THE CRYSTAL LODGE BLOG
Disney Dumbo 1990 and 1993
In 1990 a Disney Dumbo figurine was produced and was available in the USA only. This Dumbo has black eyes. Only 3,000 of these were made, which were sold exclusively in Disney parks. It has a very similar body to the “mainstream” Silver Crystal elephants in issue at that time with a blocked body (ie…
Read More It all started with a mouse …
Hard to believe, the crystal figurines we know and love started production back in 1976! For those of you, who don’t know the story, here is an abridged version: By 1976 Swarovski’s business expanded from that of a cutting, manufacturing, and jewellery production facility to a business committed to silver crystal as an end product…
Read More Belle Mo – blue is the colour
Belle Mo was the first medium sized Mo to join the herd. She was introduced in 2010 but retired in 2011, so she wasn’t available for long. This is the original Swarovski description for her: “Let’s go girls! Belle Mo joins her sisters, bringing her abundance of motivation and energy to Lovlots City. She is…
Read More Facet-nating facts
The set of 3 mini chickens, baby chickens and mini penguins contain 3 individually designed animals, while the set of 3 field mice are identical.
Read More Up in the trees
As well as being the sole designer for the Mother and Child trilogy, Michael Stamey was also the designer who was responsible for all 4 of the “Up in the Trees” series birds: Kingfisher, Owl, Parrot and Toucan.
Read More The original Zodiac animals
Did you know that the original set of 12 (small clear crystal) zodiac animals were all designed by Anton Hirzinger? They were released in batches of 3 per year starting in 2001 with the Goat, Ox and Rat (plus the display stand). In 2002 the horse, monkey and pig followed, with 2003 seeing the introduction…
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