EBONY VISIONS GOOD CATCH FIRST ISSUE

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

As women do everywhere, three good friends meet to exchange daily news and gossip when they suddenly see a certain female walking down the other side of the street. Thomas Blackshear says, "We can only guess what that Ms.Thang has been up to!" Whatever it is, the girlfriends are scrutinizing her with disbelief and disapproval, and then, after much whispering, someone gasps, "Oh no, she didn't!" NOTES: WINNER of the prestigious NALED "Figurine of the Year" award, on June 29, 2001. Congratulations Thomas!. Oh No, She Didn't!   by Ebony Visions

Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions 'Jay Jay & Cluck Figurine #37070. One of 4 figurines in Blackshear Jamboree Parade. Carrying a chicken named Cluck, barefoot Jay Jay is happy just being himself. Thomas Blackshear introduced Ebony Visions in April 1995 with the release of the first six Ebony Visions designs, The Storyteller, The Protector, The Nurturer, Siblings, Madonna and Tender Touch. Since then, Thomas Blackshear has created many new designs to add to the Ebony Visions collection. Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions collection is a master work of romantic symbolism. This unique collection of limited edition figurines emphasizes the beauty of the human form and symbolizes universal aspirations and ideals of humankind depicted through images that reflect the unique characteristics of the African American culture.

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.