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
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
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
[adrotate banner=”2″] As your Christmas village display expands and progresses year on year, there will likely come a time when you will start to feel the need to move from the flat small town display that most people begin with and on to something more adventurous. It could be that restrictions on space place limitations Continue reading
[adrotate banner=”2″] One of the things that makes a modern Christmas village so exciting is the possibility of introducing animation. The rows of quaint little houses with their warm lights glowing from within have a charm all of their own but the addition of movement really helps bring a miniature town to life. There are Continue reading
[adrotate banner=”2″] The warm glow of twinkling lights and rows of quaint miniature houses helps create the cosy festive atmosphere of the modern Christmas village and the added detail of figurines and accessories draws the admirer in but to really bring your village scene to life, you need to add some sounds and motion. Nothing Continue reading
[adrotate banner=”2″] See here for cable/street cars, trolleys and trams. If you’re looking to build the ultimate Christmas village display, it would’t be complete without the addition of a model ski lift or cable car/gondola. More than any other unit that could be included, nothing else quite compares to the grandeur that is provided by Continue reading
