Jollibee's Captain America Mug 2011

Captain America: The First Avenger is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America. It is the fifth installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was directed by Joe Johnston, written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and stars Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Dominic Cooper, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke, and Stanley Tucci. The film tells the story of Steve Rogers, a sickly man from Brooklyn who is transformed into super soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Captain America must stop Red Skull, Adolf Hitler's ruthless head of weaponry, and the leader of a mysterious organization that intends to use a tesseract energy-source for world domination.

Captain America: The First Avenger began as a concept in 1997, and was scheduled to be distributed by Artisan Entertainment. However, a lawsuit, not settled until September 2003, disrupted the project. After Marvel Studios received a grant from Merrill Lynch, the project was set up at Paramount Pictures. Directors Jon Favreau and Louis Leterrier were interested in directing the project before Johnston was approached in 2008. The principal characters were cast between March and June 2010. Production of Captain America: The First Avenger began in June 2010, and filming took place in London, Manchester and Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and Los Angeles in the United States. The film was converted to 3D in post-production.

Captain America: The First Avenger premiered in Hollywood on July 19, 2011, and was released in the United States on July 22, 2011. The film became a critical success and has grossed $365.7 million worldwide as of October 2011. The Blu-ray and DVD were released on October 25, 2011.

Jollibee's Captain America Mug 2011 Red

Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America:

A frail, sickly young man who is enhanced to the peak of human perfection by an experimental serum in order to aid the United States war effort. Evans, who previously worked with Marvel as the Human Torch in the Fantastic Four film series, said he declined the part three times before signing a six-picture deal with Marvel, explaining that, "At the time, I remember telling a buddy of mine, 'If the movie bombs, I'm fucked. If the movie hits, I'm fucked! I was just scared. I realized my whole decision-making process was fear-based, and you never want to make a decision out of fear. I can't believe I was almost too chicken to play Captain America". He ultimately agreed to the role, saying, "I think Marvel is doing a lot of good things right now, and it's a fun character.... I think the story of Steve Rogers is great. He's a great guy. Even if it [were] just a script about anybody, I would probably want to do it. So it wasn't necessarily about the comic itself." Regarding the extent of the character's abilities Evans remarked, "He would crush the Olympics. Any Olympic sport he's gonna dominate. He can jump higher, run faster, lift stronger weight, but he can be injured. He could roll an ankle and be out for the season. He's not perfect, he's not untouchable. So a lot of the effects, if I'm going to punch someone they're not going to put them on a cable and fly them back 50 feet, but he's going to go down, probably not getting back up, which I think humanizes it. It makes it something that, again, I think everyone can relate to a little bit more, which I really like."

Norman Rockwell's Fishing Mug

Krispy Kreme Mug

I got this mug in Greenhills back in the day when Krispy Kreme is still a novelty here in the Philippines. At first, I thought the doughnuts were a little expensive compared to that of Mister Donuts' or Dunkin Donuts'but when I tasted the claasic Krispy Kreme I thought to myself it was well worth it. It was money well spent if I may do say so myself

Coke Mug

I have always been fascinated by Coke a Cola Memorabilia. One time I saw this feature on TV that showed of a Coke Collector I knew I have to be a some sort of a semi Coke a Cola Collector myself albeit I am a hard core Toy Collector already. Coke has left a positive indelible mark in my mind of childhood Christmases past...f memorable songs and surreal images that seems to capture my vision of Heaven.
I got this mug from a Gift Gate Store in SM City Manila, back in the day when this is the only SM that is mecca to all shoppers in the Philippines. I almost cried a tear or two when I first set my foot on this enormous SM City Mall. And Boy! I must have shopped till I dropped... no drop at all because I could have broken all the fragile Coke mugs I have just bought.

Coke Shop Refreshed Mug

This is another rare Coke mug with an imprint of a vintage Coke Ad circa 1950s. I also bought this from Gift Gate. back then these mugs cost around 125 pesos already but I just knew their a good buy so I just have to get them. I suppose the urge to collect more Coke Memorabilia became more pronounce when I visited a Coke Museum in Megamall. It was nostalgia at its best. You can just imagine all the memories that came to mind after listening once again to the coke song of Lilet or the song from the 70s that was used for the Coke Ad campaign. The song is I'd like to buy the World a Coke, if i'm not mistaken.

Boynton Mug

This mug is reminiscent of the Biblical promise when it said the lion shall sleep with the lamb. I love this vision when the predator and the prey would be at peace and would have no need for animosity with each other anymore. I savor this Utopian idea whenever I sip a cup of good coffee from this mug.