Paladone
Paladone Gameboy Heat Changing Coffee Mug
A retro Game Boy-shaped mug with a heat-reveal screen effect.
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Where it ranks in our guides
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Pros and cons
What we like
- Heat-reactive screen design changes when a hot drink goes in
- Shaped like the classic handheld rather than just printed with it
- Used daily, so the nostalgia shows up every morning
- A conversation starter at the office
What may bother
- The heat effect only shows with hot drinks, not cold ones
- The novelty shape takes more cupboard room than a plain mug
Our verdict
83 / 100Pick this for the friend who still has a gray handheld in a drawer: the first hot coffee will make them smile. If the recipient never held a Game Boy, the joke falls flat and a plainer mug would serve better.
Frequently asked questions
Does the screen design change with heat?
Yes, the mug reveals or changes its "screen" graphic when filled with a hot drink.
How many ounces does it hold?
It holds 10 ounces.
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How we score
The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →