Popular collectibles

Here's a sampling of some popular collectibles and folk art figurines:

• Charming Tails

Figurines featuring woodland animals, especially mice.

Artist: Dean Griff

Home base: Florida

Web site: www.charmingtails.com

• David Frykman

White cedar wood carvings, done with wood-adapted ice-carving tools, of the folk and fantasies of the woodsy outdoors.

Artist: David Frykman

Home base: Wisconsin

Web site: www.DavidFrykmanOriginals.com

• G. Debrekht Artistic Studios

Figures, including Santas, angels and nutcrackers, done in the style of old-school Russian painting.

Artist: various

Home base: California

Web site: www.russiangift.com

• Williraye Studio

Whimsical figures inspired by rural living.

Artists: Jeff Schuknecht and Bobbe Punzel-Schuknecht

Home base: Wisconsin

Web site: www.willirayestudio.com

• Byers' Choice Ltd.

Plaster and fabric old-fashioned Carolers, especially known for their plaids. Also a line of Kindles, featuring kids and Christmas stockings.

Artists: various

Home base: Pennsylvania

Web site: www.byerschoice.com

• Department 56

Known especially for various Christmas and other villages, with some pieces that are lighted. Also has a line of hand-painted, porcelain bisque Snowbabies.

Artists: various

Home base: Minnesota

Web site: www.department56.com

• Willow Tree

Simple, faceless angels with wire wings and other figures.

Artist: Susan Lordi

Home base: Kansas

Web site: www.demdaco.com

• Pipka

Old-world style Santa and Father Christmas figures, rich in detail and color inspired by her native Germany.

Artist: Pipka

Home base: Wisconsin

Web site: www.prizm-inc.com

• Heartwood Creek

Figures, animals, buildings and more featuring quilting patterns and bright designs. Also a line of Disney characters.

Artist: Jim Shore

Home base: South Carolina

Web site: www.enesco.com