We are often asked about the availability of Department 56 lighted buildings and accessories to buy in the UK. The appeal of Department 56 is obvious. Established since 1976, Department 56 are the leading brand of Christmas village products in the world. They have a range of products that is unsurpassed. They are also perceived Continue reading
Somewhat smaller than the release in 2015, the catalogue for the 2016 Christmas season is nonetheless a substantial one. It boasts new models for all the existing village series. Carnival is the only exception, which is not represented at all. Otherwise, we have the full range of lighted buildings, table accents and figurines. There are Continue reading
[adrotate banner=”2″] As of 10 September 2016, the much loved and long awaited Lemax Sugar N Spice series is once again available to buy. Lemax Sugar N Spice has not been available for sale since the entire range was phased out in 2007. It was first introduced in 2004. Nine years on and this fan Continue reading
Sad news has come our way that the Lilliput Lane brand is to be discontinued. On Thursday 11 August 2016 the process began that will result in the closure of the factory at Langholm in the Scottish Borders. Ultimately, the manufacturing of all Lilliput Lane cottages will cease. Parent company Enesco Ltd published a statement Continue reading
First launched in 2004, the original Sugar N Spice series from Lemax was a relatively short-lived but long-remembered and much loved village collection. The entire range was discontinued in 2007, perhaps in part due to some similarity and overlap with the ever-popular Santa’s Wonderland product range. With Lemax not opening their European office until 2006, Continue reading
As has become customary, Department 56 has released a second round of new models for 2016 in May. This follows on from the first batch of new additions announced in January, as we covered in a previous bulletin. You can discover those initial January 2016 new release models here. As well as new introductions for Continue reading
Dickensville, Collectables by Peha have announced their new additions to the Elfsteden range for 2016. The new models consist of six lighted buildings and a further six figurines and accessories. The collection features two new buildings from the town of Leeuwarden, two from Workum and one each from the towns of Harlingen and IJlst. Our Continue reading
Perhaps due to the persistent rise of Lemax since the opening of their European office and their ensuing dominance of the market here, Department 56 is a brand that has become increasingly difficult to source in the UK. Thanks to the quality of the pieces, their desirability and collectability however, they remain popular with enthusiasts Continue reading
