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What North Pole piece should I get first for my son?

As most of you know, this blog has been a creative outlet for me at times, allowing me to write about my favorite holidays and collectibles. I know lately I've been mentioning our first child - a boy - and how excited we are to bring him into the world, teach him right and wrong, help him through different decisions and circumstances, and watch him develop his own interests and hobbies. We'll certainly introduce him to many things, one of them being the joy of Department 56, of seeing a village collection grow and take form. We've decided to get him started on the North Pole Series - we love it's whimsical themes and colors. Now the question is:

Which piece to get the collection started?

I'll be gathering suggestions and ideas from the many readers of this blog and the different D56 groups of which I participate. I'll then post a poll of the top suggested pieces. Can't wait!
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  1. JanetApril 18, 2008 at 6:00 AM

    Great timing, as we just redesigned our entire North Pole village here at The Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee!

    Most little boys enjoy playing with trucks, and new in the line this year is "Dumpy's Toy Trucks" which is a store in the shape of, you guessed it, a dump truck! It is really cute. Another new and charming piece for this year -that is also animated- is the "Rubber Duck Factory," which includes an elf "swimming" in a pool of ducks, conducting product testing... Still in the line are Mickey Mouse Watch Factory, Sesame Street at the North Pole, and Christmas Critters Pet Store. Of course, the list goes on! You can see pictures of Dumpy's and the Duck Factory here: http://christmasplace.wordpress.com/2008/04/02/department-56-designer-in-store-next-week/
    We are the largest Christmas store in the south, and carry the full Dept. 56 line. We have a collector's club that may be of interest to you; just let me know at janet(at)christmasplace.com if you'd like more info.

    Have fun collecting for your son!

    ~Janet D.

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