Moomin mugs facts for kids
Moomin mugs are special cups that many people love to collect! They feature fun characters from the Moomin stories, which were created by Tove Jansson. These mugs are made by a Finnish company called Arabia.
The pictures on the mugs are based on original drawings by Tove and Lars Jansson. A designer named Tove Slotte makes sure the drawings look great on the mugs. Each mug holds about 0.3 liters. The shape of the mug itself is from a series called "Teema," designed by Kaj Franck in the late 1970s.
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The Story of Moomin Mugs
The very first Moomin dishes were made by Arabia way back in the 1950s. But the Moomin mugs we know today started being made in 1990.
New Designs Every Year
Every year, Arabia releases three to five new Moomin mug designs. Some of these are special limited edition mugs, like those made for summer or Christmas. This makes collecting them even more exciting!
Why Moomin Mugs Are Popular
Moomin mugs are very popular, especially in countries like Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Many people enjoy collecting them. Some of the most valuable mugs are those made for special places, like the Fazer café or the Stockmann department store.
Rare and Valuable Mugs
Some Moomin mugs can be worth a lot of money! For example, a special Fazer mug from 2004 was sold online for over 26,000 Swedish krona (which was about $4,000) in 2012. In 2021, a mug called "Swimming with Seashells" sold for an amazing 236,478 Swedish krona (about $27,500)! This shows how much collectors love these unique mugs.
Collecting Moomin Mugs
There are many different Moomin mugs to collect, featuring all your favorite characters like Moomintroll, Snorkmaiden, Little My, and Snufkin. Some mugs were made for many years, while others were only produced for a short time, making them rarer.
Popular Moomin Mug Designs
Over the years, many different Moomin mug designs have been released. Some of the early ones include "Mug Green" and "Mug Blue" from 1990. Later designs feature specific characters like "Snorkmaiden," "Stinky," and "Snufkin."
Special Edition Mugs
Many collectors look for the special edition mugs. These are often released for specific seasons, like "Summer mug" or "Winter mug," or for special events. For example, there was a "Stockmann 150th Anniversary" mug in 2012 and "Tove's Jubilee" mugs in 2014 to celebrate Tove Jansson's 100th birthday. Some mugs are even sold only in certain countries or specific parks, like the "Moominvalley Park Japan" mug.
Collecting Moomin mugs is a fun hobby that lets you enjoy the wonderful world of the Moomins every day!
