Friday, April 15, 2011
Various types of collectible bogie figurines and their amount to collectors
The most widely known fairy figure sculptor is Jasmine Becket-Griffith. Jasmine has created hundreds of fairy figurines over the past few years, and several of the fairies figurines made by her are part of limited collections that sell out quickly. The overall theme of her work is always fairies or mythical creatures – even with the work she has done for Disney.
The beauty and detail of fairy figurines are astounding, especially those of Jasmine Becket-Griffith. The intricate details make the statues come alive so that you forget that fairies are simply mythical creatures. Fairies collectibles get fantasy collectors lost in a world of magic and far-off possibilities, which is probably why they appeal to so many people. Also, fairies are just plain fun to collect.
Fairies collectibles hold a lot of intrinsic value among their fans. Like with any collectible item, fairy statues must stay in mint condition to remain valuable. Most collectors keep their fairy collectibles in a sealed case or on a protected shelf for proper display and to keep dust, moisture, and other irritants off the collectibles. With the current popularity of fairies, these little statues may hold extensive value in the future, so proper care is very important.
There are many online destinations to shop for fairy collectibles at your leisure. Fairy items make great gifts for all sorts of special occasions, or even for no reason at all. Most fantasy collectors of mythical creatures such as fairies, dragons, and so on shop for their collectibles online because the prices and selection are so much better than they can find locally.
If there is a fairy or dragon collector in your life who loves fantasy statues and other fantasy collector memorabilia, remember that the selection of colors, scenes, types, and designs is almost endless online. You are bound to find what you are looking for at a price that is affordable.
Monday, August 30, 2010
5 Interesting Facts of Collectible Fairy Dolls & Porcelain Fairy Dolls
Have you ever wondered about the existence of fairies or where the idea originated? We don't exactly have any documentation or proof that fairies exist, except that if you search the internet or libraries, over the centuries there are thousands of drawings and artwork that exist about what people have thought fairies would look like.
- Fairies are often thought of as being very beautiful. They usually are depicted as having wings, often having magic powers, and even sometimes shown with a magic wand. They could bring you good luck, or prosperity if you treated them with respect.
- There are legends that fairies could cast a spell on someone. They are thought to be friendly, mischievous, or cruel depending on their mood. In modern culture, we tend to believe that fairies are good and that they can bring us good luck, or watch over us.
- Fairies are also thought to be able to change from being visible or invisible at will. We have always heard or read that fairies either live in the woods, underground, or around the water. Most of them are thought to be able to fly.
- Fairies have been used for hundreds of years in fairy tales such as a Fairy God Mother in Cinderella, and Tinkerbelle in Peter Pan. These fairies in fairy tales always show peacefulness and goodness instead of evil and mischief.
- Today's fairies are thought to be social little creatures that can be helpful around the house or surprise your with small gifts. We have all heard about the Tooth Fairy who visits little children when they leave their tooth under the pillow, and then in the morning wake to find the Tooth Fairy has left them money.
Since doll collecting has been on the rise in recent years, there have been many beautiful fairy dolls created in many different sizes. Some are very tiny, like Lunette, who is sleeping peacefully and looks as if she is just waiting to be scooped up. These are some of the most popular fairies to display. Other fairy dolls can be quite large, like Tatianna, who is 23" tall. She is a beautiful fairy queen that is dressed in beads and lace and has long flowing hair. These types of fairy dolls are generally the kind you have in mind or visualize when you hear about them in stories or fairy tales.
Some fairy dolls, like Peppermint Posh or Cinda Shower, may look a little on the active or mischievous side. However, they still look like a lot of fun to have around. They are quite cute, but have a look of mischief about them, and may need to be watched carefully!
Whether you believe in fairies, or just like to have beautiful dolls to decorate with, you cannot go wrong with the Whispering Willow Collection of Fairies. There are prices, sizes, and styles for many different types of collectors.