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I want the Spider Diner !

So much new carnival items for Christmas - nothing new for Halloween :( Side note - I bet the Topsy Turvy is spinning faster than it would in real life lol

Videoville Villages, Actually a bit more excited with the Christmas Line this year. Duck Hunt is for sure a buy for me. I like this new refresh to the older Lemax Duck Hunt (except for maybe the bit that it's $10 for 5 shots, especially when the rides have much cheaper prices in cents; maybe a mistake on Lemax's end). But what I REALLY want to see is a re-release or re-vamp (Because I don't think Lemax has ever done a re-release) of Spooky Town Shooting Range. I've been on the look out for one of these forever, but to find one at a reasonable price, let alone fully working, is nigh impossible. This piece needs to come back! I'm also planning on picking up Skeeball for sure and possibly the Runaway Sleigh. Runaway Sleigh doesn't perform as cool as I would've thought, but I absolutely love the look of it. I'm also mulling over the Topsy Turvy as it's just plain spectacular. I was thinking about adding it to my Smooching Skeleton Theme Park to replace my dying Ghost Around, but of course, Topsy Turvy isn't Halloween themed. And I've seen people paint pieces to look Halloween, but I know I don't have the patience to do that. However, this one looks SO COOL, that I might just work. I originally wanted to add the Spin Out to my Halloween Theme Park, but it's one that REALLY needs to be turned off properly with the switch and not just powered down on a plug strip. I've only run into one other piece that makes you use the switch 100% and that is the Rest In Pieces Mausoleum. All the other ones that "say" you need to use the switch, I haven't needed to and they continue to move. I know it isn't recommended for most rides to not use the switch, but I've had pretty good success with just the power off method for most. All in all, pretty light year for me with the Lemax collection. And I don't mind as I have so many great pieces and technically I don't need anymore :) Can't wait until these finally get released! vgv

I need that video store!!! So cool

Videoville Villages, Two good years in a row I think would be asking too much :D. But That's actually a good thing for my wallet :D. Though I liked the animation and lighting on the Wedding piece, the theme doesn't do it for me. Very reminiscent of the Symphony of Screams, which is one of my favorite pieces, mixed with a little dancing from the Gloom Room. Do like the dance variations of this wedding piece though. Then three of the sights and sounds pieces really intrigued me, but they all feel like there's something missing, like they're just short of being great. And for what these pieces usually go for nowadays, they have to be perfect to near perfect for me to spend the cash. The first, Medi-Evil castle, I almost jumped out of my seat with glee! Would I now be getting something equivalent to Lemax's PERFECT Black Castle? I intently watched this video to see if it may be the case, but alas, like I mentioned before, something's missing. Maybe the Sea Dragon could've moved his head back and forth and slid forwards and backwards when the draw bridge was up. Maybe the Gargoyle to the right could've been replaced with the Cerberus that could rise up and down slowly. Just something more... Instead, I think this piece is going to live and die by it's lighting, which is nicely varied. I'll really have to see this one in person in the store to consider it. The second is the Spells Abound shop. This one actually looks more visually interesting to me than Medi-Evil castle, but again, there's something missing. The tired old spinning birds have got to go and Lemax should retire that effect for quite some time, except the next piece may make me change my mind. And I love Frogs, but this changing a guy into a Frog doesn't work in the least bit and doesn't look great. The large purple robed wizard and the person holding the books coming out the door make this piece, but not enough to get me to buy it. The third piece is the Air and Space Novelties Museum, which seems like a quick copy idea from last years FG Square No Landing Zone piece. And sure, they are both different, but all the sudden "Aliens" coming from Lemax? The quick turn around build is more than evident here. Your Standard Zombies (creatures, people, whatever) going around in a circle, standard birds circling overhead... I mean... Flying saucers this time. But I have to admit, I like the saucers. The only thing this piece has going for it are the lighted shadows in the tent, which are ultra cool! This is the kind of effect you bring back after not using it for years. Other than that, this is a no for me. btw, you should really check out FG Square No Landing Zone. I have it and it's AWESOME! Now to the biggest surprise for me... The Quick Bite Spider Diner! Spiders are one of my least favorite Halloween characters. Yet this building has so much character, I may have to pick it up. And now to the only one I'm for sure picking up... Nightmares Video! This is Lemax at it's finest! Something new and also a building without a bunch of random reused Jack-O-Lanterns and ghosts everywhere. This one screams what it is and shows a careful consideration to only add things that make sense to the piece. I'm loving it! And another piece I'll for sure be picking up is the Skeleton on the Toilet figure called The Horror! No TP! Classic! And for a piece I'm considering, because it just looks so dang cool, though I won't be running it with water, is the Full Moon Lagoon. The trees are what got me, but all the other creatures are placed well and nothing boring on the piece. THANK YOU SO MUCH for always sharing this info when it becomes available. This'll be a light year for me (thank goodness), but I think some truly great pieces! Happy New Year! vgv

Thank u

Looks so good!!!

Ok. I’m seriously impressed! Absolutely love this! Thank you!

I'm sad to see all of them being retired! All are so creative and awesome!

Magnifica y hermosa la recreación del diorama de la villa navideña. Me veo paseando por ella como un habitante mas de tan hermoso lugar. Enhorabuena y felices fiestas.

Videoville Villages, Simply a masterpiece! I have to tell you though, if I took the time you did to set this up, it would NEVER be taken down. Heck, the village I created this year, which was for the most part, just arranging pieces, is now a permanent fixture of the room. I am SO GLAD to see so many different people approaching this hobby in different ways. And being able to share them on the internet, whereas back in the day I'd have to visit a rare Department 56 store, or a mall popup Christmas store to see one, it's been a treat! I'm glad I found your channel and your new village put a smile on my face :) vgv

I just put a bit of tape over the downward-facing speaker to reduce the volume. Mine runs around the plate rail in the hallway so I had to cut 'n' shut curved pieces to get the correct radius for turns. Family and friends love it.

I just started my Christmas village this season and the first piece I bought was the Lemax Madeline’ Macarons. I didn’t realize the misspelling on the advertisement and box. The building actually says Madeline’s Macaroons 😂. My first piece and it has a misspelling lol.

Felicidades por su hermosa villa y Feliz Navidad. Un saludo desde A Coruña(España).

Haunted Aquarium retiring after just 2 years? Wow

Nice work!

Well done Pete it looks amazing

Nicely done!!!!!

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Hello, is it possible to add another train on the same track? Because I have 5 meters to cover and would like to have a bigger train convoy. Thanks

I apologize if this has already been asked, what scale is this? It appears to be a bit smaller than G scale but a bit bigger than HO (OO). Also, I apologize again, but where does a person purchase the basic set?

Great tips thank you for sharing

Love the tune the jolly trolly makes ,would like to know what's it called.

How can I buy the crossing from you as theres no links ...cheers

Nice review. Just bought it as a christmas present for my father.

Hello my friend from lemax, where can I buy or acquire the crossing? Thank you for the info

Hi, do you have any more of the crossing pieces available... i checked the esty link but states item no longer available ... also do you ship to Australia?

Amazing!!!

It'll be my first time having a go at a Christmas village this year. Already made one mistake by buying different scale buildings, village sets and listening to other people telling me I need this I need that. The first one was only meant to be a small one to have a go. I had also thought about buying one of those moulds to stand everything on.

Very cool! I think I'm glad that I'm not hooked on it enough to need one. But if I did I'd get the weathered one.

Love the glass dome viewing hole. So fun!

That looks like an amazing store !

3:32 Thank you! So I am not the only one who wishes they bring back a road system. All the old ones and the accessories to it (like the traffic lights) all been retired before I was able to start collecting.

Well, except we are well past January of 2024. I'm guessing you mean 2025, but you might want to update your information. I would love to see everyones village entries.

Great video. I plan on creating my first Christmas village this year on our coffee table. Next year, I'm planning on hoping to be able to include a train once I get a bigger place. Thank you for the tips!

Awesome, you’re giving me some very good ideas to boost my scenery… in my matchbox diorama and my Christmas Village. Thanks

Hello, I submitted my entry today.

All are beautiful !

Can you please tell me how I can order rocky river grist mill

great video! These prices are crazy!

Hello, for the witch-crafty entry, is it for only 1 item handmade or could be multiple items handmade for a small Halloween village scene? Thank you

How did rave at graves not make list searching for a while for it ,there is finally 1 on eBay now but have a feeling it’s going to go for $$$

This was a great video. Thank you for sharing your tips

Sounds great ! 🎃

Damn. I cannot understand this guy.

Videoville Villages, I think this is a great way to bring the community together! And though my village this year won't fall into one of these categories and I won't be submitting an entry, I still plan to upload a video of it to my channel and I'll let you know when it goes up (barring any unmitigated circumstances). I wish you and the people involved much success with this! Cheers! vgv

Absolutely love this great work a blast from not to long ago ,seeing this makes u long for them times at BB video or any video store that a lot of media ppl miss.

I actually found a Grimsley Manor at my local Goodwill store a few years ago and the sound and lights still work. I only paid 10 or 15 bucks for it with the original box! One of my best thrift finds ever.

Where is your movie theater from?!!!

Videoville Villages, Great tool! Oh, and by the way, the comment stuff is still having issues and my last one to you I posted in the comment section of my video called, "My Comment To You Is Here" :) The only thing missing from this tool, and Lemax themselves, is the original MSRP. I don't think Lemax has ever divulged it, but if there was ever a time to do it, it would be now with all the Michaels grossly over inflation of prices over the last few years. We really need some regulation, and also, it would be cool to see what the prices of pieces were back in the day. I'm probably going to utilize this. Now we just need to get Department 56 on board and to update their picture library :) vgv