Zippo Trippy Design Grass Green Matte Windproof Lighter (48957)
About this item
- Hypnotic abstract psychedelic 'love, peace and grooviness' Color Image graphic printed edge to edge on a smooth Grass Green Matte case
- Genuine windproof design with a perforated chimney that keeps the flame steady in a breeze where an open flame would blow out
- Refillable for a lifetime of use, no disposables, just top it off with premium lighter fluid every few days to a week of regular use
- All-metal brass Classic case with matte powder coat and the unmistakable Zippo click when you flip the lid
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free, with Zippo performing the repair
- Arrives gift-boxed and pocket-sized at 2.25 inches tall, an easy, eye-catching gift for collectors
Product description
The Zippo Trippy (model 48957) is a windproof, refillable pocket lighter that turns a everyday flame into a statement piece. Zippo’s Color Image process prints a hypnotic, abstract psychedelic graphic, the brand’s own ‘love, peace and grooviness’ artwork, across a smooth Grass Green Matte case. Underneath the art it is the same Classic-case mechanism Zippo has built since 1932: an all-metal body, a flint-wheel ignition with the unmistakable Zippo click, and a wind-resistant flame. Our Hosts stock and handle Zippo lighters across our 10 El Paso locations, and this page shows the live, per-store availability so you can see exactly where to pick one up.
What the Trippy Design Says
The Trippy design is a bold, swirling abstract graphic in Zippo’s ‘love, peace and grooviness’ theme, printed edge to edge with Zippo’s Color Image technique on a Grass Green Matte finish. Color Image is a graphic process that bonds full-color art directly to the case rather than engraving it, so the psychedelic pattern reads as vivid color rather than cut metal. The result is a retro-leaning, eye-catching piece that suits Guests who want personality in their pocket. Because the graphic is printed on the surface, treat the case gently to keep the art crisp, and note that printed Color Image cases are not designed to be re-engraved over the artwork.
Built Windproof in Bradford, Pennsylvania
Every Zippo windproof lighter is assembled in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and the 48957 is no exception. The case is brass finished with a Grass Green Matte powder coat, and the windproof design is the heart of the tool: a perforated metal chimney shields the wick so the flame holds up in a breeze far better than a typical open flame. To use it, flip the cap open and roll your thumb down the flint wheel to spark the wick. The flame does not self-extinguish, so you close the lid to put it out, which is also what slows fuel evaporation between uses. In a strong, gusting wind, cup the lighter or angle the chimney away from the gust for the steadiest flame.
Refillable for Life, Backed by Zippo's Guarantee
This is a refillable lighter built to last, not a disposable. It runs on premium lighter fluid, and a typical user tops it off every few days to once a week depending on how often it is lit, since the fuel slowly evaporates even when the lid is closed. When you need supplies, we carry Zippo premium lighter fluid to refuel it, replacement flints for when the spark weakens after a few weeks of use, and a replacement wick for long-term upkeep. The mechanism itself is covered by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter, and Zippo honors that mechanical guarantee, so if the lighter ever fails to spark you send it to Zippo and they repair it free. The lifetime guarantee covers the mechanism and does not cover the printed Color Image artwork or finish.
Pick It Up at El Paso Smoke Shops
The Zippo Trippy 48957 arrives in a Zippo gift box, which makes it an easy gift for collectors or anyone who appreciates retro design. El Paso Smoke Shops runs 10 locations across El Paso, and this exact lighter is stocked in some of them rather than every store, so check the live availability shown on this page to see which El Paso store has it before you head over. Like all lighters, it is sold to Guests who are 21 or older, and a valid government ID is required at pickup.
If you want a windproof, refillable Zippo with a loud, joyful graphic and the reassurance of Zippo’s lifetime guarantee, the Trippy Grass Green Matte 48957 delivers. Confirm the live in-store stock above, bring your ID, and our Hosts will set you up at the El Paso location that has it.
Specifications
- Brand
- Zippo
- Model
- 48957
- Collection
- Standard
- Design
- Trippy Design
- Design Category
- Theme
- Finish
- Grass Green Matte
- Case Material
- Brass
- Case Size
- Classic
- 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
Does the Zippo Trippy 48957 come with lighter fluid?
No. Like every Zippo, the Trippy 48957 ships empty because flammable fuel cannot be packed with the lighter under shipping safety rules. You fill it before first use with Zippo premium lighter fluid, which we carry alongside the lighter.
What does the Trippy design and Color Image finish actually look like?
The Trippy design is a bold, swirling abstract psychedelic graphic in Zippo's 'love, peace and grooviness' theme, printed in full color across a Grass Green Matte case. Zippo's Color Image process bonds the art to the surface rather than engraving it, so the pattern shows as vivid, retro color rather than cut metal.
Is the 48957 really windproof, and how does it work outdoors?
Yes. A perforated metal chimney surrounds the wick so the flame resists a breeze that would snuff a plain open flame. Flip the cap and roll your thumb down the flint wheel to light it. It does not self-extinguish, so close the lid to put it out. In strong, gusting wind, cup the lighter or angle the chimney away from the gust for the steadiest flame.
Is the Zippo Trippy refillable, and how often do I refill it?
It is fully refillable and built for a lifetime of use, not disposable. Most Guests refill every few days to about once a week depending on how often they light it, since the fuel slowly evaporates even with the lid closed. Keep the lid closed between uses to slow evaporation, and refuel with Zippo premium lighter fluid when the flame weakens.
How do I replace the flint or wick if the lighter stops sparking?
If the spark fades, the flint is usually worn, and the average user replaces it every few weeks; we carry replacement flints for that. Over the long term the wick can also need swapping, so we stock a replacement wick as well. Both are quick, no-tool jobs you do from the inner unit of the lighter.
What does the Zippo lifetime guarantee cover on this lighter?
Zippo's lifetime guarantee covers the lighter's mechanism: it works or Zippo fixes it free. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter, and Zippo performs the repair, so if it ever fails to function you send it to Zippo and they repair it free. The guarantee covers the working mechanism, not the printed Color Image artwork or the matte finish.
Do I have to be 21 to buy the Zippo Trippy at El Paso Smoke Shops?
Yes. Lighters are sold only to Guests who are 21 or older, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required at pickup. This lighter is stocked at some of our 10 El Paso locations rather than all of them, so check the live availability on this page to see which store has it.
21+ only: lighters are sold exclusively to Guests 21 or older, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required at pickup. This is a windproof, refillable flame lighter, not a vape and not a concealment device. It ships empty, so premium lighter fluid is sold separately and must be added before first use. This item is stocked at some of our 10 El Paso locations, not all of them; check the live availability on this page to see which store has it.
