Kettle memorabilia
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TonyUK
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Cool.
When did "Charky" changed his name to "Topper"?
The catalogue on the right with "Charky" I think is from 1957.
"Topper" is on the front of the 1959-60 catalogue.
Who is on the cover of the 1958 catalogue?
I saw someone with a "Topper" t-shirt at Grillstock one year.
When did "Charky" changed his name to "Topper"?
The catalogue on the right with "Charky" I think is from 1957.
"Topper" is on the front of the 1959-60 catalogue.
Who is on the cover of the 1958 catalogue?
I saw someone with a "Topper" t-shirt at Grillstock one year.
Timothy F. Lewis
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Name changed after the Don Rickles navy themed sit com was released” CPO Sharkey”. Rickles called a hockey puck and said “top that” and “Topper” was named.
The above is based on absolutely nothing and any resemblance of that story alive or dead is simply ridiculous.
The above is based on absolutely nothing and any resemblance of that story alive or dead is simply ridiculous.
Those were listed in an ad for a mint 1950s grill offered for sale in Ohio.
I wondered about the Charky, I had never seen that before.
I can't tell if you're making a joke.
I wondered about the Charky, I had never seen that before.
Timothy, does "the above" refer to your statement, or to a previous post?
I can't tell if you're making a joke.
Timothy F. Lewis
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Joke is on Rickles!Those were listed in an ad for a mint 1950s grill offered for sale in Ohio.
I wondered about the Charky, I had never seen that before.
Timothy, does "the above" refer to your statement, or to a previous post?
I can't tell if you're making a joke.
TonyUK
TVWBB Gold Member
Here's "Topper" from 1956. [1885 + 71yrs]. So "Charky" must be earlier than '56, not 1957. "Calling @John Burns - pick up on line 2."
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John Burns
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This is the first I've ever heard that Topper had a different name. I'm reaching out to one of the Stephen family members that still works at Weber to see if they can shed any light on this mystery.
TonyUK
TVWBB Gold Member
"Charky", (charcoal?), & "Topper" might be twins? They look exactly the same!
Maybe "Charky" was really a closet "gasser" & moved over to the dark-side with Weber's competitor LazyMan, [formerly Chicago Combustion Company]. Then "Topper", a vehement briq-head, got the gig?
"This could be a three-pipe problem Watson."
Maybe "Charky" was really a closet "gasser" & moved over to the dark-side with Weber's competitor LazyMan, [formerly Chicago Combustion Company]. Then "Topper", a vehement briq-head, got the gig?
"This could be a three-pipe problem Watson."
They have a couple, in fact 25% off, better move fast.
Weber Original BAR-B-Q T-Shirt | Merchandise and Outdoor Lifestyle | Weber Gear | Weber Grills
Weber, the OG of BBQ. A Weber Grill t-shirt is a natural way to spark conversation about everyone’s favorite brand, or just an excuse to look cool flipping burgers.
www.weber.com
Topper T-Shirt | Merchandise and Outdoor Lifestyle | Weber Gear | Weber Grills
Vintage never gets old. A Weber Grill t-shirt is a natural way to spark conversation about everyone’s favorite brand, or just an excuse to look cool flipping burgers.
www.weber.com
NeilMacfarlane
TVWBB Member
Thanks Chris. I will take a look at these.They have a couple, in fact 25% off, better move fast.
Weber Original BAR-B-Q T-Shirt | Merchandise and Outdoor Lifestyle | Weber Gear | Weber Grills
Weber, the OG of BBQ. A Weber Grill t-shirt is a natural way to spark conversation about everyone’s favorite brand, or just an excuse to look cool flipping burgers.
Topper T-Shirt | Merchandise and Outdoor Lifestyle | Weber Gear | Weber Grills
Vintage never gets old. A Weber Grill t-shirt is a natural way to spark conversation about everyone’s favorite brand, or just an excuse to look cool flipping burgers.
TonyUK
TVWBB Gold Member
Lots more here Neil. But not official Weber merch.
Weber T-Shirts for Sale | TeePublic
Be Unique. Shop weber t-shirts sold by independent artists from around the globe. Buy the highest quality weber t-shirts on the internet.
www.teepublic.com
(I love the Dark Side Of The Grill one).
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These are not official Weber merchandise, if that matters to you.Lots more here Neil.
Weber T-Shirts for Sale | TeePublic
Be Unique. Shop weber t-shirts sold by independent artists from around the globe. Buy the highest quality weber t-shirts on the internet.
(I love the Dark Side Of The Grill one).
John Burns
TVWBB Super Fan
I believe we got into the Aussie market in the 1970s, and I think Topper/Charky was retired by then, but I agree that Charky does sound like it could be an Aussie name!
NeilMacfarlane
TVWBB Member
Thanks Tony will take a look.
Gary Hafer
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In Denmark, there is a different mascot in connection with their official online forums (Klubben = Club) from Weber Nordic. There is a museum of Weber history, which includes milestones in the Scandinavian Market, in Aalborg, Denmark where the mascot appears on the timeline .
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