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*****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 11:26 pm
by Flat_Top
This is the first replica Budweiser Crowntainer I've actually seen. I remember a thread on them from a while back.

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Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:03 am
by Sweeperman
That thing is scary. It looks very good. Did you touch it or pick it up? If you did is it heavy or feel fake?

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:16 am
by pa.cans
Sweeperman wrote:That thing is scary. It looks very good. Did you touch it or pick it up? If you did is it heavy or feel fake?
I think their made of ceramic .the one picture without the cap you can see it's solid ,not hollowed out.

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:16 am
by Flat_Top
It is on ebay. The guys does say it is heavy in his description.

Bud Crowntainer

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:20 am
by Flat_Top
Here is another picture from the auction. You can see it is soild on the inside.

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Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:22 am
by mtracy64
Vey seldom unseen? OK...

It looks almost like plastic, despite the seller's comment that it's heavier than a real Crowntainer. The bottom rim is too large, the wrong color, and it appears to be a one-piece can...um, thing. The colors also appear to be mismatched between the body and the spout.

Marc

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:26 am
by Flat_Top
I think in the hand it would be a no brainer to tell it wasn't real. But on a shelf with other crowntainers it looks great.

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Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:27 am
by Flat_Top
How about the nice OD next to it in this picture.

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Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:30 am
by Longopener
The replica documentation states that the label was applied by the brewery. :smt017 I thought CCS did that.

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:32 am
by Longopener
Flat_Top wrote:How about the nice OD next to it in this picture.

Probably a replica as well. :-x

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:33 am
by aussieguinnessman
How many of you remember this thread from last year....

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=13660&st=0&sk=t&sd= ... weiser+set

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 1:16 am
by Wheaton
Flat_Top wrote:How about the nice OD next to it in this picture.

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This imposter is too tall next to the other crowntainers. Woops.

Regarding the other pictures, what the hell is that 8oz-looking thingie next to the Bud Bock?

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 2:34 am
by Sweeperman
aussieguinnessman wrote:How many of you remember this thread from last year....

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=13660&st=0&sk=t&sd= ... weiser+set
Keith, I do. We had fun with it then, but all we had was the newspaper insert to base our comments on. Now that we have seen a picture of the fake can it might be fun to go back and read the old thread. Thanks for the link

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:53 am
by Flat_Top
Wheaton wrote:
Flat_Top wrote:
Regarding the other pictures, what the hell is that 8oz-looking thingie next to the Bud Bock?
It looks like an 8oz Budweiser Barley Malt Syrup can. Never seen a small one. Aren't they usually a gallon?

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:56 am
by Flat_Top
Did a ebay search and found a listing for this Budweiser Barley Malt Syrup bank can. I think it is the can.

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Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:44 am
by CVforMe
mtracy64 wrote:Vey seldom unseen? OK...

It looks almost like plastic, despite the seller's comment that it's heavier than a real Crowntainer. The bottom rim is too large, the wrong color, and it appears to be a one-piece can...um, thing. The colors also appear to be mismatched between the body and the spout.

Marc
Looks like the colors don't match because the body portion is covered by a printed decal (then clear-coated?). Would be good for skeetshooting.

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:46 am
by crowntainer
At first glance it looked nice and like it might look alright for an AB collector to display with other AB cans, however when mixed with the other crowntainers besides the bottom rim being too think and the can too tall it is also too skinny (smaller diameter or circumference) and the shoulder/neck does not match up with the other crowntainers. For me it just don't fit in with crowntainers just like a flat top with a new lid that is a 1/4" shorter than the rest of the all originals. Personally I am disappointed in the results and in my opinion the makers of this replica should have done their homework and acquired an actual crowntainer to create the mold from. Clearly even if it were the correct shape/size it would not be mistaken for a real example.

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:09 pm
by Flat_Top
I agree up close to a knowledgeable collector it won't pass the sniff test. But from a distance and to most people it looks right at home with the other crowntainers.

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:37 pm
by Dixie Dave
Are those Budweiser Super Bowl cans? When did those come out? I've never seen them.

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:50 pm
by blake
click here for an ebay auction

Seller said original was bid up to 60,000, but I remember 20,000+

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:24 am
by Scott
The Bud Bock in the collection photo is an obvious fake as well. This seller probably has a room full of plates from the Franklin mint down the hall. PT Barnum made his fortune off fools like this guy and the equally stupid people who are currently bidding on this paper weight.

Too bad it's not a bit larger so it could be marginally useful anchoring a boat.

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 5:10 am
by BeerCanRich99
Dixie Dave wrote:Are those Budweiser Super Bowl cans? When did those come out? I've never seen them.
Not to hijack a thread, but those Bud SB cans are a canadian set that came out several years ago.
Don't know the exact year...

Rich

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:08 am
by dart master
So now everybody hates this guy, He is being very forward in his description of it being a replica. Why don't we call out the Bud corp. and tell them they are ruining our hobby by putting out this trash. Thats it, lets all boycott Budweiser. Through away all those cans in one big heap and light a fire to them. Thats it, that will show those Corporate big wigs.!!!!! Just wait till the other cans in this group come out, WOOOOWA it will be armageddon, the loss of all known logic !!!

I agree that the purest in this group can get there feathers up. But welcome to the 21st century. things are copied, marketed and profited on. Technology has gotten so good that it is difficult to spot the real McCoy. If people buy this thing and think its cool and then want more of the same thing our hobby grows. People are buying ditto cans and they look great and they want more and that means we can sell more of the real stuff. Bud did this to promote its brand. He's doing it to make money. Thank god we live in America where we can give our opinions and sell our stuff w/o dying. I wouldn't want to try selling this in Iran.

my 4 cents (inflation)

Mark

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:18 am
by Sea Monkey
EEEEEeeeaaassssyyyy there Trigger! :smt023 :smt016 :smt005 :smt006 :smt030

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 2:02 pm
by gallons-walters
dart master wrote:.... Why don't we call out the Bud corp. and tell them they are ruining our hobby by putting out this trash. Thats it, lets all boycott Budweiser....
I agree, I'm doing my part, I've boycotted Budweiser beers for 25 years now... :mrgreen:

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 5:50 pm
by Small Can Glory
gallons-walters wrote:
dart master wrote:.... Why don't we call out the Bud corp. and tell them they are ruining our hobby by putting out this trash. Thats it, lets all boycott Budweiser....
I agree, I'm doing my part, I've boycotted Budweiser beers for 25 years now... :mrgreen:

I'm with you! Although it's not a real boycott - nothing against them - But if I'm going to drink crappy beer, it's going to be cheap crappy beer!

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:25 pm
by rudweiser
WOW 152.50 on greedbay
you can buy these thru franklin mint for 19.99 plus shipping

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:16 pm
by Leon
rudweiser wrote:WOW 152.50 on greedbay
you can buy these thru franklin mint for 19.99 plus shipping


I think I'll stock up on some & make some money off the Clueless :mrgreen:

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:30 pm
by Daev Larrazolo
Leon may as well, or someone else will.

Re: *****BUDWEISER 1945 CONE TOP ***** Replica Beer Can

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 3:33 pm
by captain
I'm also boycotting Bud---and if I find one of these things it'll go right on E-bay --too finance cans that pass the sniff test..... I wish I could get a extra -then I'd have a puck too play street hockey with my kids..