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The kind folks over at A Christmas Story House sent me images of the 5 new releases for Christmas 2010. These pieces will be available online at www.achristmasstorygiftshop.com or at your local Sears. There isn't any descriptive info yet, but the images are enticing:

Updates on the licensed "A Christmas Story" series: * Series releases are available now in your local Sears and select dealers. * The Department 56 "A Christmas Story" series will be available to dealers this year. Previously it was available only in Sears. * " A Christmas Story House " giftshop has two D56 exclusives: - Dept 56 "A Christmas Story" Ralphie Visits Santa - A Christmas Story House 25th Anniversary Exclusive for the 25th Anniversary! - Dept 56 - "A Christmas Story" Watching Parade - A Christmas Story House 25th Anniversary Exclusive * New 2008 Pieces include: - "Pulaski's Candy Store" - Lighted ceramic building is a detailed production of the candy store that Ralphie tells his parents Flick saw some Grizzly Bears in front of in an attempt to convince them he needs a bb-gun. - "Pink Nightmare" - Ralphie in his bunny suit, a christmas present from Aunt Claria. Related articles by Zemanta 25th annive...

Sears : multiple collectors have spotted pre-lit trees already up in their local Sears stores. One person has said the new Ralphie with broken glasses accessory from A Christmas Story is available now for $ 9.99. Others have said the "A Christmas Story" stuff went on sale September 16 last year. There goes my November 19 date...bad memory, I guess... Target : all of their Halloween merchandise is out, and some of their Christmas stuff is starting to trickle out, like Ornaments. One collector found many of the M&M ornaments. Home Goods : They have a few Department 56 items on sale. "The Toy Shop" and "Town Church" accents were $16 each.