These are the “senior citizens” from my collection. Yes, they have put in their time so to speak, or they have already met their production run. I guess those ones sort of retired young! Now a days, when I retire a Fairy or Santa, I personally sign any ones remaining in my warehouse before releasing them to the retailers. So look through these, and see if your favorite retailer was quick & lucky enough to have ordered my Retired Fairies. Or, email Rose at my office. She and her staff will do their best to locate a dealer for you who has what you are looking for…but you might have to be patient, as the hunt for these can be half the fun of actually getting one!
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January 12th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
sorry that number is (51-56130)…hehe
January 12th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
I have found a 25′ della robbia santa (51-5610 bur) in our offsite Christmas storerooms but he is not showing up in inventory. Does anyone remember what the issue price of this Santa was I believe released in 2005?
December 26th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
I have been collecting elves for quite a while…the fairies for a much longer time. I need a complete list with pictures so I can keep an updated list. My kids love buying them for me, but we’ve come to the point where duplication is a problem. Please let me know where such a list is available.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:18 pm
I have fairies that are from years past that did not come in a box and I have no idea how to identify them. How can I get help? I have their numbers but cannot find them anywhere on line.
December 30th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Does anyone know when the African American fairy Pumpkiun Pie 51-46501 was made? I see it is retired but it does not say when made. Thanks!!
January 7th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Where can I locate pictures and the 9 vegetable children? Thanks, Kaye Sproull
December 15th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Jen RR, I have that “Fairy” too & can’t find anything about it. He has no beard, but very large wings, red boots and holly leaves on several places. He’s mostly wearing green, but with a red long stocking cap. He has the Mark Roberts tag, but no other identifying info.
December 6th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Jen RR… I think the fairies that you’re talking about are the Della Robbia fairies. They were not from the Limited Edition Line. From looking at my 2005 catalog, it looks like there were only 5 varieties - Apple, Pear, Hollyberry, Della Robbia and Fruited. I do have some available, let me know if you want the list.
Kathy
December 6th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
I have the 1-2-3 resin fairies from the 12 Days of Christmas line as well as several others.
December 1st, 2009 at 10:35 am
TWO OF THE RESIN FAIRIES ARE ON EBAY
November 19th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
HELP! I own 5 Christmas faries that I bought in 2005. They are completely different from all of the faries (retired and current) that I have seen on this site as well as others. They do not have beards like most of them seem to have. If I had to describe their faces I would say that they look just like the character on the old Mad Magazine covers. Although they are all dressed differently they ONLY wear red, green and gold and they all have GIANT green wings. I have one dressed in holly leaves and the others have sparkly bodies made of fruits! This particular style seems to come in 3 sizes and I want more! I need to know if these are considered elves, faries or something else to help narrow my search…Can anyone help me?????
November 16th, 2009 at 6:01 am
I have been trying to find the resin 12 days of Christmas ornaments to complete the set I started for my grandson. I need 1,2,3,and 12, can you help me locate them PLEASE?
November 8th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
I’m trying to find a set of boy & girl Christmas rabbits, #51-56621 and 51-56622 and need some help. Any ideas or connections? Thanks so much Cindy
November 8th, 2009 at 8:07 am
Hey there…I have acquired a beautiful peice that was packaged without tags. I am having a hard time finding his name and model number. Absolutely stunning Santa elf nestled inside of a christmas tree. No wings. I wish I knew his name…anyone know?? Thanks so much
September 22nd, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I am looking for the small resin ornaments - Especially the “12 days of Christmas” small boxed resin ornaments
I need days, #1,2,3,6,8 and 9 - Any ideas where I might start looking?
August 20th, 2009 at 5:53 am
Phyllis, There is now an African American Mistletoe Fairy on ebay - 8/20/09 for the next 4 days.
If we had the email addresses for the questions, it would be helpful on replies
August 18th, 2009 at 11:10 am
I am still looking for the baby fairies - namely 2 strawberries & 1 pea. If anyone knows where I could find them, please email me tqlewis1@cox.net
Thanks,
Terri
August 18th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Phylliss,
There was a large African American Fairy on ebay - Mistletoe. You can go on Ebay, advanced search & find it. It was not bid on. I don’t know how long it shows up, but wanted to let you know.
Thanks,
Terri
August 4th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Debbie,
I am interested in the three fairies that you have if they are the small baby fairies. Email me back and let me know or I will check back on here soon.
Thanks,
Stephanie
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
HI I have some of the Mark Roberts Baby Vegetable Faeries… is anyone interested?
I have
1 carrot baby
1 tomato baby
1 peach baby
June 1st, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Is this a complete listing of retired fairies? I have 2 2003 fairies and am curious if they are retired. Thanks!
May 25th, 2009 at 6:57 am
I am having a very difficult time in locating African-American fairies. I was able to secure 4 from Salem Creek in Winston-Salem, NC in 2008. They do not have any more. Does anyone know where I can purchase some additional ones? I would love to have the Dellarobia Santa, Safari, Santa and 2 elves on sleigh. I would love to know what is available and where I can get them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
April 26th, 2009 at 10:37 am
I wanted to say that the 2009 Christmas fairies are beautiful!!! I would love to see a Gingerbread fairy holding a gingerbread house at some point in the future. I am still looking for the 2003 Candy cane fairy, but no luck so far. A book with all the fairies you have made would be great too!!! Lindy
February 26th, 2009 at 9:37 am
I just asked about the baby fruit & vegetable fairies. If anyone knows how I can locate them, my email address is tqlewis1@cox.net
I would love to see a book put out with all the fairies in the line. I just got a Colonial Rooster to add to the many I have and had never heard of him before.
February 26th, 2009 at 9:30 am
There was a set of 9 baby fruit/vegetable fairies which are now retired. I am trying to complete a set for me & one for my Sister. Any idea where I might find them?
January 25th, 2009 at 5:28 am
My neighbor just celebrated her 50th birthday. I wanted to find a big 5-0 birthday fairy but could not locate even a birthday fairy. Just wondered if you had ever thought of making one for special birthdays.
January 2nd, 2009 at 11:26 am
I have a few of the small, (5″ to 6″), 12 days of Christmas Fairy ornaments. They are hard resin (not the 9″ posable fairies. They come in beautiful boxes but are impossible to find now. Any ideas where I can search for these? (I need the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 8th and 9th days of Christmas ornaments. Any help is appreciated!
December 19th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
I received my first Christmas Fairy for my Birthday on Dec. 6th and the same person bought me another one as a Thank You gift. I just love them.
Today I went out and bought my 3rd so I could do a table scape for my Christmas Dinner Table.
December 12th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
To James: We have several Christmas African American Faires in the small & medium size if you are interested.
December 10th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
I got a Christmas ornament fairy as a gift in 2006. I loved it so much I went out and bought 5 more. I wish that I would have bought all the different ornaments the store had that year and now cannot find them anywhere. Is there a place where I could still buy the fairy (about 6 in”) ornaments now?
December 1st, 2008 at 9:57 pm
The African American fairies are very tough to locate. My wife and I are frustrated that most retail outlets refuse to order them or, when they do so, only order a few. It is very disheartening to be willing to collect them but access to them is so limited!
November 21st, 2008 at 7:30 pm
I love the Jewel of Africa fairy and now I wish I could find a large in the African American series to go with mine. I am also “hunting” the Santa with this name. But my biggest hunt has been for the Safari fairies…any size in either series. Can any one help me?
Also, these fairies and the series “12 Days of Christmas” got me to thinking…Mark, would you consider making a series of fairies that themed countries around the world? It reminds me of the Madam Alexander dolls that were so collectible when I was a child. Please consider it would you??? It would be a great way to showcase travels taken or ones we only dream of visiting someday. Thanks for creating such dear memories and cherished “fairy friends”.
November 20th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
oh thank you so much for creating these fantastic lil men. i have several! i was never the type to collect anything, only one maybe two if special enough. well never say never! i will keep on collecting them as you keep on imagining up new ones! have you thought of a nurse or dr. fairie? how about a female nurse fairy???? grins and hugs fran
November 1st, 2008 at 4:13 am
Hello everyone,
I love my Canterbury Squire Fairy Stocking, 51-75966, (approximately 26 inch) and would love to find another one so he isn’t by himself. These are “candy bag” style stockings, not the “boot” style.
If anyone knows where I can find one, please let me know!
July 4th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Hi there!
I’ve come across a Mark Roberts Fairy for sale the retailer claims is from the year 2001 & retired, titled ‘Enchanted Forest Fairy’.
I’m familiar with the ‘Enchanted Forest Fairy’ from another year, but not one from 2001, so…came here to do some research.
I don’t see an Enchanted Forest Fairy from 2001 listed, but I don’t see many of the earlier fairies listed either.
The Enchanted Forest Fairy I’m attempting to verify from 2001 has red velvet attire, similar to a Santa suit, but Victorianish, with ecru lace around the bottom of the pants & jacket sleeves. He has the former resin shoes in black.
Is anyone aware of this fairy & if so…is he from 2001, is his name ‘Enchanted Forest Fairy’?
I’m curious, why aren’t many of the earlier fairies included in the retired fairy category?
Thanks for any help available, it’s greatly appreciated.
Happy 4th of July to all!! God Bless Our Brave Soliders & their families.
Connie Emery
June 25th, 2008 at 7:21 am
Thanks for the comment Jamie. Actually, just above this posting is a summary of all my Retired Fairies…and there is a Rainbow Fairy! He is pretty wonderful, and he actually has his own rainbow. The easiest way to see him is to click on the word “Description” in the listing, and it will automatically re-sort everything in alphabetical order…then just scroll down to the 3 sizes of the Rainbow Fairy. I think you will be pleasently surprised. In the meantime, Rose at my office is the expert at finding retailers carrying specific product, so she will be in touch with you shortly.
June 24th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Hi Mark,
I have the Peacock Fairy and Love him. Have you thought about doing a Rainbow Fairy, or have you already done one and I just missed it. I love them all. Thanks for bring joy to many many people.
Jamie
June 21st, 2008 at 8:08 am
Hi,
First, I would like to say your creations are just beautiful. I recently acquired one at a Hospice store and have no idea which one it is. Could you, or anyone who is familiar with them possibly shed some light on which one this is? Name, year made, etc.?
It is a rabbit, about 20 inches or taller, wearing what (appears) to be a elaborate Shakesperian type outfit (might be pirate, but I think it is Shakesperian), with a large black felt hat and feather. It’s costume is very detailed with ruffles, ribbons and has a long train off the back of the costume. The fabric is gold colored. It is beautiful and has the “mark roberts collection” label under the outfit.
Any help to identify and have a history would be so appreciated. Thanks so much to anyone who can help.
June 2nd, 2008 at 7:10 pm
I have been trying to find the medium or large King of Hearts Fairy for several years now - If anyone has an extra or know where there is one for sale pleae let me know - Thank You. Linda@TabletPc2.com
May 12th, 2008 at 2:41 am
I have a Hollyberry fairy in box available for sale. Please e-mail me at nicolopul5@aol.com. Note fairy in subject space..
April 15th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Yes Lisa, I have done some Wedding Fairies…one appropiately called the “Wedding Fairy” and another called the “Wedding Anniversary Fairy” You can find both of these in the SPRING FAIRIES section of the website. They both are pretty wonderful!
April 15th, 2008 at 3:20 am
I was just wondering if Mark had ever or ever thought about wedding faries??
April 6th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
My spouce’s secretary just gave him a couple of boxes of things ,from a store that a friend of hers had owned, for us to sell at a yard sale or what ever we wanted to do with it. We found 2 of the “Birthday Fairies”. It is amazing what some people will toss out and not even know the value it holds. We are pleased with our new find.
April 2nd, 2008 at 9:19 am
You had a group of baby fairies - peach, tomato, grape, etc. Could you tell me how many there were altogether and their names?
Thanks,
Terri
March 29th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Mark,
Was the retired Merlin Fairy 51-35668 made in the smaller size? If so, is it available? Would you consider making a Wizard Fairy in black and metallic’s? I would be first in line to purchase it! Thank you for all of your creative fairies. I love them and have many out all the time, not just during the holidays.
January 24th, 2008 at 2:15 am
Hi-
I am desperately looking for the large or medium father time fairy, as mine had an unfortunate accident during the move. Please help.
Thanks,
Ellen
January 20th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I love these and have 2. I am looking for the medium Father Time &/or the med/large wonderful time. Thank you.
January 13th, 2008 at 8:58 am
In response to #2 Judith Cloyd.I have Hollyberry Fairy 51-35952 and willing to sell.
Please Respond by e-mail
NICOLOPUL5@aol.com
January 9th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I received my first fairy for Christmas this year. I loved it so much that I decided to start collecting them. I bought 8 so far. My very favorite is retired King of Hearts, made in 2003. The detail is fabulous!
December 29th, 2007 at 3:45 pm
I am looking for retired items 51-15418, 51-35952, 51-26246, 51-35918 and 51-35916. I would appreciate it if you could help me locate any of these or all.
Thanks
December 19th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
Hi Mark,
I just love your faries, and would love to find more Hanukkah faries. I have the Menorah and the Dreidle faries. Do you have others?
Thanks,
Lynne
December 15th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
DEAR MARK;
I’VE BEEN COLLECTING YOUR FAIRIES. I LOVE THE NEW WEBSITE!!! YOUR PRODUCT BRINGS JOY TO EVERYDAY LIVING AND REMINDS US TO DREAM AND BELIEVE.
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!
WISH I COULD FIND THE ARTIST/PAINTER FAIRY 15″-IT’S ONE OF THE RETIRED FAIRIES I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THAT REPRESENTS MY ARTISTIC SIDE!!
CAN YOU HELP ME OBTAIN THIS FAIRY??
SINCERELY;
LOYAL COLLECTOR, ANGELA
December 13th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
Great question Andrea! Yes, I intend to put out a book someday on the exact topic you have mentioned. WHEN is the big question, as my time is consumed with my Fairies and Home Collection line. You will soon see a new website of mine www.Stylish-Home.com highlighting much of my home accessory collection.
December 13th, 2007 at 8:25 am
Hi Mark-
I enjoyed meeting you at Bergdorf’s in new York. Any plans to put out a guide of all your fairies with issue date, production limits, etc.?
December 11th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
I was wondering if you could tell me which Santa I may currently own (I have four of him). He and the boys were my first purchase and introduction to what Mark Roberts is all about. I did not mail in the certificate. I looked for him on the retiree’s list of honorees, but did not find him. I also have not seen him anywhere I look.
He is 21-22 Inches tall (not counting his hat). He is more the skinny lean type!
His clothing is in red and gold lame’ colors. He has on red velvet knickers (with a monochromatic design pattern in the fabric) trimmed with a one-inch band at the knee of gold glitter fabric with rick-rack edge. His legs are gold lame’ fabric and he has on red velvet boots tied at the top with a double bow of gold lame’ fabric cord. His coat length is not as long as his knickers–the body of the coat is of the same red velvet as the knickers—the arm sleeves of the coat and his under-shirt are of a two layered fabric which consists of a top layer of silky netting with gold metallic swirl designs on it, then lined with a solid red silky fabric underneath. The coat and sleeve edges are trimmed out with the same one-inch gold glitter banding that is on the leg edges of his knickers. He is wearing a triangle pointed hat of the same swirl fabric trimmed with the one-inch glitter gold banding around his forehead. The point of the hat has a round bell on the end. The headband part of the hat has a red rose with red, white, and gold berries & greenery.
His left arm at the wrist area has an accessory attached consisting of a skinny round wooden wreath adorned with 3 red roses and the same red and white berries & greenery matching his headband.
His beard and hair are made of long individual white strands. I am not sure when I purchased him…maybe 5-10 years ago as the tree is 10 years old.
I have since added more Mark Roberts guys to the gang! They are all very happy and look forward to who joins their party each year! I still must find my this years’ addition to the Holiday festivities. I have a spot waiting for him!
I am so looking forward to hearing from you. Will you be able to tell me his “Mark Roberts name” and how old he is from the information I have given above? Hope so. He and his 3 counterparts are the focal point of my tree each year! One of them is lucky enough to be the tree topper with the most tree decorator pix and trimmings making him the star of the tree! Ha! Note: My husband thinks I am losing it at times when I say things like, “Whose turn is it this year to be the star of the tree?” Ha!
I love my tree Santas and Fairies–can you tell? I also must tell you that part of getting into the Holiday spirit is to go to the local stores to see what great things they do to display your “gang”. I love seeing a whole tree done—but really love it when I see a whole room full of lots of Mark Roberts things! At one store, I even found a beautiful wine decanteur on a stand that the owner told me was part of the Mark Roberts line of products.
I am hooked.
Happy Holidays to everyone there. And, I so look forward to hearing back from you!
Sincerely,
Jackie
P.S. Does the return of the certificates have anything to do with the retiring of different Santa’s, Fairies, etc.? What do you actually do with the returned certificates?
December 7th, 2007 at 11:22 am
I love the “…..Retired Fairies” list. Please keep it updated as what it contains is invaluable. I am currently the proud owner of 47 fairies and santas and have been collecting them for over 10 years. I hadn’t been sending in the certificates but I have the entire stack here and as soon as I copy them all, they are on there way to you. Every year you make my decisions more and more difficult. Instead of introducing 30 pieces like you did in 2007, as a collector, I would like to see less introduced and the number produced limited. This creates more of a demand and a harder time getting them. That is what collecting is all about…..and when you finally receive one of the most beautiful fairies or santas imaginable, it makes it all the more worthwhile. Keep up your magnificent work!!!!!!!!
December 1st, 2007 at 1:10 am
Hi Mark,
I just discovered your work and absolutely love your creations. Since November, I bought 4 fairies and 1 Santa. I especially love your commitment to musical instruments. Violins are my favorite. Please continue making musician fairies and Santas.
Very truly yours,
Diana
November 28th, 2007 at 7:17 am
I saw a tennis fairy and wonder if there is a soccer fairy to be purchased anywhere? Thanks
November 14th, 2007 at 5:27 pm
Dear Mark and staff:
Beautiful, Beautiful, BEAUTIFUL. Today I received my first fairy. It is the Breast cancer limited edition one. He is so wonderful. I fluffed and twisted and played all day with him and put him up for Christmas.
My sister like your Mother died in 1989 from BC and she was only 36 years young.
I hope that all the people in the world could experience the joy that you bring through your beautiful fairies and Santa’s.
Wishing you and your staff a very Happy and prosperous holiday and an extremely Merry Christmas!!
God Bless you for your wonderful imagination and creativity. I am the same way and would love to open and Florida factory. Any rep openings?
Sincerely,
Darlene
November 8th, 2007 at 11:04 am
I was given a beautiful 2003 Mark Roberts Limited Edition Santa on Ram for my wedding last December and was so looking forward to being able to display it for the first time this year in our new home. When I went to gather it from storage, however, I noticed a small opening in the box. Upon opening the box, I found that an animal had gotten into the bag containing the Santa on Ram and had nested there, nearly destroying all of the hair on the Ram. Needless to say, I am devastated by this because it was given to me by a dear friend and I have yet to have an opportunity to display it. I am desperately trying to find someone who can repair the damage or find a replacement. If anyone can help or offer suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you.
November 7th, 2007 at 8:20 pm
Thanks Mona for the nice comments. It’s all work and no play for this fella though…no vacations for quite a few years now, but when you love what you do, it’s not so bad really.
October 31st, 2007 at 9:35 am
Mark, I am absolutely overwhelmed by the treasures you create. As an artist I personally can say that your attention to detail is fabulous, your color mixtures traditional yet unique and unusual, remarkable and distinctive.
You are wonderfully talented, thank you for sharing your gift with all of us. My friends, now that I have discovered you, adore your work as do I. NOW my problem is which ones when?? Oh perhaps I’ll sell a painting and buy them ALL!
Thank you for the cards.
Happy Holidays to you, and based upon the effort and attention that you put into each creation, for heaven’s sake Mr. Robert’s go to Paris for Christmas (even better… Vienna), come back inspired and rested and knock us all dead again! I so dearly appreciate your work and am proud to display my muses large and small in my studio and in my home.
Many blessings,
Mona
By the way: I got this retired list, and it’s so great and working SO well, that I honestly don’t know where to begin. At Pratt we were taught to begin with a thought, if I could only think the thought!
October 7th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
Good question Carolyn! More recently, I have been trying to include an element in my small sized Fairies hands. Because I am very aware of trying to keep the cost of them as reasonable as possible, and since putting something into their hands can sometimes disproportionally increase the cost, I had not included them in the past. Going forward, you will start to see more small ones have some kind of element in their hands. I appreciate your comment/question.
October 7th, 2007 at 9:57 am
I was wondering why the small (which I collect) fairies cannot be made with some sort of hand ornament. It kind of leaves us “small” collectors a little empty. I have no room for larger ones. Can Mark do something about this?
September 1st, 2007 at 3:10 pm
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I’ve missed not being able to access the retired fairies!! I’m HAPPY now! hahaha
Connie
August 27th, 2007 at 10:17 am
Hello Connie,
Thanks for bringing the problem to our attention. The Retired Fairies list is now up.
August 27th, 2007 at 10:05 am
Well, as I said before…the new website looks great!!
Unfortunately the link to the ‘Retired Fairies’ still isn’t working…nor am I able to access any information on the retired fairies…of which I use often to refer when considering purchasing retired fairies.
I hope the Retired Fairies will be available soon, it’s been down for quite some time.
Thanks, & keep making the beautiful fairies please!