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 [Auctionbytes.com] Collector's Corner: Precious Moments Figurines: When I began purchasing more than a few Precious Moments figurines in the early '90s, I selected the ones of girl/cat and girl/dog of various themes (and the one with the sign language). Because most reflected my special relationship with my "Furkids," I don't have a particular favorite, and none is for sale!

 [Atticshoppe.com] Precious Moments Figurines: In the beginning, Samuel Butcher, the creator of Precious Moments, only intended for his drawings of teardrop-eyed children to encourage and comfort family and friends. He simply called them "Precious Moments"

 [Powells.com] Powell's Books - The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide ...: Precious Moments figurines by Enesco, inspired by Sam Butcher's endearing drawings of teardrop-eye children, debuted in 1978 and quickly became one of the most popular collectibles in America. Carrying messages of loving, caring, and sharing, the Precious Moments children have grabbed the hearts of collectors everywhere, and each year the newest additions are eagerly anticipated.

 [Associatedcontent.com] Precious Moments Park - Associated Content: In the quarter century since Sam Butcher first introduced his teardrop eyed children figurines to the world, Precious Moments has become one of the world's most prized collectible lines. More than 1,500 different figurines have been introduced over the past twenty five years and new creations appear each year.

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