Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Unique Christmas Collectibles for Holiday Decor

Christmas collectibles are unique decorative items celebrating the season that are usually in limited release. These items can be expensive, but they will remain in the family forever.

Christmas Villages Collectibles

Christmas villages are a series of miniature porcelain buildings that make up an old fashioned village decorated for Christmas. The villages usually light up but the really interesting ones have some sort of movement like people dancing inside or skating on a pond. The buildings are typically sold separately and can be pricey so most people buy just one or two a year until they have a entire collection.
Traditional Christmas villages by Thomas Kinkade are well known holiday collectibles, but there are even more whimsical ones, such as the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas Village Collection. Stores such as Lemax, Department 56 and CollectiblesToday all sell Christmas and snow villages. They are great for displaying on a coffee table.

Christmas Ornaments Collectibles

Various companies will release an annual keepsake Christmas ornament.Swarovski Crystal releases several each year made of clear faceted crystal, as does Waterford. These ornaments are usually available at high end department stores. If a serious collector, Jay Strongwater has a variety of beautiful, very colorful hand painted ornaments, usually set with Swarovski crystals. A single ornament can cost upwards of $125.

Christmas Trains Collectibles

Christmas trains are a popular holiday collectible. These are automatic small scale trains on a track decorated in a Christmas theme, which most people use around the base of the Christmas tree. Kids, in particular, love having these as part of the holiday decorations. Frontgate has a Christmas train that has five train cars with steam sound and headlights on a 14 feet oval track.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Wonderful Tabletop Disney Christmas Tree Decor Spins Holiday Magic with Mickey, Minnie and Friends! Lights, Music, Motion!

From Mickey and Minnie to Pooh and Tigger, Disney's beloved characters have given us countless gifts over the years - moments of love, laughter and imagination. Now this spectacular tabletop Disney Christmas decor brings together Mickey and Minnie, Donald Duck, Snow White and more to deliver the joys of the holidays in your home. Standing 16" high and decorated with over 50 hand-painted Disney character figures, this animated tabletop Christmas decoration celebrates The Wonderful World of Disney and is available from Hawthorne Village.
With 4 levels of rotating movement on this breathtaking Disney Christmas decor, the Disney Express seems to "climb" ever higher up the tree, brilliantly lit by 20 LED lights. At the very top, Mickey's at the reins of a Pluto-and-reindeer drawn sleigh that rotates around Cinderella's magic castle. A medley of Christmas carols makes the festivities complete. Strong demand is expected for this magnificent Disney collectible. Order now!
A fine collectible, not intended for children.

This collectible tabletop Disney Christmas tree decor from Hawthorne Village features: 

•  The magic of Disney delivers all the joys of the holidays with spectacular Disney Christmas decor from Hawthorne Village
•    Breathtaking tabletop Disney Christmas tree decor captures 10 unique holiday scenes, starring over 50 sculpted, hand-painted Disney character figures from your favorite movies and more
•    Characters include: Mickey and Minnie, Donald Duck, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Bambi, Pinocchio and many more
•    Motion! 4 lively levels of rotating movement bring the intricately detailed figures to life in this animated tabletop Christmas decoration

    Lights! Illuminated with 20 brilliant LED lights, enhancing each snowy tier with stunning shadows and effects
•    Music! Disney Christmas decor is alive with the sounds of the season and plays a medley of classic carols
     
•    Features a Mickey Mouse at the reins of a Pluto-drawn sled of reindeer, dashing 'round and 'round the top of the tree in a spectacular crowning touch
•    Powered by an AC adapter (included), or 3 "AA" batteries (not included)
•    Elegant, richly finished base bears a golden plaque inscribed with the words,  "The Wonderful World of Disney Christmas" 
•    Hand-numbered with matching Certificate authenticating your collectible is anoriginal     from Hawthorne Village
•    Measures approximately 16" H; 40.6 cm H

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Unique Christmas Decorations and Christmas Décor Ideas for Home



Welcome to the christmas-collectibles blog of The Bradford Exchange, where you'll find the widest selection of exclusive Christmas décor! You'll start a brand new holiday tradition when you're inspired by our unique Christmas decorating ideas, sure to make any house into a festive holiday home. Our stockings are stuffed with a wealth of popular themes and brands, from Disney and Thomas Kinkade to NHL® and M&M'S®, and so much more. Whether you're looking for limited-edition ornaments, holiday villages, tabletop trees or nativity sets, you won't be disappointed when you shop The Bradford Exchange.

Christmas magic is as easy as 1, 2, 3 when you unpack the wonder of the Painter of Light™. Experience the simply beautiful artistry of the first-ever Thomas Kinkade pull-up tree - 6 feet of glorious illuminated elegance that assembles in a matter of seconds. Thom also lends his inspiration to this collectible Christmas snowman figurine featuring accurate reproductions of two of his Victorian paintings. And who knows more about Christmas magic than Disney? Feel the heartwarming joy of all your favorite characters when you experience the enchantment of this unique Disney Christmas decoration - a hand-painted tabletop tree starring over 50 sculpted characters, brought to life in 4 rotating levels of music and lights.

Does your Christmas tree need a little "sprucing" up? We can help with a wonderful array of collectible Christmas ornaments guaranteed to make you holidays merry, memorable and meaningful. And since the season is just not the same without Old St. Nick leading the way, our Santa Christmas ornaments will bring a jolly jingle to your tree. Creating Christmas traditions is easy when you start with The Bradford Exchange. Shop Now!

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