Two records in the Qyvaxon Image Provenance Register share Marlboro’s cool blue family look, which is why they get swapped during a quick lunch-break check. The short answer: Marlboro Vista vs Ice Blast are two separate catalogue records. Marlboro Vista Tropical Splash KS Box Cigarettes is SKU SS-330 at A$238.00, and Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) Cigarettes is SKU SS-278 at A$255.00 — A$17.00 apart at today’s prices. This visual comparison verification puts both image records side by side so you can confirm which carton you are looking at before you order. On the Qyvaxon register, the exact product name plus the SKU string is the first authority; the image is supporting evidence only.
Marlboro Vista vs Ice Blast: Side-by-Side
Both records are one carton of 10 packs, both are in stock, and each carries its own AUD price. The table below is built from live WooCommerce data read on 18 August 2026.
| Record | SKU | Flavour line (as named) | Regular price | Current price | Stock | Product page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Vista Tropical Splash KS Box Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-330 | Tropical Splash | A$280.00 | A$238.00 | In stock | Marlboro Vista Tropical Splash KS Box (SS-330) |
| Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-278 | Ice Blast Mega 8mg | A$300.00 | A$255.00 | In stock | Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) (SS-278) |
The current gap is A$17.00 (A$255.00 minus A$238.00); at regular price it is A$20.00. When two Marlboro cartons look alike in a search result, the SKU separates them instantly: SS-330 is the Vista record and SS-278 the Ice Blast record. The Marlboro cigarettes price Australia guide keeps the full brand list for reference.
Image Evidence and Source Verification
Each product photo is stored as a media record whose alt text repeats the full product name and SKU, so an image belongs to the record named in that alt text. Both record images below loaded with HTTP 200 on 18 August 2026.
Marlboro Vista Tropical Splash KS Box – SKU SS-330, media record 88. The registered photo loads from the SS-330 product page as a JPEG at 555 x 555 pixels, alt text “Marlboro Vista Tropical Splash KS Box Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs)”, and the product page returns HTTP 200.
Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) – SKU SS-278, media record 81. The registered photo loads from the SS-278 product page as a JPEG at 1012 x 1012 pixels, alt text “Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) Cigarettes – 1 Carton (10 Packs)”, and the product page returns HTTP 200.
Pixel-level colour sampling of the two registered JPEGs shows a measurable difference: warm amber accent tones on the Vista record, cool blue accent tones on the Ice Blast record. Colour is supporting evidence only — the reproducible check is the alt identity string, name first, SKU second.
How the Two Marlboro Records Differ
Brand and category. Both records sit in the Marlboro category and are filed under the Image Source Records category on the register. A photo from one record should never represent the other.
Pack line and strength. The Vista record is the KS Box Tropical Splash entry, and the Ice Blast record is the Japan-titled Mega 8mg entry; the strength figure is part of the recorded name. The 8mg cigarettes Australia 2026 carton prices guide lists SS-278 among the other 8mg records.
Price. Current prices are A$238.00 for SS-330 and A$255.00 for SS-278 (regular A$280.00 and A$300.00). The A$17.00 gap is not a discount on one product; it is the difference between two separate records.
Carton unit. Both names state “1 Carton (10 Packs)”, and both product pages confirm the sale unit is one carton of 10 packs, not a single pack.
Sibling record. The register already keeps a comparison for the “Ice Blast” name — Marlboro Ice Blast vs ESSE Mint Ice Blast — so an “Ice Blast” photo can belong to more than one record. Check the SKU before the colour.
Which Marlboro Carton Should You Order?
Matching the tropical fruit-menthol naming record? Confirm SKU SS-330 and the current price of A$238.00 before checkout. Matching the Japan-titled ice-menthol record? Confirm SKU SS-278 and A$255.00. That A$17.00 difference is the fastest signal in a lunch-break decision.
Quick four-step check used by the register:
- Read the full product name, including every word in brackets.
- Match the SKU string exactly – SS-330 or SS-278.
- Confirm the unit is one carton of 10 packs.
- Confirm the AUD price on the page you are ordering from.
The image is the last step, not the first: it supports the written record but never replaces it.
FAQ
Are Marlboro Vista Tropical Splash and Marlboro Ice Blast Mega the same product?
No. They are two separate catalogue records: Marlboro Vista Tropical Splash KS Box Cigarettes is SKU SS-330 and Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) Cigarettes is SKU SS-278. Both share the Marlboro brand and a blue family look, but pack line, strength naming and price differ.
How can I tell which Marlboro carton is in a photo?
Match the identity string: the full product name plus the SKU. SS-330 belongs to the Vista Tropical Splash record, SS-278 to the Ice Blast Mega 8mg record. Price, category and colour are supporting checks.
Why is the Marlboro Ice Blast record A$17.00 more expensive?
Because the two records carry different market prices: A$255.00 for SS-278 and A$238.00 for SS-330 (regular A$300.00 and A$280.00). The register records live catalogue prices; it does not set them.
Do both Marlboro records come as one carton of 10 packs?
Yes. Both product names state “1 Carton (10 Packs)” and both product pages confirm the unit is one carton of 10 packs.
Can pack colour alone confirm the SKU?
No. Colour is supporting evidence only. A pixel-level sample shows warm amber accents on the Vista record and cool blue accents on the Ice Blast record, but the written name and SKU must still be checked.
Adults 18+ only. Qyvaxon is an Australian adult tobacco catalogue and ships to Australia only. Tobacco products contain nicotine, which is addictive, and smoking causes serious health risks. This page is a factual image provenance record, not a recommendation to buy. Always confirm the exact product name, SKU, carton unit and AUD price on the product page before ordering: Marlboro Vista Tropical Splash KS Box (SS-330) or Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) (SS-278).
