Zippo Bright Buddha Design Lighter, Color Image, Multi Color in El Paso
About this item
- Vibrant Color Image of the Buddha, a symbol of peace and harmony, wrapped across a Multi Color case for a standout everyday-carry piece
- Genuine windproof flame: the 3-2-3 chimney design keeps it lit in wind that snuffs ordinary lighters
- Refillable for life on premium lighter fluid, so you replace cheap consumables instead of the whole lighter
- Solid all-metal brass case with the unmistakable Zippo click open and snap close
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free, no receipt needed
- Compact Classic size that drops into a pocket, bag, or meditation kit
Product description
The Zippo Bright Buddha Design Lighter (49136) puts a vibrant Color Image of the Buddha, a symbol of peace and harmony, on the front of a genuine windproof Zippo. It is built from an all-metal brass case, opens and closes with the distinctive Zippo click, and is refillable for a lifetime of use. Below you will find the design story, how the windproof mechanism works, the Zippo guarantee, and what to know before you pick one up in El Paso.
A Buddha Lit for Peace and Harmony
The Bright Buddha is a Color Image design: a full-color graphic of a seated Buddha applied across the Multi Color case so the artwork reads as a single vivid scene rather than a simple engraving. Within Zippo’s catalog the Buddha is presented as a symbol of peace and harmony, a meditative motif meant to add a splash of vibrancy to a personal everyday-carry piece. The decoration wraps the front of the Classic-size case, and because it is printed with Zippo’s Color Image process the detail and saturation hold up to regular pocket use. This is a collector-friendly graphic lighter, popular with Guests who want a functional Zippo that doubles as a conversation piece.
How the Windproof Zippo Works
Model 49136 is a true windproof lighter. The signature 3-2-3 chimney pattern (three holes on one side, two in the middle, three on the other) shelters the flame so it stays lit in wind where most lighters would blow out. It runs on premium lighter fluid wicked up through cotton packing, and it is refillable for life rather than disposable. A full fill typically gives a couple of weeks of normal use, and because lighter fluid evaporates slowly even when the lighter sits unused, most owners top it off before heavy use. Keep a bottle of Zippo premium lighter fluid on hand, swap in replacement flints every few weeks if the spark weakens, and fit a replacement wick once the original darkens after a few trimmings. Those three consumables are all it ever needs.
Built in Bradford, Backed by Zippo for Life
Every genuine Zippo, including the Bright Buddha 49136, is manufactured at Zippo’s factory in Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, and carries Zippo’s famous lifetime guarantee. Zippo states it plainly: it works or Zippo fixes it free. If a Zippo ever fails mechanically, you send it to Zippo and they repair it at no charge, with no receipt or warranty card required. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter; Zippo honors the guarantee and performs any repair. The all-brass case and steel internals are what make that promise practical, since the wearing parts (flint, wick, fuel) are user-replaceable and the structure itself is built to outlast decades of daily flips.
What to Know Before You Buy in El Paso
The Bright Buddha 49136 ships empty, the way all Zippos leave the factory, so it will not light until you add fuel; pick up lighter fluid separately. It is a refillable flame lighter for everyday use, not a vape and not a concealment device. Lighter sales are limited to adults 21 and older, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required at pickup. El Paso Smoke Shops operates 10 locations across El Paso, TX, and this design is stocked at some of them rather than every store, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has the Bright Buddha in stock before you head over.
The Zippo Bright Buddha Design Lighter (49136) pairs a vivid peace-and-harmony graphic with the windproof, refillable, lifetime-guaranteed engineering that made Zippo a household name. Add fuel, flints, and a fresh wick as needed and it is built to last for years. Check the live in-store availability above to find the El Paso Smoke Shops location that has it.
Specifications
- Brand
- Zippo
- Collection
- Standard
- Design
- Bright Buddha Design
- Design Category
- Religious
- Finish
- Multi Color
- 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
Questions & Answers
What does the Bright Buddha design on the Zippo 49136 mean?
The Bright Buddha is a full-color graphic of a seated Buddha applied with Zippo's Color Image process onto a Multi Color case. In Zippo's catalog the Buddha is presented as a symbol of peace and harmony, which is why the design is popular as a meditative, vibrant everyday-carry piece. It is a decorative motif on a standard windproof lighter, model 49136.
Does the Zippo Bright Buddha lighter come with fuel, or do I need to buy lighter fluid?
It ships empty, the way all Zippos leave the factory, so you will need fuel before it lights. Add Zippo premium lighter fluid, which we carry, by lifting the insert and slowly saturating the cotton packing until it is full. A single fill usually lasts about two weeks of normal use, and the fluid slowly evaporates even when the lighter sits unused.
Is the Bright Buddha Zippo windproof and refillable?
Yes. Model 49136 is a genuine windproof Zippo whose 3-2-3 chimney shelters the flame so it stays lit in wind, and it is refillable for a lifetime of use rather than disposable. You refill it with lighter fluid and replace inexpensive consumables over time instead of buying a new lighter.
How long does a Zippo stay lit, and when do I replace the flint and wick?
A full fill typically gives around two weeks of normal use before it needs more fluid. The flint, which makes the spark, lasts roughly a few weeks for an average user; keep replacement flints on hand and swap one in when the spark weakens. The wick darkens with carbon over time and can be trimmed a few times before you fit a replacement wick.
Is the Zippo 49136 Bright Buddha discontinued, and can I still get it in El Paso?
This Color Image design has been a limited catalog piece and can be hard to find through some retailers, which makes in-store stock worth checking. El Paso Smoke Shops carries it at some of our El Paso, TX locations rather than every store, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has the Bright Buddha 49136 in stock.
Does this Zippo have the lifetime guarantee, and who repairs it?
Yes. Like every genuine Zippo, the Bright Buddha 49136 carries Zippo's lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free, with no receipt required. We sell the lighter; if it ever fails mechanically, you send it to Zippo and they perform the repair at no charge. Routine consumables like fuel, flints, and wicks are normal upkeep that you replace yourself.
This Zippo windproof lighter ships empty, the way all Zippos leave the factory; there is no fuel inside, so pick up lighter fluid separately before first use. It is a refillable flame lighter for everyday use, not a vape and not a concealment device. Lighter sales are restricted to adults 21 and older, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required at pickup at any El Paso Smoke Shops location.
