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| - This unique place is truly amazing, to say the least! One of a kind, and truly a labor of love, and then some! Mark Klaus and his wife are magicians. I can't imagine the time, money, and sweat it took to put this Christmas and holiday mecca together, thus far. The Hollywood Christmas movie props and costume collection is impressive even now, and of course is constantly growing. The New York City department store windows display was beautiful, and an art form unto itself. The vintage toy collection was very cool. This is really a Christmas museum of Hollywood holiday Americana. The gift shop is nice as well. Yes, the $16 dollar per person admission is steep, and the optional photos at the end (going down the 'A Christmas Story' slide and meeting Santa) cost us about $40 bucks, but when you think about it, all this unique stuff cost them a small fortune to amass and display! Besides, this is the kind of place you would at least want to visit just once, in order to say you've been there! Even if you have to shell out the bucks just for one time. Parking was free at a nearby lot half a block away. Well worth the visit, followed by a nice, relaxing meal in one of the cafes or restaurants found within walking distance.
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