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HIDDEN ANIMAL MUGS

HIDDEN ANIMAL MUGS
$21.00

community voted (396 votes)

Just Your Cup Of Tea

Keep tea parties full of surprises with these extra-roomy ceramic mugs sculpted with owl, fox and bear figurines inside each cup. Like china from Alice's tea party, each whimsical piece is sure to bring imagination with every sip. Drink up to reveal your hidden animal! Designed by Angeline Tetrault. Made in China. Sold individually

  • Item ID: 20419
  • Materials: ceramic
  • 3.5" H x 5" dia.; Holds 16 oz.
  • Dishwasher and Microwave safe.

Ange-line Tetrault

Ange-line Tetrault is a product designer working in Toronto, Canada. She graduated from OCAD University with a degree in Industrial Design and is currently working at imm-Living. Her work has been featured in publications including, At Home With Rachel Ray, Elle Decor and Frankie Magazine.

With a background in the theatre and an interest in setting the scene, as it were, Ange-line believes that objects not only tell a story, but also become pieces of history once created and claimed. She finds nature and popular culture equally fascinating and her passion for the two results in works that are playful, thoughtful and reflective. See all creations.

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396 votes * 73 comments

Jenny
Vote: Thumbs up!

I really love these, but I have seen this idea on several other websites.

sarah
Vote: Thumbs up!

I had one of these as a kid!

amanda
Vote: Thumbs down!

this seems somewhat creepy to me

Sara
Vote: Thumbs down!

Too scary for grownups, too fragile for kids.

ashley
Vote: Thumbs up!

A little too Expensive

ashley
Vote: Thumbs up!

$21/cup seems kind of expensive...

Melanie
Vote: Thumbs up!

Love! So whimsical!

Katie
Vote: Thumbs up!

I feel like there is a game behind this. I collect fun teacups so I'm there.

KAREN
Vote: Thumbs up!

Great idea;) Price is a little steep.

kathleen
Vote: Thumbs up!

Cute, but way to expensive for just one.

Renee
Vote: Thumbs up!

Do these conform to the UncommonGoods mission statement? I do love the whimsical idea, and that each cup is slightly different. I adore the animals inside. Price may seem a little high for ordinary ceramic for some people, but it may not be unreasonable due to the fact that designer items are often a little higher priced. I would buy them for myself and as a gift.

Patricia
Vote: Thumbs down!

Ditto on the "creepy" comment.

Laura
Vote: Thumbs up!

My favorite by far! Adorable!

Cheri
Vote: Thumbs down!

Too hard to clean.

Kelly
Vote: Thumbs up!

so cute!

Sara
Vote: Thumbs up!

Super cute, but I don't think I'd spend $21 for one cup.

Al
Vote: Thumbs down!

What if you want to stir in sugar or something there goes your animal... Too delicate

Cindy
Vote: Thumbs up!

i had similar mugs as a kid, and i absolutely loved them. i wouldn't use any other mugs. HOWEVER, product story says "sold individually" and i don't care how cool a mug is...i'd never pay $21 for just one.

Marie
Vote: Thumbs down!

Weird

Mary
Vote: Thumbs down!

I look these, but too pricey.

Bonita
Vote: Thumbs down!

Not very keen on finding something in my drink.

Kirsten
Vote: Thumbs up!

Love these! They remind me of a cup I had when I was a little girl!

Carole
Vote: Thumbs down!

it will be hard to stir the sugar for your coffee

Beth
Vote: Thumbs down!

Not my thing, but I have seen similar things and they have been cheaper.

Kristina
Vote: Thumbs up!

I had something like this as a kid, I love love love it! Would purchase for sure!

Michelle
Vote: Thumbs down!

Too pricey and bland.... Needs color. At least on the outside?

lyn
Vote: Thumbs down!

creepy

bonnie
Vote: Thumbs down!

kinda' pricey for one cup - a painted picture in the bottom wouldn't take up room and would be the same whimsical suprise.

John
Vote: Thumbs down!

Expensive and I would be afraid to use a spoon for fear of breaking something.

KATH
Vote: Thumbs up!

Bit expensive

Brooke
Vote: Thumbs down!

Wouldn't these be a pain to keep clean?

Alicia
Vote: Thumbs down!

not my style

Mariana
Vote: Thumbs up!

Adorable!!!

Cynthia
Vote: Thumbs down!

love the idea

Dawn
Vote: Thumbs up!

Just love these ! They will make many a happy morning !

Michelle
Vote: Thumbs up!

I had one as a kid, too- but these are much finer. I really want one!

savannah
Vote: Thumbs up!

i think these cups are really cute and decorative.

Kathryn
Vote: Thumbs down!

It would help to know how many ounces these cups hold for pricing. Also, I have seen this idea on other shopping sites. The only difference is that these are plain white and the others I've seen were in color......more detailed. I'm also wondering if they would be difficult to get clean when hand-washing......would I need something like a bottle brush to get in there around the base of the animals?

Meya
Vote: Thumbs down!

I'm not sure why anyone would want this. Why do I need to cover animals in my cup?

Judy
Vote: Thumbs up!

These were my favorites as a child and I bought some for my children then grandchildren. They all had a favorite animal in their cup. Great Memories.

Kirsten
Vote: Thumbs up!

This reminds me of my childhood with a similar mug with an animal at the bottom :)

Darshna
Vote: Thumbs up!

Seen them before, but I do love these

Andrea
Vote: Thumbs down!

Picture or phrase at the bottom would have been better.

Annie
Vote: Thumbs up!

both creepy and awesome--love it!

Coinin
Vote: Thumbs up!

I absolutely love this idea. My only concern is how to keep such delightful animals clean as most hot beverages stain ceramic easily.

Victoria
Vote: Thumbs down!

My 4-year-old niece would love these...if only they were more durable, for kids, and less expensive. I would pay $21 for the set of 3..

Kathleen
Vote: Thumbs down!

It's a novel idea but, how would you stir in your sugar, honey etc. Way too pricey

linda
Vote: Thumbs up!

more animals please

Merrily
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I have one like this I got from a craft fair. My son loved it and now his friends fight over who gets to use it - and they're teenagers!

Anne

These seem a little strange...I think they might be fun for kids but I wouldn't want one...if the animals were on the outside in bright colors it would be better.

Lauren
Vote: Thumbs up!

So cute but they look really hard to clean..

Debora
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Like, but have seen before. Think kids would get a big kick out of these, but am concerned they would be pretty fragile.

Eileen
Vote: Thumbs down!

These cups are cute but a little too pricey.

Veronica
Vote: Thumbs down!

Not very practical if you want to add anything to your tea.

Liz
Vote: Thumbs up!

Love these!

MIRIAM
Vote: Thumbs down!

Why?!

MELISSA
Vote: Thumbs down!

i had a mug with a mouse hidden inside as a kid and LOVED it, as did many others who saw it over the years. these are cute but way too pricey for a single "fun" mug (unless the price is for a set of three?). i'd pay a bit more than for a generic mug to gift to a few particular people but not quite that much.

mindy
Vote: Thumbs up!

Cute...a bit creepy with the mouse...but still a very creative and unique gift idea.

Xena
Vote: Thumbs up!

Cute but the price is a bit high for one cup.

Jody
Vote: Thumbs up!

Used to have something similar way back when my brother was little. So much fun for little ones and adults alike! It was the most coveted cup in our family.

Paula
Vote: Thumbs down!

They're made in China.

Marie
Vote: Thumbs up!

These are adorable! I would like to know how much liquid they hold? I imagine the animal takes up a bit of space. Also, they seem a bit pricey. I'd be willing to pay that much for two.

Dana
Vote: Thumbs down!

Cute but too difficult to wash.

Victoria
Vote: Thumbs up!

Love this!

Tina
Vote: Thumbs down!

I just imagine the yuck accumulating in all the nooks and crannies. And how do you stir?

Robin
Vote: Thumbs down!

What?!? I don't want to be drinking coffee and all the sudden see a little owl head looking at me! How WEIRD!!!

Julia, UncommonGoods Community Organizer

Hi everyone! Glad your as enchanted with these cups as we are. Good news, too-- the cups are dishwasher safe, which makes it a breeze to keep them clean. Stay tuned, we'll post the size of the cups shortly.

Melissa
Vote: Thumbs down!

How are you going to stir anything in them? Not practical.

Christine
Vote: Thumbs down!

Got something like this for my daughter and she said it was a pain to stir.

Michelle
Vote: Thumbs up!

Wow super cute! I don't stir my coffee so no problem there. Really fun for guests. I really like these, they're charming.

Sarah
Vote: Thumbs up!

LOVE THESE!

Sarah C
Vote: Thumbs down!

I have seen this elsewhere in color with more to it . . . seems not too original.

Jilian
Vote: Thumbs down!

thats just scary.

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