LIMITED EDITIONS

Nish from Merasheen 2012 arrives in late October 2011.  He is wearing a Nfld. Potato Co. sack over his head, is just about to knock on a neighbor's door and ask "Any mummers 'lowed in?" He carries a lantern to light his way and is wearing "pissquicks"--cut-down rubber boots--on his feet.  

Fannie from Fogo 2011 is here!  Wearing a sprightly orange wrap, shower cap on her head, boots on the wrong feet, and a bottle of syrup in her hand.  She will be available at retailers throughout Newfoundland by the middle of May.

Harry from Harbour Deep, the ornament, is once again available in stores, along with Rosie and Ambrose--and little Fannie too.  Complete your collection......!

Rosie from Ramea 2011:  A signed, numbered and dated limited edition.  

*****November 20:  Rosie is now sold out, but still available from various retailers, as is Clar, and maybe Harry if you are lucky!*****

Landing in late summer 2010, sweet Rosie, dressed in a green polka-dotted blanket, playing a spoon and saucepan, follows Clar, who came early to help celebrate Cupids' 400th Anniversary.   He sports a festive Union Jack tie and spiffy top hat.

Carved out of basswood by Pam and hand-painted by Cara, of Cara's Joy, the original piece is reproduced offshore in an issue of 1200, and is composed of a wood-based composite material that faithfully captures the detail, colour and charm of the chipped wood designers' piece.

The first mummer was Ambrose of Heart's Delight 2008, and he has long been sold out. The next four mummers, Bridie from Bareneed, Fred from Cow Head, Tillie from Twillingate and Harry from Harbour Deep, are sold out at the wholesale level and are difficult to find unless there's a retailer with one or two still in stock. Clar from Cupids 2010 arrived in July and was sold out by the end of October. Rosie from Ramea 2011 landed in August 2010 and is now sold out.  Check list of retailers to find the older limited edition pieces.

Because the quantities of the limited edition mummers are truly limited, when they are gone, they're really gone for good. Start collecting now!

Each mummer is also reproduced as a hanging ornament, and while these are not "limited," they might be "retired." New retirees are Fred and Bridie.  In the spring of 2011, approximately 4 different ornaments will be available: Ambrose, Rosie, Harry and the new mummer, Fannie from Fogo 2011.  

 The newest project is a gift-boxed set of the first 3 mummers:  Ambrose, Bridie and Fred.  They will be slightly smaller than the originals and will have slightly different postures.   

Book your mummers early!