Let’s be honest: mornings are difficult. For many of us, the journey from the bed to the kitchen feels like an epic quest, often blocked by our own desire to just go back to sleep. There is perhaps no better mascot for this daily struggle than Snorlax, the Sleeping Pokémon who famously blocks paths and demands a Poké Flute to wake up.
Today, retailer EMP revealed a tribute to this heavyweight champion of naps: the Snorlax – 3D Mug. It is a substantial piece of drinkware that captures the round, sleepy essence of the Generation I favourite, but be warned – this Pokémon comes with some specific care instructions.
The mug itself is a moulded, 3D sculpt of Snorlax’s head. It features the Pokémon’s trademark cream-coloured face, pointy ears, and those two small, distinctive teeth jutting out from the bottom lip – complete with that blissfully unaware sleepy expression we all envy. It has a generous capacity of approximately 475ml (close to half a litre), which is enough caffeine to potentially wake even a Snorlax up.
However, owning this particular pocket monster requires a bit of effort. The mug is hand-painted, which gives it a lovely finish but means it is absolutely not dishwasher or microwave-safe.
It is a bit of a shame, really. A microwave-safe Snorlax would have been perfect for reheating those forgotten cups of tea that went cold while we were daydreaming about naps. Instead, this is a mug for the dedicated collector or the careful coffee drinker who doesn’t mind a bit of washing up by hand.
Despite the maintenance requirements, it looks neat. It’s a chunky, solid addition to a geeky kitchen cupboard and a clear signal to housemates or colleagues that you are not fully “online” yet.
Tip: Wear Snorlax feet while fetching your coffee, using these Snorlax earbud charging cases to ready your morning’s audio defences.
Quick Links
- You can check out the full details and grab one at EMP.co.uk.
