(List of Lighters
(Not a complete list and some are not pictured)
Zippo – Japan Releases
Zippo – “Stars of Hollywood” Series
Airline/Aircraft Zippos
General Dynamics Convair 880 Slimline - 1960
American Airlines Slimline - 1963
DJeep
Champ (Austria)
PROF (EURO)
Bic
Clipper
Viva
Pan Am branded Penguin lighters (1950s, Japan):
Penguin
Zippo and Slimline Style (pair) 1960s United Airlines Shield Logo
TWA Trans World Airlines
JAL Japan Airlines
More United Airlines
Western Airlines
Trans Canada Airlines
Avianca Airlines
Custom Lighters
Other Branded Lighters
Novelty
Non-Lighter Items
Collector's Note on Japanese Zippos
Japanese-market Zippo lighters hold a unique place in the world of collecting. Known for their exclusive designs and limited production runs, these lighters often feature subjects and packaging not available elsewhere—including several Marilyn Monroe releases. While the overall build remains authentic Zippo, printing techniques and materials can vary. Some, like the 2002 Kiss edition or the 2004 80th Anniversary release through Valhalla, use delicate decals or faint prints that don’t always match the durability or clarity of U.S. versions.
Still, these Japanese Zippos reflect Marilyn Monroe’s enduring global appeal and the demand to honor her image through collectible art. They’re included here not for perfection of production, but for what they represent: how far and wide her legacy has traveled—even to the small surface of a pocket lighter.