Saturday, December 14, 2013

Collecting Dept 56 Snowbabies Is Fun

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.

Dept 56 was formed in 1976, when it released its first line of collectibles. There were six ceramic buildings in the first series, and although they were sold individually, they were meant to be combined into a beautiful light up village. These houses grew in popularity, which allowed the company to expand into other offerings.

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.

Some types of collectibles only appeal to collectors within a certain niche. However, Snowbabies seem to appeal to a much wider audience. They are often sought after by those whose collections encompass porcelain figures, babies and children, Christmas, and more. Because of their broad appeal, they are also quite popular to give as gifts to recipients who may or may not be avid collectors.

The babies continue to grow in popularity, which may have something to do with the fact that new pieces are introduced every year. However, some pieces have only a limited run, while others could be retired after some time. This year, several new items were added the Classic Collection as well as The Guest Collection.

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 have hand-painted porcelain bisque faces that capture that youthfulness and sense of wonder which make them so popular with collectors of all sorts and ages. They are readily available for purchase in today's well-known gift stores, making it convenient to grab a piece or two to add to your own collection or maybe give as a gift to a devoted fan or even someone who has never seen one before.




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