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Hachette’s Asterix mug collection

Last year Hachette started a new program for collectors, a series of Asterix themed mugs. As with many of these programs the first mugs are offered with many extras for a cheap price. On market sites like Vinted it is easy to find the first few mugs of the series.

The mugs that get released later, usually with less well-know characters on them, are more difficult to find. My guess is that people find out after a few months that they don’t really need 50 coffee mugs any way and they cancel their subscription. Only the die-hard fans see their subscription thru until the end.

I recently purchased mugs number one and two. I must say, these are really nice mugs. High quality ceramics and the perfect size for your morning cup of coffee. On one side of the mug you find a print of Asterix or his friends and on the other side a quote of them.

Asterix mug

The Asterix mug has a quote from Asterix and the Big Fight on it: “Et maintenant les amis, en avant !“. In English this is translated as “Now, boys, forward!“. Asterix yells this at his friends after Vitalstatistix has defeated Ceramix and it is time for the villagers to attack the Romans.

Obelix mug

The Obelix mug has a blue handle and the quote is: “Oui je boude, et alors ?”. I didn’t find this quote in any of my French albums. Do you know when Obelix says this?

I have another order open for the Panoramix-mug and Idefix is on my wishlist. I probably leave it by these four, because I also don’t have room for 50 mugs.

International shipping

Just like Asterix the people at Hachette still seem to live in 50 BCE. The program is only available to people in France and Belgium. International shipping is probably too difficult a thing to handle. We have seen the same thing in the past with other collections they offered. It is a shame really.

If you do have an address in France, Belgium or Quebec, you can sign up here.