Department 56-Christmas in the City-The Times Tower (1st 2000 pieces)-05620. Status: Retired Introduced: 1999 Retired: 1999. Contents: Set of 3 including one house with light cord, one accessory “The New Year’s Kiss, ” and one container of confetti. Also included are ten numbers to change the New Year’s Eve from 2000 through 2009. Material: Porcelain Type: House Size: Original SRP. Description: Inspired by the Times Tower in Times Square, NewYork, this building includes an animated, flashing ball that drops at the stroke of midnight. It actually has a push button that first lights the ball, drops the ball, then flashes the ball to create your own New Year’s Eve in Times Square atmosphere. The building also includes numerals that can be substituted for those atop the building for years 2000 through 2009. This numbered consists of the first 2000 pieces produced for production and were issued with a party set that is not included. The standard edition of the Times Tower is item 55510-1. Notes: Standard 6W/120V replacement bulb (item 99244). All items are brand new in the original packaging. Thank you for viewing!