New Figurine Honors Duchess of Cambridge, Royal Wedding

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A new collectible figurine has been released honoring Britain's newest member of the royal family. The stunning heirloom collectible captures the classic beauty of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in her white and ivory wedding dress.

The Hamilton Collection has created "Catherine, The Royal Bride" to honor Catherine Middleton's historic royal wedding to William, Prince of Wales. The figurine is part of the larger collection known as "Catherine, the Royal Bride Fashion Figurine Collection" in which a new figurine is scheduled to come out about every four weeks. The first-ever hand-painted figurine honoring the new duchess captures Kate's natural beauty and provides intricate detail of her classic white and ivory gown, a closely guarded secret until the wedding day. The intricate figurine design is rich with detailed artistry, from the stunning tiara that she borrowed from Queen Elizabeth II down to the delicate lace on her wedding gown sleeves.

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After a five-month wait, Miss Catherine "Kate" Middleton walked down the aisle amid the rich history and pageantry of Westminster Abbey and gave her hand in marriage to Prince William as millions looked on around the world.

"Before this historic fairytale day, Kate was a commoner, and her beauty and grace prove she is worthy of her place among British royal history," says Kelli Edwards, general manager of The Hamilton Collection. "These are the kind of moments that every girl dreams of in her lifetime. And we could think of no better way to honor the Duchess of Cambridge than with this special collection of figurines."

The Hamilton Collection's group of world-class sculptors capture Kate's wedding veil sitting atop her oft-photographed locks of stunning brown hair, her sparkling eyes and her welcoming smile. With as much, if not more, media attention that Princess Diana received, this collection is sure to be as popular as the Diana collection was in the 1980s.

Unprecedented demand is expected for this once-in-a-lifetime collectible treasure. "Catherine, The Royal Bride" is limited to 95 casting days, is hand-numbered and comes with a matching Certificate of Authenticity. Each measures approximately 7 1/4 inches tall. The complete collection is available at The Hamilton Collection website, http://www.hamiltoncollection.com/katemiddleton, and truly is a collector's fairy tale dream come true.

About The Hamilton Collection

The Hamilton Collection is one of the world's leading direct-response marketers of limited-edition collectibles. For more than 40 years, The Hamilton Collection has enjoyed a strong reputation for its exclusive, high-quality collectible products, developed with prestigious joint venture licenses with Precious Moments, Disney, NASCAR, John Deere, Major League Baseball and celebrated artists including Thomas Kinkade, Lena Liu and many others. The company creates fine sculptures and die-cast cars with special attention to authenticity and minute detail. All figural sculptures are handcrafted, hand-painted and available only as limited editions. The Hamilton Collection is part of the Niles, Ill.-based Bradford Group. The company's products are online at http://www.hamiltoncollection.com.

About The Bradford Group

The Bradford Group is the recognized leader in new product development and sales of collectibles including plates, dolls, music boxes and ornaments, as well as architectural villages, checks, die-cast cars and more. The Bradford Group family of companies includes Bradford Exchange, Ashton-Drake Galleries, Bradford Exchange Checks, The Hamilton Collection and Hawthorne Village. The company's products are online at http://www.bradfordexchange.com.

For additional information, interviews and image requests, public relations firm contacts: Jason Mudd, APR of AXIA Public Relations at 904-425-9152 or Eric Cravey at 904-861-2141.

Media Contact:
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Product Management
The Hamilton Collection
904-279-1351

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SOURCE The Hamilton Collection