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Department 56 Videos & Sound

Revised 8/3/2024

Over the years, Department 56 has produced numerous VHS videos to market the launch of specific buildings, provide decorating and display tips as well as some focusing on the design and production process. They are provided here as a point of reference. In the 1990s, several cassette tapes were released to provide background noise and activity in the villages.

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VILLAGES

59064

A Christmas Visit To Dickens’ Village

1987-1987

Heritage Village Collection

28 Minute VHS Tape

A loving Grandmother shares the story of her Dickens’ Village collection and its inspiration with her grandchildren- Emily and James. A Brass Candlestick ornament is included. It is packaged in a green sleeved box.

59366

A New England Christmas

1987-1987

Heritage Village Collection

28 Minute VHS Tape

A loving Grandmother shares the story of her New England Village collection and its inspiration with her grandchildren- Emily and James. A Brass New England Village Weathervane ornament is included. It is packaged in a blue sleeved box.

98523

The Making Of A Village Tradition

1994-1996

Display Techniques for Collectors

22:30 Minute VHS Tape

This 22:30 minute VHS tape chronicles the step-by-step process on the creation process of village buildings and accessories. It is packaged in a blue sleeved box.

98841

The Building Of A Village Tradition

1994-2008

$19.95

$22.50

Display Techniques for Collectors

Published- 1994, 41 pages

35-36 Minute VHS Tape with Book

This booklet is a companion to the VHS tape of the same name that was released in 1994. The 35-36 minute VHS tape takes collectors through a step-by-step process on creating vignettes and displays. Brick streets, candy cane posts, landscaping, Styrofoam carving and lots more are all covered. A 41 page booklet highlights elements of the video. It is packaged in a green sleeved box.

98842

Starting New Traditions

1997-2008

$18.00

$22.50

A Complete Guide to Decorating Your Home for the Holidays

Published- 1997, 52 pages

60 Minute VHS Tape with Book

This 60 minute VHS tape provides a step-by-step instruction on decorating all aspects of the home for the Christmas season. Numerous upscale looks are presented include how to execute exquisite holiday bows, wreaths, tablescapes, and village display vignettes. It also contains a 52 page booklet that shares element of the video as well as the number of lights, ornaments and other items necessary to have a well- decorated Christmas Tree. It is packaged in an elegant sleeved box with a glamour shot of richly decorated home.

98843

Getting To Know the Villages- An Inside Tour of Department 56

1998-1998

A Complete Guide to Decorating Your Home for the Holidays

1998- 45 Minute VHS Tape

This 45 minute VHS Tape was created for retail outlets and was not available for retail sale. It was created so that retail staff would have a base knowledge of the company, its processes as well as arm employees with answers to the most common questions regarding Department 56 villages. It is packaged in a blue sleeve box.

TTT

The Times Tower

1999-1999

June 22, 1999- 1:30 Minute VHS Tape

This 1:30 minute VHS tape was created to introduce collectors and retailers to The Times Tower which was created for Christmas In The City in celebration of the new Millennium. Packaged in red sleeve box.

97319

Elvis Presley’s Graceland

2000-2000

2000- 2:30 Minute VHS Tape

This 2:30/60 minute looped VJHS Tape was created for retailers to continually play in their stores to introduce Elvis Presley’s Graceland in 2000. Packaged in red sleeve box.

Snowbabies

98511

Snowbabies In The Making

1993-1993

15 Minute VHS Tape

This 15 minute VHS Tape chronicles the step-by-step process on the creation process of Snowbabies. It includes the design and development process referencing the similarities and differences between their production and that of village buildings and accessories. It not only introduces the Snowbabies but defines the term “nubbies” that describes the crystals on their suits. It is packaged in a green sleeved box.

Village Sounds

55247

Village Sounds, Tape w/2 speakers

1992-1996

A Cassette Tape and Two Specially Designed Speakers to Include In Your Village

1992-1996- 23 Minute Cassette Tape with Snow Mound speakers.

Contains the 23 minute Cassette Tape- Village Sounds Cassette Tape- A Collection of Nostalgic Sounds from the Past To Make Your Village Come To Life (#55255- $8.00). It also contains two snowdrift speakers that can be easily concealed in any village display. The two speakers are attached with a 12 foot cord and can be plugged into a cassette player, home stereo system or Village AC/DC Adapter.

55255

Village Sounds Cassette Tape

1992-1996

A Collection of Nostalgic Sounds from the Past To Make Your Village Come To Life

1991-1996- 23 Minute Cassette Tape

A 23 minute cassette tape provides background activity in an effort to bring early village displays to life. It provides the sound of everything from carolers and children playing to ferryboats and steam trains. It is packaged in a red plastic cassette box.

97298

Seasons Bay

Sounds of The Season

This CD provides background noise and activity that brings the Seasons Bay Collection to life. The sound of leaves falling, a crackling fire and the breezes of spring are just some of the elements of the CD.

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