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This list is courtesy of the Original Department 56 Group on Yahoo : A Christmas Story -- exclusive for Sears Buildings: Ralphie's House, 2005 School House, 2005 Fire House, 2005 Higbee's Department Store, 2005 Chop Suey Restaurant, 2005 Town Hall, 2006 Bumpus' House, 2006 Uptown Theatre, 2007 Schulz Optometry, 2007 Building Accessories: Leg Crate, 2005 Kids Getting Candy, 2005 Toys For Kids, 2005 Carolers, 2005 Triple Dog Dare, 2005 Lighted Tree Lot Accessory, 2005 Fire Truck, 2005 Car w/tree, 2005 Crabby Elves, 2006 Santa And Child, 2006 Town Tree-- Lit Accessory, 2006 Skud And His Toadie, 2006 Brother Can't Get Up, 2006 Ralphie At Mailbox W/Decoder, 2006 Santa Parade Float w/Tractor, 2006 Bumpus Hounds w/Turkey, 2006 Ralphie Needs New Glasses, 2007 Here is a handy snippet of current auctions on Ebay for "A Christmas Story" from Department 56 (if you cannot view...

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 Exclusive s. 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 Depar...