Research & Retirements
February 22, 2026
Each new year brings fresh excitement to the world of Department 56 collecting — and 2026 is no exception. From iconic licensed series like Harry Potter™, Disney, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation to timeless favorites like The Original Snow Village®, Dickens Village®, Christmas in the City®, and the North Pole Series, this year’s lineup introduces a wide range of new buildings, accessories, and limited editions.
Whether you collect a single series or curate an expansive multi-village display, staying informed about new releases is essential. New introductions often set the tone for future retirements, limited-production pieces, and must-have additions that can quickly become hard to find.
In this post, we’ve organized the 2026 new releases by collection so you can quickly scan what’s been added to your favorite series.
For official product photography, descriptions, and availability details, you can view Department 56’s full 2026 release catalog directly on their website. Also note, I found some discrepancies in the product names from the printed catalog and the website with the same item number. Also some items on this page are duplicative as they appear in more than one collection, examples include Disney-licensed products.
Now, let’s explore what’s new this year.
50 Years Limited Edition (2026) Collection
Accessories
Item #
Item
6018398
6018457
6018459
A Christmas Story Collection
Beetlejuice Collection
Christmas Canyon Collection
Christmas in the City Collection
Figurines
Item #
Item
6018310
6018312
6018472
Lighted Buildings
Item #
Item
6015648
6018309FE
6018309
6018311
6018428
6018465
Dickens Village Collection
Figurines
Item #
Item
6018315
6018322
6018336
6018451
Lighted Buildings
Item #
Item
6018304FE
6018321
6018430
Disney Peppermint Village Collection
Disney Village Collection
Figurines
Item #
Item
6015598
6018337
6018367
6018373
6018375
6018379
6018462
Lighted Accessories
Item #
Item
6013683
6018380
6018443
Lighted Buildings
Item #
Item
6018368
6018372
6018374
Dr. Seuss Village Collection
General Village Collection
Figurines
Item #
Item
6018308
6018356
6018400
6018416
6018417
6018418
Grinch Village Collection
Harry Potter Village Collection
Hershey's Collection
Hocus Pocus Collection
Home Alone Collection
Mary Poppins Collection
Mickey Mouse's Halloween Village Collection
Figurines
Item #
Item
6015598
6018379
Lighted Accessories
Item #
Item
6013683
6018380
6018443
Mickey Mouse's Holiday Village Collection
Figurines
Item #
Item
6018337
6018367
6018373
6018375
Lighted Buildings
Item #
Item
6018368
6018372
6018374
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Collection
North Pole Series Collection
Accessories
Item #
Item
6018359
6018361
6018384
6018413
Lighted Buildings
Item #
Item
6014683
6018360
6018362FE
6018362
6018442
6018467
Peanuts Village Collection
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Collection
Santa Ahoy! Collection
Santas Wonderland Collection
Schitt's Creek Collection
Sleepy Hollow Collection
Snow Village Halloween Collection
Accessories
Item #
Item
6018349
6018414
6018420
6018421
6018453
6018475
6018477
6018478
6018480
6018486
Figurines
Item #
Item
6015638
6018352
6018487
Lighted Buildings
Item #
Item
6018351
6018353
6018454
Snow Village Harvest Collection
Lighted Buildings
Item #
Item
6018343
6018345
6018347
The Nightmare before Christmas Collection
The Original Snow Village Collection
Accessories
Item #
Item
6018398
6018457
6018459
Figurines
Item #
Item
6015632
6018300
6018450
Lighted Buildings
Item #
Item
6015631
6018298
6018301FE
6018338
6018429
6018464
6018466
The release of new pieces each year keeps our villages evolving. Some items will become instant collector favorites. Others may quietly retire in just a few seasons — making early awareness valuable for long-term planning.
If you’re building a 2026 display, this is the perfect time to:
- Identify centerpiece structures
- Add fresh accessories for scene depth
- Watch for Limited Editions
- Plan future retirements in your collection strategy
As always, availability and production quantities can change, so checking the official Department 56 site for the latest updates is recommended.
You can browse all official 2026 releases here.
If you’re a Village Collector subscriber, you can also add these new 2026 pieces directly to your Wish List inside your account. This makes it easy to:
- Track what you want before purchasing
- Prioritize Limited Editions
- Plan seasonal buying
- Move items seamlessly into your inventory once acquired
Using your Wish List strategically helps you stay organized — especially when multiple series release exciting additions in the same year.
Here’s to another exciting year of village collecting and building displays that keep getting better every season.