style.
The retro badge design
The artwork is a vintage circular badge. In the middle, a grinning grandad with a big white moustache, a grey flat cap and black aviator sunglasses gives a confident thumbs up, with orange and mustard sunburst rays behind him.
A navy ring wraps around the outside, with THE MAN • THE MYTH across the top and THE LEGEND across the bottom. A rust-red ribbon banner across the front reads GRANDAD in bold capitals.
A subtle worn texture gives it the feel of a well-loved old sign, which suits a legend perfectly.
The legendary specs
- A glossy white ceramic mug that lets the badge stand out
- Holds 11oz of his usual brew, roughly 325mL
- Hand-printed in Australia using sublimation printing
- Fine in the microwave and dishwasher, so no excuses
Times to honour the legend
- Father’s Day: The dad of the dad deserves one too
- His birthday: Another year, another chapter of the legend
- Grandparents Day: A tribute from his biggest fans, the grandkids
- Retirement: More time for stories, and a mug to tell them over
- Just because: Legends should hear it more than once a year
The stories behind the legend
Every legendary grandad has a collection of tales. The time he hitchhiked across the Nullarbor. The cricket match where he took five wickets. The fish, which was at least this big, and probably bigger.
Nobody is quite sure how much is true, and nobody wants to check. The stories are part of who he is, and the grandkids love hearing them again and again.
This mug is the perfect prop for the next telling. Hand it to him, pour him a cuppa and ask about the old days. You may be there a while.
Shopping for Nan as well? Our Grandma mugs have plenty to match. Or explore all our grandpa mugs for more legendary ideas.
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