Wade Ceramics the leading collectables manufacturer from Stoke-on-Trent is set to unveil a very special commemorative 2004 membership piece to its extremely loyal fan base. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Whimsie a delightful larger reproduction of one of the first whimsies ever modelled will be produced.

Unlike the original Whimsie which was Wade marked on its side, the larger scale version will have the official Wade back stamp authenticating that it is a highly collectable Wade design made to the company's high standards.

Available from January 2004, the beautifully crafted white 'leaping lamb' with brown muzzle and green base stands at 8.5cm high. This endearing character with its joyous leaping stance is sure to make an impression in any collection as the perfect celebratory piece.

First crafted in 1953, the models got their name from Mr Wade's secretary who described the models as 'whimsical'. Whimsies were originally designed as pocket money toys for children and sold as sets of five for 5/9d.

There are currently more than 10,000 members of the Official Wade Collectors' Club and the 'leaping lamb' will be available to all members as they join or renew for 2004.

Joining the club costs £27 and includes a membership certificate, membership card, official quarterly magazine and annual collectors pin along with a 10 per cent discount on all non Collectors Club products.

For more information simply contact Wade on 01782 255 255 or visit www.wade.co.uk.