- Designed and manufactured by the artists of Department 56 - Meticulously handmade and hand-painted - Shipped in a decorative gift box - Decoration. Not a toy. - Game of Thrones and all related characters and elements are TM Home Box Office, Inc (s21) - Over thirty years ago, Department 56 started as part of Bachman's, a retail florist in Minneapolis - Bachman uses a numbering system to identify each of its departments - Now based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Department 56 has become a leader in the gift, collectibles, and holiday decoration industry - Best known for our handcrafted illuminated villages, Snowbabies figures, and extensive lines of decorative products for holidays and the home.