Precious Moments is a brand of collectible figurines and accessories that are known for their delicate and sentimental style. It was founded by American artist Samuel J. Butcher in the 1970s. They feature charming figures of children, angels and animals, and their message focuses on love, friendship and important moments in life. Precious Moments products are popular as occasional gifts, decorations and collector's items.
Precious Moments Coloring Book
Girl takes bath in Precious Moments cartoon
The picture shows a lovely little girl taking a bath. Just look at how adorable her eyes are! Do you feel like painting the drawing? Then find free time,...
A boy plays with a turtle
The picture shows a boy playing with his friend the turtle. You can see that they enjoy spending time with each other. Maybe you feel like accompanying them? Surely...
A character looks through a telescope in the Precious Moments cartoon
The picture shows a boy looking through a telescope. Interestingly, he is not alone, as he is accompanied by animals, including a frog and a dog. The interesting thing is that...
Girl holds pet in her arms in Precious Moments cartoon
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A combing girl around flowers from the Precious Moments cartoon
The girl in the picture looks very charming. In the picture she is combing her hair in nature, where you can see flowers, a butterfly and a beetle. The girl is a princess, as she has...
Boy and girl sit on bench in Precious Moments cartoon
In this picture you can fall in love. It shows a boy and a girl sitting on a bench. In their hands they are holding small chickens. The characters very sweetly...
Lion from the precious moments fairy tale
A lion has been drawn in the picture. You can see that he is still tiny. His eyes are adorable. Would you like to play with him?....
Girl plays with pet in precious moments tale
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Boy with a cake from the precious moments cartoon
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Boy catches butterflies
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Boy plays with pig
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Boy swings girl in Precious Moments cartoon
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Information
- The beginning of the brand: The Precious Moments brand was founded in 1978 by American artist Samuel J. Butcher. His drawings depicting adorable figures of children in various situations became the basis for the creation of the figurine collection.
- Unique style: The distinctive feature of Precious Moments is their unique, charming and innocent-looking style. The figurines depict characters with big eyes and delicate details that convey feelings and emotions.
- A message of love and friendship: Precious Moments focus on conveying messages of love, friendship, positive values and important moments in life. They often present genre scenes such as weddings, the birth of children or other significant moments.
- Collectibles: Precious Moments products are prized by collectors around the world. With a variety of themes and designs, collections can be very diverse, and each piece has its own story.
- Application: Precious Moments brand products are popular as gifts for various occasions, such as birthdays, christenings, weddings and Valentine's Day. They can also serve as home decorations, such as sculptures, paintings or figurines.
- Brand expansion: Originally known for its hand-painted figurines, Precious Moments has evolved into a full line of products, including mugs, jewelry, books, clothing and other accessories.
- Precious Moments Foundation: In 1981, Samuel J. Butcher founded the Precious Moments Foundation, which engages in charitable projects and helps children and families in need.
- Collector's value: Some older and rare Precious Moments figurines are reaching high value on the collector market, attracting enthusiasts interested in investing in such items.
- Well-known figures: In addition to the classic children's characters, the Precious Moments brand has also created unique characters related to various holidays, religious themes and other important events.
- Global popularity: Precious Moments has gained popularity around the world, attracting both younger and older people who appreciate the delicacy, sentimentality and values expressed by these products.
Trivia
- Inspiration in train travel: The creator of Precious Moments, Samuel J. Butcher, created the first character drawings while traveling by train to work. His observations of children and their behavior were the inspiration for creating the adorable characters.
- First figure - "Love One Another": The first Precious Moments figure was titled "Love One Another" and was created in 1978. It was a figure of a boy and a girl holding a banner with this very phrase in their hands.
- The unique meaning of dots in the eyes: The distinctive dots in the eyes of Precious Moments characters have a special meaning. Samuel J. Butcher claimed that each dot represents a tear and emotion that can be found in every moment of life.
- Figurines for different occasions: The Precious Moments brand offers figurines tailored to different occasions and life events, such as weddings, baptisms, communions and birthdays. Each one expresses a specific feeling and message.
- Guinness World Record for largest collection: In 2008, Precious Moments collector Samaul J. Butcher's colleague set a Guinness World Record for having the largest collection of Precious Moments figurines - she had more than 5,000 of them at the time!
- Traveling in space: In 2012, Precious Moments became part of the Space Shuttle Endeavour project. The figurines were sent into space as part of a unique educational mission.
- An unusual chapel: Carthage, Missouri, is home to Precious Moments Chapel, a chapel decorated with hundreds of Precious Moments sculptures, pictures and figurines. It is a place of prayer, reflection and celebration.
- Film characters: In 1980, Precious Moments appeared on the big screen in the animated film "The Precious Moments Christmas Special: The Story of the First Christmas Snow."
- Translation into multiple languages: Precious Moments products are translated into many languages, allowing them to reach different cultures and communities around the world.
- Collector's value: Some older and rare Precious Moments figurines are reaching significant collector value. One limited-edition figure sold for more than $3,000 at auction.
