Blow Mold Plastic Christmas Figures and Decorations
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Retro Plastic Blow Molded Christmas Decorations
Looking for a Christmas Blow Mold Decoration? Do you remember these from your childhood? Or perhaps you still own a plastic Christmas figure. These blow molds come in all sorts of shapes and sizes including Santas, Snowmen, Penguins, Nativities and more. Some are designed to be lighted and some are non lighted. All are made by a process known as blow molding which produces a nice hollow plastic decoration or shape perfect for Christmas displays. These decorations are still being manufactured today, but you can also find well kept older versions which I will include on this page.
For Daytime -or- Nighttime Display
Unlike most lighted Christmas displays, these plastic figures are visible during the day AND night.
Retro Look Plastic Snowmen Decorations
Made hollow in a blow-mould process
Perfect example of Old Fashioned Blow Moulded Snowman
This photo used through Creative Commons by Aussiegall on Flickr
Plastic Penguin Decoration - 22 inches high *New
For Lawn Displays or Indoor Use
Plastic Penguin Lawn Ornament Yard Decoration by Union Products: Nearly 2 ft tall ~ Made in the USA
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 05/29/2012)
Classic lawn ornament from Union Products
Made in the USA
Blow-Mold Plastic Penguins
For displays or decorating
Memories of these Plastic Decorations
Did your family have any of these Retro Christmas Decor Molds?
These decorations made from plastic (literally blown into a shape) are the kinds of decorations found in attics, storage rooms and garages. They are the ones we remember from our grandparent's homes. They are durable and last for generations. My own grandmother owned a lighted blow-mold Santa we displayed each year. She placed it near the door as a door greeter and I'll remember it forever. Do you remember any from your own childhood?
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Retro Blow Molded Santa Clauses for Displays
Made from Hard Plastic
This photo used through Creative Commons by Albany Tim on Flickr
From a Collector Extraordinaire. I wonder how long it took him to collect all of these.
Polar Bears
Christmas Creatures from the Arctic
This box is set to scour ebay for hard plastic polar bears. Rarely, a non related item will show.
Hard Plastic Blowmold Nativity Set
Painted Nativity Set (c3680ac)
Amazon Price: $115.99 (as of 05/29/2012)
3 piece
28" tall
Includes C7 bulb for illumination
Nativity Sets
Favorites for Front Lawn Displays
This search box is set to scour ebay to find Nativity figures and sets. You may see Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus, a Donkey, Cow, Wise Men, Camels and more. If you don't see what you are looking for listed below, simply click on any item and refine your search with the box at the top of the page at ebay.
Carolers for a HomeTown Touch
Groups of Carolers or Single Figures
If you don't see what you are looking for listed here, simply click on any item and then refine your search at Ebay.
Lamp Posts
Candles
Nutcrackers
Snow-Mingo Flamingo Design - Yard Art
How about a Flamino Covered in Snow?
Pair Plastic Snomingo White Flamingos ~ Original Don Featherstone Design ~ Made in USA!
Amazon Price: (as of 05/29/2012)
Based on the famous pink flamingo from the Union Company.
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Tell me about your memories of Blow Mold Christmas Decor
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Sherri B.
Apr 23, 2012 @ 10:41 pm | delete
- I had a blow mold santa that had such a pretty face...like the old coke santas. I got it when I was two, and he was taller than me and I drug it all over the store until my family had to buy it for me. I lost it when I lost my home in a tornado this year, and of all the things that we lost, I think I will miss that the most. I am looking online for one like him, but I haven't found one yet. He was holding a candy cane like the one on this site, but his gloves were yellow. If anyone knows of one, I would be interested in purchasing it.
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ray wilde
Jan 13, 2012 @ 11:38 pm | delete
- terry im interested
in your sm
nowman and santa
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MagnoliaTree
Dec 7, 2011 @ 2:08 pm | delete
- One year we put a flock of white flamingos in our yard in about a foot of snow. During the middle of the night our neighbors helped us out by placing Christmas wreaths around their necks. It was all done tongue in cheek and the whole neighborhood got a good laugh!
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penny
Dec 5, 2011 @ 10:44 am | delete
- ive got santa and frosty had them when i was a child. trying to get more of these, i love these and want take anything for them.
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Dawn Young - Michigan
Nov 30, 2011 @ 10:02 am | delete
- My husband and I have collected a lot of the blow mold decorations over the past 21 years. We have mosly Halloween and Christmas, but have a few for Easter and Thanksgiving. What I am in need of is not the Darice cord, but the cord that has the 3 3/4" round plastic plate that holds a 25 watt lightbulb. The Dracula and Frankenstein both use this type of light cord and our elves need new ones.
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Linda and Janet
Nov 27, 2011 @ 6:04 pm | delete
- I remember when they used to make Xmas decor or any decor that was meant to last and actually meant what the season stood for. Not, saqnta coming out of a makeshift blowup "outhouse",seriously, with an Elf holding his nose!!! What has this beautiful Holiday come to? To me , as well as my many family members both young and old, Christmas still has a meaning, take it as you will,but, you folks to my family give people a hope thats theres still a TRUE meaning to Christmas, and theres still people out there who can build with thier hearts and a respect to Christmas. THANK YOU>
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Perry
Nov 18, 2011 @ 3:52 pm | delete
- Looking for Kneeling Santa with baby jesus illuminated plastic
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bill
Nov 6, 2011 @ 1:28 pm | delete
- need to replace light fixture on sm=nowman and santa claus figures. Any ideas on where to find replacement parts
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puzzlemaker
Nov 6, 2011 @ 5:34 pm | delete
- Hi Bill,
There was another question about this a while back. I've extended the guestbook so it now shows (about 8 blurbs down). Take a look at that response with more details, but here's a link to the Darice Cord With Light-White which may be what you are looking for. And be sure to read the reviews too. One customer mentions using this on their blow molds.
Thanks for stopping by!
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OldStones
Nov 4, 2011 @ 8:09 am | delete
- Yep, back in the 70's we had a blow molded snowman just like the one pictured above. I have always love these decorations. This is fun lens, brings back a lot of good memories.
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Terri
Oct 15, 2011 @ 3:12 pm | delete
- Hi I happened upon your ad during an internet search for a reliable place to list and sell my Christmas blow molds. I have a 5' 1970's light-up Santa (standing), a 3' light-up 1970's Frosty with carrot nose, a set of red 1960's light-up weighted outdoor Christmas candles (3'tall). All of these are in perfect condition and working order (I can e-mail pics). I also have a set of hand-crafted standing ''Rudolph" reindeer that uses a red flashing nose (indoor/covered porch use) that are 4ft tall and very unusual! I am located in SC so keep in mind these items would have to be shipped and buyer will have to cover the cost. The blow molds x-large items but don't weigh alot....however the candles and wooden Rudolph set are heavy items. If you are interested e-mail for pics and prices. Thanks!
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puzzlemaker
Oct 16, 2011 @ 5:25 pm | delete
- Hi Terri,
The very best thing to do is to list your items on eBay. That is where folks are looking for them. You can click on any eBay link on this page to get there. If you do, let me know and I'll promote them here for you. Ebay takes a few minutes to set up, but is worth it.
Good luck with it! Oh, and one more thought, you could try Craigslist too. Ebay reaches a wider audience though.
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swhited2075ag@comcast.net
Sep 8, 2011 @ 7:05 pm | delete
- Help,
I have a santa and sleigh that I believe are made by Grand Venture or General Foam which I desperately need runners for Santa's sleigh or I am afraid that he will have to sit on the ground this year. Anyone know where to find these???? Thanks.
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Emptynest1002
Nov 12, 2011 @ 11:02 pm | delete
- I doubt if replacement parts are available. Here's their website: http://www.grandventure.com/empirepics.html . Click on Contact Us in the left column to find out how to contact them. Here's a link for a picture of the sleigh. You could cut your own runners out of thin plywood using the picture as a pattern if replacement runners are not available.
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Emptynest1002
Nov 12, 2011 @ 11:04 pm | delete
- I doubt if replacement parts are available. Here's their website: http://www.grandventure.com/empirepics.html . Click on Contact Us in the left column to find out how to contact them. Here's a link for a picture of the sleigh. You could cut your own runners out of thin plywood using the picture as a pattern if replacement runners are not available.
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Ronald Mahnick
Dec 6, 2010 @ 7:20 pm | delete
- Wish Union Plastic or General Plstic Foam still continue making Christmas Plastic displays
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puzzlemaker
Dec 9, 2010 @ 9:33 am | delete
- Hi Ronald,
I've just done more investigation of these two companies and it looks like General Plastic Foam is still in business. The 3pc Nativity Set listed above is labeled "by General Foam". A little more research finds them still in business. They do not sell to the public, but are still manufacturing. Amazon is probably still the best/least expensive outlet for purchasing.
It's harder to find info on Union. But, again, take a look at the Plastic Penguins, it also states, "by Union Products." I clicked over to the Pink Flamingos (what Union is famous for) and the description states, "Made in the USA using the original Union Products molds." So maybe Union sold some of their molds? I don't know and it seems hard to find information on the subject. As listed above, Ebay is a treasure trove for these retro style decorations. Thanks for stopping by and your comment!
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Stephanie Bertani
Dec 2, 2010 @ 10:52 am | delete
- Do you know where I can buy the electrical light cords for the Union Toy Soldiers? Mine are very old. I'd like to replace them.
Thanks.
Exeter, NH,
bertani21@comcast.net
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puzzlemaker
Dec 2, 2010 @ 12:25 pm | delete
- I've just sent you an email. Thanks! I'll repeat it here for anyone else that may be interested.
Stephanie,
Thanks for visiting and your question about blow mold lighting.
I've just done some investigating and this amazon product looks like a good solution:
Cord with White Light
A reviewer writes about this product: "I was looking all over for something like these light cord replacements. I went to Menards, Ace, Home Depot but I could not find anything even similar to this to act as a replacement to the old cords for my outdoor holiday light decorations (such as the plastic Mary & Joseph, Santa, Snowman, etc..). Its crazy that these stores would sell replacement bulbs but not the cords, especially in the holiday section. I wondered If these were the right size to fit in the holes in the decorations, and turns out they are perfect. At this price I bought a bunch so I can replace all the old cords and they arrived so fast that now I can put up all the decorations before the bad weather gets here."
The product description states: "The C7-1/2 Bulb and clip will securely fit into a hole that is between 7/8in and 1-1/2in in diameter. For indoor use only"
Do you think this will work with your toy soldiers?
Thanks,
Paige
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Ed
Dec 12, 2011 @ 2:07 am | delete
- Hi, I too am looking for a replacement cord with clip for Christmas blow-molds. The only ones I'm finding have a rotary switch in the middle and are listed for indoor use only. Have you found any other source for replacement cords as such for outdoor use?
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Rob
Jan 2, 2012 @ 7:27 pm | delete
- I am also having trouble finding an outdoor replacement cord. As Ed said, all are indoor ones. Has to be someone who sells. Any ideas?
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Ed
Jan 2, 2012 @ 11:55 pm | delete
- Hi Rob,
I think the 'weak' point in the cord for outdoor use would be the rotary switch. I took out the rotary switch and reconnected the cord with electrical tape. Seemed to work OK for outside use for the past 3 weeks. Would still prefer to find such cords for outdoor use.
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Sylvestermouse
Nov 28, 2010 @ 3:02 pm | delete
- Oh, I love these big decorations! I still have two penguins in our attic with bows around their necks :)
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oztoo
Nov 15, 2010 @ 4:23 pm | delete
- Never had any of these blow mold Christmas decorations. I like the penguins.
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