Lava Lite Shapes History w/ President Obama Lamp

[Mark Goo]

Chicago-Based Lava Lite Celebrates Inauguration of Windy City Resident Barack Obama as Nation’s 44th President with Commemorative Lamp
Elmhurst, IL – January 12, 2009 -- Lava Lite LLC, manufacturers of the iconic Lava Lamp, today announced the introduction of a special collector’s edition Inaugural Lava Lamp featuring President-elect Barack Obama.

“As fellow Windy city residents, we wanted to commemorate Barack Obama’s historic presidency with a special edition Lava Lamp,” said Larry Gutkin, chief executive officer, Lava Lite LLC. “We believe this lamp captures Mr. Obama’s charisma and optimism, which are reinforced with the words “Yes We Can” on the back of the lamp. This will be a collector’s item for years to come.”

The custom designed resin base and cap feature three dimensional stars, stripes and bunting in a patriotic red, white and blue color scheme. A color photograph of a smiling President elect Obama, set against a blue and red background, is framed in a star rimmed medallion set in the center of the Lava Lamp base.

Topping the base is the distinctive Lava Lamp globe, containing a proprietary formula of blue liquid and white wax. The commemorative package, a colorful red and blue cylinder, complements the Special Edition Obama Lava Lamp. Retailing at $39.99, the lamp will be available at select retailers in the U.S. and through the Company’s website, www.lavalite.com.

About Lava Lite LLC
Founded in 1965, Lava Lite LLC, based in the Chicago suburb of Elmhurst IL, is the original manufacturer of the iconic Lava Lamp® and other visually entertaining novelty lighting. The company’s products can be found at leading retailers throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

[Kris]

I canceled my order. Lamp globe itself is made in china. No thanks.

[Kris]

Is this a 20 or 32 oz ? Hard to tell. Maybe 32?

[Kris]

I will be getting one of these even though I despise the person on it.

[Antstep]

I gotta pre order this! They will probably run out in like 2 weeks lol

[MattMJB0188]

Well that's just great the NEW CEO of lavaworld is fascinated with China. I WISH ALL BAD THINGS TO THIS NEW COMPANY THEN, Please let them go out of business!!!! Amen!

[MattMJB0188]

Yes bob the builder said that lol

[Mark Goo]

SCANDAL! I'm sure these are made in China! All of Obama's official products were Union made right here in the good ol' US of A.

[mandysbus]

it has "yes we can" on the back...isnt that what bob the builder said?

[MattMJB0188]

I wonder where it was made.

[MattMJB0188]

I see the price went up hopefully the quality did to but I doubt it.