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.

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.

It was their charm and the sense of wonder they evoked which made them so popular with such a wide audience. The babies are still the main characters of the collection, but new supporting characters have been added and so have additional themes. There are babies posed with cute little animals, a more colorful Christmas series, a variety of hobbies and unique interests, and many others.

Certain collectibles only appeal to collectors of a particular category. Snowbabies are a bit different as they have a much broader appeal. They are purchased by collectors of porcelain figures, children and babies, Christmas and holiday, and other categories. It is this broad appeal that makes them so popular for giving as gifts.

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.

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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