Blair’s Firecracker 500 Reserves – Red Base, White Base & Blue Base
- Here are the facts:
- Only 500 of there were made, each hand signed and numbered by Blair.
- Original sale price: $100
- Scoville Units: 900k to 14 million in layers
- This is the last reserve Blair will sell in his classic reserve bottle
- Each of the Firecrackers have a different wax pattern. Some are Red, White & Blue, others are Blue, Red & White, and some are even White, Red & Blue.
- Every order of a Firecracker 500 from Blair recieved a free Encore Reserve
- 238 of them are Red Base, then White and Blue
- 238 Are Blue Base, then Blue and White
- All Bottles also Have The Soft Black as a Primer Base
- Only 24 are White Base then Red and Blue
- Only 4 Firecrackers have a 24k Gold Skull
- 30 Firecrackers have “Feel Alive” written on them
- 6 and Only Six Bottles out of 500 Are Filled with A Quadruple Layer of 12.3 Million Capsaicin. (You can clearly see the difference)
More Firecracker 500 shots below the fold
Blair’s Firecracker 500 Reserve – Red Base
Side View: Blair’s Firecracker 500 Reserve – Red Base
Rear View: Blair’s Firecracker 500 Reserve – Red Base
Blair’s Firecracker 500 Reserve – Blue Base
L to R: Blue Firecracker 500, an Encore Reserve and a Red Firecracker 500
146 responses to “Blair’s Firecracker 500 Reserve”
Sweet. I’m on the East Coast. Hope mine is here SOON
HUM IN A HUM IN A HUM IN A. YES.
Wow…..very impresive!!
It says all of them are different combinations of red white and blue. I don’t see any white on that picture at all.
nevermind….didn’t see all the pics. hahaha.
Sweeeeeeeet!!!!!! Thanks Blair!!!!
AWESOME I cannot wait to get mine!
This is indeed a very special gift. THANKS BLAIR!!
I heard they all have different wax. Is it true?
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Here are the facts:
Only 500 of there were made, each hand signed and numbered by Blair.
Original sale price: $100
Scoville Units: 900k to 14 million in layers
This is the last reserve Blair will sell in his classic reserve bottle
“Each of the Firecrackers have a different wax pattern. Some are Red, White & Blue, others are Blue, Red & White, and some are even White, Red & Blue.”
You Didn’t hear it 🙂 it is in this thread. So it seems that is true though Nat based on this infornmation.
damn that was meant to be bold 🙂 i screw up so easily, and with such little effort 😀
“Each of the Firecrackers have a different wax pattern. Some are Red, White & Blue, others are Blue, Red & White, and some are even White, Red & Blue.”
But that in itself make for people that just have one type of patter, to want to try to get others with different base colors, nice job there from a collectible standpoint.
good for them if they want to collect all the different wax patterns, and good luck to them if they try. It really goes to show that no one is ever truly happy with what they have if they can get something more or 3 of the same that look different.
Well I dunno if it really shows anything as no one has tried so far, I was only stating the possibility. To say “No One” is a large overstatement i thing or generalization. However for someone like myself with ADOCD…Thats Attention deficite Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which means I am constantly changing what i am obsessively compulsive about (insert laugh here) I might try to get a few different patterns to satisfy the OCD in me this month 🙂
damn too mugh is bold now… see what i mean about screwing up with so little effort 🙂
give it 2 weeks pmac, and there will be a ton on ebay and people with all 3 😀 besides ask Ryan I am always right. 😛 ( ok don’t ask him) LOL
Ryan…???
Is this true?
If it is true you two must never argue because if he realizes this he would always agree even if he thinks he is. Knowing you are, save the discussion inbetween.
You just have to say what you mean and explain it and walk away and let him have the inevitable arguement with himself that leads up to the eventual line of explanation you gave him up front… err… something like that. 🙂
I hope the idea comes across there. Works better if the one party is skitzo a little to debate it amongst themself. 🙂
LOL
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couldn’t be further from the truth
That looks cool. I can’t wait to receive mine. I bet they will arrive when I’m at work though 🙁
Just A Quick Hello…..Firecracker 500 FACT–I had lots of Fun with this Bottle—-238 of them are Red Base, Then White and Blue , 238 Are Blue Base then Blue and White and Only 24 are White Base then Red and Blue…..All Bottles also Have The Soft Black as a Primer Base. More Facts Coming Soon….FEEL ALIVE BLAIR PS —The T-59 in September is an all new bottle and has nothing to do with the Encore….ONLY AVAILABLE AT FIERY FOOD SHOW IN TEXAS
As usual Blair, great job!
I SO hope I get a white base. 🙂
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See you in Ft. Worth Blair!
Thanks, and Oh, and is it random, or grouped together? I want a chance at a white base.Thanks Blair.
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Well I hope I am lucky enough to get all of em 🙂
[Comment ID #42957 Quote]Can you tell me what the t59 is
[Comment ID #42891 Quote] Hey, I just read further up ony 24 whith white base then red and blue are made. I want one of them!!
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me too. I’d love to get one with a different base. It’d look sooo cool. The same packaging but a different variation of wax.
It’d be extremely awesome to get one with a white base though. My fingers are firmly crossed
This reserve is definately going out with a bang (bottle wise) 😎
Blair has definately left the best until last with this reserve. Can’t wait to see what wax combination I get. 🙂
Now I’m waiting for the next FC 500 facts from Blair. Hope I get a white base.
I need a computer cam so Blair can see me bowing to the master!!!!
Nice job……always the collector in mind
I can’t wait to get mine! Curse my luck that shipping always seems to take an extra day or two to get to my place!
Just added pictures of the Blue Firecracker 500 Reserve
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Cool – just opened my Blue one up. Very nice indeed.
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I want mine now 😥 Damn sea
the blue looks awesome. Very different
the white would be good next to a B-99 though – to see the difference – has anyone got a white base yet?
I HOPE I GET A WHITE BASE SOOOOOO BAD!!!! or at least a blue one, but even the red will make me happy. 🙂
Hey Nick, you spelled “capsaicin” wrong (probably a typo..hehe) in the ingredients list for the blue firecracker on your site. Just trying to help! 🙂
— Ryan
Post pics if anyone gets a white base!!!
So if I’m on the east coast(CT), should I be recieving one around today or tommorow , I don’t know if he shipped it by number or area.
someone has made a nice profit on their firecracker. #34 with encore sold on ebay for $750. Madness!!!
I received my Blue Based FireCracker 500 today #39.. Can say that
I am completely satisfied it looks the greatest, looking at the top down
it is red/white/blue. Will not be on E-Bay.
I got my blue-base Firecracker, number 101. I found the package on my front porch this morning as I was leaving for work. That means the UPS guy came after 7pm last night or before 7am this morning, and somehow managed to get onto my porch without either of my dogs noticing.
The box was beat to hell and was literally hanging open. One of the plastic cases was smashed into about 40 pieces, but both bottles were still in one piece. Thank goodness!
Has anyone else has reserves arrive with broken cases before? Is it possible to get a replacement, because my Encore is naked right now!
I sent an email through the eXtremefood site, and I’m really hoping I can get a case with the right sticker on it.
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I’m sure Blair will be able to get you a new case. Luckily the bottles themselves were OK!
There’s a reason the UPS guy didn’t want to be seen, he didn’t want a beat down. 🙂
Glad the reserves are ok, would hate to see that happen.
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Yeah. If they had been broken, I may have spent the day hunting down the UPS guy… 🙂
Horrible nightmare last night, I got my FC and there was a hole in the bottom. That was scary.
Got #47 red top today.
Ethan: Just call Karin at the 1-800-98-BLAIR site and she will ask you
which cases you need and what were the labels attached, she will have
new ones to you very shortly.
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Glad the wait is over!!!!
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You’d think with that kind of money he’d be more interested in picking up one of the Charity Reserves! Only 5 of them vs 500 of the Firecrackers. Auction for set #3 ends in a few hours!!
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Jim… you got mail 😀
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Couldn’t agree with you more on that one ………………
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Got it & thanks! Not having much luck though 🙁 You’ll have mail shortly. Just following the auction first 🙂
Glad to report in- #91 Blue Wax and his little brother Encore showed up today! Thanks Blair, our bottle looks great- a lot of Red & White drizzle just makes it look Friggen’ Awesome.
ENCORE RESERVE FACT—–30 and only 30 Encore Bottles Look Different…Very Different….You Will See..They are sent on Random…. Feel Alive…… Your ChiliPal BLAIR
WOW! This just keeps getting better and better! I don’t know if I’ve ever been so excited for a reserve. I love the variety in these bottles, it adds a whole new suspense in the waiting process.
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I guess I wasn’t one of the lucky ones 🙁
I would die of happiness if I got a white FC and different encore.
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Huvason, you’re LUCKY in your own SPECIAL way! 😛
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Blair you never fail to amaze me. Come on let it be my lucky day…………
Blair, were the white FC sent out on random too, I hope so.
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LOL Thanx Vic (I think 😀 )
Nate—-Some White Firecrackers have been out at Random and others not at Random……
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Hope I was the out at random on both…above and beyond the call Blair….
Hey Blair, how long does it take you to complete one bottle ??? Have any idea ??? Also on a different note what happened with the hockey, if you don’t mind me asking….
Hey Freeze, I feel like it has taken months for this Reserve…In fact, it has been Months……Each Bottle has been completed in Stages…..For Whatever Reason, This Reserve was Major Effort..(Of course I have never Produced Two at the Same time) and do not think I will again..But with that said….Honestly, I have never had more fun with a bottle (That did not have Alcohol in it anyway) ….As for Hockey..That is another Story. FEEL ALIVE BLAIR
Sounds like you need a vacation…………………… I am sure I speak for all the chiliheads in saying Thanks for another great reserve or I guess I should say 2 reserves…..
Pardon my ignorance, but does anyone recall when these shipped out, and did UPS take Monday off? Trying to figure out when to expect the arrival of mine
F-That…..No Time for vacations……I am on a mission…..I will rest when I am dead…..Good Night and Feel Alive Blair
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I hear ya, no time to vaction when you are doing what ya love. Good night all !!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, I mean vacation not vaction……… NIGHT ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mine was delivered monday, so UPS was open
Thanks Huv! I’m hoping mine will show up tomorrow. If not, oh well.
Got my blue base FC 500 today. I would not have minded a white one but I like the colors on this one! It ROCKS!!! Most awesome Blair! #99
Got a blue base…#86….guess i need the red and white base now!
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Me too!
I ordered three…expecting them sometime soon! 🙂
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yer killin me man, mine probably will not be here for weeks !!!
Thanks for info though! 🙂
I hear you all, the wife threatened to kill me if I don’t quit whining about the Firecracker and Encore not being here yet. She said if I didn’t quit today she would pick it up from the post office and hide for a day or two, the horror the horror!!!
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Hell, my wife did that with the Holiday Reserve last year. Problem is, she didn’t tell me for over a week. Women can be very evil sometimes. However, the payback part is always the most enjoyable for me. Best part is, she knows this, and is still wondering when I’m going to strike.
Paybacks a b***h !!!!!
So, there are 30 “different” Encores. Anyone wanna guess how many Encores there are total? I would love to know.
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I’ll go for 175.
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Well with 500 reular bottles, lets say 100 individual orders from collectors ordering a single, 50 orders for 2 each, 25 orders for 3-4 each then i would hazard a guess the rest went in lots of ten to retailers about lets say 20 retailers overall. I would say 195. 🙂
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I think pmac’s theory is probably pretty close, but I believe that there are more people buying multiples than that. I believe the total Encores are going to be less. Say maybe 120?
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I’m more inclined to think along Mike’s line, pmac. I’m going to guess 105. I think a lot more people ordered multiples.
Think we’ll get an answer out of Mr Lazar?
Yeah, I’d guess something like 150 or so.
Looks like I’m waiting the weekend UPS came but it only had my American Hot Sauce.
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I hear ya, would love to have mine in hand but I am also waiting for my 4am #92 to be reconditioned so when that is done maybe they will be delivered together. I have been charged for the f500 so when it gets here it gets here………..Just hope it is sooner than later (LOL)
Just got my FC500 – #66 as requested – red base. Standard Encore Reserve.
Pmac you should be getting yours soon!
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Very nice, glad tyo hear that you got the # you wanted………..
ENCORE FACT—Total Produced-Less than 300 (Including 30 Different)
We are still Shipping many orders. Thank you for your patience. FEEL ALIVE BLAIR
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No problem, Thanks for the great products and the updates……….
Just received #84 with a blue base! Normal encore too.
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I envy all you folk who have received yours already, unfortunately being an overseas collector, I have to be patient… cant wait quite honestly – dont even care what base or what Encore I get, just looking forward to the package arriving!!!
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I hear ya Jezza. I am waiting as well saw the ups truck coming down the road today and it just rolled by, bummer
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I know the vibe MrFreeze…. UPS men are actually quite rare round here though, so if I saw one driving down my street, I’d more than likely hijack the poor bastard, safe in the knowledge that my Firecracker 500 was onboard! LOL 😛
I don’t even think my order has been shipped yet. :/
I called for a tracking number, and it says it’s been charged to the shipper, but that it hasn’t been picked up for delivery. I got my order in in the first two hours too. 🙁
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Yeah if I would of thought of that it may have happened. I was waiting to hear to truck slow down, but I think I hear him put the gas down just to make sure i didn’t hijack him.
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Thnaks for the update Anthony. I will be expecting about 5 parcels next week so hopefully Blairs is one of em. No rush on my end! 🙂
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Makes you wonder whether or not they realise how important their cargo actually is!
I would have to feel sorry for the poor delivery man who dropped off a broken Blair’s reserve, not only for the beating he would get from the recipient, but also for the pain he would feel when his black eye got itchy, which we all know it would, if not only for karma’s sake, but for the pure revenge of the collector who suffered the broken delivery!!!
Dont get me wrong, I dont support violence in any way, but do understand the spur of the moment rage that would pulse through any chilliheads veins should he/she have a broken Blair’s reserve delivered!
The above comment is purely for commedy’s sake, not to be taken literally…
🙂
Anyone else notice that the number of comments shown on the left side has been reduced? What brought that about?
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I sees it to ryan, not sure why…
So seriously….NO ONE has gotten a white base yet???
— ryan
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I am LOL Jezza……….
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One might be inclined to say if the UPS guy delivered a broken messued up parcel, you would be inclined to giving him Sudden Death.
Get it “Sudden Death” …Blair’s makes Sudden Death. HAR HAR HAHA!!
Ohh first thing in the morning humor, ohh I slay me!
.. 😀 🙄
You know whay really kills me…
Bullets.
Bwahahaha!!! Ohh stop no seriously stop I can;t take it anymore.
#32 Blue Base arrived from Jungle Jim’s today in case anyone is keeping track. Thanks Bret! Box was broken though. Still waiting on my official ones from Blair.
I do not think any one is really keeping track at this stage. There is a specific thread though for the White base and special Encores in the forum I noticed. No one has claimed to have gotten one yet though. Something tells me not many will though. There still a lot of people that want to keep to themselves.
.. 😀
I’ve never understood the whole “secretive” collection thing. “I’m listing this item without disclosing the number to protect the previous buyer’s identity”. It’s freaking hot sauce people. hahaha. It sounds like people have some sort of government secret sometimes. It’s COOL to tell what you’ve got. What’s the big secret???
— Ryan
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I dont quite get it either, the only I can think is that some people might be embarrased by the amount of money they spend on hot sauce… I know sometimes when I tell people what some of my reserves and rare bottles have cost me, they truely think I’ve lost the plot!!
Little do they know, I lost the plot a long time ago
I Know what you mean, people just don’t get the Idea of collecting hot sauce. One of my freinds asked me what was so special about the hot sauce, the sauce inside or something else. It is really hard to explain to other people why I collect it.
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Well, just a guess, but I remember in the not to distant past, a big ta-doo arose over the fact someone had a bunch of N-59’s. People called that person a few less than amiable terms of endearment. Not that anyone wouldn’t have jumped at the chance to own a bunch of them, but because it was someone other than themselves, a bit of jealousy arose. Perhaps it was just misdirected hostility, but nonetheless a tad of resentment came to the surface. and it got a little ugly for a short time. Perhaps the ‘secretive’ people would like to keep things friendly. Like I said, just a guess.
LOL Yeah, maybe that is it. It is only money. If you happen to have enough then great. If not it sucks, but either way enjoy what little you have got either way. It is only money.
It might not be able to buy happiness, but you can choose your own misery if you have enough. 🙂
I do know 2 collections I would like to see hi res pics of one day.
PR and MR collections. I think they would be very interesting.
However there are, I am certain, others out there that would just be amazing too. ahem, cough*blairs*cough to see one day.
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Got mine today as well, Red #51, plastic display box broken on mine as well. Lid and Sticker cracked, and cracked on bottom. Thanks again Bret! You da man!
Beyond Death is on Ebay.
eBay Link
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Look closely at the label, it looks like it was soaked.
I noticed that too, not worth 600 dollars IMO.
I can’t believe the prices of the beyond death – I got one in a set of sauces I bought on Ebay for just around $80 total about a year ago! Of course, because I’m an idiot, I let it go to another collector not long after. I didn’t know what it was 🙂
I recieved my Firecracker today – Pristine #94 with a blue base. Very awesome!
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OMG! Kicking yourself now eh?
That’s a bummer. (beyond death)
Any over #100 found a home yet?
#56 blue base and #72 red base are safe in my home. Normal Encore. There is still hope for a white base though as I put in two seperate orders……Bottles in perfect shape along with the cases….What an AWESOME RESERVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Blair !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just thought I’d let ya’ll know I received the RED BASE number 74 today for those of you keeping track. Groov on!
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Yes, when I started collecting I didn’t know much about the value of Blair’s rare products. I also let go of a fine pre-AM reserve bottle! 😳
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Nope, I dont think thats it. 🙂
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Yeah, cant blame you really – how were you to know? Hindsight can be a real bugger sometimes!
I just rec’d both my Firecracker 500’s……awesome to say the least! Both came blue…..I’d be willing to trade 1 for 1 for a red.
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What #’s you get?
#79 & #82……I’d like a comprable low red to go with it.
I’m a collector, not a seller and just became aware of the hot sauce blog. I have just about one (some 2) of all Blair’s stuff….except 4 am. Still searching….
# 116 red base arrived today
I can’t wait for mine to arrive now. Probably won’t be til next week tho if theyre only still arriving in the US
The UPS truck finaly came to Canada with my reserves….I was soo happy then it turned to wonder….Why are my firecrackeres signed out of 999 as opposed to the 500……anyone else have this?
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For real???? Gotta see those pics!!!!
Forgot to ask, how many did you get and are ALL of them out of 999?
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I got 2 of them red and blue base both out of 999
SWEEET!!!!
I can confirm the out of 999 issue, just got my hands on one. More to come later.
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OOOOOO, looks like Nick knows something we dont. 🙂
He must……but is he gonna share? 😛
I bet Blair just signed so many of them, he just did it without thinking. Plus, almost all of the “big” reserves (big production) have 999, so he probably just did it out of habit! hahaha.
— Ryan