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Department 56 Licensed Villages

Department 56 Licensed Villages bring beloved stories to life — officially licensed series featuring Grinch, Mickey, Peanuts, Harry Potter, National Lampoon, and A Christmas Story characters in collectible village form.

Department 56 Licensed Villages bring beloved franchises into miniature village form. The Grinch collection recreates Whoville, Harry Potter captures Hogwarts, Peanuts features Charlie Brown and Snoopy, and National Lampoon recreates the Griswold Christmas Vacation house. Each franchise is a standalone themed collection. For licensed tree ornaments, see licensed ornaments. Browse all Department 56.

What licensed villages does Department 56 make?

Grinch (Whoville), Harry Potter (Hogwarts), Peanuts (Charlie Brown), National Lampoon (Griswold house), Mickey Mouse, A Christmas Story (Ralphie's house), and Hot Properties Village.

Are licensed village pieces compatible with other Dept 56 series?

Licensed villages have their own scale and aesthetic. They are typically displayed as standalone themed collections.

Which licensed village is most popular?

The Grinch village is consistently our top seller, followed by Peanuts and Harry Potter.

Are licensed village pieces collectible?

Yes. Popular franchises have strong collector demand, and retired pieces can appreciate.

Are these officially licensed?

Yes. All pieces are produced by Department 56 under official license from the intellectual property owners.

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