The Official Publication of the Zippo Click Collectors Club Inaugural Issue 2002

Meet the Newest Member Of The Zippo Family

A Gift FromGeneration To Generation

Bradford MayorPacks Zippo Lighters

Zippo Sparks European Sky

Meet the Newest Member Of The Zippo Family

A Gift FromGeneration To Generation

Bradford MayorPacks ZippoLighters

Zippo Sparks European Sky

The Zippo Click

Editorial BoardPatrick Grandy

Peggy Errera

Managing EditorKathleen Jones

PhotographerSteve Mahon

The Zippo Click is published quarterly by:

Zippo Manufacturing Company33 Barbour Street

Bradford, Pennsylvania 16701USA

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Zippo Manufacturing Co.

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It is with great anticipation that we introduce the Zippo ClickCollectors Club!

A Zippo-sponsored collectors club has been in various stagesof planning for over two years. To see it become a reality inthis, our 70th Anniversary year, gives me deep satisfaction.

Be sure to check out the new zippoclick.com website whereyou can share your enthusiasm for collecting Zippo lighterswith other members. Buy, sell or trade in the classified pages,message other members, and get the latest Zippo news.

We appreciate the efforts of the Zippo collectors clubstrategy team who initiated Zippo Click and the many Zippoemployees who assisted in getting this club off the ground.

Most of all we thank you, our collectors, for your patience andsupport during this time of development. We know you areas excited as we are to have the Zippo Click up and running.

We welcome you wholeheartedly, and welcome yoursuggestions for the club.

Gregory W. BoothZippo President and CEO

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What’s InsideLetter From The President/CEO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2Zippo Click News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3Letter From The Zippo Click Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3Collector Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4Zippo Sparks European Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4Zippo Signet Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5Zippo/Case International Swap Meet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 & 7Zippo Click Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8Zippo Click Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8New Zippo Product Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9From the Archives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9Employee Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10Club Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10Zippo Click Collectible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11Next Issue Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11

The Zippo Strategy Team selects the new Zippo Click logo designed by Dave Dalton, Zippo graphic designer. Left: PeggyErrera, Violet Snyder, Shirley Evers. Back: Jeff Bosworth, Jerry Johnson Jr., Linda Meabon, Star Davis.

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This year, as we celebrateZippo’s 70th Anniversary,we also celebrate theinitiation of the ZippoClick Collectors Club.

As a new member of Zippo Click, it isa pleasure to present you with thisinaugural edition of Zippo Click.

As you can see from the photos onpage 6 and 7, thousands of friendsjoined us for the Zippo/CaseInternational Swap Meet in Bradford,Pennsylvania in July. What a funcelebration it was! The Swap Meet waspresented in association with the CaseCollectors Club, On The Lighter Side,and the Pocket Lighter PreservationGuild. We extend our thanks to thoseclubs for supporting this event.

In my previous position as executivedirector of the Bradford Area Chamberof Commerce, I had the pleasure ofworking with the City of Bradford’s

mayor and dedicated Zippo employee,Michele Corignani. We are pleased topresent Michele in our first EmployeeProfile on page 10 of this publication.

Speaking of employees, a couple ofmonths ago I had the opportunity totour the Zippo factory. I can assureyou that Zippo products are truly madewith integrity and quality by the mostcommitted Zippo employees. We arededicated to providing you, our customers,with the quality Zippo products you areaccustomed to.

If you haven’t already done so, be sure tocheck out zippoclick.com where there aremany classifieds and plenty of great forumdiscussions. Just click on the Zippo ClickWearables link on the My Click page tobrowse and purchase exclusive ZippoClick clothing and accessories.

Don’t forget about your exclusiveopportunity to order the first Zippo Clickmembers-only collectible lighter featured

on page 11. Orders will be accepteduntil December 31.

As a Zippo Click member you can lookforward to getting a first glance at themany new and exciting products fromZippo. If you’re an early holiday shopper,why not buy the new Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighter for everyone on your list?

In January, one Zippo Click memberwill be selected at random to win the#7 Zippo Signet Lighter. All membersregistered before 2003 will be enteredin the drawing. Will that lucky memberbe you?

It’s great to be a part of the Zippo teamand the administrator of your club.I welcome your membership ideas andsuggestions anytime.

Keep clicking!

Kathy JonesZippo Click Administrator

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Consumer research conducted acouple of years ago fueled the

strategy behind establishing a Zippo –endorsed club. A surprising 4 millionpeople in the U.S. alone identifiedthemselves as collectors of Zippolighters.

For over a year, the Zippo collectorsclub strategy team met to build thefoundation of our first-ever Zippocollectors club. Led by Peggy Errera,Assistant Manager MarketingCommunications, the Zippo collectorsclub strategy team consisted ofJeff Bosworth, Computer GraphicsManager, Star Davis, CommunicationsCoordinator, Shirley Evers, ConsumerRelations Manager, Jerry Johnson, Jr.,Systems Programmer Analyst, LindaMeabon, Museum Curator/Archivist,and Violet Snyder, National AccountsManager.

To name the club, the team invitedemployees to suggest a name for thecollectors club that was creative,unique and representative of Zippo

collectors. The majority of the employeefeedback was some variation of the "ZippoClick", playing off the famous sound of aZippo lighter, and the word clique definedas an exclusive and usually close-knit groupof people. Therefore, the club was officiallynamed the Zippo Click Collectors Club.

On behalf of the Zippo collectors clubstrategy team and all who had a part indeveloping the club, welcome to theZippo Click Collectors Club!

By Star Davis

By Brent Tyler

Author, business owner, Zippo lightercollector, to our friend Robert (Bob)Brockman goes the distinguished honorof being the first highlight in our "CollectorProfile".

Bob has recently finished The Lighter Sideof Camel, a book that places every Camellighter made by Zippo under one cover. Thesoft-cover book contains aprice guide, identificationreference, and hundredsof brilliant color photosof Zippo-manufacturedCamel lighters over thepast 50 years.

After almost threeyears in the worksand at least six or sevenrevisions, The Lighter Side of Camelmade its debut at the 2002 Zippo/CaseInternational Swap Meet. "People told me itwas a labor of love-I think it was the closestthing to childbirth I will ever know," saysBrockman.

Bob has been a Zippo lighter collectorsince 1991 when he stumbled across apromotional Zippo lighter featuringSuperValu. Soon after that, a Pillsbury lighterwas added to his collection. To date, Bob’sbest find was a mint, in the box, 1950s ZippoCar that he purchased at a flea market for$20. Bob proudly displays his collection onwebsite zipstreet.com.

Now Bob focuses his collecting endeavorson the Town & Country Series, ship lighters,major advertisers pre-1960, and of courseCamel lighters. "At first I collected anythingand everything Zippo but as time went on Irealized that I could not keep up…there isjust too much!"

Bob Brockman was born and raised in FortWayne, Indiana. Today he resides there withhis wife Kelly, his son Bo, and daughterMegan. Arriving in September will be Boband Kelly’s third child to be named Lexi(might we suggest Lexippo).

A New Zippo Flame AscendsOver EuropeThere is a new Zippo flame soaring over Europe these days, andit comes with a whoosh instead of a click. It is the flame from thepropane of the colorful Zippo hot air balloon. The balloon, a projectof Zippo Germany, has participated in a variety of balloon eventssince its first launch in the spring of 2001.

The Zippo balloon was created for promoting the Zippo brand. Theballoon is a great tool that fits perfectly, as it is driven by a flame.The huge Zippo logo is very prominent in the sky and as people arealways attracted to a hot air balloon, they look for it.

Last year the Zippo balloon appeared in four major events inGermany and Austria. This year the balloon has been scheduled fortwo major balloon races highlighted by the Zippo Cup in Germanyand Austria. In June the balloon visited Croatia, and other Europeanappearances are being planned for France and the Netherlands.

The balloon was hand made and carries 4 to 5 passengers plus thepilot. It has a volume of 4000 m3 and can carry up to 800 kg. Theballoon is managed and driven by a professional company calledBallonteam Achim Schneider. They have driven hot airballoons around the world and haveparticipated (not in the Zippoballoon) in the largestballoon event in theworld, the famousAlbuquerqueInternationalBalloon Fiesta inAlbuquerque,New Mexico.

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Robert (Bob) Brockman

By Pat Grandy

As part of Zippo’s 70th Anniversarycommemoration, owners Sarah Dornand George Duke have commissioned300 exceptional solid gold lighters.

The Signet Lighter was unveiled at the2002 Zippo/CaseInternational Swap Meet,where #70, in honor ofZippo’s 70th Anniversary,was auctioned for $6,250.Sarah Dorn will retain the #1 lighter,while George Duke has selected #107,honoring the birth of his grandfather,Zippo founder George G. Blaisdell, 107years ago. The #7 lighter will beawarded to one Zippo Click memberselected at random. All members whojoin by December 31, 2002 will beentered in the drawing.

The image on the lighter replicates theimage on the Zippo signet ring,designed and crafted by Tiffany &Company. Since the 1940s, nine of therings have been commissioned byBlaisdell and given to his directdescendants. The concept of the ringhearkens back to the 1700s, whenindividuals wore such rings to imprint awax seal to secure a document orenvelope. The reversed likeness on thesignet ring displays the image correctlywhen depressed into the hot wax seal.

The Zippo Signet Lighter is producedfrom 18 karat gold to the same specifi-cations as the 1941 model, easilyrecognized by several distinguishing

characteristics. The 1941 case has flatplanes with sharp, less rounded edgeswhere the front and back surfaces meetthe sides, and the lid and bottom arejoined with a four-barrel hinge. Eachlighter is individually numbered andengraved by Zippo’s vintagePantograph process.

Engraving above and below the four-barrel hinge reads: GGB 1941 (for thelighter model) and 2002 (for the year ofissue). Engraving opposite the hingecertifies the lighter as 18-karat gold.

Each lighter is individually numbered onthe reverse bottom surface.

The inside unit closely replicates thedesign of the original 1941 model insideunit. Straight, flat sides meet the frontand back surfaces with squared edges.The chimney has fewer holes, and ahollow rivet holds the striking wheel inplace, similar to the 1941 design.

As a special feature of the SignetLighter, the inside unit, including thecam and flint wheel, has been platedwith 18-karat gold.

An exclusive bottom stamp authenti-cates this lighter as the GGB 1941model. Following stamping of the 300thlighter, the die for the bottom stampwas rendered inoperable, ensuring thatno more will ever be made.

Packaging

The Zippo Signet Lighter is packaged ina deluxe cherry presentation boxhandcrafted in Bradford fromPennsylvania hardwoods. A solidgranite plaque framed in rich cherrydisplays a deep laser engraved image ofthe signet design on the lid.

An exceptional component of theZippo Signet Lighter is the certificate ofauthenticity inset in the bottom panelof every box. Each certificate is handnumbered to match the lighter inside,and personally signed by Sarah Dornand George Duke.

A pillowed insert cradles the solid goldlighter in plush burgundy satin, and asatin-covered support unfolds todisplay the lighter in an uprightposition. The inside lid is enhanced withan antiqued brass Zippo logomedallion.

The Zippo Signet Lighter

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By Peggy Errera

Fr i e n d s Fo r A L i f e t i m e

(above) Greg Booth, Zippo President and CEO, welcomes collectors and gueststo the Collectors Auction held at W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery on Thursday night.Star Davis, Debbie Curtin, Donna Henderson and Sandy Sherwood prepare todisplay Zippo auction items.

(right) Greg Booth, Zippo President and CEO, presents George Duke with a giftfrom Zippo employees who worked on the 18-karat gold Zippo Signet Lighterproject. Incorporated in the gift was the die for the bottom stamp of the SignetLighter, ensuring that no more than the original 300 will ever be made.

(upper left) Morten Kjolberg, Zippo collector from Norway, and webmaster for zippotricks.com, instructsAnna Lombardo in correct hand positioning for a Zippo trick. (middle) Judith Sanders, founderof OTLS, holds a tall Barcroft table lighter she is appraising for another collector.

The Zippo Car leads a parade of nearly 500 motorcycles, as they embark on a120-mile Dice Run through the Allegheny National Forest and Kinzua Damarea. Organizers of the Motorcycle Dice Run donated approximately $5,000from this year’s event to Kids With Cancer.

Zippo ownerGeorge Dukevisits withJapanesedistributorsand guests.

Earle Miller shows off his one-of-a-kind flamingZippo hat to Dave Fesenmyer. The hat hasbecome a trademark for Miller, who hinted that anew one is in the planning stages for next year.

Zippo Click administrator Kathy Jones explains the registration process to charter membersof Zippo’s new collector’s club, Zippo Click.

Claudio Mazzi, renowned Italian artist,demonstrates his airbrush technique onthe miniature canvas of a Zippo lighter.

Kelly Perine, Zippo collector and star of UPN TV’s OneOn One, uses his American Flag lighter to demonstratea Zippo trick. Perine and Morton Kjolberg, left, werecelebrity judges for the first Zippo Tricks competition.

Collectors began gathering at 6:00 a.m.for the 7:00 opening of the Zippo / CaseVisitors Center.

This trio of Zippo collectors has attended every Zippo /Case Swap Meet since 1995. Seated: Susan Nerlich andPeggy Sheils from St. Charles, MO. Standing: WoodieSneary, Cridersville, OH.

Fr i e n d s Fo r A L i f e t i m e2002 Zippo/Case International Swap Meet

Charlotte Short from Eaton, OH displays her husband Ken’sZippo lighter collection. Charlotte and Ken have attendedevery Zippo / Case Swap Meet held but this was the first timethey set up as a vendor.

Pitt-Bradford Helps zippoclick.com Become RealityBy Star Davis

One of the greatest member benefitsof the Zippo Click Collectors Club iszippoclick.com. Members are able toaccess member-only pages including:classified ads, member forums,special offers, member profiles andan opportunity to purchase exclusiveZippo Click products and clothing.

It is thanks to three University ofPittsburgh at Bradford undergrads,with some direction from ourInformation Technology and MarketingCommunications Departments, whohave made this possible.

The training and academic preparationof the students was significantlyenhanced by two successful grantproposals awarded to Pitt-Bradford’sBusiness Management Departmentby the PA Department of Education’sLink-to-Learn program. Don Lewicki,

"These three were selectedbecause they are easily themost qualified of our MIS

students in terms of IT skills; the factthat each one is highly responsible,hard-working and discreet are factorsevery bit as important as their IT talent,"said Lewicki.

Future plans for the website includeauction functionality and live online chats.

Assistant Professor of BusinessManagement, and Richard Nelson,Associate Professor of BusinessManagement, were the grant writersand project directors.

The grant projects were predicated inpart on recognition of the shortage ofqualified IT employees, especially acutein rural parts of the U.S. like northwesternPA. Input fromarea firms andthe creation of aformal IT IndustryAdvisor Panel forthis MIS initiativewas an importantelement in bothgrants.

This panel includes Jim Shincovich,Director of Information Technology atZippo. When contacted by Pitt-Bradfordabout the possibility of students workingon a Zippo project, Shincovich thoughtzippoclick.com would be a greatopportunity for the students.

Don Kemick from Bradford, PA, Ryan Baxterfrom Warren, PA, and Jeremy Callinanfrom Jamestown, NY, were selected.

Exclusive Zippo Click Merchandise

By Mandi Wilton

Zippo Click members now have the opportunity to purchaseexclusive Zippo Click merchandise on zippoclick.com.

The Zippo Click store at BrandLocker® available only to members,can now be accessed from zippoclick.com by selecting ZippoClick Wearables. BrandLocker® is a subsidiary of RussellSpecialties Corporation, Cary, Illinois, USA, a 24-year veteranof the branded merchandise industry. The Zippo Click store atBrandLocker® is a fully equipped site that provides a secure,state-of-the-art environment for on-line product ordering andcredit card transactions.

Those enthusiasts looking for Zippo Click apparel or accessoriescan shop the Zippo Click store at BrandLocker® 24 hours a day,7 days a week, from anywhere in the world.

As a special gift, all Zippo Click orders will also receive the special2002 Zippo/Case International Swap Meet limited editioncollectible cachet issued by the U.S. Post Office. The cachet wassold at the Zippo/Case postal station on the grounds of theZippo/Case Visitors Center where all outgoing mail was hand-canceled with a Swap Meet postmark. Order today whilesupplies last!

University of Pittsburgh at Bradfordundergraduates work on revisions ofzippoclick.com during a meeting withthe Marketing and IT teams. Above:Ryan Baxter, Jeremy Callinan, andDon Kemick

Zippo LaunchesThe MPL

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Our NewFlame Fills aTall Order

Sassy in style, fantastic in functionBy Pat Grandy

Zippo product designers went a littlecrazy this year and we think the membersof Zippo Click will be glad they did.We’re proud to announce the newestmember of the Zippo lighter family,

the MPL (Multi-Purpose Lighter).

Made of high qualitybrass, the sleek, ergonom-

ically designed MPL is eightinches long with an extra-long

adjustable butane flame. It is ideal forlighting grills, candles, fireplaces, stoves,and lanterns, or to take along oncamping, hunting or fishing trips.

There are two finishes, standard blackin a clamshell package and deluxe silversatin in a distinctive gift box with adrawstring bag. Both are refillable andare backed by the Zippo world-famouslifetime* guarantee: "It works, or wefix it free!™"

The MPL was first demonstrated at thisyear’s Zippo/Case International SwapMeet and many collectors liked it somuch that they’re already adding it totheir holiday shopping lists.

In the US, the MPL is now availableat many candle stores, fireplace shops,home centers and your favorite Zipporetailer. In other markets, the MPL willbe available at retailers this fall. Pickone up soon!

*Zippo is proud of our product guarantee. Due to local laws, this guarantee will vary by market. In the US and Canada, theMPL is backed by a lifetime guarantee.

By Linda Meabon

For years, when referring to the originalZippo lighter, it was referred to as the"1932 Zippo lighter". In 1997 Zippodiscovered that was not correct. The firstlighter was actually made in 1933.

The discovery was made as the MarketingCommunications Department beganplanning for the museum at the Zippo/Case Visitors Center. Mrs. Sarah Dorn,daughter of Zippo founder George G.Blaisdell, delivered a box that had been instorage at her home. It proved that Zippo

THE ZIPPO BEGINNING

was established in October 1932 and theoriginal Zippo lighter was actually made inJanuary 1933.

Tagged with the words, "First Zippo lighter -Do not touch" in Mr. Blaisdell’s handwriting,the 1933 model lighter case and inside unitwere cut from brass tubing. The top andbottom pieces were soldered in place toform the complete lighter case. The cornersof the lighter were square, the entire hinge iswelded to the outside of the lighter case, andthe lighter is 1/4" taller than lightersproduced today. The lighters were producedwith a plain case or with decorative linesengraved in the corners.

The first Zippo lighter accomplishedMr. Blaisdell’s goal of "one hand operation,windproof, and guaranteed." 82 Zippo

lighters were produced the first monthwith a profit of $62.15.

Patent 2032695 for the Zippo lighter wasissued in 1936. The patent number doesnot appear beneath the word "Zippo" onthe bottom of the original lighter.

The first Zippo lighter is proudly displayedat the Zippo/CaseVisitors Centerin BradfordPennsylvania.

By Larry Visbisky

On The Lighter Side, commonly know as OTLS, isan international lighter collectors club based outof Quitman, Texas.

In 1984, Judith Sanders came across an ad looking for Dunhill lighters that John Cuevashad posted in Antique Trader magazine. She immediately contacted John, andsuggested they form the OTLS for the hobby they cherish, collecting lighters.

Started with just 3 members in Quitman Texas, the club has since grown to 800 membersin 10 countries. It is comprised of collectors of diverse tastes in their collections, butwith the same passion for the hobby. "Belonging to a club creates a network of friendswith like interests," stated Judith, co-founder and chairman of the board.

OTLS holds an annual lighter convention. Every other year the convention is held inLas Vegas, Nevada and the opposite year at a location on the east coast.

A limited edition convention lighter commemorates the annual event. This year, theclub’s commemorative lighter was a Zippo lighter with a graphic of the location (RivieraHotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada) pictured on the front of the lighter. Zippo has beenthe chosen brand for the commemorative lighter since the first OTLS convention in1987. "We picked Zippo because so many people in our club collect Zippo lighters,"Judith stated. "They are a reliable company and we like the lighters!" she added. Thefirst convention lighter in 1987 was designed by Judith, with many others contributingdesigns over the past 16 years.

OTLS publishes a bi-monthly newsletter that contains notesfrom the editor, articles on lighters, articles on members,question and answer section, and classified ads. An annual"Convention Letter" providing convention details is also published.

Any questions or interest in the club can be forwardedto OTLS, PO Box 1733, Quitman, Texas 75783-1733 or(903) 763-2795. For more information, click on the OTLSwebsite www.otls.com

By Star Davis

At Zippo, you’ll find manyemployees devoted, not onlyto their jobs, but also theircommunity. Michele Corignaniis a great example. As a Zippo

employee, she supervises the PackagingDepartment, but she is also the Mayorof the city of Bradford, PA.

Michele has worked at Zippo for 29years. She began in Inside Assemblyand then worked in IndustrialEngineering. Since 1986, she has beena supervisor. Some of her responsibil-ities in the Packaging Department,among others, include servicing sales,scheduling parts and personnel andensuring product gets out in a timelymanner. Michele oversees approxi-mately 65-70 employees in herdepartment.

Michele enjoys working at Zippo.What she likes most is Zippo’s attitudetowards their customers, employeesand community.

In 1995, Michele ran for City Counciland took on the responsibilities ofDeputy Mayor and Director of Accountsand Finance. Toward the end of herterm, she perceived that some areascould be improved and decided to runfor Mayor. Once elected Mayor, Michelerealized she had taken on a part-timeposition with full-time responsibility.Her mayoral duties include taking soleresponsibility over the PoliceDepartment, heading City Counciland assuming responsibility for alldepartments within the city. "It’s agreat fit. The people who need me arethe working people, so they can get intouch with me after working hours,"said Michele.

"I feel honored with both of mypositions with Zippo and the city. Zippois as much part of the city as the city ispart of Zippo," noted Michele. She isproud that Zippo is such a community-minded business and proud of whatthe city has accomplished. "Thingshave balanced out well, at first I wasapprehensive, but the benefits of being

the Mayor far outweigh any hardshipsalong the way."

When Michele’s term as Mayor ends nextyear, she will be eligible to run for thePrimary election.

Michele was born and raised in Emporium,PA and attended Mansfield University ofPA. She has lived in Bradford for almost 32years. Besides being a full-time employeeat Zippo and Mayor of Bradford, Micheleand her husband, George Corignani, havetwo children and two grandchildren. Inher spare time, she enjoys spending timewith them, attending car shows and goingto her camp.

Michele is excited about the formationof the Zippo Click Collectors Club.She thinks it is a great opportunityfor collectors and is important to ourbusiness. "When people collect aproduct, it values the products,"says Michele.

Dedicated employees have helpedmake Zippo such a great company forover 70 years. Zippo is proud to claim adevoted employee and loyal citizen likeMichele Corignani.

ClubProfile

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Michele Corignani

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Zippo Click Inaugural Lighter

The first official Zippo Click members-only lighter will feature the popularbrushed chrome 1941 replica,showcasing the Zippo Click logo in fullcolor. Lighters for the first 1,000 ZippoClick members will also carry the“Charter Member” designationengraved on the front lid.

Several distinguishing characteristicsidentify the 1941 replica. The 1941case has flat planes with sharp, lessrounded edges where the front andback surfaces meet the sides. The lidand the bottom are joined with a

four-barrel hinge, just as they wereon the original 1941 design, ratherthan the current five-barrel hinge.

The inside unit closely replicates thedesign of the original 1941 modelinside unit. Like the outside, thesides of the inside unit are flatter,with squared edges where they meetthe front and back surfaces. Thechimney has fewer holes than thecurrent inside unit, and a hollow rivetholds the striking wheel in place,similar to the original 1941 design.

What else but the entertainingclick clack tin would do forpackaging this first Zippo Clickspecial edition lighter? Printedwith colorful graphics and theZippo Click logo, the tin itself issure to be a collector’s item.Push the center circle and thetin clicks open; squeeze thesides of the lid, and it clicksclosed. A certificate of authen-ticity completes this specialZippo Click introductorycommemorative.

Zippo Tricks

Zippo Z-Series

Return of Roseart

Zippo Choice CatalogPreview

Coming in the next issue...

By Peggy Errera

Zippo. It works or we fix it free.TM • zippo.com

A Z I P P O. O N LY T A L L E R.

F O R R E A L

Introducing the Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighter. True to its name, the Zippo MPL is tough, dependable andguaranteed for life. It’s also easy to refill, features an adjustable flame and comes with a fuel indicator thattells you when it’s getting low. Use it to light candles, fireplaces, grills and more. The new Zippo MPL insilver or black. Reach for one at a retailer near you.