Using the Raikes Catalog

The Raikes Catalog is arranged in chronological order from 1985 through the present time. Pieces that were released together are identified as an Edition and grouped together in a section.

If you want to go directly to a specific piece in the Raikes Catalog by NAME, by the YEAR the piece was introduced, or by the CATEGORY of collectible such as Christmas, Dolls, Rabbits, Wedding Sets, etc. use the Raikes Catalog Index.

Abbreviation Codes
used in
The Raikes Catalog

Abbreviation codes are enclosed in braces after the description of each piece.

In order to quickly access this document while viewing the Catalog, click on the one character width pointer that follows the brace. This typically shows up as a single underline character.

Format: {_ Price Size Number Box Certificate Hangtag Brochure Unnumbered }

Abbreviation Codes:

• The first character which shows up as an underline, following the brace, is a pointer to this document.
• The price code which is a number preceded by a "$", if present, is the approximate current market value in US dollars if the piece is in mint condition with all the original accessories. Please refer to our price list for current availability and price. This price is subject to change without notice.
• The size code which is a number followed by "in" indicates the height of the piece in inches.
• The number made code which is a number preceded by a "#", indicates the quantity made. If an unlimited number were made, the word unlimited will appear instead of a number.
• Then, all the following abbreviation codes that apply to the piece are listed:
  • Bx = Box; Came in a collector box
  • Bg = Bag; Came in a collector bag
  • C = Certificate of Authenticity came with this piece
  • H = Hangtag was attached to this piece
  • Br = Brochure of the edition was included with this piece
  • Un = Unnumbered; no serial number on this piece

Example: Piece description line. {$250 12in #1500 Bx C H Br Un}

• $250 - The approximate market value is $250
• 12in - The height is 12 inches
• #1500 - The number made is 1,500
• Bx - The piece came with a collector box
• C - The piece came with a certificate
• H - The piece came with a hangtag
• Br - The piece came with a brochure
• Un - There is no serial number on the piece

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Last Revised: August 1, 2002