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This year is going to be the best year ever for wonderful true Christmas-y boxes! There was such an appealing array from which to choose that I am afraid I went over the top and bought literally dozens.There were several remarkable Santas, the kind you saw in your dreams when you were a kid. Sweet faced jolly old men with the bluest eyes below thick white brows, the reddest cheeks, sumptuous beards gleaming and the toys they carried-- just carried you away. I bought three different Santas and, as it happens, they are all Lynn Haney Limited Editions. He must have been lurking around when I was child because his Santas look exactly like my childhood dreams of Santa or maybe we dreamed similar dreams, which ever--no matter. Take a look and see if these aren't the same little guy's you dreamed about as a kid.

Dreamy Santas
A1. The Santa Loaded With Bear Box. Is he gorgeous or what? Sitting by the fireside in his red velvet chair, awash with Teddies, his Book of Lists in his hand--he's deciding who gets those little bears--his kitty and his sleepy pup curled up at his feet. Isn't this the Santa you knew as a babe? Inside the box a Teddy, painted, and the clasp yet another Teddy. Retail: About $351.00. Our price: $297.90.

A2. The Old Saint Nicholas Box. And doesn't he look just like him? Dressed in a long white coat with a belled Santa hat, holly boughs decorating both, laden with a doll, an elephant, a rocking horse, a kitty cat, a Christmas stocking and a tiny tree with a gold star topping it. Oops, almost missed the little gift box tucked under his arm. Inside some Christmas Holly and the clasp a Teddy Bear. Retail: About $257.00. Our price: $231.90.

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A3. Santa on His Wheels Box. He got these wheels last year because he wasn't about to do much flying and he liked this method of delivery so well he is continuing it. He's dressed in a holly green jump suit under his traditional red coat. The coat is trimmed with a gold scroll work design as is his cap. Shiny black, fur trimmed boots and red mittens complete his outfit. He's hanging on to a huge Teddy Bear and the dressed Christmas Tree fits right into his bicycle rack. The tree is strung with lights, decorations and has a gift box in gold hanging from it. (The very top of the tree is the "box". Look closely and you will see it.) He sits on a metal Tricycle; removable, and hanging from the handlebar is a decorated Christmas Wreath, also removable. The "Trike" has wheels that actually work. (This is the only bicycle box I have ever seen for those of you who have asked for bicycles.) Retail: About $435.00. Our price: $391.90. Repeat Performance to wild applause.

B. I opened Santa's sack and these tumbled out:
B1. The "Little Engine That Could" Box. (A Choo Choo Train.) It comes complete with engineer, a coal bin piled high, a headlight, a "cow catcher" and the clasp is it's bell. It is riding on silver rails and has a huge smoke stack If you look inside you will see the train just passing a water tower with smoke billowing from it's stack, painted. Retail: About $177.00. Our price: $159.90. NEW I don't like to blow our own horn but isn't this a hoot!

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B2. The "Jack-in-the-Box" Box. All little kids just love "Jack-in-the-Box" toys. There is something about them that is just so appealing. This rather old "little kid" still loves them. When I saw this one I knew we had to have him. Is he the cutest thing? That funny little head with eyes wide and the reddest nose and woolly yellow hair, just wobbling about -- he is adorable! I remember having one when I was very young, perhaps 2 or 3 years old. I would sit on the floor in my room for hours just opening and closing the box. Trying to get him locked back in the box was not easy and I would struggle with it endlessly until someone would come along and close the box for me. Then, in seconds I would open it again, squeal delightedly, and the whole process would start all over. I laughed so when that head popped out of the box. I just loved him. It was a favorite toy for a long time. Was it for you as well? The box is tiny,1 inch in diameter and 1 1/2 inches high. The clasp is a hook that closes around a minute pin. You know what is inside--Jack! Retail: About $132.00. Our price: $123.90. NEW

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B3. The Crystal Christmas Egg Box. The base of the egg is porcelain and has holly leaves and berries scattered over it. The top is crystal with cuts of snow flakes and inside it is a rocking horse and a gaily wrapped gift box. What's best about this pretty little "toy" is that when you shake it, silver angel dust floats around inside the lid making everything inside all sparkley. There is a dimensional, removable gift wrapped box inside and the clasp is a Teddy Bear.Retail: About $191.00. Our price: $171.90. Return Engagement

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B4. The Santa Brought Me Ice Skates for Christmas Box! Who has not wanted Ice Skates as a Christmas Gift at some point in their young life? Every child sees themselves gliding effortlessly over the smooth surface of a lake doing all sorts of spins and twirls--like a professional. Kids have no idea of the years of practice it takes to develop that kind of skill on skates. Myself, I look at this box and see a beautiful young woman having her skates laced by a handsome, dark haired young man,then the two of them skating off, holding hands, gliding over the ice in perfect unison, dancing to the music I hear in my head. Crazy? Probably. I think I have watched too many old movies. Remember Sun Valley Serenade? The open books reveal a winter evening with snow softening the mountain peaks behind the small village that lies on the shore of the ice covered lake. Inside, a perfect pine tree and the clasp, a French bow. Retail: About $225.00. Our price: $202.90. Return engagement by popular demand!


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