Hopping Down the Bunny Trail: Bunnies and Other Easter Collectibles

German papier-mache Rabbit Candy Container with springy ears

Collectors love all holiday material, and Easter is no exception!  Some of the most popular objects are candy containers (like the adorable big-eyed German rabbit pictured here), and while they may be limited to ducks, chickens and rabbits, they come in so many different forms.  While rabbits are, generally speaking, the most popular, price is, as almost always, affected by how unusual the piece is.  Rabbit mobility is apparently a theme, because aside from rabbit pull toys, the Easter Bunny is also seen frequently pushing wheelbarrows, riding in carts and wagons, and even zipping along on a motorcycle.

And it’s also apparent that bunnies are dapper little “clothesrabbits” and Easter fashion has a long tradition.  For instance, it’s hard to beat this nattily-dressed little rabbit in a chick-drawn cart, but the rabbit fashion exhibited by this little guy clothed in moss and wearing red-striped tie and stockings is also impressive.  While not in Easter bonnets, both of them are certainly ready to step out in the Easter Parade!

-Hollie Davis, Senior Editor, p4A.com