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 Christmas in New York by Thomas Kinkade: Now available from Thomas Kinkade is the fabulous Christmas in New York featuring the famous Christmas tree in the Rockeller Center. (26th September 2008) click
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 Swarovski's Silver Lake Collection Expands: Swarovski introduces the Bee-eaters - a glorious addition to the Crystal Paradise collection. These exotic birds reside at the Silver Lake nature reserve in Srebarna, Bulgaria. (25th September 2008) click
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 It's A Beanie Halloween: Ty have released a number of Halloween specials in their toy rages including these three new Beanie Babies: Trickster the Bear, Treator the Bear and Vanish the Ghost. (16th September 2008) click
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 Spitfire Auctioned in New Zealand: A 1945 Supermarine Spitfire aircraft was sold for a record price of over $3 million NZD, the highlight of Bonhams and Goodman’s highly anticipated inaugural New Zealand sale of Collectors’ Cars and Aircraft. (15th September 2008) click
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 Sport Relief Charity Sale At Bonhams: Top artists, Sir Peter Blake, Jack Vettriano, Stella Vine, Gerald Scarfe and Rankin have created portraits of British sporting stars to help raise money for the charity, Sport Relief. (12th September 2008) click
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 Harmony Kingdom's Mutant Lizard Lone Star: Just revealed by Harmony Kingdom is that their September release Lone Star included a mutated color variation. 25 of the 500 Limited Edition were made with a brownish/red coloring. (11th September 2008) click
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 Piggin Wizard of Oz: The Piggin Wizard of Oz edition should now be available in retailers. The piece features Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion, Tin Man and our favourite Piggin Toto. (26th August 2008) click
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 Carvers Hallmark Beanie Halloween Exclusive: Just released by Ty for Halloween 2008 is Carvers. This cute bear features the words Boo and 2008 on his feet and a halloween pumpkin pattern on his white fur. Carvers is exclusive to Hallmark Gold Crown dealers. (25th August 2008) click
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 Bonhams To Sell Masterpiece By Lost Impressionist: As a close friend of Claude Monet and mentor to Henri Matisse, the artist John Peter Russell (Australian 1858-1930) is widely considered the "lost impressionist". (18th August 2008) click
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 Adam Binders US Tour Events: Adam Binder will be heading Stateside in September for two special events in New York and Chicago. (15th August 2008) click
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 Tea At Clarices - 100 Clarice Cliff Tea Cups: A fabulous collection of more than one hundred teacups by the renowned designer, Clarice Cliff will be offered in a sale of Design 1860-1945 on Tuesday 23 September 2008. The collection, estimated at £25,000, is thought to be the largest collection of Clarice Cliff teacups to have come up for sale. (14th August 2008) click
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 The exciting new Swarovski Gnu: Swarovski immortalises the African Gnu, now a protected species.
The Gnu or the Wildebeest is a mammal that moves in huge groups from the Serengeti plains of Tanzania to Kenya in May and June. At the end of the year, this subspecies of the antelope family crosses back. (11th August 2008) click
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 Snow White Discovers the Cottage by Thomas Kinkade: Available this August is the enchanting picture by Thomas Kinkade featuring Snow White approaching the Seven Dwarves Cottage. The pictured is inspired by the Disney feature film. Disney have recently opened their archives to Thomas Kinkade so expect more Disney delights in the future. (8th August 2008) click
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 Harmony Kingdom's Fright Fest: The annual Harmony Kingdom Fright Fest is only a couple of months away which will feature an exclusive event box figurine from designer Peter Calvesbert. (7th August 2008) click
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 Premier Princess Betty Boop from C&S Collectables: Now available for purchase from C&S Collectables is the beautiful Betty Boop Princess.
Standing 9" high this fabulous piece will enhance any Wade or Betty Boop Collection. (6th August 2008) click
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 British Urban Artist Banksy at Auction: Highlighting the spring offering is Heavy Weaponry (over Radar), 2002, by urban artist Banksy (est. $80/120,000). Composed of stencils with black and red spraypaint on cardboard, the highly satirical piece from the elusive pseudo-anonymous British graffiti artist challenges the viewer through a combination of street art, stencil technique and thought-provoking topics. This work combines two of Banksy’s recognizable stencils: Heavy Weaponry, a singular elephant with a rocket strapped to its back, and Radar Rat, a red target-like symbol customarily depicted with a rat. (5th August 2008) click
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 James Garner Competition Corvette to be Auctioned: Bonhams & Butterfields is proud to announce that the ex-James Garner/American International Racing 1968 Corvette L88 will be added to its epic roster of cars to be offered at their seminal Quail Lodge auction, to be held August 15th in Carmel, California. (4th August 2008) click
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 Swarovski's Charming Giraffe: Swarovski has created this savannah dweller in all its colour and glory. To simulate the spotted pattern of the real giraffe, the main body and neck have been coated with the Desert Glow effect. This life-like colouring, imparted with a special technology for the very first time, partially covers the facets of the crystal. (31st July 2008) click
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 Munch and Max Beckmann at Bloomsbury 20th Century Prints Sale: A highlight of the sale is a unique lithograph by the greatest Norwegian artist of all time, Edvard Munch (1863-1944). The Woman at the Urn is a lithograph of 1898, the period which is regarded as the artist’s most creative. (23rd June 2008) click
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 Harmony Kingdom's The Grand Old Pachy vs. The Wonky Donkey: Harmony Kingdom have released two new Limited Editions based on the Democrat and Republican mascots. Both are Limited Editions of 750. (16th June 2008) click
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 James Bond Exhibition Celebrating The Centenary Of Ian Fleming's Birth On Show At Bonhams Internationally: Over the next year Bonhams, the international fine art auction house, will be partnering Ian Fleming Publications in a prestigious international exhibition that celebrates the birth of James Bond’s creator, Ian Fleming. (13th June 2008) click
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 Steve McQueen's Le Mans Porsche To Be Auctioned: It's that time of year again when the automotive world gears up for the mother of all U.S. motoring events: the Monterey Peninsula Car Week held each August. (9th June 2008) click
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 LS Lowry Works To Be Sold: Two paintings by the visual poet of the industrial landscape, Laurence Stephen Lowry R.A. (British, 1887-1976), belonging to the environmentally conscious Co-operative Financial Services (CFS), will go under the hammer in Bonhams next sale of 20th Century British Art on 2 July, New Bond Street. (6th June 2008) click
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 The new Swarovski Annual Edition Ornament: Since 1991, Swarovski has been launching a new Christmas Ornament each year. These Annual Edition Christmas Ornaments have delighted collectors and crystal enthusiasts all over the world. Over the years, people have come to regard them as collector’s items and make it a point to get each edition. ( 2nd June 2008) click
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 Froster Parent by Adam Binder: Set for release in June is the appropriately named 'Froster Parent'.
It is the latest release from Adam's 'Special Moments' Series, and features an Emperor Penguin with it's chick and an orphan that it's fostered along the way!! (1st June 2008) click
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 Sir Elton John's Grand Pianos For Sale at Bonhams: A beautiful Steinway Grand piano that Elton John played for many rehearsals and celebrity singalongs at his Windsor home will be auctioned in the Entertainment sale at Bonhams in Knightsbridge on Wednesday 18 June. (30th May 2008) click
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 Reflections Of French And Russian Revolutions In Bonhams Glass Sale: Breathtaking glasses which recall the French Revolution and a revolution in glass making used by the Russian Court to provide royal gifs will be on sale at Bonhams 4 June auction of Fine British and European Glass and Paperweights. (29th May 2008) click
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 NASCAR® THUNDER by Thomas Kinkade: Available this May is the dynamic NASCAR Thunder by Thomas Kinkade. This pciture celebrates the 50th running of the Daytona 500. (5th May 2008) click
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 Soccer Mo - the sporty Lovlot: Summer is here and many an exciting soccer days lie ahead! Sporty and exuberant – Soccer Mo joins the Lovlots, but for a short time. Yes, this cow is on the move - she’s available as a Limited Edition as long as stocks last in the Online Shop. (3rd May 2008) click
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 Tree Top Tag II by Adam Binder: Set for release in May from Adam Binder Editions is Tree Top Tag II'.
'Tree Top Tag II' is the long awaited new release from my Let's Play Series. (1st May 2008) click
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 PAW Patrol by Adam Binder: During westward expansion from the mid-19th century until the early 20th century, wolves were hunted to the brink of extinction in the lower contiguous 48 states of the USA, having already been eradicated in Europe decades earlier. In late 1993 the Endangered Species Act (ESA) saved the wolf from oblivion. (11th April 2008) click
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 Batman Black And White: Special Edition: Batman: Gotham Knight Statue: Due for release on July 9th is the Batman Black And White: Special Edition: Batman: Gotham Knight Statue. Sculpted by Derek Miller the edition is limited to 3500 pieces. The Limited Edition will be priced at $75.00. (10th April 2008) click
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 Disney Day Campin' Event: Details have been announced for the Disney Day Campin' Event. The event is being held on June 21st, 2008 at the Festival Arena, Frontierland® Area, Disneyland® Park and features a host of activities. (9th April 2008) click
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 Wade Collectors Fair Sunday 20th April 2008: Sunday 20th April is the date for the first Wade show for 2008. The event will take place at the North Stafford Hotel in Stoke. Many of the UK's top Wade dealers will be in attendance with a huge selection of Wade for sale. (8th April 2008) click
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 Jan Mclean Exhibiting At Coolangatta Doll Fair, Australia: Mark your diaries doll collectors, Jan McLean will be exhibiting at the Rotary Club of Coolangatta as part of a one day doll fair on Sunday 27th April 2008.
This is a very special fundraising event with all proceeds going towards Children's Cancer Research in Australia. Jan will be exhibiting her latest collection of fabulous dolls along with showcasing her popular range of funky Lollipop girls fashion. (7th April 2008) click
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 Mystery of Lost Christ Sculpture Comes to Light:
Bonhams is to hold its first Sculpture Sale at its New Bond Street salerooms on 15 April 2008. Over 120 works of art by some of the world’s most revered sculptors, and spanning five centuries, will go under the hammer in London next month. The sale embraces sculpture from a number of different media and features a diverse range of subject matter, from classical and mythological characters to historic figures and animals. (3rd April 2008) click
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 Wonder Woman 1:4 Scale Museum Quality Statue: Launching in November 2008 is the spectacular Wonder Woman 1:4 Scale Museum Quality Statue sculpted by Andy Bergholtz. The Limited Edition is priced at $295.00 and features Wonder Woman in all her fury. (28th March 2008) click
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 Lilliput Lane Annual Fair 2008: Lilliput Lane have announced more details for the 2008 Annual Fair. The fair will return to Shugborough hall, the first time it has been held there since 1990. (25th March 2008) click
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 Swarovski Everlasting and Eternal love: Have a love affair with everlasting and eternal selections of jewellery.
Swarovski brings you the Everlasting Love Necklace with elaborate crystal pearls and a pendant of antique navette-cut crystals, crystal beads and more pearls in light hues. A satin band gives it extra length. (15th March 2008) click
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 Boston Baseball theme for Thomas Kinkade March Releases: Baseball is the common theme for Thomas Kinkade's latest paintings. The two pictures are Fenway Park and Yawkey Way. Yawkey Way is the first watercolour study to be offered as a Limited Edition print. (11th March 2008) click
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 Vectis - Not One But Two World Records in One Day: Vectis Auctions, The World’s Largest Toy Auctioneer are no strangers to achieving World Record Prices for collectable toys entered into their specialist auctions. In the last five years there have been no less than eight ranging from £12,000 paid for a Post-war Dinky No.505 Foden Flat Truck to £1,265 paid for an empty cardboard box that once contained a Cetandco ‘Charterhouse Sand Bag Encampment’. (10th March 2008) click
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 Swarovski It’s a dogs’ world...: The Lovlots are a super hit! They are fun, elegant, delicate and a joy to behold. Swarovski now introduces The Gang of Dogs in exciting colours. These canines are characteristically playful, funny, unique and self-ironic. And, of course, these individual dogs always like to be looked upon as one group! (5th March 2008) click
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 Easter eggs: A spring classic with new touches: Royal Copenhagen is keeping up its Easter traditions by launching a total of six new Easter eggs, three decorated with the loveliest of spring flowers: anemone, grape hyacinth and daisy, one with a charming blue tit and – as a brand new variant – a goose egg adorned with a poppy anemone, plus an Easter bonbonnière decorated with snake’s head fritillary. (3rd March 2008) click
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 Leading Publisher Richard Dennis Curates a Sale of British Ceramics at Bonhams:
One of the UK’s leading independent publishers of art books, Richard Dennis O.B.E will sell part of his private collection of ceramics at Bonhams in New Bond Street on Wednesday 12 March 2008. Dennis’ magnificent collection encompasses pottery by established and emerging designers from the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods through to the modern day. (29th February 2008) click
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 Swarovski's Enchanting Tinker Bell: Since 2005, Swarovski has beautifully reinterpreted a number of Walt Disney’s best-loved characters. Now Swarovski transforms Tinker Bell into an elegant figurine made entirely of crystal. (31st January 2008) click
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 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Lladró: Lladró are offering customers free posting on all products pordered from their on-line shop until Valentines Day - February 14th.
Among items of interests to Valentiners is Lladró's new introduction Happy Encounter. (21st January 2008) click
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 Wade Town Mouse Whimsies: Following the very popular Arundel Town Mouse series C&S Collectables have introduced t the Arundel Mice Family as Whimsies. (18th January 2008) click
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 Moorcroft Sale - Saturday 19th January: This year’s Moorcroft Factory Shop sale will be a one-day event held on Saturday, 19th January 2008. The Factory Shop will have extended opening hours from 9.30am to 6pm, and will offer a wide selection of slight seconds giftware and table lamps for purchase on the day. (4th January 2008) click
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