It is a most exciting time in the collectibles world!

True collectors will immediately recognize the name which has been around for over 100 years!

From their own site:
"Royal Doulton Home is one of the world's oldest – and easily recognisable – chinaware companies. It's also one of the most up to date. Group Chief Executive Wayne Nutbeen says, “We've built our reputation on creativity, excellence, and quality. "

Royal Doulton started with the entrepreneurial vision and genius of Sir Henry Doulton (1820-1897). Now selling to eighty countries, Royal Doulton Home (their online website) combines innovative technology with individual artistry. Royal Doulton's largest and most expensive figure takes more than 160 hours to hand paint and costs over £14,000 !!

That's why this brand is so strong.

With a tradition for excellence and quality chinarware, this is the Royal Doulton is the higest quality plates and chinaware that you could buy.

The online US site offers a lot more than just Royal Doulton chinaware.. They have Jim Shore's figurines, Winnie the Pooh collectibles and other fine quality gifts

Click here to view the new Royal Doulton US site

Breaking News! (almost!)

I just received an email from GoCollect.com with some great news.

Apparently, Go Collect has been bought over by a group of investors and the owning firm is called Xyber Inc.

Alongwith this change it seems GoCollect is focusing on better merchandising. This is great for all the loyal visitors and collectors at GoCollect. Imagine this - the Web's largest selection of collectibles is now alomost 30,000 products lesser than what it used to be!

I feel this is good. Their website has always had many products but poor description or content. Compared to the selective merchandising at CollectablesToday.com, GoCollect was like a warehouse club experience.

Many best wishes to the GoCollect team -

TM

Dear Readers,

It took quite an event to bring me back from my hibernation... And what an event!

On a recent afternoon while browsing around for more new collectibles (my faviorite thing to do on a Sunday morning) I happened to venture to a brand new website!

What stunned me was that the website was the official site of The Danbury Mint Heirloom collectibles!

Finally, the thousands of loyal fans of Danbury Mint collectibles can enjoy the benefits of shopping for their beautiful products online! Danbury Mint has finally launched their website at www.danburymint.com

The wait is over for those waiting so long with patience. No more waiting for catalogs or watching the papers for fine collectibles and jewelry. Danbury Mint, after the Franklin Mint and Bradford Exchange, completes the picture of offline brands accessible online. I only wish they had come online earlier (but now, I must not get too greedy)

Enjoy their fine selection. Expect more updates on their products now that they are here among us! I definitely intend to spend some quality time browsing through the Danbury Mint jewelry gifts

A great and sad event has happened this month. And the world is in mourning

With the demise of Pope John Paul II, Catholic, Christians and the world at large is suffering a sad loss of one of it's greatest spokesman of peace and love for humanity.

To honor the Pope's memory, there are numerous religious items and memorabilia being offered to those who would like to offer homage to his memory.

I found this wonderful website which has a goldmine of religious themed articles. It also features very well selected religious gifts and religious items. Not only limited to Christian religious gifts, but also offering Catholic, Jewish, Hindu and Muslim gifts

What drew me to this site is their collection of Pope John Paul 2's memorabilia, including books and other religious collectible items.

I believe Danbury and Bradford have also introduced porcelain Pope Collector plates. This is not only a collectible but also a wonderful religious gift that will serve as a reminder for everything this great man stood for.

I was looking for a nice Valentine's Day gift for my Mom, and guess what I chanced upon!

The most adorable pair of sterling silver earrings I have ever seen.. and for a devout Christian that my Mom is, a wonderful reminder of her faith in Our Lord.

It was the Footprints in the Sand Earrings - My bigger surprise was that it was offered by Collectibles Today - which I now realize has introduced a lot of new jewelry since I last visited it some time back.

Well enough from me - you have to see it yourself. Here is what they say about these Earrings

Footprints in the sand Earrings


When you have seen only one set of footprints is when I carried you." The comforting sentiment of the beloved poem "Footprints in the Sand" tells a heartwarming story of Jesus' love and promise that fills the soul with joy and hope. Imagine how comforted and secure you'll feel when you're wearing these inspirational "Footprints in the Sand" jewelry earrings!

Now, you can express your faith in the Lord's eternal love with these "Footprints in the Sand" jewelry earrings exclusively from Bradford Exchange. Fine sterling silver jewelry in a pair of pierced sterling silver earrings plated in 24-K gold, they will become your most cherished piece of keepsake jewelry. Brisk demand is expected for this inspirational sterling silver religious jewelry, so order now!

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These exclusive "Footprints in the Sand" jewelry earrings from Bradford Exchange feature:
• A precious reminder that He is always there to give us strength, a pair of "Footprints in the Sand" jewelry earrings exclusively from Bradford Exchange
• Sterling silver earrings finely handcrafted in solid sterling silver with radiant 24-karat gold plated finish
• Inside of each pierced earring delicately engraved with verse from beloved Footprints poem, "When you have seen only one set of footprints is when I carried you"
• Fine sterling silver jewelry arrives in attractive custom-crafted gift box
• Makes a brilliant piece of keepsake jewelry for a friend or loved one
• Also available in screwback style (Item No. 100112002)
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Earrings measure 1-1/2" H x 1/4" W

Thomas Kinkade Christmas Tree



I came across this incredibly beautiful Christmas tree on visiting the Bradford site after a VERY long while!

What a wonderful idea I thought to myself! A perfectly petite, tabletop Christmas tree... in the theme of Thomas Kinkde's beautiful paintings of light... and so wonderfully detailed...

I can't believe this first-of-a-kind christmas decoration is going to be only that... so I reserved my limited edition Kinkade tree rightaway ! Best still I got my order confirmation saying it was on its way ! :)

Here is what their site has to say about it-
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Light up your holidays with Thomas Kinkade's first-ever illuminated Christmas tree! Beautifully recreating Mr. Kinkade's original works in 3D, this 15 inch-Christmas tree has 12 Victorian buildings and over 40 villagers, intricately hand-painted and nestled amongst sparkling "snow-covered" branches. Horse-drawn carriages glide through the snow as villagers sled, skate, and make snowmen, awash in the warm glow of light from welcoming windows and a golden star tree topper! Look, there's the artist himself, by the skating pond, ready to capture the season's enchantment!

This exclusive, limited-edition Thomas Kinkade collectible illuminated Christmas tree is the ultimate Christmas decoration for any Thomas Kinkade collector. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind Kinkade collectible - order now!

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This exclusive Thomas Kinkade collectible illuminated Christmas tree from The Bradford Editions features:

- The first-ever Thomas Kinkade illuminated Christmas tree, a Collectibles Market First available only from The Bradford Editions
- Meticulously handcrafted of artist's resin, recreating a charming "village" based upon Thomas Kinkade's original art and filled with intricate details - you can even see the artist, seated by the skating pond!
- 12 buildings and 40 characters are all hand-painted, embraced by lifelike pine branches covered in sparkling "snow"
- Illuminated from within - light glows from every beautiful building and the translucent golden crystalline star tree topper
- Handsome wooden base with a brass-look name plaque
- Powered by AC adapter (included) or 3 AA batteries (not included)
- Edition strictly limited to 120 casting days, so order now
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Measures about 15" high

Hullo...

Some interesting news to share this time around. I found this interesting bit of trivia from the NEW GoCollect site of "Spookology" on Halloween.

1. October 31 came to be called Halloween when the Christians proclaimed November 1 as All Hallow Day. The night before All Hallow Day then became known as All Hallow Eve, and was later shortened to Halloween.
2. Vampire bats in the same colony support their roostmates by regurgitating blood to bats that are unable to find food.
3. Orange and black became Halloween colors because of orange is associated with harvests and black is associated with death.
4. The very first jack o' lantern was made out of a turnip.
5. In 1996, Americans ate 20 million pounds of candy corn.
6. "Hallow" is an old word meaning holy, while "e'en" is Scottish for evening.
   A pumpkin is a fruit.
7. Halloween is second only to Christmas in spending. Consumers spend over $2.5 Billion during Halloween.
8. In October 2002, the biggest pumpkin was weighed in at 1,337.6 pounds at a pumpkin festival in Topsfield, Mass.
9. Witch means wise one. It comes from the Saxon word wica. Witches were thought to be wise enough to tell the future.
10. Halloween is the 8th largest card-sending occasion. There are over 28 million Halloween cards sent each year.

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