Fall Has Finally Arrived in Texas

Because of the extremely hot summer in Texas, we were forced to remove all candles and wax dipped animals from the site a couple of months back. We did not want our customers to receive any of their wax items damaged during shipping because of melting. With record temperatures in Texas exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit throughout much of the summer, melting during transit was inevitable.

Just recently, we have re-introduced all Lang Primitive Jar Candles; Bear Dips by Beacon's Glow; and Little Dippers by Ganz back on the site.

Additionally, beginning October 1, 2006, we will once again promote our "Lang Candle of the Month" special.

Enjoy this wonderful Fall weather!

Quote of the Day - "People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. "
- Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

The Many Faces of Madame Alexander

Enclosed within the inside of the cover of the 2004 Madame Alexander catalog was a description of all of the various doll face sculpts througout the Alexander Doll Company's long and very successful history.

We refer to this guide often so we thought you might be interested in seeing the birthdates for several of Madame Alexander's more popular face sculpts.

• Wendy (1953 - present)


• Cissy (1955 - present)


• Cissette (1957 - present)


• Maggie (1960 - 1961, reintroduced 1997)


• Huggums (1963 - present)


• Pussycat (1965 - present)


• Andrea Fairchild Ford (2000 - present)


• Jadde Lee (2002 - present)


• Isabelle (2002 - present)


• Wendy Woodkin (2003 - present)


• Sofia Cruz (2004 - present)


• Asian Baby (2004 - present)


• Lissy (1956, reintroduced in 1993, and again this year (2006) to celebrate her 50th birthday)

Quote of the Day - "There are two ways to spread happiness; either be the light who shines it or be the mirror who reflects it. " - Anonymous

Born in 1956. Reborn in 2006. Madame Alexander Lissy Dolls Have Arrived!

2006 marks an important year in the history of the Alexander Doll Company. They have re-introduced 12" Lissy, oftentimes known as Wendy's older sister.

We received in the first two Lissy dolls this past Saturday, and we have all agreed that they are much, much nicer in person than their images.

Both Spring Parade Lissy, and Homecoming Lissy, each come from a limited edition of only 400 dolls. We anticipate that more Lissys will be introduced during 2007.

According to the wonderful book, "Madame Alexander Dolls, An American Legend" by Stephanie Finnegan, Lissy was introduced in 1956 and was produced until 1965. Lissy was introduced as a pre-teen; the innocent-looking face was later used for Little Women. In 1963 the Lissy Classics Group used it for characters such as Scarlett O'Hara and Cinderella. A set of Little Women with this with this face was reproduced in the early 1990's.

Boyd's 2006 Harvest and Holiday Items Beginning to Arrive

We didn't think that the Boyd's 2006 Harvest & Holiday items would ever get here. It seems so long since they were initially ordered that we were getting anxious.

It is so good to hear that the Boyd's Company is back on their feet, so to speak, and doing well. We certainly hope that they have a prosperous 2006 holiday season.

Some items that have arrived that just might tickle your fancy are:

• Freedom, Peace and Liberty plush ornamentsChristmas patriotic-themed resin ornaments (Bear on Drum & Flag Bearer)Kringlebeary Snowball (Just adorable by the way. . . )Plush ornaments in tiny decorated mugs such as Mug with Bear on SkisWe are expecting many more items before Christmas, and hope that our new 2006 Halloween items will start shipping in the near future.
  
  Please check back when you get the opportunity to see what additional items we have added. As always, if you are looking for something special and you don't see it on the site, don't hesitate to email us or give us a call.
  
  Quote of the Day -
  "When you make a mistake, don't look back at it long. Take the reason of the thing into your mind and then look forward. Mistakes are lessons of wisdom. The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power. " - Hugh White
  
  

Holiday Items Reorganized

In order to make searching the Beacon's Glow Collectible site easier for holiday and gift-themed items, we have set up a special category called *Holidays & Gifts. This category is broken down into the following subcategories:

• Birthday Gifts


• CHRISTMAS Items


• Communion & Christening Gifts


• Easter Gifts


• Graduation Gifts


• HALLOWEEN & Fall


• Mother's Day Gifts


• Valentine's Day


• Wedding Gifts

If you see a category that needs added, please don't hesitate to let us know, and we will be glad to add it to our Holidays and Gifts category.

Quite for the Day - "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
- Eleanor Roosevelt

2006 TOBY Public's Choice Awards

The winners have just been announced in the current issue of "Teddy Bear and Friends" and they are as follows:

• Artist Vignette – Any size, Karin De Lorenzo, Silvester Loves Bubu!


• Miniature Artist Bear - Dressed/Costumed, Becky Wheeler, Pekoe "The Tea Is Bruin"


• Miniature Artist Bear - Undressed, Michelle Lamb, Minuet


• Small Artist Bear - Dressed/Costumed, Pat Youderin, Jeckle


• Small Artist Bear - Undressed, Pat Youderin, Spencer


• Large Artist Bear - Dressed/Costumed, Michelle Lamb, Burl Ives


• Large Artist Bear - Undressed, Judi Paul, Sherwood


• Artist "Friends" (Collectible Plush Animals) Karen Lyons, Bebee in the Yarn Basket


• Artist Bear – Nontraditional Materials, Janine Genua, Chuckles


• Manufactured Vignette, Deb Canham Artist Designs, Easter Bunny Bear


• Manufactured Miniature, Steiff, Bear on Wheels Small Manufactured, Dressed, The Bearington Collection Ltd., Vivian Foxworth


• Small Manufactured, Undressed, Gund, Goober


• Large Manufactured, Dressed, The Bearington Collection Ltd., Christopher Christmas


• Large Manufactured, Undressed, Steiff, GabrieleManufactured “Friends”, Russ Berrie and Company, Inc., Yomiko Sharpei


• Best in Show, Sue Van Nattan, Long John Silver

Congratulations goes to all of these fine bear artists and companies!

Quote of the Day - "Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results." - Anonymous

The Timeframe for the Last Two 2006 Cissys to Arrive

We just got word that the last two (2) remaining Cissys, "Twilight Cissy by Timothy Alberts" and "Heiress Elegance Cissy" will be arriving in the fall. "Twilight Cissy by Timothy Alberts" is expected in November of this year, and "Heiress Elegance Cissy" in September. The Alexander Doll Company is very accurate in their estimates, so if you might be interested in either of these dolls, please drop us an email and we'll be glad to let you know when they arrive.

All of the other 2006 Cissys are now in stock and ready to order:

A Charmed Life CissyCouture Noir CissyNouveau DynamiteRetro Revival Jacqui (a beautiful tribute to Jackie Onassis)

Scene Stealer Cissy