There are competing theories for the origin of the name "Toby Jug". They were also more brightly coloured than the traditional Toby Jug. Charringtons adopted Hoare's toby jug trademark. Ewan MacColl is quoted as describing Lloyd (with affection) as "a walking toby jug". The figure portrays him as a toby jug and is possibly satirical. The Toby Jug plays a pivotal role in the film. Later, the British Toby Jug was a popular form, that became mass-produced. The American Toby Jug Museum is located on Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois, US. Toby Jug (and subsequent) pictures on the cornick.org website.