Precious Moments Figurines and Dolls

  It all began more than thirty years ago, when Precious-Moments® creator Sam Butcher began drawing the endearing teardrop-eye children he called "Precious Moments" as gifts for family and friends. Today, his artwork is among the most recognized art in the world, sharing messages of loving, caring and sharing with collectors from around the globe.

  By the end of 1978, the first twenty-one original figurines were introduced to the market. The response to the collection was incredible. People began to write to Sam, telling him about how the figurines had touched their lives in a moving and heartfelt way. In less than a year after their introduction, demand was overwhelming. The success of the Precious Moments figurines was amazing, yet Sam never lost touch with his original purpose to create art which combined his heartfelt emotions with his abiding faith.

  The collection is now well over 1,500 pieces with new introductions offered each year. Members of collector's clubs continue to be found throughout the world. Even more telling, since its opening in 1989, Precious Moments Park in Carthage, Missouri has welcomed approximately 400,000 visitors every year.