Ericsson A1018s: Coca-Cola Edition The Golden Age of Brand Collaborations

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  • Ericsson A1018s: Coca-Cola Edition The Golden Age of Brand Collaborations

    💎 Rarity Index: A (Rare)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: Rare Coca-Cola promotional edition with officially designed Coca-Cola fascia

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: BNIB – 10/10

    ⏱ Life timer: 0m | 📦 Boxed: YES

    📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: ~2k


    📰 Why this phone matters: Created during a unique moment when global brands began exploring mobile technology as a marketing medium, the Ericsson A1018s Coca-Cola Edition stands as one of the most iconic promotional phones ever released. Produced in Sweden at the start of the year 2000 and distributed exclusively through Coca-Cola campaigns, it was never sold in stores. Released exclusively through Coca-Cola Great Britain in partnership with the One-2-One network, this phone could not be purchased under any circumstances – instead, it required participants to collect 60 promotional Coca-Cola ring pulls or bottle tokens, attach them to an application sheet, fill out the official Coca-Cola Application Form in block capitals, and mail everything together with a £30 cheque or postal order before the 30 September 2000 cutoff. Approved applications received the phone by post along with a prepaid One-2-One SIM pack and accessories.

    This edition is instantly recognizable by its factory-issued Coca-Cola fascia – a chrome surface decorated with rising bubble motifs and the flowing “Enjoy” script, perfectly echoing Coca-Cola’s classic advertising themes of the late ’90s and early 2000s. Combined with the elegant black frame and Ericsson’s signature oval keys, the design merges the energy of Coca-Cola branding with the industrial clarity of Ericsson’s pre-Sony mobile philosophy. It retains all the authentic A1018s internals: removable fascia, SMS capability, ringtone composer, and the special Coca-Cola ringtone delivered as part of the official promotional batch.

    The full box presentation elevates the rarity even further. The promotional kit includes Coca-Cola branded inserts, themed accessories, original battery, documentation, and the distinctive packaging style documented in collector archives. Preserved in BNIB condition, it maintains the exact look and feel it had the day it left the factory – a true artifact of the era.

    More than a mobile device, this edition represents a collaboration between two global icons and one of the most memorable reward-based phone campaigns of the early GSM era. Today, the A1018s Coca-Cola Edition is widely regarded as one of the most desirable and visually unique special editions ever produced.

    📝 Reviews when released: Ericssoners 🔗

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  • Ericsson A2618s

    💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: BNIB – 10/10

    ⏱ Life timer: 0m | 📦 Boxed: YES

    📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: ~5M


    📰 Why this phone matters: Ericsson A2618 offers WAP and SMS technology, it becomes the fourth Ericsson mobile phone with WAP function (the other belongs to MC218, R320 and R380).

    Based on a new platform ‘Michelle’, it features a sensuous “S-curve” design and contains the latest developments in software and functionality.

    The address book could store up to 100 telephone numbers and associated names in the phone’s memory with voice activated dialling and short cut keypad dialling for the first 9 entries. The call lists recorded the last 20 dialled, answered or missed calls.

    The A2618s included time and date functions, an alarm clock, a stop watch, call timers and basic function calculator. It could also send and receive SMS text messages and allowed levels of personalisation by selecting from a range of pre-loaded ring tone melodies, by composing your own ring tone and by changing the external covers.

    Three games were also provided on the phone, Tetris, Erix and E-Maze. Finally, limited Internet access was provided to mobile services using the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) over an SMS bearer.

    📝 Reviews when released: Ericssoners 🔗

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  • Ericsson ER209i (NTT DoCoMo): Ultra-Rare Japan-Only Release

    💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first i-mode enabled mobile phone for the PDC standard

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9.5/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: ~50k


    📰 Why this phone matters: DoCoMo by Ericsson ER209i’ (hereafter ER209i) is Ericsson’s first i-mode enabled mobile phone for the PDC standard. In Japan, the growth of the mobile Internet market is very strong, and NTT-DoCoMo’s i-mode service contributes to this expansion. The number of subscribers who use the i-mode services is 15,227,000 as of November 26, 2000 (reference to data of NTT-DoCoMo).

    📝 Reviews when released: Ericssoners 🔗

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  • Ericsson Futaba | Unreleased Prototype

    💎 Rarity Index: X (Mystical Prototype)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: BNIB – 10/10

    ⏱ Life timer: 0m | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: 0


    📰 Why this phone matters: Ericsson A2618 offers WAP and SMS technology, it becomes the fourth Ericsson mobile phone with WAP function (the other belongs to MC218, R320 and R380).

    Based on a new platform ‘Michelle’, it features a sensuous “S-curve” design and contains the latest developments in software and functionality.

    The address book could store up to 100 telephone numbers and associated names in the phone’s memory with voice activated dialling and short cut keypad dialling for the first 9 entries. The call lists recorded the last 20 dialled, answered or missed calls.

    The A2618s included time and date functions, an alarm clock, a stop watch, call timers and basic function calculator. It could also send and receive SMS text messages and allowed levels of personalisation by selecting from a range of pre-loaded ring tone melodies, by composing your own ring tone and by changing the external covers.

    Three games were also provided on the phone, Tetris, Erix and E-Maze. Finally, limited Internet access was provided to mobile services using the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) over an SMS bearer.

    📝 Reviews when released: Ericssoners 🔗

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  • Ericsson Futaba | Unreleased Prototype

    📦 Collector-to-Collector Transaction

    This item is from a private collection and sold as-is for collectors only. All devices have been verified for authenticity and condition as described, but no warranty or guarantee is provided. This is a private sale between individuals and not a commercial business transaction.

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    💎 Rarity Index: X (Mystical Prototype)

    👁 Evaluation: BNIB – 10/10

    ⏱ Life timer: 0m 📦 Boxed: NO


    📰 About this collectible: Ericsson A2618 offers WAP and SMS technology, it becomes the fourth Ericsson mobile phone with WAP function (the other belongs to MC218, R320 and R380).

    Based on a new platform ‘Michelle’, it features a sensuous “S-curve” design and contains the latest developments in software and functionality.

    The address book could store up to 100 telephone numbers and associated names in the phone’s memory with voice activated dialling and short cut keypad dialling for the first 9 entries. The call lists recorded the last 20 dialled, answered or missed calls.

    The A2618s included time and date functions, an alarm clock, a stop watch, call timers and basic function calculator. It could also send and receive SMS text messages and allowed levels of personalisation by selecting from a range of pre-loaded ring tone melodies, by composing your own ring tone and by changing the external covers.

    Three games were also provided on the phone, Tetris, Erix and E-Maze. Finally, limited Internet access was provided to mobile services using the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) over an SMS bearer.

    ✓ Verification Checklist

    Authenticity & Condition:
    – Originality verification (exterior, labels)
    – Matching IMEI (box, label, motherboard)
    – Physical condition assessment (scratches, cracks, screws)

    Functional Testing:
    – Powers on
    – Display functionality
    – Camera (when applicable)
    – Vibration mechanism (when applicable)
    – Security code
    – Charging
    – Network connectivity
    – Call functionality including speaker (non-BNIB units on European networks)

    Additional specific tests available upon request.

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  • Ericsson Futaba | Unreleased Prototype

    📦 Collector-to-Collector Transaction

    This item is from a private collection and sold as-is for collectors only. All devices have been verified for authenticity and condition as described, but no warranty or guarantee is provided. This is a private sale between individuals and not a commercial business transaction.

    Price Inquiry

    💎 Rarity Index: X (Mystical Prototype)

    👁 Evaluation: BNIB – 10/10

    ⏱ Life timer: 0m 📦 Boxed: NO


    📰 About this collectible: Ericsson A2618 offers WAP and SMS technology, it becomes the fourth Ericsson mobile phone with WAP function (the other belongs to MC218, R320 and R380).

    Based on a new platform ‘Michelle’, it features a sensuous “S-curve” design and contains the latest developments in software and functionality.

    The address book could store up to 100 telephone numbers and associated names in the phone’s memory with voice activated dialling and short cut keypad dialling for the first 9 entries. The call lists recorded the last 20 dialled, answered or missed calls.

    The A2618s included time and date functions, an alarm clock, a stop watch, call timers and basic function calculator. It could also send and receive SMS text messages and allowed levels of personalisation by selecting from a range of pre-loaded ring tone melodies, by composing your own ring tone and by changing the external covers.

    Three games were also provided on the phone, Tetris, Erix and E-Maze. Finally, limited Internet access was provided to mobile services using the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) over an SMS bearer.

    ✓ Verification Checklist

    Authenticity & Condition:
    – Originality verification (exterior, labels)
    – Matching IMEI (box, label, motherboard)
    – Physical condition assessment (scratches, cracks, screws)

    Functional Testing:
    – Powers on
    – Display functionality
    – Camera (when applicable)
    – Vibration mechanism (when applicable)
    – Security code
    – Charging
    – Network connectivity
    – Call functionality including speaker (non-BNIB units on European networks)

    Additional specific tests available upon request.

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  • Ericsson R250s PRO

    💎 Rarity Index: A (Rare)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: ~300 €

    📊 Units Sold: ~400k


    📰 Why this phone matters: The R250 PRO dual band phone is also the first mobile phone to support both GSM phase 2+ technology and the GSM Pro system, which will give the users a unique opportunity to combine the advantages of GSM phones with Private Mobile Radio (PMR) functionality. The support of GSM Pro will give the user a unique opportunity to subscribe to features that, so far, have been the privilege of Private Mobile Radio (PMR) users. With the special GSM Pro SIM card, it is possible to use just one number to initiate group calls with up to 16 members.

    📝 Reviews when released: Ericssoners 🔗

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  • Motorola V50

    💎 Rarity Index: B (Uncommon)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: ~1.5M


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Motorola V50 stands as one of the most elegant and compact folding phones of the late 1990s and marks a turning point in Motorola’s design language as the company transitioned from the iconic StarTAC era toward more refined clamshell engineering. Released in 1999, the V50 belonged to Motorola’s premium business class, offering a sophisticated build, extremely compact chassis, and the unmistakable industrial design that defined Motorola’s dominance during the GSM boom.

    This unit is in as-new condition and remains fully functional, a rarity today given the age of the model and the fragility of early clamshell hinges. The phone comes together with an original-style leather case, a period-correct accessory that was considered essential for protecting premium Motorola devices. The preserved state of this V50 makes it a desirable collector piece, as most surviving units show heavy wear, hinge slack, or display fading.

    The V50 was notable for its engineering precision and extremely small footprint. At the time of release, it was one of the most compact dual-band GSM clamshells available, weighing around 83 g and offering a slim linear profile when closed. Motorola built the V50 on an evolution of the StarTAC mechanical platform, with improved hinge reinforcement, a tighter clamshell action, and upgraded internal components for better long-term durability compared to earlier models.

    In the late 1990s, the V50 was positioned as a premium compact business device, bridging the gap between the iconic StarTAC and the more modern V-series models that would dominate the early 2000s. It carried the minimalist, understated design that Motorola became famous for, with tight tolerances, robust construction, and a sleek, business-oriented aesthetic. Because it was not a mass-market fashion device like later models, production volumes were lower, and surviving near-mint examples are uncommon.

    Today, the V50 holds strong historical importance as part of Motorola’s transition from analog-to-digital GSM, as well as the evolution of the clamshell form factor. As a fully functional, as-new example paired with a period-correct leather case, this unit stands as a highly collectible piece of late-1990s mobile engineering. Its preserved condition, compact build, and clean mechanical structure make it a standout addition to any high-end GSM or Motorola-focused collection.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 3310: The Indestructible Classic – Tetris backcover

    💎 Rarity Index: D (Very Common)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: As New – 10/10

    🕵 Nokia Codename: Beetle

    ⏱ Life timer: 7 | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: ~126M


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 3310 is one of the most iconic and beloved mobile phones ever created. Released in 2000, it combined exceptional durability, long battery life, and a clean, easy-to-use interface that made it a global phenomenon. With more than 126 million units sold, the 3310 became a symbol of reliability and simplicity, defining the mobile experience for an entire generation.

    The 3310 was developed at the Copenhagen Nokia site in Denmark and unveiled at the “Dont be bored. Be totally board.” lifestyle event in Oberhausen, Germany, as well as during “Nokia Unplugged” concerts in the Asia-Pacific region. These youth-focused launches reinforced the phones cultural influence and helped establish the 3310 as a global pop icon from the moment it was introduced.

    The 3310 carried forward the internal antenna design introduced by Nokias previous models, delivering excellent reception in a compact and ergonomic body. Its Xpress-On cover system allowed complete customization of the phone, a feature that helped shape the youth-driven personalization trend of the early 2000s. Preloaded with Snake II, Space Impact, and Bantumi, the 3310 also became a gaming icon, with Snake II achieving legendary status across global markets.

    This collection includes several rare and unusual 3310 variants. One features an official Michael Schumacher licensed cover, a highly collectible design from Nokias peak merchandising era. Another unit includes a back cover with a working Tetris module, an accessory produced in very limited numbers. A third unit has a Snake joystick back cover, turning the 3310 into a dedicated gaming device with physical controls. These accessories are exceptionally rare and greatly enhance the collectible value of the models.

    The Nokia 3310 remains a cultural classic and one of the most influential mobile phones in history. With its durability, customization options, and iconic software, it continues to hold a special place in mobile history. These rare units, combined with unique official and third-party accessories, make this collection an outstanding representation of Nokias most legendary handset.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 3310: The Indestructible Classic with a Michael Schumacher cover

    💎 Rarity Index: D (Very Common)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: As New – 10/10

    🕵 Nokia Codename: Beetle

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: ~126M


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 3310 is one of the most iconic and beloved mobile phones ever created. Released in 2000, it combined exceptional durability, long battery life, and a clean, easy-to-use interface that made it a global phenomenon. With more than 126 million units sold, the 3310 became a symbol of reliability and simplicity, defining the mobile experience for an entire generation.

    The 3310 was developed at the Copenhagen Nokia site in Denmark and unveiled at the “Dont be bored. Be totally board.” lifestyle event in Oberhausen, Germany, as well as during “Nokia Unplugged” concerts in the Asia-Pacific region. These youth-focused launches reinforced the phones cultural influence and helped establish the 3310 as a global pop icon from the moment it was introduced.

    The 3310 carried forward the internal antenna design introduced by Nokias previous models, delivering excellent reception in a compact and ergonomic body. Its Xpress-On cover system allowed complete customization of the phone, a feature that helped shape the youth-driven personalization trend of the early 2000s. Preloaded with Snake II, Space Impact, and Bantumi, the 3310 also became a gaming icon, with Snake II achieving legendary status across global markets.

    This collection includes several rare and unusual 3310 variants. One features an official Michael Schumacher licensed cover, a highly collectible design from Nokias peak merchandising era. Another unit includes a back cover with a working Tetris module, an accessory produced in very limited numbers. A third unit has a Snake joystick back cover, turning the 3310 into a dedicated gaming device with physical controls. These accessories are exceptionally rare and greatly enhance the collectible value of the models.

    The Nokia 3310 remains a cultural classic and one of the most influential mobile phones in history. With its durability, customization options, and iconic software, it continues to hold a special place in mobile history. These rare units, combined with unique official and third-party accessories, make this collection an outstanding representation of Nokias most legendary handset.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 3315: The Improved 3310 Icon

    💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: As New – 10/10

    🕵 Nokia Codename: Leo

    ⏱ Life timer: 18 | 📦 Boxed: YES

    📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: ~12M


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 3315 is the refined evolution of the legendary Nokia 3310, offering improved features, enhanced usability, and the same level of durability that made the series world famous. Released primarily in Asia-Pacific markets, the 3315 kept the strong internal antenna design, excellent battery life, and rugged construction of the 3310, while adding new capabilities that made it a more advanced device for its time.

    This unit is BNIB and comes complete in its original box, an extremely rare condition for the 3315 due to its heavy use in the markets where it was sold. The phone features a bright yellow Xpress-On cover, one of the more eye-catching and desirable color variants of the model. BNIB 3315 units in any color are difficult to find, but a boxed yellow-cover example is especially collectible.

    Among its improvements are picture messaging, editable operator logos, automatic keypad locking, animated menu effects, and a time screensaver. These upgrades made the 3315 feel more modern and expressive, long before multimedia messaging or mobile personalization became standard. It retained the Xpress-On cover system, allowing users to change both front and rear shells for complete customization.

    Built on the same trusted platform as the 3310, the 3315 maintained outstanding reception, long-lasting performance, and the popular game lineup including Snake II, Space Impact, and Bantumi. Its internal antenna and compact monoblock shape made it one of the most practical and reliable feature phones of the early 2000s.

    Because the Nokia 3315 was distributed mainly in Asia-Pacific regions, surviving units in clean condition are harder to find in eur;ope. BNIB units are exceptionally rare, as most were heavily used or discarded over time. This boxed yellow-cover example stands out as a valuable collector piece and a vibrant representation of Nokia’s enhanced version of the classic 3310 formula.

    The Nokia 3315 remains a durable, expressive, and culturally significant successor to one of the most iconic mobile phones ever created, and a BNIB yellow-cover model is a standout addition to any serious Nokia collection.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 6210

    💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES

    📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: ~350 €

    📊 Units Sold: ~10M


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 6210 is a mobile phone made by Nokia. It was introduced at the CeBIT fair in Hanover in February 2000 succeeding Nokia 6110. In addition to calling and SMS messaging, the phone has many other features, such as an alarm clock, a HSCSD modem, a WAP web client, 3 games (Snake 2, Pairs II and Opposite), a calculator, a ‘to-do’ list application, a calendar, infrared connectivity, a voice recorder and a stopwatch. In keeping with Nokia’s practice of selling phones that the user can customize the physical appearance of, the 6210 is minimally customizable. The plastic detail below the keypad, which Nokia called the ‘Personal Badge’ is removable. For a time, Nokia would send replacements, screen-printed with text of the customer’s choosing. These were free for a promotional period.
    The 6210 could have bluetooth functionality added to it, with the use of the Nokia Connectivity Pack, which included a replacement battery which incorporated a Bluetooth adaptor and antenna (interfacing with the phone via normally unused electrical contacts in the battery compartment), and a connectivity card with a PCMCIA adaptor to bring bluetooth to a portable computer (at the time, December 2000, bluetooth was not widespread). The connectivity batteries were available separately. A software upgrade was needed for existing 6210 owners. For this reason, an upgraded 6210 was the earliest cellular phone with bluetooth connectivity. The upgrade pack was ready several months before the launch of the first cellphone with bluetooth built-in, however, it was not released to market until sometime after the first integrated-bluetooth phone had been launched. It can certainly be considered to be the first phone with a bluetooth option.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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