When Beirne Lay, Jr. wrote his famous book Twelve O’Clock High, he could not have predicted that his work would later be made into a blockbuster movie and popular TV series that would attract a loyal following well into the next century. Neither could he have known that the green “Robin Hood” Toby Jug he described in the prologue would become an icon representing the valor and courage demonstrated by the men and women fighting for freedom in WWII. Based on historical fact, the Robin Hood Toby Jug sat poised on the mantel in the Officer’s Club of the 918th Heavy Bombardment Group and was “turned” to indicate the group was alerted for a mission the next morning.
Like its full size big brother, this 16oz. sized Toby Mug is an EXACT REPLICA of the original prop that was used in both the movie and TV series - just in miniature. It is hand crafted and painted to our exacting standards to give your coffee mug its characteristic “knocked around a bit” look yet maintains a high gloss, quality finish. Of course, your coffee mug is dishwasher and microwave safe. Whether you’re “on a mission” or relaxing watching a movie, we know you will enjoy drinking from this iconic piece of history as much as we do.
Archbury Classics is the FIRST and ONLY 20th Century Fox license of the 918th Bomb Group’s Toby Jug. We are descendants of 8th AAF veterans and we are passionate about keeping the memory of what this mug represents alive for many future generations. Thank you for your patronage.
When Beirne Lay, Jr. wrote his famous book Twelve O’Clock High, he could not have predicted that his work would later be made into a blockbuster movie and popular TV series that would attract a loyal following well into the next century. Neither could he have known that the green “Robin Hood” Toby Jug he described in the prologue would become an icon representing the valor and courage demonstrated by the men and women fighting for freedom in WWII. Based on historical fact, the Robin Hood Toby Jug sat poised on the mantel in the Officer’s Club of the 918th Heavy Bombardment Group and was “turned” to indicate the group was alerted for a mission the next morning.
Like its full size big brother, this 16oz. sized Toby Mug is an EXACT REPLICA of the original prop that was used in both the movie and TV series - just in miniature. It is hand crafted and painted to our exacting standards to give your coffee mug its characteristic “knocked around a bit” look yet maintains a high gloss, quality finish. Of course, your coffee mug is dishwasher and microwave safe. Whether you’re “on a mission” or relaxing watching a movie, we know you will enjoy drinking from this iconic piece of history as much as we do.
Archbury Classics is the FIRST and ONLY 20th Century Fox license of the 918th Bomb Group’s Toby Jug. We are descendants of 8th AAF veterans and we are passionate about keeping the memory of what this mug represents alive for many future generations. Thank you for your patronage.
