Madame Alexander Dolls at Beacon's Glow Collectibles

Please do not forget that all Madame Alexander Dolls are always marked 20% off MSRP prices (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price). And with every 8-inch and 10-inch Madame Alexander Doll purchased, a white metal enamel doll stand (made in the USA) will be included free of charge with your order. (Despite a competitor recently stating that they are the only retailer to include a doll stand free of charge with each Madame Alexander doll, we have been faithfully doing this since we started carrying Madame Alexander dolls back in 2003).

As is always the case, there are many incredible Madame Alexander Dolls being introduced in 2012. Please stay tuned as we will be sure to get them out on the site as soon as possible after receiving them.

And, if there are any Madame Alexander dolls in particular that you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us by email and we will do our best to check if they are still available. Or in the case of a new doll, we can check and see when they are expected to ship from the Alexander Doll Company.

Thank you for your continued support!

Quote of the Day - "Solitude is as needful to the imagination as society is wholesome for the character." - James Russel Lowell

New from Boyds - Celebrate the Season Bears

This year, instead of introducing yet another Boyds Bear of the Month Collection, Boyds has come out with a brand new "Celebrate the Season" Teddy Bear Collection.

There are 4 bears in this collection representing all of the seasons.

1. Winter Bear is "Crystal Snowflake"

2. Spring Bear is "Flora B. Bloom"

3. Summer Bear is "Summer P Sweetkins"

4. Fall Bear is "Punkin Patchbeary"

We here at Beacon's Glow Collectibles are very pleased with the arrival of this collection. Collect all 4 to be sure and have the complete set of "Celebrate the Season" Boyds Bears!

Quote of the Day - "The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook." - William James

Another Easter Steiff Rabbit - Birdie Springtime Rabbit Steiff Bears EAN 682100

Steiff has done it again in introducing another great pastel colored bunny rabbit just in time for Easter ordering.

According to Steiff:
"Steiff Birdie The Springtime Rabbit EAN 682100 is a rabbit with a tiny best friend; a miniature bird which sits perched on her paw. Steiff Birdie The Springtime Rabbit EAN 682100 is made of lavender mohair custom dyed especially for this edition. She also features white mohair accents. Her felt paw pads are air brushed by hand to simulate bunny footprints. Birdie’s best avian friend is delicately handcrafted of mohair and felt. This tiny little bird features intricate airbrushed details. Steiff Birdie The Springtime Rabbit EAN 682100 is the latest in our series of pastel bunnies. Whether you’ve collected the whole series or this will be your first, Steiff Birdie The Springtime Rabbit EAN 682100 is certain to add a special touch to your collection."

She is a beautiful pale lavender mohair and stands 9 inches tall.

Sure to be a Steiff North American Exclusive Favorite.

Incidentally, Birdie has won the prestigious TOBY (Teddy of the Year) Award this year.

Quote of the Day - "The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up." -
Paul Valery

An Incredible Steiff Rabbit Named Valentina EAN 035760

Valentina by Steiff Bears (EAN 035760) has just arrived and is a perfect way to welcome Spring.

According to Steiff:
"Valentina is the companion to last year´s Valentin. "It was great fun to give such a charming and proud boy rabbit a girlfriend," says the designer. "She had to be sweet and elegant." And Valentina certainly is. Valentina´s body is white and brown alpaca with sandy brown around her eyes. She has a white muzzle, chest, tummy, and cheeks. She has airbrushing detail to her eyes which makes it look as if she has eyelashes - giving her a special feminine appeal. She has delicate soft pink airbrushing in her ears, on her cheeks, and across her muzzle. "Valentina is unique because she matches so well to Valentin and because she looks so feminine," says the designer. "The colours I have chosen match very well together. I am very proud about the sweet look in her face."

Made of high quality alpaca, brown, 5-way jointed, surface washable, limited edition of 1,500 pieces worldwide, stuffed with synthetic filling material, with safety eyes, with gold-plated "Button in Ear"."

Valentina stands 9 inches tall and wears an adorable Sunday Best sleeveless lavender and white dress. She holds a matching hat in her rabbit paw.

She would look great displayed on her own and even better standing next to Valentin.

A perfect way to welcome Spring into your home!

Quote of the Day - "It is the marriage of the soul with Nature that makes the intellect fruitful, and gives birth to imagination." - Henry David Thoreau

Mickey Bird Feeder Statue by Jim Shore Disney Traditions

It sure does feel like Spring is right around the corner, doesn't it?

This Jim Shore Disney Traditions Mickey Bird Feeder would be perfect to put either in your front or back yard this Spring.

Bring a little Disney magic to your indoor or outdoor garden with this brand new piece from the Disney Traditions Garden Collection. Place a bit of bird seed in Mickey's left glove and watch the birds hover for a snack. His glove holds 1 ounce of birdseed.

This adorable piece stands 14-1/4 inches tall and is UV protected for display outdoors.

Quote of the Day - "How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these. " - George Washington Carver

More Boyds Bears 2012 Friends of Boyds (FOB) Kits Back in Stock

Just to let any of you know who were waiting for us to receive in additional Boyds Bears FOB Kits, they arrived in yesterday. But unfortunately, they are selling fast as we only have 2 FOB kits remaining in stock.

Each 2012 Boyds FOB Kit includes:
Franklin T. Breezly
This beautiful 8-inch, soft gold chenille bear, with patchwork PAW pads and a bright red gingham checked bow, is holdin' his Pinwheel, all ready to celebrate summer! He has a special F.o.B. 2012 foot sash, and will steal yer' heart!

Lil' Franklin
Miniature resin bear figurine features sculpted detail to reflect chenille fur, Red, White, and Blue pinwheel, and red checked sculpted neck bow.

Franklin's Proud To Be...an F.o.B. Flag
With the 2012 Club Year designation, show your patriotic pride by placin' this beautiful flag in your garden or anywhere else you like to show your Americana pride! The scene depicts our sculpted Members-Only redemption piece, Suzie B. with Benjamin... Pinwheel Parade. Flag pole not included.

In addition, a Boyds Bear FOB Club Member gets:

. Offishull Boyds seasonal catalogs (mailed with membership card)

· Online Newzletter & Chat Room

· Opportunities to learn about Boyds Stuff

· Advanced preview of product introductions

· Members-only website access

· Members Only Exclusive Boyds Stuff

We have ordered more Boyds FOB Club kits and hope to receive them in the near future.

Quote of the Day - "The Best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the Heart." - Helen Keller