Zippo Gaming Design Color Image Windproof Lighter, Black Matte (48912)
Sobre este producto
- Patented windproof chimney keeps the flame steady in wind and weather where cheap disposable lighters quit on you.
- Bold, full-color gaming-controller graphic rendered with Zippo's Color Image process on a sleek, fingerprint-resistant Black Matte case.
- Refillable for life and built from solid metal, so one dependable lighter replaces a drawer full of throwaways.
- Delivers the unmistakable Zippo click and one-handed flip, the same trusted mechanism collectors have carried for decades.
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee: if it ever stops working, Zippo repairs it free of charge.
- Arrives in a Zippo gift box, pocket-sized at about 2.25 inches tall and 0.18 lb, ready to gift or carry day one (ships empty; add fuel before use).
Descripción del producto
The Zippo Gaming Design Color Image lighter (model 48912) pairs a futuristic gaming-controller graphic with the windproof metal lighter that built Zippo’s reputation back in 1932. It is refillable, all-metal, and backed for life. Here is everything our Hosts get asked about it, plus how to keep it firing for years.
A Gaming Graphic on a Black Matte Canvas
The 48912 wears a vivid, full-color gaming-controller design produced with Zippo’s Color Image process, which bonds a high-resolution graphic to the case beneath a micro-thin, scratch-resistant coating. The base is Zippo’s Black Matte finish, a flat, non-reflective black that makes the artwork pop and hides fingerprints far better than chrome. Like all coated Zippo finishes, the surface resists scuffs but is not indestructible, so expect it to earn a little character with heavy daily carry.
Windproof by Design, Refillable for Life
Zippo’s signature windproof chimney shields the flame so it holds steady in wind that snuffs out disposable lighters, which is why the design has stayed essentially unchanged for decades. It runs on liquid fuel: saturate the packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid until it reaches the top of the felt, then wipe your hands and strike the flint wheel for that unmistakable Zippo click. Because the fuel evaporates over time, top it off before a trip and keep the lid closed to slow evaporation. The lighter is fully refillable, so a single 48912 can outlast a lifetime of disposables.
Flints, Wick, and Keeping the Flame Strong
Two simple wear parts keep any Zippo running. The flint creates the spark and needs replacing roughly every couple of weeks for an everyday user; keep a pack of replacement flints on hand and swap one in through the spring at the base of the insert. The wick feeds fuel to the flame and slowly blackens with carbon; pull it up with tweezers, trim to clean cotton, and after several trims install a replacement wick. That is the whole maintenance routine, and it is why a well-kept Zippo lasts generations.
The Zippo Lifetime Guarantee
Every Zippo windproof lighter carries the company’s famous lifetime guarantee, summed up as “it works or Zippo fixes it free.” If the mechanism ever fails, you send the lighter to Zippo in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and Zippo repairs it at no charge; the guarantee covers the working parts, not cosmetic wear to the surface graphic. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter, and Zippo honors the repair, so you are covered for the long haul.
The 48912 is a strong pick for a gamer’s gift, a first real lighter, or a collectible that actually earns its keep. We stock it at El Paso Smoke Shops, one of 10 El Paso, TX locations; check the live availability on this page to see which store has it on the shelf right now. It arrives empty in its gift box, so grab a can of fuel with it and you are ready to spark. Ages 21+ with a valid photo ID.
Especificaciones
- Marca
- Zippo
- Model
- 48912
- Collection
- Standard
- Design
- Gaming Design
- Design Category
- Gaming
- Finish
- Black Matte
- Case Material
- Brass
- Case Size
- Regular
- Dimensions
- 2.25 x 1.5 x 0.5 in
- Weight
- 2.0 oz
- Mechanism
- Windproof
- Refillable
- Yes
- Flint
- Replaceable
- Wick
- Replaceable
- Insert Type
- Standard
- Fuel
- Zippo Premium Lighter Fluid
- Compatibility
- Standard Zippo case (200 series)
- Lifetime Warranty
- Yes
- Made In
- Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Preguntas y Respuestas
Does the Zippo Gaming Design 48912 come with lighter fluid?
No. Like every Zippo, the 48912 ships empty for safe transport, so you add fuel before the first use. Saturate the packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid, let it absorb, and the lighter is ready to strike. Fuel is sold separately and is not included in the gift box.
Will the gaming graphic scratch or wear off over time?
The Color Image design is sealed under a micro-thin, scratch-resistant coating, so it holds up well to normal pocket carry. It is durable but not bulletproof; heavy daily use can eventually wear any coated finish, which many owners consider part of a Zippo's character. The lifetime guarantee covers the lighter's mechanism, not cosmetic wear to the artwork.
Is the Zippo 48912 actually windproof?
Yes. The flame sits inside a perforated windproof chimney that protects it from gusts, so it lights and stays lit outdoors where disposable lighters fail. That windproof chimney is the feature Zippo has been known for since 1932.
How often do I need to replace the flint and the wick?
For an average user the flint lasts roughly a couple of weeks, while the wick lasts much longer, needing an occasional trim and a replacement only after several trims. Both are inexpensive, user-replaceable parts, which is exactly what lets a single Zippo keep running for decades.
Is the Zippo lifetime guarantee real, and who actually repairs it?
It is real and famous: "it works or Zippo fixes it free." Zippo, not the shop, performs the repair. If the lighter ever stops working you send it to Zippo in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and they fix it at no cost. The guarantee covers the working mechanism, not the surface design.
Can I bring this Zippo on a plane?
TSA allows one empty or fueled Zippo in your carry-on and an empty lighter in checked baggage, but lighter fluid itself cannot fly in either bag. Since the 48912 ships empty, it is easy to travel with before you fill it. Always check the current TSA rules before you fly.
For ages 21+. A valid government-issued photo ID is required to purchase in store. This Zippo windproof lighter ships empty and contains no fuel; add Zippo premium lighter fluid before the first use and follow all safety instructions. It is a flame lighter, not a vape or e-cigarette, and not a concealment device. Keep away from children and use responsibly.
