Zippo Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Color Image Lighter, Purple Matte (49859)

The Zippo Day of the Dead Sugar Skull lighter (model 49859) is a genuine windproof, refillable Zippo with a full-color Dia de los Muertos sugar skull printed on a deep purple matte case. It is part of Zippo’s Day of the Dead Collection, decorated with the Zippo Color Image and fancy-fill process so the flowers, eye sockets, and ornate detail wrap the front in vivid color. Like every Zippo windproof pocket lighter, it is made in Bradford, Pennsylvania and carried by the Zippo lifetime guarantee. It ships empty, so you add Zippo premium lighter fluid before the first light.

A Day of the Dead Design with Real Meaning

The sugar skull, or calavera, is the central icon of Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican holiday observed November 1 and 2 that honors loved ones who have passed. The bright colors and flowers are a celebration of life, not a morbid image, which is why the design resonates so strongly here on the border. In El Paso, where Dia de los Muertos is woven into the culture, this purple matte sugar skull reads as a tribute piece as much as a daily lighter. The artwork is printed edge to edge using Zippo’s Color Image and fancy-fill technique, so the floral detail and dramatic eye sockets stay sharp against the matte purple backdrop.

Built the Zippo Way: Windproof, Refillable, Brass

This is a Classic-case Zippo with a solid brass body and the windproof chimney design that lets the flame hold steady in open air, on a patio, or in El Paso wind where a disposable would sputter out. It runs on liquid fuel and lights with the familiar Zippo click of the hinged lid. Because it is refillable, you top it off instead of throwing it away, and the durable case is built for years of everyday carry. At roughly 2.25 inches tall it rides easily in a jacket, bag, or back pocket, and it arrives in a Zippo gift box ready to give.

Caring for Your Sugar Skull Zippo

Your Zippo is engineered to work best with genuine fuel and flints. Fill it by lifting the insert from the case, lodging a paper clip under the felt pad, and slowly saturating the packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid until it reaches the top of the packing, then stop so it does not overfill and leak. The flint wears down with regular use and is easy to swap with a fresh one from a pack of replacement flints. When the wick darkens with carbon and the flame weakens, pull up a little clean wick with tweezers and trim it level with the chimney; after a few trimmings you can install a replacement wick. Keep the lid closed when not in use, since fuel evaporates over time.

Backed by the Zippo Lifetime Guarantee

Every Zippo windproof pocket lighter carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free. The mechanism is covered regardless of age or condition. If it ever stops working, you send it to Zippo and they repair it free of charge. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter and Zippo honors the guarantee, so you are covered by the manufacturer for the life of the lighter.

El Paso Smoke Shops has 10 ubicaciones por El Paso, TX, and the Zippo Day of the Dead Sugar Skull 49859 is stocked at select stores rather than every one. Check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it, then come in to pick it up. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to purchase.