Wednesday, February 25, 2009

John Wayne Collectibles

Although John Wayne collectibles have always been sought after, they have become increasingly more in demand since the celebration on his 100th birthday in 2007. Born Marion Robert Morrison, John Wayne symbolized rugged masculinity and has become an enduring American hero. He is known for his distinctive voice, walk and 6’ 4” height. Western heroes like The Duke don't exist any more!

There is no shortage of great collectibles for fans of John Wayne memorabilia. The Bradford Exchange has a wonderful selection including John Wayne tribute knife replicas. Each issue of these quality limited edition John Wayne collectibles features a unique portrait of John Wayne on a hard-fired porcelain blade. The handles have been beautifully adorned with a 3-D bronzed picture of John Wayne and include his signature to add to their appeal.

Another demand item to acquire for your John Wayne memorabilia collection might be a stained glass tiffany lamp decorated with magnificent Western scenes that will remind you of John Wayne at his very best.

Throughout John Wayne's career in movies, which spanned an impressive 50 years, he was recognized as the ideal Western hero.

The Duke symbolized what a true American hero should be, whether he was defending the Alamo, storming the beaches of Iwo Jima, or brawling as a boxer. His long and distinctive career is also captured in fine porcelain collector plates, a tribute befitting this American icon.

The Timeless Hero collectible stained-glass wall clock is another item you might want to purchase for your own John Wayne memorabilia collection or as a great gift for a John Wayne fan. This stunning clock displays outstanding portraits of the screen legend in illuminated stained glass. Demand for these unique John Wayne memorabilia continues to grow.

Train sets are a particular favorite of many collectors. Now you can purchase heirloom-quality electric train sets that are decorated with some of the dramatic scenes from some of John Wayne’s most well-known movies.

Whether you prefer figurines, wall art, replica knives/rifles, or collector plates, you are sure to find plenty of John Wayne collectibles to suit every taste and budget.

To learn more about these popular collectibles, visit John Wayne Collectibles.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Heavenly Handfuls Baby Doll Collections

Exclusive to the Ashton-Drake Galleries, Heavenly Handfuls miniature baby dolls have to be the cutest dolls around! At only 6" tall, the M&M's baby dolls are a particular favorite, having all the lifelike details you'd expect to find in full-sized dolls.These tiny masterpieces each sport a uniquely designed cap with a one-piece sweater in M&M's colors from red to green to yellow. Your heart will be melted by these adorable dolls!

The highest quality vinyl is used to create the lovely hand-crafted Heavenly Handfuls collections. In addition, their soft bodies are poseable which makes them more fun. Holding one of these precious baby dolls in the palm of your hand is sure to produce a warm feeling in your heart! Each one is truly a masterpiece.

At only 5" tall, the Heavenly Handfuls Sweet As You Please Baby Doll Collection features the most lifelike dolls you'll be able to find, right down to their tiny fingers and the creases on the bottom of their tiny baby feet. The beautiful variety of costumes are made to scale and each baby doll has its own crocheted booties.

The Miniature Kitten Doll Collection is also included in the The Heavenly Handfuls Collection. Each of the detailed and handcrafted kittens in fully poseable and unique with no two kittens being the same. These sweethearts have precious baby costumes with their name clearly displayed on the front.

The Heavenly Handfuls L'il Monkey Hugs Collectible is absolutely adorable and fits right into the palm of your hand. Just like a human baby, these detailed and realistic baby monkeys are kitted out in a lovely outfit. Mohair has also been hand-applied to these dolls, making them a wonderful gift for anyone who loves monkeys.

Another wonderful doll in this collection is the Dancing For The Cure Breast Cancer Support Baby Doll Collection. These extremely lifelike 5" ballerina dolls are dressed in beautiful custom-designed 4-piece costumes and proudly sport the pink ribbon.

For a touch of magic, you should take a look at the Heavenly Handfuls Wizard of Oz Vinyl Baby Doll Collection. At only 4 1/2" tall, each doll is finely hand-crafted and hand-painted. Their superbly crocheted costumes and fabric "blankies" are specially decorated with characters such as Toto on Dorothy's blanket.

If you love these dolls as much as I do, you'll want to take a look at: Heavenly Handfuls.

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