Ebony Visions Big Sexy by Thomas Blackshear

Lenox - Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Vision 'The Nativity Donkey' Limited Edition. In 1995 Thomas Blackshear created Ebony Visions, which has been the number one selling black figurine collectible in the United States for the past twenty years. This is a limited edition and no longer produced by Lenox.

NOTES: The Holy Family is the first in a five part series of The Nativity...... All pieces in the Nativity series will be available for purchase through 2012, however the Holy Family figurine will only have the Special Stamp and Certificate during the 2008 production year. All Holy Family figures purchased after the 2008 production year will state Members Edition as in previous years.The following 4 years will include the Angel Figurine with Stable setting in 2009 and The Wise Men in 2010 and 2011. Completeing the series in 2012 will be The Shepherds.

NOTES: Tiny Tina is precariously balanced on a ball. You can almost hear her say, "Oh!" as she struggles to steady herself.  Retired Dec 2009.. In a joyous celebration of youth, Thomas Blackshear creates a festive and heartwarming collection with a fanciful childhood performance. Tiny Tina joins the Jamboree Parade, a colorful addition to the joyous childhood festivity. Interlocking bases allow figures to be rearranged for display in any configuration.

There's nothing so satisfying to a little boy than springing a shocking surprise on an unsuspecting companion. In this classic encounter, Blackshear reminds us of a carefree childhood full of delightful possibilities and surprises. - 37087A NOTES: The delightfully animated Surprise! Edition Retired December 2004 with 9,916 pieces. These,two children with their leaping frog introduced in June 2001 have become one of the most popular children's scenes in the collection