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Overnight lines and mayhem in stores. It's not a new iPhone — it's a Stanley tumbler

People have camped out for hours just to get their hands on limited-edition Stanley tumblers. The ubiquitous drinkware used to be for outdoorsy types, but they've become something of a status symbol.
Stanley tumblers are on display at a Target store in Milwaukee on Jan. 4.

It seems that every so often, a different water bottle has its turn at being the cup everyone has to have. There was Nalgene, CamelBak, then S'well and, in the past few years, Hydro Flask — indicating the growing desire over the years for reusable bottles that are nonplastic.

Now, it's the Stanley cup's turn (not to be confused with the trophy awarded each year to whichever team wins the NHL championship). The brand's in particular has had

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