There have now been over 1,000 of the porcelain bisque figurines. Many of the first actual figurines were sculpted in Japan by the amazing Yasuhei Fujioka. The original drawings are still sent to Precious Moments Design Studio in Japan. Each year several pieces retire and new ones enter the range. There is a growing secondary market and a busy collectors club and an incredible visitors center. Sam
Butcher started as a minister and since his career has had a strong religious
and spiritual influence. He created and designed the Chapel as a tribute
to the Lord. It now forms the foundation of a 1,500 acre complex including
a gallery museum, the Fountain of Angels (120 bronzed angels, three stories
tall), shops hotels and convention arenas. A very popular destination
for Precious Moments collectors. The Chapel also has exclusive
Precious Moments figurines. The Precious Moments Collectors Club provides news and information
about Sam Butcher and news, information and pictures of the Precious Moments
collection in the quarterly Good News Letter. Members also receive a joining
gift and the opportunity to purchase exclusive figurines. For 2005 the Precious Moments Collectors Club® celebrates voyages and discovery, and the Symbol of Membership is "Map A Route Toward Loving, Caring And Sharing" (pictured top left). Members exclusives include "Friends Help Us Keep Moving On" (pictured above right) and "Getting There Is Half The Fun" (pictured above left). Related Precious Moments Symbols of Membership & Exclusives Precious Moments at Auction The purpose of these pages is to provide information to collectors of Precious Moments figurines.
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