More Cokes, Please

I realized I had acquired quite a few Coca-Cans I haven't shown yet.  So here they are.

In the slimboy 330mlE size (what kind of size is that?), I have Cherry, Vanilla, and Gout Original.  These three cans are from France, which explains the size measurement.  And by the way, gout means something different in America.

In the standard 12oz size, I've collected Cherry Float, a FIFA World Cup promo, Caffeine Free, and Zero Sugar variants.

So many designs.  Can collecting really is an endless hobby.

C4 x2

Another visit from my son in college, and more C4 cans.

This time he brought Frost Bitten Citrus and Jolly Rancher Green Apple.

Gas may fuel his car for visits home, but C4 is what fuels him.

Ginger Ale, Anyone?

Now for some green.

Empty cans tend to collect in my pantry over the weeks, months, and years.  So let's see what Ginger Ales have collected.

First is Summit, exclusive to the grocery store Aldi.  Then there's a classic Schweppes can.  And finally, a small 7.5oz can of Canada Dry Fruit Splash, cherry flavored.

What color should we look at next week?

Patti's 1880's Pepsi

A couple of years ago a group of us visited Patti's 1880's Settlement in Kentucky.  It's a great place to spend the day.  There's food, crafts, waterfront walks complete with small lighthouse, marina, and plenty of shopping.

When I recently did a trash rescue of this Pepsi can at work, I was surprised to see the advertisement on the back of it.

Wow, I've been there!  And a Festival of Lights sounds like it'd be a great time.  We went in the summer, I think a trip in the winter could be just as fun, as long as you bring a coat.

I highly recommend this!

(I'll let you decide if I'm talking about Patti's or the Pepsi)

Five C4

My son has revealed his secret to staying awake on his drive to/from college.

Personally, I'd prefer to just get more sleep.  But at least his method helps my can collection.

Here's a selection of recent flavors: Jolly Rancher Peach, Jolly Rancher Watermelon, regular Orange Slice, Sour Gummy Splash, and Strawberry Blast.

They all sound so sweet, but not as much as he is for saving his cans for me.  

Half a Dozen Dews

There was a box in my pantry that had become part of the background clutter.  When I opened it recently I found a pile of cans waiting to be shown here.  They've probably been in there for a while, so most of these cans are older.  But they're all new to my collection.

Colorful.

These are all part of the Baja line.  The flavors include Laguna Lemonade, Passionfruit Punch, Cabo Citrus, Point Break Punch, the regular Taco Bell Baja Blast but with a newer design, and Caribbean Splash.  The only recent can in the bunch is the Cabo Citrus, and you can tell that from the updated Mountain Dew logo.

There are plenty of other new "old" cans coming up.  So like and subscribe and don't forget to hit that bell (Taco Bell).

Cherry Variations

There are two Pepsi cans in my pantry that are worth showing this week.  They are the same, but different.

The first can is the older Wild Cherry & Cream design, shown here almost a year ago.  But that was the regular version.  This is the Zero Sugar variant.

The second can is the same Zero Sugar version, but features the newer, cleaner design.  The can starts with a red background at the top and just below the Pepsi log turns into this dripping, goopy cherry and cream flowing blob.

With new designs always coming out, can collecting is an endless hobby.

Three Doctors in the House

These have been in my pantry for a while, so it's time to clear out the doctors.

This first is a regular Dr Pepper blackberry can.  I did a post on the Zero Sugar variant about a year ago.

The second is a 16oz College Football Playoff National Championship can for Miami.

The third is a can from Jurassic World: Rebirth.  This one is #1 Mososaurus in what seems to be an eleven can collection.  Ouch.

The doctors have now been retired (to my collection), waiting for newer replacements to come along.

An Energetic Week

I found an assortment of energy drink cans this week that looks like this:

First is a new brand for me, Shaka Tea.  This flavor is guava ginger.  I do like the design of the can.  A visit to their website displays an unfortunate message that the company has closed.  The tea will still be available for a few months but once the supply is gone then it's gone.  Does that make these limited edition cans then?

The next two are a couple Zyn Tumeric Wellness drinks.  These two cans are mango lychee and pomegranate cranberry.  Conan Gray made the right decision to not call his song "Pomegranate Cranberry".

And finally is the newest flavor in my Alani collection, blue slush.  As always, nothing but high praise for the look and colors of these cans.

The ironic part of this post is I've been sick lately and I sure could have used a little extra energy.  None of these cans came from me.  I stuck to bottled water.  Is that the problem?

A Little Probiotic Assortment

With my daughter home from college on winter break, I came into possession of a few more 7.5oz cans of probiotic sodas.

For Olipop, I now have the classic grape can.

For Poppi, I now have orange, raspberry rose, and strawberry lemon cans.

But don't worry.  It wasn't just the little cans she drank, she tried a lot more flavors in 12oz cans which will eventually make it to this blog.

Happy New Year

A Christmas Gift

One morning before Christmas there was a strange-looking box on my desk at work.

I moved it aside and kept working.  A little while later someone asked if I liked the box they got me.  Oh, that's where it came from?  They asked if I opened it.  Not yet.  So I opened it.

Inside was an assortment of cans a couple of my co-workers had collected (well, saved from the trash can) for me.

The motley collection of cans included La Croix tangerine, La Croix berry, Zero Sugar Sunkist orange soda, Zero Sugar Cherry Dr Pepper, the newest Ski can, and Zevia cream soda.

That was awesome, but then I felt bad I hadn't got them anything.  I looked in the trash can to find a couple gifts for them but the good stuff had already been fished out.

Merry Christmas

Holiday Sprite

Here's a neat can that's in the holiday spirit.  Or should I say the "holiday Sprite"?

This is a limited edition flavor for the holidays.  Winter Spiced Cranberry.  I was told it was good.  And I love the green/white/red holiday colors and design.

Now I need someone to give me a Santa Clause Coca-Cola can.  Maybe it'll be under the Christmas tree on Christmas morning. 

More Monsters

 In the last week or two I've collected a few new Monster Energy Drink cans.

The first is Bad Apple.  Once a UK exclusive, it's now available in the US and described as "sinfully good".  The person who gave this to me agreed that it was a good flavor.  You don't see many apple-flavored drinks.

The next is Rio Punch.  The colors and design of the can are very appealing.  Again, it was given a good taste-review by the person who drank it.

And finally, a regular Monster Energy Drink with an in-game reward advertisement for the recently released Call of Duty Black Ops 7.  I'm not sure what the rewards are, but you can try to scan the code from the pic to redeem them.

Even the joyful holiday season produces more Monsters for my collection.  Keep 'em coming...

Variation on a Cream

A year and a half ago I posted about a Dr Pepper & Cream Soda can I got from a guy at work.  Last week, the same guy brought this can to me.

He said he thought it was different.  I thought the same.  I took the can in case it was a variation, and I'm glad I did.  I got home, checked this site and found my original post.  The tan background used to be a solid color.  And now, there are yellow swirls over the tan.

I was impressed he noticed the difference, and even more impressed he remembered to check with me to see if I had it.  He's given me several other cans since then, so maybe he'll spot some other variations for my collection.

Olipops 2

I posted earlier this year about some Olipop cans, here are some more...

These are an alternative to the highly popular brand poppi, both prebiotic sodas to help promote gut wellness.  These are vegan, paleo, gluten-free friendly additions to those types of diets.  

Here we have Cherry Cola, Ginger Ale (with a nice holiday design), Vintage Cola, and Tropical Punch.  

In addition, each flavor has its own unique, wordy description of the thoughts and feelings one may have while drinking these.  I admit, these detailed paragraphs are better than anything I ever read in Readers Digest.  Does that give away my age?

Bubble Milk Tea

Straight from Taiwan, we have these bubble beauties.

There is nothing about this that makes me want to drink it.  The word "milk" on a can makes my stomach turn.  Add the word "bubble" and it's even less appealing.  Yes, this is canned boba.  

I bottom-opened the Taro Flavor can to drain it.  The thick liquid slowly came out, but the clump of boba bubbles was still in the can. So I had to open the top and shake 'em out.  I can't say this made the drink any more desirable in my eyes.

In my humble opinion, this "Taiwan classic" can stay in Taiwan where it's properly appreciated.  But that's just me.

Tall Fantas

And now two tall Fantas.

Recently Fanta had their Halloween can collection.  These are back to their everyday can designs.

These 16 oz cans are Grape and Pineapple flavor.  And what I like about these two cans in particular is the complimentary colors.  

I'll be watching for more Fanta cans as the year comes to a close.

Two New Dews

And now my two newest Mountain Dew cans:

These are Cherry-Lemon and Dragon Fruit.  The Cherry-Lemon gets its flavor from the Trolli gummy candies.  I heard neither of these flavors were especially good, but I'll have to take their word for it.

I also like the similar vertical stripe theme.  Looks like pants Greg Brady, or should I say Johnny Bravo, might wear.  More of this please.

Little Cans

Every once in a while a smaller can will make its way to me.  These have been collecting in my pantry for a little while.  So here are the most recent little cans added to my collection.

We start with an 8oz V8 energy drink.  It's called Winter Berry.  So I suspect it's been on my shelf for at least 6 months, probably longer.

The next is my first Sparkling Ice 7.5oz can.  This one is Kiwi Strawberry-flavored.

Then a plain Diet Pepsi 7.5oz can.

And finally a 6.5oz can of Starbucks Espresso, which I found lying around at work.

A benefit of these little cans is they don't take up as much space.  But really, when you have around 10,000 cans in your collection a couple fluid ounces doesn't matter that much.

Halloween Fanta

This is exciting and disappointing.  So far, I've only collected 2 of the 5 Fanta Halloween special edition cans.

The first is Chucky's Punch, from the Child's Play movies.  The second is Orange, featuring Freddy Fazbear from the Five Nights at Freddy's movie (and video game).  Btw, the second movie in the series is set to release on Dec 5 of this year.

The can I really want is the Pineapple can featuring Michael Myers.  I'd seen the first Halloween movie years ago, but didn't realize twelve more had been made!  So I began a little journey to watch all thirteen movies in order before Halloween this year.  I barely met the deadline, but after watching Halloween Ends this morning I accomplished a major goal.  Now I need to accomplish the goal of getting a Michael Myers can...