Coca-cola Can Glass

This cool glass is shaped to look like their aluminum-can counterpart, complete with a raised logo design. Our complete set of 6 was bought at a specialty shop.

Coca-cola 'Out Fishing' Puzzle

A 500-piece puzzle which we haven't started yet. It shows a boy out fishing with his dog and holding a bottle of Coke. This is a common design for serving trays, calendars and posters. It was also once used in a Saturday Night Post ad.

Coca-cola Aluminum Contour Bottles

In 2008, Coca-cola test marketed these aluminum contour bottles at nightclubs and selected events. The bottles come in black, silver and red for Coke Zero, Diet Coke and Coke Classic. We were able to purchase ours on the web. They are so stylish compaired to the ordinary aluminum can.

Tubs and Ice Bucket

Items we have in our collection:

• Insulated galvanized ice bucket with the 'Delicious and Refreshing' logo and a wooden handle. This was a gift of hubby's sister.

• Set of three, oval Coca-cola tin tubs in different designs. We use these as accent pieces for our Coca-cola bottles.

• Party Tub made of red durable plastic. Measures 17.75" in diameter and 7" tall. Has handles for easy carrying. We filled this with more Coca-cola bottles.
  

• We have three mini party serving tubs of the same design and made of plastic. Measures 6" in diameter and 2.5"deep.

Coca-cola Tumbler at Big Mak

A cousin told us about this promo. There was no notice posted inside the premises. Also no deadline. Must be while supply lasts.


Buy a two-piece-chicken meal for P79.00, get a Coca-cola tumbler for free. It is a set, complete with lid and bendable, plastic straw.

'What I want is a Coke' Puzzle

This is a puzzle we bought in a hobby shop in 2006. We have a duplicate box which is a gift of our cousin Mon. It is a replica of a 1952 poster showing a lady lounging on the beach.

The puzzle is 1000 pieces and harder than the snowman puzzle. We placed it on a long table since it is somewhat narrow and long in size. Have not touched it for over a year now. Hopefully we can finish it soon and have it framed. Several hundred pieces to go.

Glimpse of Our Collection

We started collecting Coca-cola items circa 2000. Started with small items particularly cans and bottles. It was only in 2006 that we started seriously expanded our collection to include other items.

We were inspired to create a Coke room, after viewing an extensive collection of a family friend who started collecting since the 1970s.

A couple of friends dropped a few days ago and this is a sneak peek to what they saw.


Snapshots of their visit

Have a Coke and Wear a Shirt

A promo by Coca-cola and Bench in 2009. Three TV personalities, Enchong Dee, Kim Chu and Shaina Magdayao strutted the runaway and graced TV channels wearing Coca-cola statement shirts in red, white and purple.



We really wanted the shirt and went to a Bench branch at ATC, ready to pay for it. But we were informed by the saleslady that Bench only acts as a redemption center for Coke. We should present the corresponding crown with the shirt logo underneath and only then will we be able to avail of the shirt for free.

Until the end of the promotional campaign we were unable to get even one prized crown. We were envious of the lucky few who would proudly walk around wearing their Coca-cola shirts.

Good thing they brought back the shirts in another promo, this time in partnership with Greenwich. Purchase a value meal, earn a stamp and after completing the required number of stamps, you can avail of the shirt.

Many still wanted the shirt so it was hard to look for branches of Greenwich to complete our set. Managed to exchange the last item at Greenwich - Shell Alabang branch.

Coke Side of Life

One of our favorite advertising campaigns: The Coke Side of Life (launched circa 2006).

We love the artwork, with graphic images rising like a fountain on top of the bottle. So colorful and unique! Very cinematic on and off screen! The company probably commissioned a lot of artists from each region just to come up with such diverse designs.

The campaign was worldwide, and in the Philippines, the company launched three (3) designs for the 330ml Coca-cola can.




We were also able to get a few designs from nearby Asian countries

Dubai and Vietnam

Hong Kong

A Filipino song 'Ang Sarap Dito' was integrated into a commercial featuring the 'Angel'. The Angel has captured our attention with her classic angelic features. Her posters were posted all over the country at the time. If you happen to drop by Mall of Asia, there was a huge wall backdrop with her picture.


Lucky for us to be able to take some snapshots.





Recently (2009), a phased-out CSOF jeepney was parked in front of the Coca-cola Corporate offices in Makati. This one was modified and showcase the basketball franchise Coca-cola Tigers.

Coca-cola Freezer Mugs

Fifteen-ounce freezer mugs made of durable red plastic. The sides are filled with liquid. Placed it in the freezer and it kept the Coke ice cold!

We have three designs

Coca-cola Wind-up Plane

Wind-up and battery-operated (double A batteries). Polar bear holding a Coke pilots the plane. Propeller rotates and the plane rocks, gliding left to right to the song of the `Always Coca-Cola'. Very good condition. With box intact and almost new.



A friend of the hubby's sister married a Caucasian who wants to dispose of the said toy. Gave us the item for free. :)

Coca-cola Trading Cards

If you collect Coca-cola advertising items or trading cards, you might be interested in this blog entry.

The trading cards were reproduced in 1990s and show everything that is Coca-cola for the period of 1909 to 1993: delivery trucks, advertisements, original artwork, etc. At the back of each card is a write-up and a bit of trivia.

Very useful reference for collectors who want information on vintage items.

Full set is 100. Hard to find nowadays. Manage to have a couple with duplicates, not framed.

Round Coca-Cola Bottles

In honor of the World Cup, instead of the customized labels, Coca-cola launched unique round 80z plastic bottles. Not sure how many of these are out there. So, far we managed to get hold of three:


Holiday Season 2008,




American Idol Season 9



and 8oz Regular Coke from Japan.

Aluminum Water Bottle

This was a promo for Jollibee in 2009. Each Jollibee value meal earns a stamp. Eight stamps is equivalent to one metal aluminum water bottle. Available in three colors. Consumed a lot of value meals just to get hold of this item :))





A few weeks after, we also got hold of a water bottle from Italy. It was a little bit taller and its body was a combination of metal and plastic. Sturdier than the local version.

Water Game Truck

Can be filled with water. Push the white button and miniature cans and bottles shoot upwards. Drop items inside the cooler or truck.

Musical Coin Bank

Battery operated musical coin bank. With sounds of a dropping coin, sounds of the vendo machine dropping the can or bottle, the tab being opened, etc. Had fun playing with this item.

Snowman Puzzle

This is a snowman puzzle we finished in October 2008. It was fairly easy to do since it is comprised mainly of large cardboard pieces. Managed to finish it in five hours. Framed and hung during the Christmas holidays

Entrance to Our Coke Room

We had this sign custom-made. Children are also welcome to view our collection, but they should always be accompanied by an adult.