Fan glasses – drinking vessels with a backstory
You can drink out of anything. But a glass with the emblem of your favorite universe turns an everyday act into a statement – three times a day, without even trying. The fan glass is the mug's quiet sibling: just as present in everyday life, but responsible for the other half of the day – cold drinks, end of the workday, movie start. And since glasses always appear in company at the table, they're the fan product with the highest conversation value per inch. At Elbenwald you'll find officially licensed glasses for movies, shows, games, and anime: from the everyday glass with a logo to the collectible that lives in the display case between uses.
What matters with fan glasses?
Motif, craftsmanship, and use. The motif is the calling card: logos and crests feel timeless and suit any occasion, character motifs and artwork tell more of a story and get commented on more often as a result. For craftsmanship, it's worth checking the details – capacity, glass type, and finish are on the product page, along with the answer to the everyday question par excellence: dishwasher, yes or no? As a rule of thumb, as with all printed drinkware: hand-washing keeps motifs fresh longer. And use? That's what separates the factions. Some use their fan glasses daily and eventually retire them with dignity; others run a strict display-case policy and only bring out the good pieces for special occasions. Both are right – and anyone who can't decide buys double: one glass for duty, one for the parade. Experience shows, in any case, that fan glasses rarely stay singular. One glass becomes a pair, the pair becomes a series, and at some point the cupboard gets sorted by universe instead of by size. That's the moment the kitchen cupboard officially becomes a collection.
Frequently asked questions
What motifs are available on fan glasses?
Logos, crests, lettering, and character artwork from the major movie, show, game, and anime worlds – from subtly engraved-looking designs to bold-color prints. Use the filters to find your franchise directly.
Are fan glasses dishwasher-safe?
That varies by model and is stated on the respective product page. Printed motifs reward hand-washing with longer-lasting color – for collectibles, it's a matter of honor anyway.
Do fan glasses make good gifts?
Very much so – they're everyday-ready, need no size, and work solo just as well as in a set with a coaster or matching mug. For fans who already own a lot, the glass is often the still-unfilled gap in the cupboard.
What's the best way to display a glass collection?
Visible and protected from dust: a shelf compartment or display case with some spacing between the pieces lets every motif shine. Avoid direct sunlight – that protects the prints and saves your favorite glass from fading.
Range overview
Glasses form the drinkware range together with mugs and to-go cups in Home & Kitchen; coasters and plates & bowls complete the table. The neighboring range takes care of the filling: candy & drinks supplies beverages and snacks from the same universes.
What else goes with it?
Anyone who finds ordinary glass too modern in the long run finds the archaic alternative at drinking horns – mead compatibility included. The worlds of Game of Thrones and Harry Potter are also thematically drink-ready, and for occasions of every kind, there's Gift Ideas.
