Any help is appreciated. I'm looking for what power adaptor is needed for the Krispy kreme Doughnut shop, 56.55071. I bought it without an adaptor and I cannot find it listed on any of the adaptors on the parts website.

Opened it up this year, plugged it in and I think either the AC adapter or the button swtich is bad. Messing around with it, I got the ball to go down and now its not working at all. At times, the ball and the new years sign just stayed lit so Im pretty confident its a power issue. Do AC adapters go bad?

Its much more likely the swtich but I dont know where to get one.

Third building that went on me. My empire state wouldnt light up but I wqas able to solder the 20 wires they used to light that bulding. My brownstone xmas light dont work anymore. Great pieces but their electronics are not built well or for the long term. They should consider removable bottoms. Anyone have any idea how I can fix it?

My mom loves collecting and setting up department 56 villages and Christmas is right around the corner. I want to get her something related to department 56, I don’t want to get her any houses because I’m not going to be able to pick out a good one or more importantly one she already has. Was there anything you got that completely changed the way you set up your villages. The first thing that comes to mind is a good way to make fake water.

The windmill had stopped turning last year and the motor sounds like some gears have gone bad. In order to get to the motor, I have to take the top off the windmill, and it seems to be glue or epoxied on. Does anyone have any experience removing that epoxy? I tried a dremel sanding disc and the epoxy stayed intact as the disc slowly ground down. Any suggestions?

Does anyone have trouble with the 3 and 6 socket light strands going bad? The last light socket will start blinking then just stop working. What are the most reliable light strands?

hello friends, I’ve just joined this group. I’ve inherited lots and lots of Dept 56 Dickens Christmas village pieces. they are so special to me as my mom loved them and would cover our house with them head to toe each Holiday season. I am trying to set up and display the Victoria Station train station. I am looking for set-up pictures as I’m struggling with placement. Anyone have any suggestions or reference pictures? TIA

My cat is an evil genius that will jump up and pull the whole thing down, anyone have suggestions for keeping the cats down?

I can't seem to find this piece online or at Bronners Christmas store this year. My wife and I purchase a new piece every year as a tradition and this year we planned on getting Hagrids Hut and the matching Hagrid/Hippogriff figure. We are kind of new to Dept 56 but will these return at some point? Or is this likely discontinued and will be at the mercy of ebay to find this piece?

I can hear The motor running, but the skaters barely move and the tree doesn't light up. Comments?

I'm looking to sell an old Silver Bells Christmas Shop, but need a bit of help first. The battery pack for the lights had corroded batteries in it and no longer works even after cleaned up and given new batteries. I noticed the battery box said it's for use with a 52256 adapter.

I don't have this part currently, but would that make it work again? I found it on their website but it didn't mention the Silver Bells Christmas Shop among the ones listed.

Hello! I came into a collection from the late 80s to the 90s. It's well over 50pcs. Where is a good place to sell them, or does anyone know of a collector that may want the whole kit and caboodle?

I will be listing them on ebay when I get the collection organized. Picture is of one. They are all in the original box, and there are many mountains and accessories for huge table displays! Pictures to come! Pic included us just one, the rest of the boxes are in better condition.