Top Ten Gift Ideas for Coca-Cola Collectors

I have drunk sodas for as long as I can remember. Sadly, a lot of the brands from my childhood aren't available anymore, such as Crush, Nehi, and Frosty's root beer. But a brand that has survived the test of time and is stronger than ever is Coca-Cola.

Coca-cola collectibles are a huge industry and there are lots of Coca-Cola fans. I believe that one of the reasons is because Coca-Cola ads remind us of the "good old days" and can take us back in time. If you have a Coca-Cola fan in your life, here are some Coca-Cola themed gifts just for them. (Ten, to be exact.)

Coca-cola stuffed animals are easy to find and relatively inexpensive. Some of the more popular ones are the Coca-Cola polar bears. Boyds Bears are another popular stuffed toy. Boyds makes Coke teddy bears. New in 2006 is Brad and Charles. Brad wears a red sweater with 'Coca-Cola' embroidered on it and has a Coke bottle cap embroidered on the bottom of his paw. Charles is similar, but he wears a red and white Coca-Cola sweatshirt. Or choose Collin to take you back in time. He holds a Coke bottle and wears a Coca-Cola letterman's jacket.

Department 56 produces lots of Coca-Cola collectibles. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Coca-Cola Santa, they have manufactured some special Coke collectibles. Some of the most popular are "A Coke for Santa" figurine that is part of 'A Christmas in the City' collection. This figurine features the Coca-Cola Santa drinking a Coke with his toy bag nearby and a Coca-Cola sign hanging on a post. There is a Coca-Cola Bottling Company village also in the collection that comes complete with cases of Coca-Cola on the sidewalks, a Coke Santa billboard, and Christmas decorations on the buildings. There is also a Department 56 North Pole series "Coke Fizz Factory House" made of porcelain and decorated with many bright colors. It is illuminated and animated on the inside and resembles a colorful Victorian gingerbread house. Department 56 is available in lots of gift stores and online.