Mysteries of the Forest (3/3)

 25th Anniversary Mysteries of the Forest Collectible Set.

Limited to 12,000 pieces worldwide.

This set consists of 2 Zippo lighters using Zippo's new 540 colour design process combined with the new glow in the dark finish.












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