1992
Wee Forest Folk celebrate their 20th Anniversary!
Unfortunately it was also the year of the big price increase! The
Petersen's had already made the decision to keep Wee Forest Folk a "Cottage
Industry". While their chief competitors had to go abroad to manufacture their
products, they were faced with increased operating expenses. Their main concern was being
able to retain skilled painters. Some Wee Forest Folk were selling for two or three
dollars more but some jumped as much as 25%.
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Another unusual thing happened this year. The Petersen's announced three
pieces to be retired at the end of the year. However, several pieces simply did not appear
in the catalog. One of these was B-12 "Tiny Easter Bunny"
which was introduced in 1985 as the last in a line of "Bunnies". This was the
only Bunny created by Donna Petersen . - $95
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"Peter's Pumpkin" M-118 was
created in 1984 by Annette. It was an extremely popular piece and was later replaced by a
much larger piece entitled "Pilgrim's Welcome" M-199 which has also retired.
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Peter's lovely wife "Prudence Pie Maker"
M-119 was created, also by Annette, in 1984 and enjoyed the same popularity as her
husband! She was replaced by "We Gather Together" M-199 which is also retired.
"Prudence"- Only Sold in as a set with M-118 $395
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"First Haircut" M-137 was sculpted
by William Petersen and introduced in 1986. It is a beautifully detailed piece. -
$295.00
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"Hans & Greta" M-169 was not
released until 1990. The figures were much larger than the average "Forest Folk"
at the time. The piece, sculpted by Annette, was never popular and was retired with no
notice. It is, therefore, very likely that this is an extremely rare piece-
$295.00
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Another piece, retired with no notice, was "Fishin' Chip"
MS-14. It was introduced in 1985 by William and is a great example of his excellent
attention to detail. - $300.00
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Sweet Dreams
M-136 $350
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