Superman Zippo lighter- DC Comics & Warner Bros. licensed.

Honored to present one of the most well known fictional character in decades, intricately decorated on a genuine high polished chrome Zippo lighter topped with the iconic symbol.

Painted & lacquered emblem, backed with laser engraved comics pictures of the Superhero.















Licensed by DC Comics & Warner Brothers to VillageSmith, which produced lighters designs of the Marvel comics characters including 'The Incredible HULK' as well as 'Ghost Rider'.

Newly released, a variety of Superman lighters with emblems are available (as of time during writing). They include a choice of laser engraved backgrounds, and on regular gold dusts finished base etc..

Packaged in a cool looking gift box which adds value to this collectible item.

Copyright details laser engraved at the side.

Used on regular lighter casing made during September 2013.

Marlboro Zippo lighter 1994- Adventure Team 'Lizard Rock'

This was a promotional gift item, from Marlboro during their promotional campaign including the Japanese tobacco's market. Named 'Adventure Team', this campaign started in 1992 to create awareness of their brand while attracting adults towards Marlboro tobacco products, accumulating points from each marked cigarette packs to earn gifts items from Adventure Team's catalogs at that time.

About Adventure Team:

Refer for details.
http://legacy.library.ucsf.edu/documentStore/r/x/i/rxi92e00/Srxi92e00.pdf

To say briefly. During this campaign, 10 lucky Marlboro consumers were given opportunities to experience the American country using rafts, dirt bikes, horse-backs as well as Jeeps. Hence this name, which became the theme in it's gifts catalogs.

Besides Zippo,Valuable items such as watches, tents, and Swiss Army Knifes were highly sought by smokers which they used points from cigarette packs to exchange for. 

Made in limited quantities to designs specifications from this Tobacco company, it is again a quality piece which Zippo Mfg. had uniquely crafted. 

Base Antique Silver finish with un-canned bottom, it is the first lighter casing encountered which has the designs & Brand logo sharply protruding above the surface in 3D form. Unlike typical casings which have been deeply engraved, these patterns weren't made using embossing process seen in recent Zippo designs either. Hence the method Zippo Mfg. used to produce such, remains mystical. . 

Cleaning & Maintaining Your BrassZippo lighters, or any other things

This post is a response to blog user- dresspark as well as for everyone. It'll lay out the method i personally find best in keeping the surfaces of brass Zippo lighters & any brass objects from deterioration.
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Brass is a copper and Zinc alloy. It is an oxidative material that produces surface tarnishes called patina, when exposed to moisture or the elements. As patina accumulates, brass surfaces discolors into an unsightly greenish/brownish appearance.

As a matter of fact, Zippo lighters casings are mostly made of brass except for some models being precious metals or copper etc.
Chromed models have their raw brass casings dipped into electromagnetic solutions during the chroming process. Solid brass models, use pretty much the same casings but coated with a protective substance before boxing. Thus their lasting shine.

An annoying find with some brand new casings however. Taking a look inside after removing the  insert, some may have a brown-reddish discoloration down the bottom.  Perhaps after dipping the casings into the chroming solutions during manufacturing, not all solutions are dried complete. Rusts therefore could have formed.

Yet that thankfully doesn't affect the lighter's presentation. Solid brass casings will nonetheless turn dull no matter what, becoming unattractive in apperance. Hence i'll present a preferred method of keeping these 'High Polished Brass' surfaces shiny

Requisites

-Your Brass lighter or any unpolished  objects. 

- Brasso Metal polish (Because it doesn't wear-out surfaces)

- A soft towel/rag or polishing cloth

(Zippo's care manual suggests using Scotch-Brite pads on brushed brass surfaces. Which I dare not)

Shake the container to mix the solution well. Apply some Brasso liquid onto your cloth, then rub in circular motions.

Tarnishes are quickly removed, returning your artifects back to its glory

What about displaying/storing your Brass Zippo longer in it's renewed look? 

Here each collectible lighter is slipped into a polythene sleeve, which is folded and taped at it's opening. This'll greatly minimize exposure to moisture & all the worrying elements!

Last but not least. . . Peal off every orange seals & be sure to remove the flint from your lighter if you decide not to use it for a while, or EVER!

Hope these tips help a little. Keep a mirrored shine always!