Russ Offers More than 40 Ornament Collections for 2010
From Coca-Cola® to Thomas Kinkade®… from Light up Waterglobes to Angel Cheeks™… the creativity abounds as Russ Berrie U.S. Gift introduces an incomparable range of Holiday ornaments to showcase its 2010 Seasonal lineup. Using imagination, creativity and originality, each collection – large or small – is executed with emphasis on quality and value.
Whether the subject is inspirational or fun and funky, there is no shortage of designs. Ranging from suggested retail prices as low as $3, the ornaments are created in a variety of media and are meticulously hand painted. For easy presentation, RUSS offers retail displayers that include colorful pre-lighted trees, floor spinners, shelf and counter units – each one attention-getting and designed for optimum sales.
The Thomas Kinkade ornament collections are resplendent with the artist’s best known paintings. Ten of his famous cottages are replicated as sculpted ornaments that light up. The beautifully hand painted pieces include the rustic The Night Before Christmas 2004, the charming Victorian Christmas 1991, the thatch-roofed A Quiet Evening 1998 and the cozy multi-chimney-stacked Christmas Moonlight 2006. Only 2.75×3.0x2.25-inches, each snow-capped cottage ornament comes with batteries and is tastefully gift-boxed. A lovely remembrance that will become a family heirloom, the ornaments have a suggested retail price of $15 each.
Kinkade’s art is reproduced on delicate lattice bell porcelain ornaments; on exquisite stoneware hanging plaques with messages; and on beautiful lighted decoupage ball ornaments. Each ornament comes in a gift box and suggested retail prices range from $8 to $15.
A departure from the traditional Kinkade subjects, the artist painted two enchanting Teddy bears in 2009, and RUSS recreates them in the softest Caress plush as ornaments. Around their necks are ribbons that hold medallions depicting beloved Thomas Kinkade art. Titled Holly, the brown bear wears St. Nicholas Circle 1993; while the white bear, Snowy, wears Home for the Holidays 1990. Each ornament is 5-inches high and comes in a see-through cylinder. Suggested retail price is $12 each.
A majestic wood door hanger bids all who come a Merry Christmas –atop a 13-inch golden circle with the Thomas Kinkade painting, Blessings of Christmas 2002. It’s an inspiring way to greet family and friends during the Holidays. Suggested retail price is $20.
The newest major licensed line is Coca-Cola®, and RUSS introduces ornaments befitting this world-famous brand. It begins with a set of four glass ball ornaments – two in red and two silver – each bearing the familiar logo. .The 2.5-inch ornaments are beautifully gift boxed and ready to present. Suggested retail price is $15 per set.
RUSS recreates the popular Coca-Cola polar bear as a plush ornament. Wearing a red scarf with the logo, the white bear is fashioned in super soft Caress, is 4.5-`inches, and has a suggested retail price is $7. Equally familiar is the old-fashioned soda fountain glass embellished with the Coca-Cola logo. The 3-inch resin ornaments come in red and white and will retail for $8 each.
Personalized ornaments are available in several of the 2010 lines, and one that is sure to win kudos is the newest John Deere™ collection. The snowman ornament is created in two styles – the boy wears a green John Deere cap, while the girl wears a pink hat. Each carries a familiar John Deere tractor, and each is available in more than 50 popular names. Suggested retail price of the 2.5-inch ornaments is $6 each.
The poly dough Lil’ Angels offer more than 200 names and titles in this endearing collection. The halo-topped mini angels wear white robes with golden wings. Only 2.5-inches high, these enchanting little angels are a perfect gift for children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. There’s a blank girl and boy for special personalization. Suggested retail price is $3 each.
The new Winter Gatherings collection includes mini snowman ceramic ornaments that offer more than 35 girl and 35 boy names. The bas relief design is glazed for an antiqued look on the 2-inch ornaments. Each holds a sculpted star with the name printed on the lower part of the little snowman. Suggested retail price is only $3.
The line offers a colorful series of functional ceramic tabletop pieces embellished with bas relief Santa and snowmen. A 10-inch high snowman cookie jar, a serving platter, dip bowl and spreader, pie plate and server, candle holders, sculpted mugs, dessert plates with stands, and ceramic message plaques. All come in a photo gift box. Suggested retail prices range from $10 to $35.
Another new line is Killer Pumpkins®, perfect for Halloween decorating with a series of six black ceramic mugs emblazoned with great ghoulish art; and eight estate and eight garden flags to welcome Halloween goblins. The 11-oz. mugs have a suggested retail price of $11 each. Estate flags are 30×42-in.; matching garden flags are 12.5×18-in., and will retail for $25 and $12 respectively.
There’s a wide selection of famous RUSS plush, from Li’l Softies and Luvvies to nostalgic Bears from the Past and Mini Yomiko™. – all sure to appear on Santa’s list! Among new introductions is the Benny Musical Reindeer, whose Christmas rendition of Shout is incomparable! Dressed for the season in bright red, Benny is crafted in super-soft boa and rocks to the rhythm when touch activated. Requires three AA batteries, included. Suggested retail price is $25.
This is only a sampling of the extensive 2010 Holiday lineup from RUSS. World renown for its high quality teddy bears and plush animals, the RUSS gift, infant and juvenile lines are comprised of a diverse range of everyday, seasonal, and occasion-themed products that help people celebrate the milestones in their lives. The Company operates offices, showrooms, and distribution centers worldwide. RUSS holds many high-profile licenses including Barbie™, Disney®, John Deere®, Coca-Cola®, Corduroy®, Curious George®, Raggedy Ann and Andy®, Thomas Kinkade®, Harley-Davidson®, MLB®, NFL®, NHL®, among others.
For more information, to request a catalog or place an order, contact Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, at 800-272-7877 or 800-334-0426. Visit the website at www.russberrie.com.
