What is Department 56 made?

The foundation of Department 56 took shape with the introduction of six charming, lighted, ceramic buildings. These six premiere items were the beginnings of The Original Snow Village®. The foundation of Department 56 took shape with the introduction of six charming, lighted, ceramic buildings.

When did snow 56 start?

1976
This year, Department 56 celebrates 45 years of The Original Snow Village! It all began back in 1976, with the introduction of four lighted houses and two churches.

Who bought Department 56?

Forstmann Little & Co.
1986: The Heritage Village Collection is extended with the addition of the New England Village and the Alpine Village; Snowbabies line is introduced. 1992: Forstmann Little & Co., a private investment firm, acquires Department 56 for $270 million.

Can you mix lemax and Department 56?

Neither Lemax or Department 56 is in the business of making finescale replicas. But generally speaking their stuff is close to the same size. That means you can mix and match the two without it looking too awkward.

Can you mix Lemax and Department 56?

How much are my Snowbabies worth?

The value on them… The little, bitty one is worth about $50. The three-inch ones are worth in the $200 to $300 range.

Who makes Snowbaby?

For over 33 years Department 56® artist, Kristi Jensen Pierro has captured the beauty and splendor of winter in her Snowbabies™ designs. Her personal experiences are artfully designed into each Snowbabies piece and carefully named to ensure a sentiment of love, friendship or inspiration.

Which is better Dept 56 vs Lemax?

Anything can be collectible, but Department 56 has more of a following than Lemax, and secondhand prices tend to be higher on Department 56. If you’re thinking about collecting either of them though, collect because you enjoy them, not because you expect them to be valuable someday.

How do I clean my Department 56 house?

What’s the best way to clean Department 56 Village items? We recommend using a soft brush or feather duster to remove surface dust. Collectors have shared with us that using a hair dryer on a low, cool setting, or using canned air (used to clean computer components) is also effective to remove dust.

What can you do with Department 56 products?

Use Department 56 Cross Product “My Garden” accessories to create a coordinated landscape for miniature fairy gardens.My Garden Path, Curved – Serene messages on the stepping stones. Set of 2,…

How long has Department 56 been in business?

Department 56 is proud to celebrate over 40 years of Christmas & Holiday Village design with careful attention to historical accuracy, architectural details and realism in each piece they introduce. Give the gift of tradition this Christmas…

Where are the replacement parts for Department 56?

56.55604 Big League Sports; 4025315 Season’s Greetings House; 4030342 Chrysler Building; 4036565 Lot 58 Christmas Court; 4044857 Holy Family Church; 4036558 Memory Lanes Bowl; 4044807 Four Calling Birds; 4044790 The…

What kind of batteries do you need for Department 56?

Use with most Dept. 56 buildings in place of a traditional light cord. Requires 4 AAA batteries (not included) This dual brochure is a wonderful complement to the winter 2019 catalogs. The mid year catalog features Holiday Special Gift Sets, the Silver Series Boxed Sets for Dickens, North Pole… 809379 Foggy Point Platform.