This Little Piggy

Competition can be fierce in the student recruiting game. What's a university to do if it wants to stand out?Well nothing is quite so attention grabbing as a bright red ride that's part bug, part razaorback and all product mobile. Meet the University of Arkansas' Razorbug!

What started as an average, everyday Volkswagen Bug has been transformed into an ambassador for the university.
More transformation pictures can be seen HERE.

According to the universities website:

"The Razorbug's primary mission is to assist the Office of Admissions in efforts to attract qualified students to the University of Arkansas. In addition, the Razorbug will be available on a limited basis to make public appearances. Appearances will be limited to events which benefit the creation of need-based scholarships for students attending the University of Arkansas."
Arkansas may be the Bug's home base but like any good product mobile it frequently hits the highways to spread the recruitment word. Here we can see it visit the world famous Carhenge in Nebraska:
You can see it in action yourself:


Check out the Razorbug's website for more info:

http://razorbug.uark.edu/

Live Sighting: The DQ Blizzardmobile!

It was a scorching hot summer day when the Dairy Queen Blizzardmobile rolled in like a cool breeze to deliver frozen treats and celebrate a birthday in style.
It's been way too long since I've seen a product mobile in person so when I first heard about the construction and summer tour of the Blizzardmobile I knew I had to track in down when it came to town.
The tour is to celebrate the 25th anniversary of DQ's signature frozen treat the "Blizzard." When I got there the party had already started and a crowd was lined up to get a free Oreo Mini Blizzard.
Like most good tours there is a charity aspect. The Blizzardmobile is raising money for the Children's Miracle Network.
So money was raised, songs were sang and large quantities of ice cream were consumed. You can't ask for a better outcome than that.
And when it was done it rolled away to its next stop. Thanks for the smile, Blizzardmobile. Have a drink on me.

Comparing Wieners

Happy Fourth of July! I can think of nothing more American than eating hot dogs and comparing sizes.

Here's a pic from a recent post on the Hotdogger Blog showing Wienermobiles of all sizes:
Bonus Pic!

In keeping with our hot dog theme, no Fourth of July celebration is complete without a big bag of hot dog flavored potato chips!

Coming soon: Pictures from my recent run in with the Dairy Queen Blizzardmobile!

Have You Seen This Chicken?

I recently spotted a new(?) product mobile on the "You Drive What?" blog.
I don't know any details about it but it seems to be promoting the White Feather Country Store in Ontario. As always, if you have any details please send them on.

Good Eggs

In the past we've seen toy recreations of the Wienermobile, Spammobile, Kellogg's Tonymobile and even the Eckridge Fun House. Now it's the Cadbury Creme Egg's turn:

These collectibles, and others like them, pop up on eBay from time to time so if you've ever wanted you very own pocket sized egg car you might just be in luck.

I Like the Way You Moooove

With claims of being both "Cowrageous" and "Udderly Cool," the World Famous Cow Limo is Ohio's top transportation choice for special events.
The limo's special featues seem to revolve around the bodily functions of "Helga" the cow and include:

• Spraying up to 40 gallons of milk (actually water) from her udder
• Pooping brown golf balls
• Farting smoke

Clearly this vehicle is in high demand for only the fanciest of fancy schmancy affairs.


Riding in style is only a click away. Check out the limo's website and book it for your next farm fête:

http://www.rentcowlimo.com/

Ride Shotbun in the Wienermobile

It turns out that money CAN buy happiness:
If you've never been lucky enough to have the Wienermobile come to your town then now is your chance to make it happen...for the right price.

As a part of the Good Mood Mission, Oscar Mayer is auctioning off a day's worth of Wienermobile rides to the highest bidder. You can place your bid on eBay.