Ebony Visions Leap Frog by Thomas Blackshear

The devoted sisters we first met in Sisters Forever: In Childhood, now joyfully share their teenage secrets and excitement as they help each other prepare for a festive occasion. - 37082S NOTES: Retired June 31st 2004 with a final production quantity of 12,700

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.

NOTES: Retired December 31st, 2003 with 11,600 pieces The banner boy, revels in the procession that celebrates the imagination, wonder and carefree moments of childhood. With bells jingling on his colorful pants, Skeeter dances with happy abandon to the jubilant music and joyful laughter that surround him.