Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Dept 56 Snowbabies Appeal To Almost Everyone

By Cornelia White


Dept 56 Snowbabies are a popular porcelain collectible produced by Dept 56. The series features adorable babies dressed up for fun in the snow. The company first started out producing light up villages, and their popularity led to the company's expansion. They began producing other lines of collectibles, including Snowbabies. Unlike some other niche collectibles, this series seems to be popular among various collector groups of all ages.

The company began operating in 1976. It was then they released their first line of collectibles, which consisted of six ceramic buildings that were purchased separately and could be displayed together to form a village. These villages quickly became popular, which led to the company's expansion into other collectibles.

Snowbabies where first created by the company in 1986. The original series featured cherub-faced babies made from cream-colored porcelain bisque with hand-painted delicate features. As the name suggests, each of the babies were bundled up for some fun in the snow. The babies were posed in a series of actions that captured their youthful playfulness.

The babies became quite popular within a short time. They evoked a sense of wonder that appealed to a diverse audience. The collection has since expanded beyond the original cast of babies and now includes many new characters as well as a variety of themes. In some of the collection the babies interact with adorable animals, while there is also a Christmas collection, and a collection that depicts special interests and hobbies.

There are some collectors who will only purchase items that fall within a particular category. However, the appeal of Snowbabies seems to span a much broader range of collectors. They have become quite popular with collectors of porcelain figures depicting babies and children, Christmas collectors and many others. This broad appeal makes them a very popular gift whether the recipient is already an avid collector or not.

New items are added to the collection every year. This is just one contributing factor to their increasing popularity. Unfortunately, there are pieces that have a limited production, meaning once they have been retired they may become difficult or almost impossible to find. The company has already introduced several additions to both The Guest Collection and the Classic Collection this year.

The high demand for this series may make it difficult to find a specific piece. This is especially true for some of the retired pieces. However, it should not be too difficult to find a local retailer that carries at least some of the Snowbabies collection. Many popular gift shops carry them all year long. If you are looking for a particular piece, it may be helpful to call a few locations to see if they can check their stock. They can also be purchased from many online retailers, including direct from the company's website.

Collectors of all types adore Dept 56 Snowbabies. They appeal to collectors of all ages because of their youthfulness, which is captured in their delicate, hand-painted porcelain bisque faces. It is quite simple to purchase one or two pieces for your own collection from a local store. However, they are also a perfect gift for both avid collectors and potential collectors.




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