Each year, the Show brings together more than 100 U.S. and international artisans and dealers, including a number of I.G.M.A. Artisans and Fellows. They offer collectors unique, well-crafted 1-inch, 1/2-inch, and 1/4-inch scale miniatures from around the world.
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Showing posts with label Collectibles. Show all posts

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Dealer Sylvia Mobley: Figures, Animals & Collectibles

An IGMA Fellow, Sylvia Mobley creates porcelain figures, wild animals, domestic cats and dogs, and a line of resin figures. Her diminutive Christmas Village and Haunted Village are designed as decorations for a 1:12 scale setting. Individual pieces are available separately or as a display. Email: smobley377@gmail.com.   Web: http://www.sylviamobley.com

Young Witch trying out her powers.
Resin cast mouse (white, grey or brown) available in assorted poses. From Sylvia's line of Resin Creatures made using her original sculptures. Body 1/4 to 3/8 inch long. Pumpkin by Pat Richmond of Twinheart. pat@twinheart.comhttp://www.twinheart.com
Tiny Haunted Village, shown lighted. 
Tiny Haunted Village, shown lighted at night.
To see more of Sylvia Mobley's work, go >here<.

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Dealer Karon Cunningham, England: Collectibles & International Artisans

Karon Cunningham carries an exceptional selection of fine miniatures by leading international artists. Most items are one-of-a-kind or made in limited numbers. Go to Karon's website to see more of her available fine miniature collection. Web: http://karoncunningham.com.

Exquisite tiny chest full of everything a little girl would want for her precious doll. There are brushes, combs, perfume bottle, a dog, and lots and lots of clothes. The two bottom drawers are full.
Elegant Georgian mantel clock that works. There is a tiny battery in the back.
Hand-painted picture of people skating on a frozen river in the Netherlands.
Handmade Dutch silver: A tea caddy with a flower design for lid knob and a tiny leaf strainer and stand.
Charming golly doll made from antique materials. 

To see prior offerings from Karon Cunningham, go >here<.

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Dealer Sylvia Mobley: Porcelain Dolls, Animals & Collectibles

IGMA Fellow Sylvia Mobley makes 1:12 porcelain dolls dressed in peasant costumes, period styles, and fantasy costumes. Kits available. Her figures for wild animals, cats and dogs are based on actual animals. Haunted Village and Christmas Village structures are about 1-inch tall and sold separately. Email: smobley377@gmail.com. Web: http://www.sylviamobley.com

Romeo and Juliet ballet.

Romeo and Juliet ballet.
The ballerina "Ruby".
The ballerina "Jeannette".
Christmas Village with buildings 1/2" to about 1-1/8" tall. While lights are not provided, all structures can be lighted.
Tiny Haunted Village, shown lighted.

Tiny Haunted Village, shown lighted.
Miniature porcelain cat, 1:12 scale.
Bobcat, Raccoon, and black-footed Ferret, 1:12 scale.
Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, 1:12 scale. 

To see more of Sylvia Mobley's work, go >here<.

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Dealer Carlene Brown, Something Special Miniatures

New to Good Sam this year, Carlene Brown offers a wide variety of Market Stalls in 1:12 scale. They are available empty or filled with items. Themes include garden, seashore, Halloween, Christmas, and much more. She also makes and sells various items to fill the stalls. Carlene is offering a Friday Workshop to make your own version of a European Market Stall. All skill levels are welcome. Email: petecar55@yahoo.com

With regard to the Friday Workshop, shown here are just a few of the different themes available to finish your Market Stall. The basic Market Stall is 9" x 9", and 3-1/2" deep. With the roof and base, the finished stall stands 12" high, 5" deep and 10-1/2" wide.

Pink & Green Market Stall.
Aqua Market Stall.

Aqua Market Stall.
Eastman's Extract Market Stall.

Eastman's Extract Market Stall.
Seashell Market Stall.

Seashell Market Stall.
Christmas Market Stall.
Sunflower Market Stall. 

Sunflower Market Stall. 

For registration information and to see all offerings, visit our website:

Saturday, July 4, 2015

On Summer Vacation until August lst

Hi All--We are taking a summer vacation during the month of July. We will resume posts as usual on Saturday, August l.

Charming Market Stall in 1:12 scale by dealer Carlene Brown, Something Special Miniatures.





Carlene is offering a "European Market Stall" Workshop on Friday, October 9. All skill levels welcome. For registration information and to see all Friday Workshops and Monday Good Sam Academy offerings, visit our website: http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Dealer: Wee Ones by Sherry Moller - Mini Hand-Sculpted Fairies, Dollies & Animals

New to Good Sam this year, Sherry Moller from Denver, Colorado, hand sculpts miniature figurine sculptures. She finds inspiration in children's books, animals, babies, dolls sold worldwide, and more. Height: 1/4" to 2". Each miniature has a unique expression and personality all its own. Email: weeonesbysherry@yahool.com. Web: http://www.weeonesbysherry.etsy.com

Wee Flower Fairy.
Girl with Tiny Teddy Bear.
Wee Ones Hobbie Doll.
Wee Ones Tiny Sculpted Pig.
Wee Pixy Girl with Red Hair.
Wee Ones Hobbie Doll.
Hand-sculpted Wee Giraffe.
Wee Frog.
Wee Ones Hobbie Doll.
Beautiful Butterfly Fairy.

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Dealer Barbara Ann Meyer: Mini Metal Animals & Figures

Barbara Ann Meyer, mini-gems, is new to Good Sam this year. She sculpts miniature figures, which are then reproduced in metal, and hand-painted. Besides animals, she makes little figures and figurines that can be used in any scale. Email: BarbaraSwee@aol.com. Web: http://www.mini-gems.com

Selection of animals from original sculpts reproduced in metal, and hand-painted, 1/4" scale.

Selection of animals from original sculpts reproduced in metal, and hand-painted, 1/4" scale.
Loose lobsters escaping trap, and lobster in pot, 1/4" scale. 
Figures of Santa, Soldier and Snowman, 5/8-inch tall. They work as 1/144 scale, or in any other scale as a decoration.
Raccoons invading a campsite, making S'mores, 1/4" scale. From a class taught by Barbara Ann Meyer. Kits will be available at show.

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Dealer Carla Gaustad: Figures & Collectibles

Carla Gaustad, Lake Forest, California, carries a world-class selection of exceptional miniatures handcrafted by the finest artisans of our day. Twice a year, Carla goes to a leading international dollhouse festival in England to buy unique craftsmen pieces from gifted artisans. Tel: 949-768-5636. Email: jgaustad1@cox.net.

Lovely vintage bride with wedding bouquet hand-sculpted by Gale Elena Bantock, U.K.
Doll in box and doll in bed by Gale Elena Bantock, U.K.
Fashionable 1940s sophisticated lady with elegant, long opera gloves and theater-length cigarette holder. Hand-sculpted by doll artist Gale Bantock, U.K.
Handmade pull toys by Amanda E. Skinner, U.S.
From Downton Abbey, figure of Dame Maggie Smith portraying the caustic Lady Violet, the Dowager Countess of Grantham. By doll artist Julie Campbell, U.K.
Toys by Veronique Lux, France and Laura Collum-Lee Silverstein, U.S. Rocking horse by Pat Kay of England.
Handcrafted dollies and standing screen. 

To see some of Carla Gaustad's prior offerings at Good Sam, go >here<.