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Note: This page is an add-on to 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™ 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™. 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 April, 2012! In 2011, 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. In the meantime, we have also had to move to another server because we kept running out of space, plus Bradford Exchange made some changes that broke most of the links to their products. So you might consider this site under construction for several different reasons. As we get closer to the holidays, though, we hope to increase the number of villages shown here and reduce the number of broken links at the same time. 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!

Harry Potter Christmas Village Collection: At Hogsmeade

Make a special trip every Christmas to Hogsmeade, the only all-wizard village in Britain with this Harry Potter™ Christmas village collection, officially licensed by Warner Bros. and available only from The Bradford Exchange, Hawthorne Village Division. Beginning with Issue One, Three Broomsticks Pub™ with BONUS tree, your collection soon continues with Issue Two, Honeydukes™ Candy Shop with BONUS tree. Subsequent issues include additional Harry Potter Hogsmeade buildings, accessories, and figurine sets of favorite witches and wizards, each a separate issue, to follow.‡Each handcrafted and meticulously detailed building in this Harry Potter village collection is a fully-dimensional sculpture and glitters with sparkling "snow" from the rooftops. Plus, each building beckons the hand-painted Harry Potter characters like Harry, Ron, Hermione and more with warm illumination from within. Strong demand is anticipated for this enchanting Harry Potter Christmas decor, so don't wait. Order now!

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!

Jeff Foxworthy's Redneck Christmas Village Collection

You might be a redneck if...™ you find this First-Ever Jeff Foxworthy's™ Christmas Village Collection gooder than grits and uproariously funny! The classic redneck humor of the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history takes all y'all down to the trailer park for a knee-slappin' down-home holiday beginning with Issue One, Home is Where You Park It Trailer with FREE Santa Jeff Figurine and Trailer Villa Sign. Soon, your rollicking collection will continue with Issue Two, The Hungry Redneck Bar & Grill with FREE Daisy Belle Figurine and Issue Three, Bubba's Got Gas N' More Truck Stop, and additional Jeff Foxworthy village buildings, each a separate issue and some with free figurines and accessories, to follow.‡From a "pickled" Santa by the outhouse to a "trampoline" couch on the front lawn, every single redneck detail of this exclusive Jeff Foxworthy collectible is finer than a frog's hair split three ways. Available only from Hawthorne Village, each humorous building in the collection is handcrafted in artist's resin and hand-painted to bring out all the country-fried charm. They even illuminate with a golden, back-woods flair that screams "redneck and proud of it!" Given the comedian's immense popularity, we reckon demand for this exclusive collectible Jeff Foxworthy's Christmas Village Collection will be great. Don't miss your chance to hoot and holler up the holidays. Order now!

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