Tony-Chicago
TVWBB Wizard
Hmmm. Tested my friends that is a few years old and the difference seemed slight. If any. But i still feel there is one. Hopefully get a chance to test a much older one.
Weber 70th Anniversary Kettle for 2022
- Thread starter Chris Allingham
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Mason Shaar
New member
Any word on a 26" kettle in anything other than black?
John Burns
TVWBB Fan
There's currently no information available to share pertaining to plans for a 26" in color for 2022. #IworkforWeber
Bruno
TVWBB Honor Circle
What do you do for Weber?
EricV.
TVWBB Wizard
A little research reveals this:
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John Burns
My favorite grill is my Genesis Silver B made in 2000. It’s a little beat up after 16 years, but works like a champ!
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Jim Lampe
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Hokey balls… y’all act like I shot yer dog er something.Jim-
This has been put to rest. It’s simply not true, not accurate, an old wives’ tale (or likely more accurately, an old mans tale), total bunk.
Unless you’ve got viable data to back, measurements and weights and such, it remains inaccurate.
Jeez, get a grip, it’s only my ****ing opinion, for cripes sake
I think people are craving some actual data on this subject. Hasn't someone on WKC already done this research?
Just to take this thread into a slightly different direction...I'm disappointed to see that this grill has shown up in Germany before here in the United States where this 70 year journey began. I'll probably take some flak for saying so, but oh well.
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Just to take this thread into a slightly different direction...I'm disappointed to see that this grill has shown up in Germany before here in the United States where this 70 year journey began. I'll probably take some flak for saying so, but oh well.
Weber_Original_Store_Gruendau on Instagram: "Wenn das mal kein stylischer Hingucker ist😍der Weber Jubiläums Kettle 70 Jahre Weber Grill. Ab sofort im Weber Original Store in Gründau erhältlich oder online unter www.weber-grillen.de #webergrill #kett
90 likes, 3 comments - weber_original_store_gruendau on March 21, 2022: "Wenn das mal kein stylischer Hingucker ist😍der Weber Jubiläums Kettle 70 Jahre Weber Grill. Ab sofort im Weber Original Store in Gr�..."
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Darren Lebner
TVWBB All-Star
This may have to do with broken international supply/shipping logistics. It may not have been Weber's initial intention.
As for flak, stores are totally out of stock. More flak is being held up on a container ship offshore of Seattle. So, wait a month or two.
John Burns
TVWBB Fan
Yup, that's me, but it's many years outdated. I'm currently a member of our Global Product Management team for the charcoal category. Also, my favorite grill now is my Summit Charcoal Grill Center.A little research reveals this:
John Burns
My favorite grill is my Genesis Silver B made in 2000. It’s a little beat up after 16 years, but works like a champ!
John Burns
TVWBB Fan
I'm on our Global Product Management team for charcoal products.
Darren Lebner
TVWBB All-Star
Charcoal team. And his name is Burns.
John Burns
TVWBB Fan
Hey Chris, there were a myriad of factors that went into Europe launching 70th Kettles before the US, mostly related to the particulars of their region specific business models. If it's any consolation, Europe only gets the Hollywood Gray kettle. The US will get all 4 colors, and it won't be too much longer until they launch. Hang in there!I think people are craving some actual data on this subject. Hasn't someone on WKC already done this research?
Just to take this thread into a slightly different direction...I'm disappointed to see that this grill has shown up in Germany before here in the United States where this 70 year journey began. I'll probably take some flak for saying so, but oh well.
Weber_Original_Store_Gruendau on Instagram: "Wenn das mal kein stylischer Hingucker ist😍der Weber Jubiläums Kettle 70 Jahre Weber Grill. Ab sofort im Weber Original Store in Gründau erhältlich oder online unter www.weber-grillen.de #webergrill #kett
90 likes, 3 comments - weber_original_store_gruendau on March 21, 2022: "Wenn das mal kein stylischer Hingucker ist😍der Weber Jubiläums Kettle 70 Jahre Weber Grill. Ab sofort im Weber Original Store in Gr�..."
Darren Lebner
TVWBB All-Star
What the heck is "Hollywood Gray"? Even in the US, what is that? In Europe, you should have called it "Newcastle Gray"!
Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
That’s awesome. I think we need to help you get set up with a restored Genesis Jr.!
Thanks for the explanation, John. I wasn't sure if there was some logic to the decision or whether someone in Germany jumped the gun and posted on IG prematurely. Still, it seems like a marketing faux pas to me...just my opinion.
John Burns
TVWBB Fan
70th Anniversary Kettles come in four different colors. Hollywood Gray, Diner Green, Rock N Roll Blue, and Hot Rod Yellow. We wanted to come up with unique names that paid homage to 1950's Americana, and they are a bit more exciting than just gray, green, light blue, yellow, etc. It's also a nod to how we used to name our kettles in the past, i.e. The Statesman, The Gourmet, etc. Using different names by region could add unnecessary complexity and confusion. Plus, we're celebrating the heritage of Weber having it's roots as an American icon. Everyone in Europe knows what Hollywood is, but the same can't be said for Newcastle. That name could speak to someone in the UK, but might not resonate as well in Germany, Spain, Italy, Denmark, etc.
70th Anniversary Limited-Edition Classic Kettle Grill - Weber
In 1952, our founder George Stephen introduced a charcoal kettle grill that started a cooking revolution. This limited-edition Collection celebrates Weber's innovative spirit.
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John Burns
TVWBB Fan
Wow! Seeing a Genesis Jr. in such good shape sure brings back memories!
Stefan H
TVWBB Guru
Agreed the business model in Europe is different than here in the US. Over there they are more marketed as high end grills at much much higher prices. All the grills cost more in Euro than here in $USD.
Also Europe always had a slightly different selection. E.g. the Smokey Joe grills got offered in Europe in different colors years before they came to the US. And in Europe they offer a stainless GBS grate for the 22" kettle which is not available in the US. Plus some accessories which are not available in the US.
But it is nice to see that more bright colors are coming back. Will the GBS grate pictured on the teaser website be the SS grate or the standard plated grate?
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Garvin R
TVWBB Super Fan
Weber has done this to many times, American's buy more weber's but always wait and see if we will get what other countries have already. Was Weber started in Europe or America dang!!!