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Department 56 responds to my questions...

1) Will Sears be coming out with a third release of buildings and accessories for their exclusive "A Christmas Story" series?
"Yes, there will be new introductions for this series in 2007. If you go to the Department 56 website and click on Collecting and scroll down you will see Product Exclusives. The new 2007 pieces have not been added yet, but they will be up there soon."

- This is extremely exciting news!

2) What is the verdict on the controversial Department 56 brand stamp issue?
"What controversy?"

- I then replied, informing her that many collectors were adamantly opposed to the idea.

3) What will be the next baseball parks released for Christmas In The City?
"We have no information to share on any new additions to this series. The next introductions will be in December, 2007."

- I should have asked if there will be a new Yankee Stadium to coincide with the construction of their brand new ballpark.

4) What happened to the official Department56 magazine?
"The Celebrations magazine was discontinued in Spring, 2006."

- But why? At least we have Village D-Lights!

5) When will Department 56 update their store locator?
"The next update will occur later this fall."

- At least for now we have a Google Map of Recommended Department56 shops. It will be updated Saturday with more recommendations.
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