I might suggest----in fact, I AM suggesting----that as much detail be included as is reasonable without turning a piece into a nightmare of fragility. One thing that I liked about the early pieces is that one could handle them and turn them about to look at them without sweating blood over masts, slender branches, poles, etc. It would be nice if a balance could be achieved between detail and practicality.

I also concur that if fewer pieces were released each year, then a higher cost for greater detail would be a fair trade, not to mention the bonus of having fewer lights to store and/or display.

Danny