America’s favorite cherub is no longer in production! That makes our collections even more valuable – as retired, signed and loved through the years.

Recently, I began looking for Dreamsicles to purchase online. Even though eBay still has a vast supply ( each eBay seller generally has only the same ones though), I found that most of the other fine stores that used to offer these adorable creatures are sold out.

It seems just a few short years ago that Artist Kristin Hayes turned her talents to sculpture and created the heart catching group of cherubs, bunnies, and other characters that became known as Dreamsicles. They were an instant hit throughout Southern California and demand became so big that Kristin turned to Cast Art Industries for assistance and thus…the Dreamsicles Collection was born.

After 10 years of producing Dreamsicles, Cast Art Industries merged with Papel Giftware then in 2003 Willits Design acquired the Dreamsicles brand and at the same time signed a multi-year licensing agreement with the Dreamsicles creator, Kristin Haynes.

However, within three years, the line was out of production. Even though collectors are still searching for them, the opportunity to purchase new Dreamsicle creations appears to be over.

If you have a collection, you are among the privileged! Even though we won’t be able to collect them for the next generation, at least for awhile we can search among the past collections that are for sale, to spot one that calls our name or catches our eye as a gift for someone else.

So dream on…Dreamsicles! You, America’s favorite cherub, will always live on in our hearts.

Do you have a Dreamsicle Collection? Tell us how you got started and your favorite cherub or character by commenting below. Are you still looking to complete a particular set? You can let our readers know and also go to Michelle’s Dreamsicles, a website I found that has wish lists and people find each other with certain dreamsicles.

Note: We offer a limited selection of Dreamsicles for your consideration. Maybe you’ll find one you’ve been looking for!