Zippo Pixel Game Design Windproof Lighter, Navy Matte in El Paso

The Zippo Pixel Game windproof lighter pairs a classic all-metal Zippo case with a retro 8-bit arcade scene, finished in deep navy matte. It is the genuine Zippo article (model 49114) from the Color Image collection: refillable, windproof, built in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and covered by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. It arrives empty, so you add premium lighter fluid before the first light. Below, our Hosts break down the design, the finish, the windproof mechanism, and how to keep it lighting for years.

Retro Arcade Art on a Real Zippo

The Pixel Game design is a nostalgia piece for anyone who grew up feeding quarters into an arcade cabinet. It renders a vintage 8-bit space-shooter scene in chunky pixels, an affectionate homage to the golden age of arcade gaming rather than a licensed game tie-in. The artwork sits on a true navy matte case, so the bright pixel sprites pop against the dark blue background. It is a collectible-friendly conversation starter that still works as an everyday pocket lighter.

How the Navy Matte Color Image Finish Is Made

This lighter belongs to Zippo’s Color Image collection. Color Image is Zippo’s full-color printing process, which lays a detailed graphic directly onto the lighter’s case rather than engraving or stamping it. The result here is a soft-touch navy matte body carrying a crisp, multi-color pixel illustration. The matte coating resists fingerprints better than a high-polish chrome case, and the printed graphic is sealed to the metal so it holds up to normal pocket carry. As with any printed finish, avoid abrasive cleaners so the art stays sharp.

Genuine Windproof Flame, Built in Bradford

Every Zippo windproof lighter is made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, where Zippo has produced lighters since 1932. The windproof design comes from the chimney wall around the wick, which shields the flame so it holds in wind where a standard lighter would blow out. You get the distinctive Zippo click on the lid, an all-metal case, and a flip-top hinge built to last. This is a flame lighter, not a vape or any kind of concealment device; it is simply a dependable everyday flame for candles, cigars, pipes, and the campsite.

Refilling, Flints, and Wick Care

Your Zippo ships empty for safe transport, so the first step is fuel. Saturate the cotton packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid until the fluid reaches the top of the packing, then stop so it does not overfill or leak. The flint is the small part that throws the spark; with daily use it can wear down in about a week, so keep a pack of replacement flints on hand. The wick draws fuel up to the flame, and after repeated trimmings it eventually needs a replacement wick. None of this voids anything: the case itself carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee, so if the mechanism ever fails, you send it to Zippo and they repair it free.

Buying a Zippo in El Paso

El Paso Smoke Shops stocks genuine Zippo lighters across our 10 El Paso, TX locations. Stock of this specific Pixel Game design moves between stores, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it before you head over. Texas law requires you to be 21 or older with valid government-issued ID to purchase any lighter from us. Our Hosts can also point you to the matching fuel, flints, and wicks so you walk out ready to light.

If you want a genuine, refillable Zippo that doubles as retro arcade memorabilia, the Pixel Game navy matte is an easy pick: windproof, Bradford-built, and backed by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. Add a tin of premium lighter fluid, keep spare flints handy, and it can light for decades. Check live store stock above, then stop by your nearest El Paso Smoke Shops with your ID.