First and foremost, if you read the description, it clearly states this is not meant to be put in the dishwasher or microwave, so go in knowing that. I did read this and I know to hand wash it and well I've only used it for a little while, I really like it.The cup is rather large, so not the best gift for smaller children to use as a cup, but for a candy bowl or decoration, it's great. It won't hold heat as well as those newer cups that are meant to keep things hot for a long time but compared to regular coffee cups, it keeps the beverage hot for around the same amount of time.The glaze is not perfect, the lid's coat is a bit uneven and the black line bleeds over, but it's not that noticeable. For me, I like this sort of imperfection since it gives it the cup a more of a handmade feel to it. (I'm not sure if this is hand or factory made, FYI.) However, they are only slight imperfections and not anything out egregiously wrong. So, if you are looking for perfection, this might not be what you're looking for, but if you're okay with slight imperfections, then it is easily overlooked.All in all. It's a good cup, not perfect but great for a Pokmon Fan.
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]