gardenmom5 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I was looking for something, and came across these. I want one - and have been surprised how many different ones there are. I have narrowed it down to two. (prices are very different, but I can swing the more expensive one. i'll just grumble about it. and shop around for the best price.) one seems more in harmony with they style/colors of peanuts (kid friendly. but I have a playmobil nativity for kids. I also see myself getting a FP little people one when I have grandchildren. more toddler friendly.) and the other has biblical lines appropriate for their 'costume", not quite as good for color/style. but close enough to live with. #1 http://shopord.com/images/D/Glad%20Tidings%20Nativity%20set.jpg eta: - the first one is supposed to be made of resin - not ceramic, so not breakable. #2 http://img.familychristian.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/8/186585.jpg so, opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I prefer the second one. The colors on the first one look washed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachyDoodle Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I voted for the second one, but I really think they're both cute. Would the child(ren) using the set be able to read? If not, having the Bible verses isn't really a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I like the colors on the first one and I think the quotes on the bottom are cute. It's really about which one you prefer though. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I like the second one. It seems more fun and festive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlcricket Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I prefer the first one. I like the baby in the manger as opposed to Woodstock sitting there. I also like the scripture. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I prefer the first one. All of the facial expressions look identical in the second one. That feels creepy to me. I also prefer the Snoopy in the first one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Oh my gosh, both sets are super cute! Hard to pick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 I like the colors on the first one and I think the quotes on the bottom are cute. It's really about which one you prefer though. :) but, but . . . I can't *decide*!!!!! :willy_nilly: that's why I'm asking the hive. to help me decide. :p (actually, as much as I love the quotes, I'm starting to lean towards the other one as better stylistically. linus is using his blanket as a shepherd's head covering.) currently, I don't have many littles coming over. I also don't expect grandbabies anytime soon. aaarrrrgggghhhhh . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I love the first one. I have something similar to the second one, and it's... anticlimactic. Not as impressive in person. Love the quotes and facial expressions on the first one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I like the muted tones of the first one better. I also like the scripture written on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 IMHO, none of the above, but my reasons may not apply to you. In my family, the baby Jesus doesn't go in the nativity until after Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. In fact, in Venezuela the baby Jesus brings your Christmas presents so he can't be there before Christmas. So having Woodstock sitting there doesn't work and the non-removable blue bundle doesn't either. If Santa brings your gifts, this isn't a big deal although I still think it's a nice touch to have the baby Jesus appear for the first time on Christmas morning. Just something to consider in case you want to do the empty manger until Christmas with your grandchildren some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I like the second one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesinIndiana Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I like the first one. Their expressions are so full of joy! I also like that Woodstock is looking over the manger and the verses on the figures. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 IMHO, none of the above, but my reasons may not apply to you. In my family, the baby Jesus doesn't go in the nativity until after Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. In fact, in Venezuela the baby Jesus brings your Christmas presents so he can't be there before Christmas. So having Woodstock sitting there doesn't work and the non-removable blue bundle doesn't either. If Santa brings your gifts, this isn't a big deal although I still think it's a nice touch to have the baby Jesus appear for the first time on Christmas morning. Just something to consider in case you want to do the empty manger until Christmas with your grandchildren some day. this isn't my first (or even my main) nativity set, or even my second . . . .plus I have a kid friendly playmobil. . . . this is PEANUTS. :001_wub: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reign Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I have the second one. Woodstock is removable and he is tiny. The crowns and shepherded crook are not attached to the figures. The crowns fell off so much I glued them on. Also the display they are on in the picture is cardboard and not really usable. All that said I still like it. My girls love playing with it every year. I think they may have lost Woodstock this past Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I have the second one! (I collect nativities.) It's adorable. I also have the Playmobil nativity. As well as lots of breakable ones. My kids aren't allowed to touch any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I like #1 better, but it looks ceramic and I wouldn't buy it since I have little kids with busy hands. They'd be broken in a second. #2 is adorable and looks like it would take some abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Is it just for display or will the kids get to touch/ play with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I like the first one, but I was always a sucker for the portion of the movie where Linus quotes from Luke. It's very sweet. I would want the scriptures on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I like the first one better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I like the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Is it just for display or will the kids get to touch/ play with it? either - and depends upon which. dudeling is the youngest, and I don't have many smaller visitors. He sets up my Costco ceramic one and is very careful. mostly he plays with the playmobil as I added sheep, and donkey's, and other animals and fences . . . . (not nearly as much as when he was younger.) I don't have grandkids - yet. (she thinks hopefully . . . . ) and when I do, I will probably get a fisher price for toddlers. I also have a puppet set I need to finish . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Well the first looked more display worthy while the second looked like a play kind of set. Get both. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 I've ordered the main set with the quotes from Isaiah. I'm working on the four piece completer set. they are made of resin - so they are still kid safe. and I will probably end up getting both . :blushing: :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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