Arabia Moomin Mug #150
Moomintroll on Ice 0,4l (2024–)
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This is a new and larger 0.4-liter version of the Moomin mug Moomintroll on Ice, originally released in 1999. The illustration differs slightly from the original, making it easy to distinguish from th...
This is a new and larger 0.4-liter version of the Moomin mug Moomintroll on Ice, originally released in 1999. The illustration differs slightly from the original, making it easy to distinguish from the smaller version. This mug is part of a collection of four mugs and two bowls that will be available exclusively in Finland at grocery stores K-Supermarket, K-Market, K-Citymarket and online at K-Citymarket. According to preliminary information, the products will be available from August 19, 2024, to January 25, 2025. The illustrations are based on Tove Jansson's original comics #5 Moomin and the Winter Follies and #1 Moomin and the Brigands.
Additional information
Name
Moomintroll on Ice 0,4l
Product category
Moomin Mug
Mug number
150
Production period
2024–
Brand
Arabia
Product designer
Kaj Franck
Character
Moomintroll
Original images
Comic strip #1 - Moomin and the Brigands (1954) - Tove Jansson
Comic strip #5 - Moomin's Winter Follies (1955) - Tove Jansson
Measurements
Height: 9.0, Width: 12.2, Diameter: 9.3 cm
Weight
350 g
Volume
400 ml
Color
Blue
Material
Vitro porcelain
Type
Mug
Designers
Kaj Franck
Kaj Franck was born on November 9, 1911 in Vyborg. He was one of the most internationally known Finnish glass and ceramic designers. In 1932, Franck graduated from the School of Art and Design as a furniture designer. After graduation, Franck worked as a catalog designer, interior designer, and furniture designer. Franck was the artistic director of the Nuutajärvi glass factory from 1950 to 1973. In addition to this, he worked as a teacher at the Art School in 1945 and later as its artistic director from 1960–1969. Kaj Franck has designed products for Arabia, Iittala and Artek, among others. Franck's best-known works are the Kilta series, the Teema series and the Kartio glasses. During his career, Kaj Franck won several awards and received recognition for his design work at the Milan Triennial in 1951, 1954 and the Milan Triennial Grand Prix in 1957. He has also received the Compasso d’Oro Prize, the Lunning Prize, the Prince Eugen Medal and Pro Finlandia. In 1972, he was awarded the title of Professor and Honorary Doctor of the Royal College of Art in London in 1983. Kaj Franck died at the age of 77 in 1989.
Characters
Moomintroll
Moomintroll is a lovable and happy creature, and he longs for adventure. He is always at the heart of the event. He cares for his friends very much, and wants everyone around him to be happy. Just like the other Moomins, Moomintroll loves the sea. Moomintroll is a great combination of his parents: He is brave and adventurous like Moominpappa, as well as kind and compassionate like Moominmamma. The best place in the world for Moomintroll is Moominvalley, and he never fails to find an adventure. His fearlessness and longing for adventure sometimes carry him out of the Valley. Moomintroll is a roundish character, and he has a tussle at the end of his tail. In spite of his young age, Moomintroll has experienced the highs and lows of romance with his girlfriend Snorkmaiden. Moomintroll first appeared in Tove Jansson’s novel The Moomins and the Great Flood.
