In England from quite early times leather vessels were used very generally. The black jack was a kind of leather pitcher or jug always lined with pitch on metal, of massive and sturdy build, corpulent and capacious. It quite dwarfed all rival pots, mugs, or pitchers of leather. Pictured right: A […]
A brand new collection of plush soft toys, inspired by the characters from the iconic Tales written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, is to be unveiled by the prestigious company, GUND, in January 2014. Signalling a unique collaboration between two heritage brands, both loved around the world, the launch will feature five […]
The Royal Copenhagen plate has been a Christmas tradition since 1908. The first actual plate was produced in 1888, but it was not until twenty years later that the plate was born as a collectible. For 2013 the Royal Copenhagen Plate 2013 is Copenhagen Harbour. About the Copenhagen Harbour 2013 Christmas Plate […]
There is no other time of year more laden with nostalgia than Christmas. Christmas has only truly arrived once the old beloved decorations have been hung on the tree – exactly where they always hang – and the table has been set for the traditional Christmas lunch. Since its launch […]
Set for release in August 2014 is the latest premium figure from Sideshow Collectibles featuring Captain America, celebrating the World War II era of Marvel’s legendary American icon with ‘Captain America – Allied Charge on Hydra‘. Sideshow is proud to celebrate the World War II era of Marvel’s legendary American icon with […]
Lladro Town Musicians Of Bremen is the 10th release in The Lladro Classic Children’s Tales Collection and has been designed by Francisco Polope. The technical complexity involved in arranging the animals on the model to form a tower required a special study of balance between the various fragments to make sure that the […]
America’s first collectibles auction house, Hake’s Americana & Collectibles, presents a blockbuster lineup of pop culture, original comic art and rare Americana in their online, phone and absentee auction closing November 19-21. The selection is led by Disney character toys and collectibles from the estate of beloved illustrator and children’s […]
Now available is the latest Lladró & Steiff collaboration the Lladró Saxophone Player Bear. The bear is made from beautifully soft and warm alpaca fur in dove grey. His delicately shaved muzzle reveals his hand-embroidered nose and mouth of cream and silver thread. He is playing a Saxophone which has been crafted by […]
Santa’s Work is Done! is one of the 2013 Christmas Special Editions from Robert Harrop Designs. The latest edition to the Doggie People range features Santa as an Old English Sheepdog. This Doggie People Christmas Special 2013 is being produced in a Limited Edition of 350. It is set for release […]
Hello Kitty Fairy leads Swarovski’s latest editions to their Hello Kitty Collection. The new range include eight additons including two figurines, three charms and two pendants. Pictured right: Hello Kitty Fairy – With her magic wand, Hello Kitty will enchant you! She sparkles in clear crystal with a Tender Pink crystal […]
