Coasters come in all different shapes and sizes nowadays and you can get very fancy when it comes to putting graphics on them. There are also many different types of trends when it comes to what types of graphics are hot. There are a lot of coasters on the market that cater towards the tastes of movie or cartoon buffs.

Retro style coasters are very in and they feature pictures of famous movie stars. Pictures of Elvis, James Dean and Marilyn Monroe are very popular. The favorite retro style of coasters is roughly from 1968 and is the tin plastic type of drink coaster (). These are very kitschy looking and are often also sold in a tin can as a set of four, six or eight coasters.

You can also get Elvis or Marilyn coaster sets. These are usually black and white images that have been tinted a bit with sepia to make them look even more retro and attractive. They usually are square and come in a boxed set that have four, six or eight coasters. The most popular way that these coasters are sold is usually in a novelty can or box as sets of four and the price is generally below five bucks.

The Beatles are also a popular theme, especially coasters with images from their most famous movie “Yellow Submarine.” This is a vivid and fun way to dress p décor in your home that may already be from the sixties or seventies. The vivid blues and yellows of the cartoon go well with retro-modern designs.

Another big favorite is retro humor bad girl coasters. These are actually based on images from famous old book covers. The look is very fifties and also very illustrative.

Cartoons also make a great coaster theme. You can get sets that feature The Simpsons, Wonder Woman, Superman, Spiderman, The Jetsons—you name the cartoon and there is probably a drink coaster designed in its name.

The most common type of coasters () are glossy cardboard ones, but you can get these in tin, PVC and cork. You can also get them in clear acrylic with the image embedded right into the object. Acrylic coasters are very durable and last a long time.

Ceramic coasters with images of cartoons or old movie star icons are also popular and a good choice because they last a very long time. You can also find some companies who will do these types of coasters in leather or aluminum.

These do not have to just be novelty items. You can also get your business inscribed on the back or front of one of these. Most promotional coaster companies can give you the very latest graphic computer technology in order to make these coasters look as slick as possible. They do not cost a great deal and they are good way to get your word out about your business. One thing you must make sure of before you put the name of your business on a coaster is to make sure that you have the copyright.