Weber 70th edition kettle just released

[Grillin Dad]

Looks like Weber finally released the 70th anniversary kettles. Pretty sharp looking, but holy crap they're expensive! At $440, they're nearly as expensive as a performer premium! That's a hard pass for me

https://www.weber.com/US/en/grills/charcoal-grills/70th-kettle/70th-kettle-charcoal-grill-diner-green/19525001.html

[Loren]

After the enamel issues I had on all three bottoms I got from Weber for my 26 incher...I'd pass.

Sad, cuz those are some great colors!

[bbqLuv]

Cute avatar. "Hang in there, Baby" BBQ done soon.

[Henrik]

Nah, the SnS kettle seems like a much better option, especially considering the price.

[Panhead John]

+1 Whole heartily agree.

[Polarbear777]

Colors are nice. However I got a glen blue 26 and after what I put it though over a year it’s not so nice looking. You would have to baby it to keep it looking that good.

[DTro]

With wings, tacos, whitewalls, wooden panels, and a bottle opener you could be the envy of the neighborhood.

[Mark The Q-er]

I have a buddy up in Maine who found a vintage Weber kettle at the dump which was still very nice! He brought it home and cooks with it today! I saw it when I was up there visiting and one of the main differences I noticed compared to the modern kettles was the thickness of the steel of the bowl and lid. Very thick - nearly indestructible. No wonder they lasted so long back in the day! That thickness might have helped put Weber on the map. And it might justify the $440 price if this retro kettle was thick steel like the old days but the ad doesn't mention anything. Thermometer built into the lid? I don't believe that's vintage or retro. Also, I preferred the old system with the open pan underneath catching the ashes. I find the modern system is awkward. Probably just me though. I hate change.

Why can't we go back to the 1950's? Everybody was happy! -Alex Keaton

[Bbqmikeg]

Does it have 3 wheel dampers under the bowl?
The one-touch is less effective as a damper.

[Mark The Q-er]

Yeah I don't like those 3-dampers underneath models. My old one, like 1980s old, had the one touch system but also had the simple tray underneath. It also had TWO handles (made of wood) - one on each side of the kettle. Sadly it's long gone, but I saved the tray underneath and now use it on my current more modern (but still old) simple Weber. I hate that it only has only one (plastic) handle though. And I had to replace that one touch assembly with a new one - pretty easy.

[Mark The Q-er]

Here's a photo of a 1950s Weber kettle - hmm, looks like a '56...

[JohnPaul]

They are now listed individually, but I don't see that you can actually add them to your cart

[TripleB]

Can't push the buy button fast enough. However, can't seem to get it added to my cart.

[JohnPaul]

My uneducated guess is tomorrow. On the Coming Soon page there used to be an email signup for notification. That is now gone but the Coming Soon page is still up. Now they are also listed individually minus the add to cart option

[JohnCuster]

My MCS is strong here w/the yellow, mainly b/c yellow is my young son's favorite color, I like unique stuff and I'm always looking for an MCS justification (and now have two reasons), lol.

I have 9 cookers and really only use a few while the rest sit until I get the urge to play around/do something different, so this is simply a vanity/FOMO buy, if I do it.

I recently gave away a black Master Touch and older Slow n Sear insert to a friend w/limited funds b/c he was in analysis paralysis mode on where to spend some long saved (and wife approved) cash on a first cooker.

I told him use the kettle/SnS insert to figure out what he likes and doesn't like, save more and then spend if he needs additional functionality.

I have a red limited edition Kettle, which is one of my favorite daily drivers and I rarely used the Master as a second/back up cooker b/c when I needed more space than my 22 I just went to the Summit Charcoal.

I did just rent an office space for less distraction than working from home so maybe I'll slide a PK or the Red Kettle over there an put the yellow at home...I think I just talked myself into it by typing.

[Bbqmikeg]

You’ve got a Summit charcoal?
Go hug that thing and whisper "You complete me" into the exhaust vent.

[JohnCuster]

I've had it since 2018...it is a wonderful cooker, but there are days when I don't feel like using it for one reason or another.

My PKs see a lot of use as well as the red kettle.

[JohnPaul]

These are now available! I signed up with a couple email addresses received no notification as of yet. But I just bought the Hot Rod Yellow


Edit: just got the email

[MsTwiggy]

So based on the little survey you put out you have 24 cookers before the bronco pro and the hot rod yellow weber. Does that mean that you now have 26 cookers?!?!?!?!?! I am in awe 😎

[JohnPaul]

Yes, I have a problem. I need more room.

[TripleB]

Yes!!!! Checked the Weber site and they're now available. Got the Diner Green. Are they overpriced...Yes, but don't care. Looking forward to putting in the Vortex and roasting me some chicken. Booo-Ya!!!!

[JohnPaul]

Yeah $440 + tax is a hard pill to swallow. Especially since the Weber only colors of the Master touch were $249 (now$299) when they came out.

Edit: I think even the 26" Glen Blue was $399

[TripleB]

JohnPaul - But a pill we will swallow nonetheless! Viva la grill!!

[JohnCuster]

MCS strikes like a Ninja in the night.

Yellow ordered and in process...it was hard not to get the green as well.

My wife gave up a long time ago in terms of trying to reign me in so when this lands on the driveway and I say it is a limited edition, she is going to laugh and say "another limited edition...ok, sure".

[JohnPaul]

I too really want to get Diner Green, but not going to. My wife tried to get me to buy it. I told her I couldn't justify it. I just bought the Orange Bronco Pro last week, so 2 new cookers already.

[MsTwiggy]

I initially really wanted to get one of these, they are delightful - rock n roll blue would be the one. But I think the contemporary master touch color offerings are also pretty fresh, cream, smoke, slate, and at $299 much more palatable. Curious to find out if its more stable with the solid metal triangular base. I love my weber and the food it turns out but the wobble not so much.

[TripleB]

But an anniversary edition....oh my!! I have an old '80's Brownie that I love. The three vent intake - the best intake system ever. The One Touch is inferior. Did I mention anniversary edition....sold.

[JohnCuster]

Weber must hav these stocked in full b/c mine got a tracking number within an hour of ordering and will be to my home by tmw, end of day.

I have a 36hr shot to Nashville on business Fri AM to Sat PM (early), but I'll likely assemble it Sat night or Sun AM and do a couple 2in thick bone in ribeye on it Sun afternoon.

I'll post up some pics of the final cooker assembly and the steaks (assuming I don't ruin them).