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What do you think

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 11:02 pm
by crow11ad
I know some of you are strictly Lemax or other type of villages. But has anyone ever mixed up collections?

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 6:41 am
by LittleDollClaudia
I have. I found some of those off-brands that are at Big Lots, Target, and Walmart are fun to mix together. The only issue is the size of the people. Sometimes they are the wrong height but I fix that by changing the distance they stand by the houses. It looks pretty great when done right.

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 1:37 pm
by LawP
I just cancelled my subscription for the Munster Village - I have about 8 pieces plus accessories. I was disappointed in the poor quality of the accessories so plan to buy bits and pieces from other collections. Even the dollar stores can sometimes have decent items to add. I think mixing it up is a great idea.

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 12:07 am
by mandy0221
I happen to like the quality of Lemax because it is good for your money and extra spooky. Dept. 56 is just to out of my budget but in the future I may add a few of those pieces.

For now I buy the houses and animated features from lemax and stop off at Walgreens and buy the 2 for $1.00 people/kids/tombstones etc. You hardly notice that they don't match and the small pieces are more likely to get broken so if a kid accidently knocks it off who cares it was only 50 cents.

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:36 pm
by MichaelMyers
Does anyone get the LTD Commodities book- (also called ABC as well?_ They have an entire Spooky Village that looks nice -can't remember the price. Hallmark also has the Its the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Set also...very cute but pricey.

Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:23 pm
by BlackCat
I dont care what kind of villiage sthey are. Ifthey catch my eye I say go for it! If you love Halloween then you'll make it work.