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This holiday season, Santa Claus is bringing golden light and cheerful holiday spirit into your home in a very special way! Introducing an unforgettable collectible Santa figurine that artfully combines the nostalgic charm of a real Thomas Kinkade holiday village with the warmth of a classic Santa Claus. An exclusive first from The Bradford Editions, this stunning Thomas Kinkade Santa figurine displays a real Kinkade Christmas village on Santa’s fur-trimmed coat for a unique Christmas decoration you’ll be thrilled to display!
From his familiar white beard to the magical display inside his coat, this Thomas Kinkade Santa figurine is superbly handcrafted and intricately detailed. Impressively sized at 13 inches high, you’ll delight as Santa holds up his glowing lantern to reveal the sculptural Thomas Kinkade Christmas village that brings the holidays to life! Imagine Santa inviting you into the breathtaking scene filled with 6 illuminated buildings and 20 cheerful townspeople that revel in the winter wonderland. Complete with rich textures, faux fur trim and golden accents, this elegant Santa decoration will make the perfect display for your holidays. Hurry to own this unique Christmas decoration from Thomas Kinkade. Strong demand is expected. Order on this website now!
November 7th, 2007
What makes dog figurines one of the most popular collectibles in the world? Well it’s not that difficult to figure out. Dogs have always been known as man’s best friend. They are enjoyed and appreciated by all who are able to keep them as pets, and use them as help. Children especially love dogs, and when they are given a fluffy Pug or plastic dog character to play with, they are kept happy and content for hours. There are such a large variety of dog breeds to choose from. The figurine world has captured them all in their various types, sizes, colors and natures.
Dog figurines are the perfect gift for the dog lover, and are great for any occasion. I am certain you won’t have a problem finding the dog that goes with the receiver, for example a Pug figurine. Some artists enjoy making amusing ceramic dog figurines that capture human characteristics and portray them in their dogs. Other artists who make detailed crystal or pewter figurines, like to capture the characters of that particular dog breed, such as the Pug or the Schnauzer, or even the Dalmation. One of my favorites is the English sheep dog figurine with its long shaggy coat, and my German shepherd dog – a replica of my own faithful Shadow.
Here are some other types of figurines you could get: owl figurines frog figurines elephant figurines gargoyle figurines border terrier figurines eagle figurines buddah figurines great dane figurines
I remember a time in my childhood where two of our female Dalmation dogs had puppies within days of one another. The one had nine puppies and one had eight, and they all lived. When we counted them we had 23 dogs on the property. It was delightful for us as children, but hard work for my mother. We had to take turns trying to keep the two mothers from visiting the other ones puppies, and then still as they grew older trying to stop them from getting out of their little pen we made. We had really come to love each one of them, so it was very sad when the time came when we had to find homes for all of them. This is when we come to realize that dogs are our companions, our shadow and our friend, and why so many people enjoy collecting dog figurines.
Dogs have been an inspiration to many artists. My mother is also an artist. She used to sit down with her drawing book and make sketches of the dogs on the farm. It was what brought her pleasure and watching her enjoy creation was a big part of our life. I remember when she became interested in pottery and started sculpting animals out of clay, especially Pug or Dalmation figurines . They were beautiful but very fragile, so I was not allowed to play with them, just look at them and admire them. This is when I learnt to appreciate the value of art. Being a dog lover myself I’d started collecting many different kinds of dog sculptures made mostly from clay, plastic and crystal. Later I started collecting figurines made of glass, crystal, brass and pewter. I was proud of my collection. Eventually my friends and family would buy me dog figurines for my birthday and any other occasion until my collection grew so large I didn’t know what to do with them all.
No matter what type of dog figurine you are looking for, you will be able to find it on the Internet. Many figurine enthusiasts are browsing the net for different styles, such as crystal figurines skillfully handcrafted into necklaces, or beautifully painted ceramic statutes, or bronze trophies for dog shows etc. There are too many types to name them all. My advice would be to spend some time walking through the different gift shops and deciding what would suit your collection. It would be to your benefit to make a note of what interests you first, and then searching specifically for that breed, and then compare prices. Your effort will be worth it.
If I may give you a friendly word of advise on cleaning your figurines – dust or wipe your figurines gently once a week if you can. This will keep them looking clean and shiny and your display will be highly appreciated by all your friends and visitors.
Dog figurines can be cherished keepsakes for generations to come.
About the Author
Check out our large range of figurines including dog figurines, crystal figurines and pewter figurines!
Jarad “the figurine guy” Nelson is a expert collector and retailer of fine figurines.
October 22nd, 2007
After a few years of collecting crystal figurines your display shelf or curio cabinet can begin to look cluttered or disorganized. A good way to solve this problem is to theme your collection.
Here are a few simple tips that will make your display dazzle with interest. Look over your crystal figurines and identify those figurines that have something in common. For example, you might have a crystal elephant, a horse on a ball, and a clown. The theme here would be a circus.
If your crystal figurine collection is comprised of all animals, view them as farm animals, forest animals, jungle animals, zoo animals and build a cluster of figurines in these groups. Dolphins, oysters, starfish, lighthouses and sailboats create an ocean theme. The different themes are limited only by the figurines in your collection and your imagination.
Some collectors focus on one category of figurines such as butterflies or frogs or dogs. In this case, you can theme by manufacturer, color, size, style or artistic value. Each of these themes can be made attractive and interesting.
Collectors who have only a few crystal figurines can combine two or three figurines together in a group. Placing a crystal butterfly next to a crystal rose figurine is a nice touch, or placing a frog under a mushroom works nicely. Think about relationships and you’ll come up with lots of ideas and combinations.
The best time to reorganize your crystal collection is the day you clean and dust your display. As you remove the figurines, place them on a large table in the appropriate groupings you have identified. Once all the crystal figurines are on the table, you have plenty of room to rearrange each grouping according to size and eye appeal.
Spend some time on this activity to get the best visual effect that you can. Does the grouping look better with the figurines facing each other or all facing in the same direction. What is the best angle placement for each figurine in relation to the other figurines in the group? Obviously the larger figurines should be behind the smaller figurines.
But what do you do if all the figurines are about the same size? Try placing small, clear plastic stands of varying heights to raise the figurines in the back of the grouping. Varying heights adds interest and focus to the theme. You may have to do some searching for the plastic stands. Try arts and crafts shops and collectible stores.
Avoid using solid material for stands in a lighted curio cabinet. It will block some of the light filtering down through the figurines and glass shelving and create unwanted shadows. Figurine displays on a solid wood shelf or in a bookcase would not be affected by solid or colored stands. Just remember, under certain lighting conditions, crystal figurines will pick up and reflect the colors around them. Is that an effect that you want?
Now that you have all your theme groups laid out and adjusted for height, you can begin placing them back in the display cabinet or on the shelf. When the display area is completed, stand back and visually check each theme group. Can you see all of the figurines in the group? Can you immediately identify the theme? Make your final adjustments and you’re finished. Sit back and enjoy your beautiful crystal figurine collection.
If you want a stunning display of crystal figurines theme your crystal figurine collection. Your display will be organized, interesting and have great eye appeal
About the Author
Lowry Mell is a retired Merchandiser and former Management and Business Consultant. His articles focus of new and creative ways to use and display crystal and crystal figurines. For more information, visit: http://www.CrystalCrossroads.com
September 25th, 2007
The world of fine art holds a special place in its history for miniatures: paintings, watercolors, sculpture… Now, you can treasure the magic of miniatures in fine doll art in a collection of collectible miniature lifelike baby dolls that measure just 4-1/2″ long! and have soft bodies that can be posed in an exciting variety of ways.
Enjoy a handful of heaven and a heart full of love with this collection of lifelike baby dolls sculpted by Master Doll Artist Brooke Cunningham, available exclusively from Ashton-Drake. The sculpts of these collectible miniatures are re-created in the finest quality artist vinyl and hand-painted. Strong demand is expected, and you won’t want to miss the chance to hold these cuties in the palm of your hand. You can purchase them at this store.
September 12th, 2007
This has a brilliantly luminous, full-color finish requiring the kinds of painterly skills and sensitivity that are needed to achieve artistic levels which enhance an Armani sculpture.
Armani Lady Figurines – Experience the beauty or a Armani Lady with Giuseppe Armani’s ladies collection including the My Fair Ladies, Flower Collection, and more. These dazzling artistic sculptures of Ladies by Giuseppe Armani will enhance your home decor accents and create second glances of these sculptures. These art pieces will accent your home decor with unbelieveable detail and color. Each Armani figurine has been hand crafted with the finest detail and quality from the finest artists in Florence, Italy.
You can find them at this store.
August 23rd, 2007
From the Hot Diggity Dog Collection. Dachshund figurine titled “Armor Hot Dog.” This wiener dog wears a medieval armor gear and has a sword in his mouth. Made of resin. Measures 3.25″ high. You can buy it on this site.
August 15th, 2007
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