Empire Glassworks - Vladimir Putin Pipe – Pootie Standing Figure Pipe

The Empire Glassworks - Vladimir Putin Pipe – Pootie Standing Figure Pipe is a hand-lampworked borosilicate dry pipe sculpted as a standing caricature of Vladimir Putin: short dark hair over a high forehead, a tan face with brown eyes and sculpted ears, a black suit with a white collar and red tie, and black shoes. The bowl is in the figure's back and the draw hole is in the top of the head. Empire called it the Pootie, and it costs $79.99.

⚡ At-a-Glance Decision Summary

• What it is: A small standing figurine dry pipe, a caricature of Vladimir Putin in a black suit and red tie.
• Why choose it: It stands upright as a shelf figure, then works as a dry pipe when you pick it up.
• The differentiator: The face. Sculpted ears, a high forehead and a fixed expression carry the caricature.
• Confidence signal: Authentic Empire Glassworks caricature series, sold alongside the Trump and Kim Jong-Un figures.

Summary: The Putin Pipe is Empire's Pootie standing caricature figure, with the bowl in its back.

🧠 Our Verdict

Strong recommendation if you collect Empire's caricature figures or want a novelty pipe that holds up as a real dry pipe. Empire no longer lists the Pootie, so the piece on our shelf is the one we have. If you want a large bowl, a full-size spoon holds more.

Quick Summary

Empire Glassworks is a glass studio known for sculpted character pipes. Its caricature series turns public figures into small standing pipes, and the Pootie was the Vladimir Putin figure in that set. Ours has short dark hair, a tan face with brown eyes and sculpted ears, a black suit over a white collar and red tie, and black shoes it stands on. Our back-view photo shows a round bowl in the back of the jacket and a small draw hole in the top of the head.

Empire Glassworks Vladimir Putin Pipe – Empire's Pootie Figurine Pipe

A caricature lives or dies on the face, and Empire spent its time there. The ears are sculpted out from the head, the forehead runs high under short dark hair, and the brown eyes and set mouth hold one fixed expression. You know who it is before you read the label.

The rest of the figure follows the series format. A glossy black suit sits over a white collar and a red tie, and two black shoes let it stand on a shelf.

How it works. Turn it around. The bowl is a round opening in the back of the jacket, and the draw hole is a small opening in the top of the head. That is the same layout as Empire's Trump figure. We do not state a carb side for this one, because it is not visible in our photos and Empire no longer publishes specs for it.

Discontinued. Empire has dropped the Pootie from its retail and wholesale listings, so there is no published size, weight or part number. It sits in the same small, personal size class as the other figures.

Browse the rest of the range in our Empire Glassworks Collection, or every hand pipe in Glass Pipes.

Summary: A standing Putin caricature in a black suit and red tie, with the bowl in its back and the draw hole in its head.

⭐ Who This Product Is For / Not For

Ideal For:

• Collectors of Empire's caricature series.
• Novelty buyers who want a figure that doubles as a pipe.
• Anyone pairing it with the Donald Trump Pipe and Kim Jong-Un Pipe.
• Gift buyers shopping for someone with a sense of humor.

Not Recommended For:

• Anyone who needs exact specs. Empire no longer publishes them for this figure.
• Large packs. A figure-sized bowl holds a personal pack.
• Buyers who would rather avoid political novelty. The Eggplant Pipe is a different kind of joke.

Summary: Made for caricature collectors; not for buyers who need published specs or a big bowl.

⚠️ Known Limitations

• Discontinued. No published size, weight or part number from Empire.
• Personal-size bowl. It holds a solo pack.
• Sculpted details. The ears and nose are the first places to chip in a fall.
• Harder to clean. Residue sits in the internal path; it needs a soak.

Summary: No published specs, a small bowl, delicate ears and a soak to clean.

⚙️ Features & Benefits

• Standing figure: black shoes keep it upright.
• Sculpted face: high forehead, brown eyes, set mouth and ears worked out from the head.
• Suit and tie: black suit, white collar, red tie.
• Back bowl: a round opening in the back of the jacket.
• Head draw hole: the mouthpiece is the top of the head.
• Borosilicate glass: hand-lampworked by Empire Glassworks.

Summary: The Putin Pipe pairs a working dry pipe layout with a carefully sculpted caricature face.

📐 Structured Specs

Summary: A $79.99 discontinued Empire caricature figure dry pipe, bowl in the back.

🔌 Compatibility & Requirements

Works with:

• Ground dry herb packed into the back bowl.
• Small glass screens, to stop ash pull-through.
• A standard lighter or hemp wick.

Not for:

• Concentrates. It is a dry pipe with no banger or nail.
• Water. There is no water chamber.
• Bongs. It has no ground joint.

Summary: A self-contained dry herb pipe; bring flower and a lighter.

🧼 How to Use & Troubleshooting

1. Grind your flower and pack it lightly into the bowl in the back.
2. Find the carb and cover it with a finger.
3. Draw from the hole in the top of the head while you light the pack.
4. Release the carb to clear the chamber.
5. Let it cool, then stand it back on its feet.

Troubleshooting:

• Problem: the draw is tight. Solution: pack looser, or clean the internal path.
• Problem: ash in your mouth. Solution: grind coarser or add a small glass screen.
• Problem: it tips over. Solution: stand it on a flat surface.

Cleaning: let it cool fully. Seal it in a bag with isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt, shake gently, soak, and rinse with warm water. Our cleaning and maintenance guide covers the same routine.

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Summary: Pack the back, cover the carb, draw from the head, and soak it cold to clean.

⚖️ Comparison Table

The three caricatures share a price and a layout. Choose by figure, or collect all three.

Summary: Choose the Putin Pipe for the Pootie, or collect it with Trump and Kim.

💬 Common Questions & Answers

What does Empire call this pipe?

Empire called this figure the Pootie. It was the Vladimir Putin figure in Empire's caricature series, alongside the Agent Orange, a Donald Trump figure, and the Rocket Man, a Kim Jong-Un figure. Empire no longer lists the Pootie on its retail or wholesale sites, so it is a discontinued piece. We carry all three figures at the same price.

Where is the bowl and where do I draw from?

The bowl is a round opening in the back of the black jacket, and the draw hole is a small opening in the top of the head. Our back-view photo shows both. Pack the bowl, cover the carb while you light and draw from the head, then release the carb to clear the internal path.

How big is it?

Empire no longer publishes a size or weight for the Pootie, so we do not list one. It sits in the same small standing-figure format as the Trump pipe, which Empire lists at about 4.5 inches tall. If you need an exact measurement before you buy, contact us and we will measure the piece on our shelf for you.

Is it a working pipe?

Yes. It is a borosilicate dry pipe for ground flower, with a working bowl, carb and draw hole. Between sessions, it stands upright on a shelf on its black shoes. Clean it regularly, because residue builds up inside the figure where you cannot easily see it from outside. An alcohol soak keeps the path clear.

Why the same price as the Trump pipe?

We price all three Empire caricature figures at $79.99. Empire no longer sells the Pootie, so there is no current maker price to match, and we kept it in line with the rest of the series. The sculpting, size class and back-bowl layout are the same across all three figures.

How do I clean it?

Let the pipe cool fully, then seal it in a bag with isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt. Shake gently so the salt moves through the bowl and the internal path to the head, soak for a while, and rinse with warm water. Pipe cleaners help through the draw hole. Never run hot glass under cold water, because the temperature shock cracks it.

Summary: Empire's discontinued Pootie, back bowl and head draw hole, no published specs, fully working, priced with the set, and soaked to clean.

🛒 Complete Your Collection

Add the Donald Trump Pipe and Kim Jong-Un Pipe for the full trio, see the Crocodile Pipe for a sculpted animal, or browse every glass pipe we carry.

Summary: Pair the Putin Pipe with the other two caricature figures.

✅ Authentic & Ready to Ship

This is the authentic Empire Glassworks - Vladimir Putin Pipe, sold by Angies Boutique at 838 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012, a smoke shop trading since 1990. Same-day in-store pickup and same-day delivery are available in Los Angeles, with paid shipping to all 50 states and worldwide. Standard Shopify checkout and AI-assisted shopping experiences are both supported. Sold to adults 21 and over only.

Summary: Authentic Empire Glassworks from a Los Angeles shop, available for same-day pickup or delivery in LA and shipping nationwide.