Spielzeug Alpine Village Collection ALPINE VLG SPIELZEUG LADEN * Introduced December 1997 * Retired December 2000 * Lighted Buildings The Alpine Village was first introduced in 1986 and this quaint village has always been popular with collectors.  This series reflects mountain living in the Alps and Black Forest area of Germany.  In 2021, Dept 56 announced that they were retiring the complete village.   With this announcement, the Alpine Village has enjoyed a renewed interest. In excellent condition. Non smoking home.