Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Dept 56 Snowbabies Are Popular With Many Collectors

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.

In 1976, Dept 56 was formed with the release of its first collectible series. It was a set of six ceramic buildings that could be combined to create a lighted village. As the popularity of these houses grew, the company expanded into other collectible offerings

In 1986, the first Snowbabies were introduced. They were crafted from porcelain bisque, and their cherub-like faces had delicate hand-painted features. Each of the babies were bundled up in snowsuits, scarves and mittens and were set to play outside. They were typically posed to recreated playful scenarios of having fun in the snow.

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.

Dept 56 Snowbabies are sought after by collectors of all sorts. Their hand-painted porcelain bisque faces capture a youthful sense of wonder that tends to appeal to all ages. Because they are readily available in most well-known gift shops and online, it is fairly easy to pick up a piece or two for your own collection or to give as a gift to an avid collector or soon to be collector.




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