Does Dept 56 still make villages?
We are proud to present new Village lighted buildings and accessories in Alpine Village, Christmas in the City, Dickens’ Village Series, New England Village, North Pole Series, Original Snow Village, and Snow Village Halloween.
Is Dept 56 HO scale?
Department 56’s Independence Hall is an example. The Dept. 56 version stands 13.5 inches tall, which works out to 1:156.4 scale.
Why is it called Department 56?
Over thirty years ago, Department 56 began as part of Bachman’s, a premiere retail florist in Minneapolis. Bachman’s used a numbering system to identify each of its departments. The number assigned to wholesale gift imports division was, you guessed it, 56.
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.
Is Lemax or 56 better?
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.
What are Department 56 houses made of?
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.
What are Dept 56 houses made of?
ceramic
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.
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 is Department 56 in Eden Prairie MN?
Sit back and take a virtual tour of our Village showroom at the Department 56 offices in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. You’ll see the latest in… Looking for Retired Product?
How to contact Department 56 collectibles for free?
Every Dept 56 Village, Snowbabies, Snowbunnies and more. Free Shipping over $79. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Call 1-800-262-5335
