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Photo Snowglobes

Snowglobesales — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:22:20 +0000

Snow Globe Enthusiast? Add A Personalized Touch To Your Collection! Snowglobes have been a favorite collectors item of many families and individuals for a long time; however, with new ideas and inventions coming out at every turn, one should not be surprised to find new and innovative snow globes out on the market. Perhaps you have been searching for a memorable gift to give to a loved one that will not only create a smile but leave a personalized touch to the present that will really communicate that bond shared. You are now in luck! Many snowglobes now come with the option to add a photo into the design of the globe itself. Interested? Perhaps you may even end up purchasing one of these unique snowglobes for yourself as well! These snow globes are great in that you can add whatever photo that you choose and installation is easy. Simply follow the instructions included in the package when it arrives and you can be on your way to a unique photo gift that any person is sure to adore. Snowglobes themselves bring with them a kind of quaint charm and intrigue that even adults cannot seem to get enough of. [...]

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Nightmare Before Christmas Snowglobes

Snowglobesales — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:56:07 +0000

Nightmare Before Christmas Snowglobes: Happy Haunted Holidays! The Nightmare Before Christmas, a popular 1993 animated fantasy film, tells the terrific tale of a frightfully amusing character named Jack Skellington who unwittingly opens up a portal between Halloweentown and Christmastown and attempts to take over Christmas. Rich in horrific humor, fantastic art, and an unforgettable cast of characters, The Nightmare Before Christmas has inspired countless movie-themed clothing items, home decor, books, and Christmas decorations. The enthralling Nightmare cast, and the imaginative worlds of Halloweentown and Christmastown, can now be captured forever in the wonderful watery atmosphere of collectible Nightmare Before Christmas snow globes! Showers of snowflakes or glitter will swirl and surround spooky scenes from the movie, and popular characters like Jack Skellington, Sally, Dr. Finklestein, Santa, and Oogie Boogie. Nightmare Before Christmas snowglobes can range from very Halloween themed, to very Christmas themed. Some snowglobes, like the movie, manage to blend Halloween and Christmas into a style that is very in-between. And, the size and style of many Nightmare Before Christmas snowglobes varies from two inch, limited edition, Nightmare snow globe lapel pins, to Christmas tree ornament sized globes, smaller snowglobes set within tabletop movie scene sculptures, and standard size [...]

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Wizard of Oz Snowglobes

Snowglobesales — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:01:53 +0000

Most people will remember the charming tale of Dorothy and her dog Toto, as they march along with the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man. This classic tale of friendship has been loved for several generations, and there are many collectors who make it a point to get their hands on anything that has to do with the Wizard of Oz. The Wizard of Oz snow globe is one of the most sought after collectors’ items, and there are a number of different versions of the snowglobe. There are a number of reasons why people love this American classic, and one of the main reasons are the memorable characters of the story. Many of these characters are portrayed in Wizard of Oz snow globes. A Wizard of Oz snow globe is one of the best gift ideas for people who really love the Wizard of Oz. Many of the people, who look at a Wizard of Oz snowglobe, are instantly taken back to their favorite part of the movie. Some people have devoted a lot of time and effort into collecting Wizard of Oz snowglobes. Many people feel that a snowglobe from the Wizard of Oz, is one [...]

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Thomas Kinkade Snowglobes

Snowglobesales — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:53:42 +0000

Thomas Kinkade Snowglobes: Capturing The Magic Of Christmas Thomas Kinkade, often called The Painter of Light, is famous for creating scenic winter wonderlands that sparkle with Victorian charm and authenticity. From magical snow covered towns and villages, to enchanting depictions of illuminated horse drawn sleigh rides, jolly carolers, and many timeless Christmas Eve traditions, Thomas Kinkade truly captures the joy and splendor of the winter holiday season. His artwork has inspired countless Christmas tree decorations and holiday ornaments over the years, but nothing brings his magical winter wonderlands to life quite like snow globes! Thomas Kinkade's glittering illustrations of Victorian Winter Wonderlands and traditional Christmas seasons lend themselves beautifully to the imaginative world of snowglobes. Each magical winter scene is set within a lovely glass globe on a porcelain or wood base, and filled with water and showers of swirling, sparkling white snow. Thomas Kinkade snowglobes range from tiny globes set in magnificent Winter Wonderland sculptures, to small Christmas tree ornament globes, and traditional larger globe sizes. Most of these sparkling Winter Wonderland globes are also musical snowglobes, featuring a wind-up musical base with traditional Christmas carols such as "Jingle Bells" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas". Many of [...]

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Precious Moments Snowglobes

Snowglobesales — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:35:29 +0000

Precious Moments snowglobes are beautifully made to depict adorable characters and scenes. There is something fun and endearing about this classic toy. They make perfect keepsakes, gifts or decorations, and appeal to both professional collectors and those who simply love how they look. Known for sweet, child-like works of art, Precious Moments has done an excellent job with these trinkets. The snow globes capture the essence of the Precious Moments theme of happiness and child-like wonder. These fun, interactive figurines appeal to children and adults. Adults see Precious Moments figurines and are reminded of the joys of raising their children while children enjoy the lovable characters and displays the "snow" falls around. There are dozens of different snow globes available through Precious Moments and each one has something unique to offer. Each includes a Precious Moments figurine encased in a glass globe that can be turned upside down to see the "snow" fall, and some even play music. Both serious collectors and those who just enjoy the sweet look of Precious Moments figurines will love these snow globes. They are a great collector's item because there are so many different types of snowglobes to collect and they make a wonderful [...]

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Musical Snowglobes

Snowglobesales — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:20:20 +0000

Musical Snowglobes: An Easy, Fun Way to Start Collecting Musical snow globes create dream-like worlds within glass globes of water by setting picturesque scenes to music and allowing a few simple shakes to create the magic of a snowfall. Most musical snowglobes operate on wind-up music systems, and utilize snowflakes made of awhite confetti-like material. Glitter is another very popular material used for snow showers.Holiday themed musical snowglobes are certainly the most popular variety, as the globe's famous snowy showers surely evoke memories of the Christmas season. Some common holiday scenes include Santa Clause, Christmas trees, snowy winter villages, sledding children, and gingerbread houses. Holiday themed musical snow globes will typically also feature holiday carols.Disney themed musical snowglobes are also quite popular. Mickey Mouse, Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, The Lion King, and Bambi are among the most common offerings. Precious Moments offers a wide variety of collectible globes, and many people enjoy customizable musical snowglobes which allow a special photograph to be inserted as the background scene. Collecting Musical Snowglobes Collectible snow globes make a wonderful gift for children. Many parents and grandparents create special holiday traditions, and help their children or grandchildren learn to become collectors, by giving a special [...]

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Vintage and Antique Music Boxes

Snowglobesales — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:15:34 +0000

Vintage and Antique Music Boxes For those looking for the perfect holiday gift or keepsake for a loved one, vintage music boxes may be just the right choice. Antique music boxes make treasured gifts, and many people will treasure vintage music boxes for years to come. While shopping for these gifts, it's easy to find antique music boxes and vintage music boxes for people of all tastes, as they come in many styles, from various eras, and in all price ranges.Vintage music boxes come in different styles, from the classically-designed antique music boxes featuring old songs and gentle melodies, to music boxes for children that play lovely lullabies. Antique music boxes often feature a knob on the bottom or on the back that is wound up in order to play the music, which then lasts for a couple minutes. However, other vintage music boxes can come in assorted styles, and may play music for even longer. It's important to choose a music box that plays an appealing song. Antique music boxes also are available from various eras, as they have been a popular keepsake item for many years. Many families pass down their most prized vintage music boxes between generations, [...]

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Reuge Music Boxes

Snowglobesales — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:01:56 +0000

The history of the Reuge music box begins approx. 1865 in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland when Charles Reuge begins making pocket watches with musical movements inside. He and his descendants built a long lasting music box empire which still thrives today. They are very fortunate to have survived the invention of the Phonograph which did away with quite a few of the early companies that produced them. The company is still going strong and holds the market on music boxes and musical pocket watches. They are known for their quality and are highly sought after all over the world. Reuge music boxes make a wonderful gift that will be cherished for years to come by people of all ages. Post from: Snowglobesales.comReuge Music Boxes

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Regina Music Boxes

Snowglobesales — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:44:05 +0000

The Regina Music Box Company was founded in 1894. Like all other music box companies, the Regina Music Box Company followed the traditional style for making and creating music boxes, but with a few improved features. The Regina music box was created to increase, enrich and enhance sound and volume. Unlike their competitors, the Regina music box also had the ability to play music for a longer period of time without someone having to rewind it. These timeless music boxes contained up to 10,000 pins on what was known as a 13 inch long comb. These 10,000 pins, also known as teeth, had to be tuned any time the music boxes were moved in any way. Regina music boxes were innovative for their time because, and unlike traditional music boxes, the owners of them could change out the music and songs they were listening to. The Regina tune sheets, which were interchangeable, metallic discs, were printed with the company logo, beautiful designs and different styles of music and songs. This allowed the owners of this music box to change out what they were listening to at any time to replace the tune sheets with something new and fresh. This innovation [...]

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Carousel Music Boxes

Snowglobesales — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:32:52 +0000

Enjoy the Beauty and Wonder of Carousel Music Boxes Carousel music boxes are among the most popular music boxes and have been for years. There are numerous varieties to choose from and they can range in price from about $20 to $250. It is essential to learn something about the various kinds in order to be certain not to overpay. Some of the varieties of carousel music boxes are antique, animated and collectible. Antique carousel music boxes can have very intricate designs and are quite lovely. They can be made of several different materials and are usually very colorful. Some sources for antique carousel music boxes are online auctions, newspaper advertisements, estate sales and yard sales. A prospective buyer should study the market carefully before purchasing these carousel music boxes. Animated varieties of carousel music boxes are among the most popular. They can be fully animated where the carousel horses go up and down while the carousel goes around. These also are crafted from several different materials and range from all white to a myriad of different colors. Some are lifelike miniatures of real carousels. The music played can be one or multiple tunes in the same music box. Electricity [...]

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