Welcome to the Department 56 Collectibles Forum

Do you love to collect Department 56 Villages, Snowbabies or anything else that Dept 56 makes? Then join us here to enjoy your hobby all through the year.
We have only one request - please try to stay on topic. To help you out, here are a list of the current topics, and what each one is for:

Topic List:

WELCOME - This is the place for new members to say hi, tell us about themselves, and for old members to welcome newbies to the board.

HOT NEWS - Just like it says - late breaking new info on the hobby, things that should be looked at right away and if necessary, responded to quickly. This could be things like new pieces, retirements, changes in show dates, etc.

EXTRAS AND WANTS - Have that Ramsford Palace you want to get rid of at half off? Looking for the Village Mill at issue? Post those pieces you want to get or to get rid of here. Please remember that the managers of this forum, and Delphi can not be held responsible for any deals made here. Please conduct all transactions by e-mail, not on the open forum. And remember, as always, buyer beware.

VILLAGE NEWS - This is for general questions and comments about the villages. The place for questions like What is Gad's Hill anyway, or for discussions about things like Should QVC or other discount places sell D56 houses?

GENERAL INFORMATION - The place for just about anything that doesn't fit elsewhere. Things like Who knows a dealer in Oshkosh? How do I contact D56, etc. Also for any sort of collecting news that may not be addressed specifically on this board - for example, Where can I find a forum for Beanie Babies?

CLUB NEWS - Here is the place for information about clubs. Did your club have a meeting and you would like to share it with others? Looking for a club? Questions about how to make your club better? How about meeting times and places of your club's next meeting? Well, if it has to do with a club club, then post it here.

SHOWS AND CONVENTIONS - Need information about an upcoming show? Do you have a story to tell about the last show you went to? Well, if it has to do with shows, share it here. Let us know about Williamsburg, Atlanta, The Texas Roundup or any other show you know of. Post updates on shows here so people know what is going on around the country. Even if it is a local dealers show, post it - maybe there is a lurker from your area who may benefit.

DISPLAY IDEAS - Obviously, the place to discuss displays, new ideas for displays, techniques, etc. The real place to share your village display with others.

ACCESSORIES - Did you use something as an accessory that D56 didn't make? Do you have a tip or idea on how to make an accessory? Looking for a specific type of accessory? Well, if it is used to improve the villages, post it here.

TROLLEYS AND TRAINS - If it has wheels, wings or sails, talk about it here. Are you having trouble running your village train? Not sure what to do or what scale to use? Looking for cars, buses, horse drawn wagons? Want boats for you waterfront? Do you have a neat way of using these things? Ask your questions or share your ideas in this topic.

SNOWBABIES AND FRIENDS - Here is the spot to discuss Snowbabies, Snowbunnies, All Thru The House, and any other figurine line you want to discuss. You can even post about Boyds or Cherished Teddies if you want.

ORNAMENTS - Discuss your favorite ornaments here. Not only D56, but Radko, Breen or any others you collect. Remember that many here use ornaments in their displays, so feel free to post here.

TOWN GOSSIP - Probably the most active spot on the board. Talk about family, friends, work, other hobbies, the weather, vacation - just about anything is free range here. Just as long as it is not illegal.

NCC CLUB NEWS - Our online community, The Delightful Villagers, is officially recognized by the National Council of 56 Clubs as an official online club. We share all the same privilages as any other member club of the NCC. This is where we will post information and answer questions about the NCC.

COMPUTER CHAT- This is the place to address questions about Delphi, or about computer usage in general. Having trouble getting into chat or posting a message? Need a program to catalog your collection? How about the latest update of the OLR you use now? Post your questions about computers here, and we'll do our best to answer.