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Note: This page is one of our online buyer's guides listing products that were selected to make Christmas more fun for the model railroader or holiday display village collector in your life. At first I was focusing on the trains, especially the Hawthorne Village^TM collectible trains, and only featuring a handful of the villages and structures that went with them. However, as time goes on, I've become aware of more and more display villages and accessories that deserve notice - especially villages with holiday themes. Hence this "More Holiday Villages" page. Most of the villages and accessories are made by Hawthorne Village^TM. All of them are of exceptional quality. (That said, the Thomas Kinkade Christmas villages are still on the Thomas Kinkade train page.)

This page lists villages that may not fit in with a particular train set, but which may fit very well into your holiday collection.

To see more pictures or to learn more about any of the villages shown here, simply click the "Buy" button. You're not actually obligated to purchase anything until you make your decision on the next page.

Note about Suppliers: While we try to help you get the products you want by recommending suppliers with a good record of customer service, all transactions between you and the supplier you chose to provide your trains or other purchases are governed by the published policies on the supplier's web site. So please print off any order confirmation screens and save copies of invoices, etc., so you can contact the appropriate supplier should any problems occur. (They almost never do, but you want to be on the safe side.)

Note about Availability: This is a reminder that "limited edition" means that none of the villages on this page will be available indefinitely. None of my readers has ever been disappointed with the quality of these products, but several have registered disappointment that they waited a month too long to get started on a collection. As we used to say when I was working my way through college at Radio Shack in the 1970s, "We can't make them here." Please take the "limited edition" nature of these collections into account when you are making your decisions.

Update for 2013! Between 2011 and 2013, I had to take most of the villages off this page because Bradford Exchange had discontinued several and had introduced few new collections during the recession. Now more villages are becoming available, and we'll post the ones we like the best as we get a chance. That said, we notice that the villages in this category tend to come and go quickly, so please forgive us if we post the manufacturer's description rather than our own product reviews (which we try to do for the rest of the products in our buyers' guides). The fact is, more than once, by the time we got our hands on a colection, reviewed, and posted it, it was sold out, and we don't want to keep disappointing people who want a chance at these limited-edition collections. What we can say, universally, is this:

The vast majority of people who order these collections are delighted with them
The tiny minority who change their minds have no trouble getting a full refund if they keep all the packing materials, protect the product, and contact Bradford Exchange promptly, and
The folks who have put off ordering a collection until it was too late are always disappointed (I get more e-mails on this subject than anything else having to do with Hawthorne Village collections.)

In the meantime, please contact us with any questions about Hawthorne Villages and trains.

Farmall Illuminated Holiday Village Collection

The American farmer and Farmall tractors - for decades this winning combination worked the land side-by-side. Now you can preserve a piece of agricultural history from this bygone era with this first-ever Farmall Holiday Village Collection. Each illuminated building in this collection is adorned with festive holiday decorations and "snow." Your collection begins with Issue One, Farmall Holiday Barn with FREE vintage Farmall H Tractor figurine. Soon your collection will continue with Issue Two, Farmall General Store, with FREE "Gus the Farmhand" and "Mom" figurines, and additional Farmall Holiday Village buildings, each a separate issue to follow.‡This farm collectible is available only from Hawthorne Village. Each tractor and building in this collection is handcrafted and then hand-painted in classic Farmall red. It's sure to be a conversation starter with holiday guests, and will look great on a mantel, shelf or table. High demand is expected from farm and tractor collectors, so order now!

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer® Christmas Town Village Collection

For over three decades the television classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer® has captured our hearts. Now, relive those cherished memories when Rudolph's® Christmas Town village collection comes alive right in your own home, starting with Issue One featuring Santa & Mrs. Claus' Castle and FREE Rudolph & Clarice figurine. Before long you'll be lining up for training at Issue Two, Coach Comet's Flight Camp, which includes a FREE Santa and Mrs. Claus figurine. Additional village buildings, each a separate issue and some with select free figurines and accessories, will follow.‡All the handcrafted and hand-painted Rudolph Christmas Town village buildings light up, casting a warm holiday glow on your beloved friends, Rudolph and Clarice, Santa and Mrs. Claus, the lovable Hermey, Bumble and more! This magical village collection is an exclusive Hawthorne Village collectible first and a great value you don't want to miss, so hurry! Strong demand is expected - order now!

Elvis Rock And Roll Christmas Village Collection

Slip on your blue suede shoes and stroll the sidewalks of this rockin' Christmas village! Officially authorized by the Estate of Elvis Presley, this first-ever Elvis Presley® collectible village collection lights up with a Vegas-style glow, starting with Issue One featuring the Golden Records Store and FREE Santa figurine. Soon, you'll be able to catch Elvis® on the big screen at Issue Two, The Legend Theater, which includes a FREE classic car accessory. Additional village buildings, each a separate issue and some with select free figurines and accessories, will follow.Christmas was Elvis' favorite holiday, and this exclusive, limited-edition illuminated Hawthorne Village collectible village collection is a tribute to his everlasting gifts to us. Classic images of Elvis adorn each building, bringing back treasured memories of your favorite star - can't you just imagine joining him at the Hound Dog Diner for a grilled Peanut Butter & Banana sandwich? Hurry - huge demand is expected for this Collectibles Market First, and you don't want to miss this unique Christmas decoration idea! Order now!

By the way, if you're an Elvis fan, you should know that a special sculpture celebrating Christmas at Graceland is available separately. Click on the little picture to the right for more information.

Jim Henson's The Muppets North Pole Christmas Village Collection: Unique Christmas Decor

Enjoy the unstoppable irreverence of Jim Henson's Muppets™ at Christmastime with this captivating Muppets Christmas village collection! This delightful holiday vision begins with Issue One featuring Santa's House and FREE Kermit Kringle and Sledding Gonzo figurines. Soon you'll be "unwrapping" the delights of Issue Two, Statler and Waldorf's Toy Factory and a FREE Ravishing Miss Piggy figurine. Additional lighted village buildings in the collection, each a separate issue and some with select free figurines and accessories, will follow.‡Inspired by Jim Henson's Muppets, every building in this collectible miniature Christmas village collection is handcrafted and hand-painted in vibrant detail for extraordinary realism. You'll love every detail, from the festive Christmas decorations to the buildings' metal roofs on Santa's House that securely holds the magnetic Sledding Gonzo figurine in place. Your favorite characters including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and Gonzo will ensure your Christmas goes off without a hitch! Make delightful additions to your unique Christmas decor collection and they are marvelous Muppets collectible gifts. However, you must hurry! Strong demand is anticipated, so order now!Fine collectibles, not intended for children.

Precious Moments Christmas Village Collection

Discover a holiday wonderland bright with the spirit of loving, caring and sharing - the first-ever illuminated collectible village collection inspired by Precious Moments® originals from artist Sam Butcher! The true meaning of Christmas shines from the start with Issue One featuring the Holy Night Chapel and FREE carolers figurine. Before long you'll be enjoying the festivities at Issue Two, Merry Memories School, which includes a FREE Nativity children figurine. Next, your village collection continue Issue Three, Tiny Treasures Toy Shop, and Issue Four, Holly-Day Greetings Post Office, each with select FREE accessories. Additional village buildings, each a separate issue and some with select free figurines and accessories, will follow.‡A Hawthorne Village exclusive, this extraordinary limited-edition Precious Moments Christmas Village collection is the perfect way to build your own warmly glowing village haven, brimming with Christmas spirit. But don't delay - strong demand is anticipated, so order now!

Snow Angels Holiday Village Collection

Celebrate the holidays with these precious little "Snow Angels"! You're invited to join them for some winter wonderland fun in their luminous, snow-covered village collection, beginning with Issue One featuring the Leap of Faith Flight School and FREE Whoopsie figurine. Later, you'll enjoy the treats at Issue Two, Cloud Nine Chapel, which includes a FREE angel figurine. Additional village buildings, each a separate issue and some with select free figurines and accessories, will follow.‡These first-ever, exclusive limited-edition illuminated Hawthorne Village collectible village sculptures offer a truly unique Christmas decoration idea! Look through each building's windows and you'll find fully sculpted "Snow Angels" inside, creating heartwarming holiday scenes. Hurry, strong demand is expected and you don't want to miss a single joyous moment in the Snow Angels Holiday Village collection - or the chance to give a truly unique angel gift to a loved one! Order now!

John Wayne Illuminated Western Village Collection

In over 50 years of motion pictures, Hollywood icon John Wayne defined the role of Western hero perhaps better than any other actor. Now you can relive all the memories made by this legendary star with a first-ever John Wayne village collection. This action-packed trip to the Old West begins with Issue One, the Duke's Saloon, with FREE John Wayne figurine. Soon, you'll be ready to round up Issue Two, the Stagecoach Inn, with FREE gunslinger and damsel figurines. Then you can look forward to Issue Three, the Sagebrush Depot, and additional John Wayne collectible village buildings, each a separate issue, and some with select free figurines, to follow.‡Available from The Bradford Exchange, each exclusive John Wayne village building in this limited-edition collection is meticulously handcrafted with remarkable detail and illuminates with the authentic glow of the Old West. And with remarkable figurines of classic Western movie characters, including Duke himself, roaming the streets of your John Wayne collectible village, your ride into the sunset is assured. This collectible first is a must-have for any John Wayne fan and a great way to salute the time-honored virtues and rugged masculinity of a definitive Western hero. Order now!

Washington, DC At Christmas Village Collection

The iconic monuments of our nation's capital shine even more brilliantly during the holiday season. Now you can bring all the grace and sophistication of that exquisite glow into your home with this first-ever Washington, DC at Christmas Village Collection, available only from Hawthorne Village. Experience the seasonal beauty and historical reverence beginning with Issue One, the White House with a FREE President Obama and the First Lady with their dog Bo figurine . Soon, your collection will continue with Issue Two, Lincoln Memorial. Additional collectible Washington, DC village buildings, each a separate issue, some with select free figurines, will follow.‡Each sculptural DC landmark replica in this beautiful collection is handcrafted in artist's resin and hand-painted with vivid holiday detailing. Decorated with holiday wreaths, garlands, realistic snow, and other festive trimmings, these beloved buildings even feature real working lights, so your Christmas village collection will glow with the warmth of the season. Strong demand is expected for this patriotic collection, so order now!

PEANUTS Charlie Brown Christmas Village Collection

Since 1965, the real start of the holiday season has been the broadcast of the heartwarming TV classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Now, open your holiday home to good ol' Charlie Brown and the gang with this first-ever PEANUTS Charlie Brown Christmas village collection, starting with Issue One, Snoopy's Doghouse and Caroling at the Tree Sculpture. Soon, you'll enjoy more merry memories-brought-to-life with Issue Two, The Christmas Pageant School Building and FREE Charlie Brown figurine, followed by Issue Three, Charlie Brown's House and FREE Sally figurine. Additional village buildings, each a separate issue and some with select free figurines and accessories, will follow.‡Officially licensed and available exclusively from The Bradford Exchange, Hawthorne Village Division, this must-have sculptural village collection is handcrafted and hand-painted in amazing detail, from Lucy's Psychiatric Help booth to Snoopy's fully decorated doghouse, the skating pond, the Christmas tree lot and more. Every building glows with festive light, and the Christmas Pageant School Building even plays the TV show's beloved musical soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi! This amazing PEANUTS collectible village collection is sure to be the ultimate addition to any fan's Charlie Brown Christmas decor, and tremendous demand is expected, so don't wait. Order now!

Firefighter Christmas Village Collection

Take a stroll where the glowing spirit of Christmas burns brighter than anywhere else! Welcome to the first-ever Firefighters Christmas Village collection exclusively from Hawthorne Village! This welcoming celebration of courage begins with Issue One featuring The Firehouse and FREE Fire Truck. Later, catch a show at Issue Two, the Firehouse Theater, which includes a FREE Two Firemen with Wreath and Dalmatian figurine. Additional village buildings, each a separate issue and some with select free figurines and accessories, will follow.‡ Every building in this impressive, handcrafted village collection glows with light and festive Christmas decorations, transforming the courageous spirit of America's heroic firefighters into a holiday wonderland! It's a unique Christmas decoration idea, so don't wait - brighten your season with the ultimate firefighter holiday home decor, or give the ideal firefighter gift! Strong demand is expected, so order now!

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