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nothing like another piece for a collection
Ls there anyone, anywhere, who doesn't
have someone on his or her gift list who is
impossible to buy for? How do you deal
with the person who has everything? Sim-
ple! Start him or her on a collection.
Everything is collectible, when you come
right down to it. Basically, a collectible is
anything that someone collects.
So, the ideal solution to the problem of
the impossible gift is to select a category
with variety and appeal, and begin a
collection.
Among the most popular collectibles are
bells, dolls, the art of a particular artist,
music boxes and Christmas items of all
kinds.
One company that specializes in collec-
tibles, and is the -perfect source for all of
the collections listed, is Gorham. The
quality of a Gorham collectible is unsur-
passed, and the variety includes all of the
categories mentioned, and more.
Gorham hells are available in silver,
china d full lead and range in price
ystal. Dolls are a
Gorhamanspeciality,
from $12.95 to $500.00.
The art of Norman Rockwell is reproduc-
ed by Gorham in figurines, and on china
plates and bells.
Music of boxes from Gorham on lac-
quered
include
wooden boxes with original
covers, porcelain angels and
Christmas musicals galore.
otibles include Other Christmas
or-
naments, dolls and figurines.
The steps to beginning a collection are
easy to follow. Consider the taste of the
person you need to buy for and select a
category. quality line of
Visit a retailer carrying a q
collectibles, such as those from Gorham,
and make your purchase. It is important to
keep records of your purchases, because
as the collection grows you won't want to
duplicate.
This method of solving your most dif-
ficult giN.'g�vi�g problem gift -giving problem is not only easy,
it will bring years of pleasure to the
recipient.
But watch out! Once you begin a collec-
tion for someone else, it will be only a mat-
ter of time before you will see something.
you want to collect yourself!
Think about electronic games
for enjoyment this season
Is there a young person, or someone who
is young at heart, on your holiday list?
Think about a consumer electronics game
for fun and enjoyment in the holiday
season.
For the very young, there are the in-
valuable learning games that teach
children the basics. Studies have shown
that these games actually make it easier
for the child to Iearn later in life.
For older children, there is a wide array
of electronic toys — dolls that talk, teddy
bears that tell stories, and other gifts that
will be cherished by your youngsters.
Video gables can he enjoyed by young
and old alike. Today, there are more pro-
grams than ever before, and more ways to
turn a VCR and a color television into an
exciting home game center.
Educational games and programs are
available in software for personal com-
puters. With the aid of these software
systems, children of all ages can learn -to
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animate, play music or even learn to im-
prove their chess games. With a PC and an
electronic keyboard, they can compose and
hear their _own musical scores.
For the young (or old) aspiring
cinematographer, what could be better
than the gift of a camcorder, for taping
their own video programs!
This is an activity that the whole family
can enjoy, because each member can play
an active role, from scripting to editing.
There are even home editing boards for
those who want to create a professional -
looking program.
For very young people with an interest
in video, one company has developed a
camcorder made especially for children.
The model, which records in black and
white, costs only about $250.
No matter what the age, there's a
perfect consumer electronics gift for those
who are young, or young at heart.
Filling a stocking with Christmas.spirit
and, while you're at it, you might also
want to include a few Christmas cookie
cutters for the bakers on your list.
Enjoy gift
year-round
With all the great holiday TV specials, a
television set will be a well-received gift
that can be enjoyed by the whole family to-
day and for many years to come.
Television sets are economical and allow
gift -givers to match the gift to the person
or family. Some suggestions:
•Almost any viewer will enjoy the
lifelike entertainment experience of stereo
television. There is a wealth of stereo pro-
gramming available and it is projected
that more stations will add the stereo
dimension in the coming year.
•A second television set can enliven any
room, from kitchen to family room. T'ir-
table televisions are able to fit into almost
any niche in the house. They are also a great
value, beginning at around $100.
•Personal television sets with small one
to three-inch screens are great gir" -or
e to
people who are on the go and ma
miss their favorite programs.
With today's hectic lifestyles, small per-
sonal television sets, which can fit in a
briefcase, knapsack or pocketbook, are
becoming more and more popular. And
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thy are an inexpensive gift —
for a standard black and white model and
$300 for a color set.
•Large -screen televisions offer superb
quality and a truly lifelike entertainment
experience for the family. Today's projec-
tion televisions come in size up to 60 inches
and direct -view TVs in sizes up to 41 in-
ches. With a HI-FI VCR, you have a per-
sonal theater in your house.