The possible collector themes are endless, and recent events can impact the desirability of certain themes. Types and styles, ie full size, slim, Barcroft, Town & Country, leather-covered etc.Covered by leather, and other materials. Made of gold, silver, copper, aluminum, steel or other metals.Politically incorrect Zippos – produced in years past which by today’s standards would be considered inappropriate.Deer, dogs, horse, cows and other animals.To commemorate space launches, flight records, and special events.By movie studios to commemorate productions,.Gifts by the White House, presidents, politicians, union leaders and celebrities.Government agencies such as NASA are popular.Military themes, such as ships, World War II specific branches of military Zippos engraved “infield” with very personal and often colorful images and words during the Viet Nam war have a special appeal senior military officers.Camel Zippos are very popular with some collectors.With Images of trucks, heavy equipment, buildings etc.For aviation, petroleum, automotive, tobacco, beverage and other company advertising.Commemorating historical events, such as the First Moon landing, the Japanese surrender on USS Missouri. Since it is not practicable to collect everything, most people select niches, or “themes” within the universe of available Zippo lighters to collect. There are 1000’s of different designs on Zippo lighters ("Zippos"). For some people, collecting is a passion, and it is hoped that this website will spark this passion of the novice and seasoned collector. Its mechanism, functionality, reliability, durability and engravings are a reflection of America’s ingenuity, culture, society, history and values. Its smooth surface is a perfect canvass, its adornments reflecting places, organizations, objects, events, art and people. The “Zippo” (a trade mark of the Zippo Manufacturing Company) has been around for 85 years. What is so special about Zippo cigarette lighters?
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