FAQ
Questions, answered
When can I buy it?
We're aiming for fall 2027. We're sampling with manufacturers now. Join the waitlist and we'll email you once, when sets are ready.
Can I give it as a gift this Christmas?
Not this year, sorry. It won't be ready until fall 2027.
Do I pay anything to join the waitlist?
No. It's just your email address. You'll never be charged unless you decide to buy when it's ready.
Will it fit my buildings?
It's designed for any building that takes a standard village light cord with a C7 bulb and spring clip, which covers most Department 56, Lemax, and similar pieces. The part that goes inside is no bigger than a C7 bulb. Open-bottom pieces: unscrew the clip and stand the light inside. Some older or smaller pieces use different holes; we'll publish a fit list as we test.
How long does a charge last?
Our target is 20+ hours at half brightness in warm white and 6+ hours at full. With the 6-hour nightly timer, that's several evenings per charge. These are targets until we test real samples, and we'll post the measured numbers.
Is a lithium battery safe inside my ceramic pieces?
The battery sits in the body behind the light, outside the building, like the old socket did. Each cell will have a protection circuit and pass UN38.3 and IEC 62133 battery testing before anything ships. LEDs run cool; our spec keeps the shell under 104°F (40°C).
Do I have to aim the remote?
No. It's a radio remote, not infrared, so it works through walls and from across the room.
Can buildings be different colors?
Yes. Pair each light to group 1, 2, or 3. The remote controls one group at a time or all of them.
Is the warm white real warm white?
Yes. Each light has its own 2700K warm-white LED, so it looks like the bulbs you're used to, not the bluish white you get from mixing colors. The flicker setting is meant to look like a candle, not a blink.
I have 80+ buildings. Will this work for a big display?
That's the plan. One remote should control any number of lights, with groups 1, 2, 3, and All. You can pair a second remote for another room or table. We're planning 12-light sets plus add-on packs, and we'll post bulk pricing with the launch.
How does sample testing work?
When samples arrive, we'll invite a small group from the waitlist to help test them in their own villages, Christmas and Halloween, and send back a few photos and honest notes on fit, brightness, and battery life. We'll explain the details when we invite you. Joining the waitlist is how you get asked.
Who's behind this?
Alex and his wife, a family business in Maryland. We inherited a village and couldn't find the light we wanted. The story.
Want one?
Free waitlist. One email when it's ready.