Last year, our Consumer Services division wrote an informational sheet regarding
the differences between the old 6 watt bulbs and the new 3 volt bulbs, which was
well-received by collector clubs from all over. This year, we’ve added a new
bulb to our product line, the “12 Volt Replacement Bulb” (item number 56.53161)
and decided to update our information sheets so collectors can stay informed.
Replacement 12 Volt Bulbs (56.53161)
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The newest addition is the “12 Volt Bulb”! This is used in buildings such as the
“North Pole M&M’s Candy Factory”. This bulb does have the same socket size as
our other bulbs, but the voltage requirements are quite different. When placed
in an older “Village Light Set” cord (see photo on next page), the bulb will
receive far too much power and blow out the cord. When placed in a socket that
requires a “3 Volt Bulb”, the “12 Volt Bulb” will not receive enough power and
will not light up.
• These bulbs are used in some buildings that require adapters. We are placing a
card inside each box that lists which bulb should be used to identify which bulb
your building requires.
• We have also stamped “12V” right on this bulb using red ink, making it easy to
identify.
“Village 3 Volt Replacement Bulb” (56.53121)
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Adapter with Light Socket and Auxiliary Clip |
• The new bulb requires only 3 volts. If a new bulb is used in an old socket, it
will receive far too much power, causing the cord to overload and short out.
• The best rule of thumb is that if the building uses a box-like adapter to plug
into your wall socket, it will require a “3 Volt Bulb”. Examples of this include
the “Empire State Building”, “Radio City Music Hall” and the “Polar Power
Company”.
Village Replacement Bulb (56.99244 & 56.99245)
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Village Light Set |
Village Auxiliary Cord with Light |
• Our older bulb requires 110 volts of electricity to light up. Therefore, if an
old bulb is used in a new socket, it will not receive enough power and will
remain unlit. This may make it appear that the socket is defective. However, if
the other features on the building work, such as LED lighting, sound or
movement, then the interior socket will work properly with the correct bulb.
• If the building has a plain plug in, then it will require a “Village
Replacement Bulb”. Examples of these buildings include “Abner’s Implement”,
“J.D. Nichols Toy Shop” and “Rt. 1, Home Of Mr. & Mrs. Claus”.
• These bulbs are used with the “Village Light Set” (56.99028) and “Village
Auxiliary Cord With Light” (56.53039).
The old 6 watt bulbs will remain in our product line, since there are 25 years
worth of Village buildings that require this bulb. However, many dealers began
carrying the newer 3 volt and 12 volt bulbs in the past year because so many new
buildings require it.
| We hope you find the information on this sheet to be helpful. Also, if you have
questions regarding the ordering of replacement parts, brochures or location of
dealers who carry our products, please feel free to contact our Consumer
Services division for further assistance through our toll-free number,
1-800-LIT-TOWN (1-800-548-8696) or visit our website,
www.department56.com. |
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