Current Featured CollectionThe Simpich Elves
a chef, a baker, a chimney sweep, a fisherman, a sailor or two. Each was designed by my grandparents Bob and Jan Simpich, then cast, hand-painted, and dressed in hand-sewn clothing in the Simpich doll shop. Together they make up one of the most whimsical corners of the Simpich Character Doll world — and one of the most beloved.
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Elf Collection | Rare Design | Designed by Robert Simpich | Pristine Condition
Cat Fish would like you to know that he caught this himself, thank you, and no, it wasn't luck.
The pose says everything — fish hoisted high on the line, chin up, grin wide, the other hand tucked behind his back with practiced modesty. He's dressed for a long day on the bank: an enormous black felt hat, a tan coat, maroon mittens, and a fringed plaid wool scarf wound around his neck and hanging past his knees. The catch itself is its own little sculpture — a plump trout with green-washed scales, silvered fins, and a distinctly surprised expression, hooked and hanging from a real wire line.
He was designed by my grandfather Robert "Bob" Simpich — and if you've seen the Maple Leaf Boat set, you know the elves' creek. This is the fellow who fishes it.
Cast from Bob's design, then hand-painted and dressed in hand-sewn clothing in the Simpich doll shop.
Elf Collection | Ultra Rare | Three Piece Set | Pristine Condition
Somewhere upstream, a maple leaf came down on the creek — and two old elves looked at it and saw a ship.
Skipper stands at the helm in his navy peacoat and knit cap, hands on his hips, eyes up the rigging. The rudder, the mast, the patched canvas sail — all his own work, added so he could run the creek in any season and any weather, and upstream when the day calls for it. He is taking stock of it now, the way a captain does, and finding it sound.
Out at the bow, hung over the water on his elbows, is his first mate. Weyhay has the glass to his eye and not a care in the world. You or I would be in the creek at the first stiff breeze. This weathered, jolly old sailor is more at home on the leaf than off it.
This one is my grandfather's two lives in a single object. Robert "Bob" Simpich loved boats and loved sailing — he sailed out east as a young man, and I can still hear his tales of it, some of them tall, in every line of this piece. Here it all is: the rigging, the weather-stained canvas, the red pennant snapping off the masthead — folded straight into the elf world he spent fifty years building. Nothing else in the Simpich line does that.
The set comes as three pieces: the leaf boat on its finished wood base, Skipper, and Weyhay.
Sculpted by Robert Simpich, then cast, hand-painted, and dressed in hand-sewn clothing in the Simpich doll shop.
Elf Collection | Rare Design | Designed by Robert Simpich | Pristine Condition
Kuchen is tasting the stew, and by the look of him, it needs one more pinch of something.
He's the chef elf — eyes closed, wooden spoon to his lips, giving the batch his full professional attention. He's dressed for the work: a real cloth chef's hat, a leather apron with a hand-stitched pocket, and red oven mitts on both hands, because a serious cook respects a hot pot. His name is the German word for cake, and he has clearly earned it.
He's listed today with a rare Simpich elf table — a miniature butcher block, complete with a carved cleaver buried in the work surface and a corked jug of what Kuchen insists is cooking sherry, though the shape of that jug tells a different story.
The set comes as two pieces: Kuchen, and the butcher-block table with its fittings.
Cast, hand-painted, and dressed in hand-sewn clothing in the Simpich doll shop.
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Elf Collection | Designed by Robert Simpich | Pristine Condition
Rupert has decided that this year, he is a reindeer.
He's got the antlers tied on with a red satin bow, a brass jingle bell at his collar, and the proud, chin-up posture of somebody who believes the costume completely. Never mind that he's a mouse. It's Christmas, and in the elf world, a mouse with enough conviction can pull a sleigh.
Rupert the Rain Mouse also carries a secret about the whole Simpich Elf line. Like the maple leaf boat, he's sculpted to scale — and the scale tells you something. These elves aren't fairy-tale dwarves or garden gnomes. They stand just a few inches tall, mouse-high, small enough to live unnoticed in the woods and mountains of Colorado. Set Rupert next to any elf and the world snaps into proportion.
Cast, hand-painted, and finished with his ribbon, bow, and bell in the Simpich Doll Shop.
Conditions: Pristine
Klause the Santa Elf | Designed by Robert Simpich
Of all the elves to come from the Simpich studio, Klause is among the most sought after. He steps out of an older Christmas than the one we know — an Old World Santa in a hooded cap and rustic red tunic tied with twine, jingle bells at his belt, a hand-carved wooden staff in one mitten and a lantern glowing amber at its crook. Over his shoulder, a burlap sack carries a fresh-cut pine, bound for home.
Like so many of Robert's depictions of the Spirit of Giving, Klause reaches back to something earlier and quieter — the woodland wanderer who brings the tree, lights the way, and asks nothing in return.
Sculpted by Robert Simpich, then cast, hand-painted, and dressed in hand-sewn clothing in the Simpich doll shop — each one subtly its own. And no more being made.
Elf Collection | Designed by Robert Simpich | Pristine Condition
Jeremiah has read the book under his arm more than once, and he's about to tell you what's in it.
One hand is raised — making the point, or blessing the road, or waving you over to hear the good part. The other keeps a thick volume tucked tight against his coat: black-bound, its page edges worn to gold, with a red ribbon bookmark trailing out the bottom. A book with a ribbon in it belongs to a reader, not a decorator.
Everything else about him says a life spent walking and thinking: the great black hat gone soft and shapeless with age, brim drooping until only one bright eye peers out; a beard that pours down past his belt like the ones the prophets wore; a fringed homespun tunic under a rough travel coat. His name suits him. Jeremiah is the wise one — the elf the others go find when the question is too big for the kitchen.
He was designed by my grandfather Robert "Bob" Simpich.
Cast from Bob's design, then hand-painted and dressed in hand-sewn clothing in the Simpich doll shop.
Condition: Heirloom | Extremely Rare | Signed by the Artist | 2 Peice Set
Together, these snowmen mark a creative and wonderfully unique piece of Simpich history.
Burr-tholemew
Meet Burr-tholemew, the seasoned snowman ready for whatever winter brings! With his broom in hand, pipe in mouth, and scarf tied snugly against the chill, Burr-tholemew isn't dreading the storm that Flake Jr. forecasted — he's welcoming it with cheerful anticipation.
Created in 2004 by David Simpich, Burr-tholemew was the first of the two snowmen in this charming series, followed by Flake Jr. the next year. This piece perfectly captures David's whimsical artistry and his lifelong love of snowmen, Christmas, and the storytelling spirit of the season.
From the vibrant blue scarf and red mittens to the dappled snow texture and playful grin, every detail reflects the care and imagination that define the Simpich legacy. Produced in very limited numbers, these snowmen have become highly sought-after collector's pieces, representing one of the final chapters of the Simpich studio's original holiday creations.
In Heirloom Condition, Burr-tholemew stands ready to bring warmth, humor, and a touch of winter wonder to any collection — a delightful reminder that the best storms are the ones that bring joy.
Flake Jr.
Things are looking up for Flake Jr. — with heavy snow in the forecast and plenty of cheer in the air!
This endearing adolescent snowman was designed by David Simpich, whose skill as a master puppeteer and storyteller shines through in every sculpted detail. Dressed in a cozy stocking cap, bright red mittens, and a cheerful red scarf, Flake Jr. gazes skyward with wonder, one mitten outstretched to catch the first flakes — no doubt double-checking the predictions in his trusty "Forecasting Made Simple" booklet tucked under his arm as he makes his own calls on the coming winter weather.
Whether displayed alongside the other beloved Simpich Snowmen or standing proudly on his own, Flake Jr. brings a touch of winter magic to any collection — a joyful reminder of the wonder and whimsy that define the Simpich legacy.
Better Together — A Complete Two-Piece Set
Some pieces simply belong together, and these two were made for each other — a year apart. Flake Jr. consults his booklet and announces the happy news; Burr-tholemew, broom in hand and pipe aglow, is already dressed for the occasion. One predicts the storm, the other welcomes it — and sold together as a complete two-piece set, the whole conversation comes home with you.
Finding both snowmen together, rather than gathering the pair one flurry at a time, is a rare delight for any collector. Displayed side by side, they carry on their little weather debate all season long — the forecast and the festivities, the wonder and the welcome — ready to greet every winter your family shares with them.
Elf Collection | Rare Design | Designed by Jan Simpich | Pristine Condition
Rosie is a rose, all the way through.
Her bonnet is a sculpted rose in full bloom — turn her around and you'll find the green stem and calyx on the back, a detail you'd only catch holding her in your hands. Her skirt is cut from rose-print fabric, and in her pink mittens she carries a fresh-picked red blossom on a leaf, offered up to whoever she's beaming at. And she is beaming.
Rosie was designed by my grandmother Jan Simpich, and she stands apart as one of the few women in the Simpich Elf line. She came in the final years of the doll shop, and few of this model were ever made. I'll be honest: production numbers on the elves were never really recorded, so rarity is partly guesswork — but in all my time in the secondary market, Rosie is one I almost never see. The gold "Simpich Elf · Rosie · Handmade" label is still on her foot.
Cast from Jan's design, then hand-painted and dressed in hand-sewn clothing in the Simpich doll shop.
Condition: Pristine
The Nativity Cow | Designed by Ragan Simpich | From the Simpich Nativity Collection
Luke 2:7 — “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”
This passage, among the most beloved in Scripture, has inspired countless Nativity scenes through the centuries. It reminds us of the astonishing humility of that first Christmas — that the Savior of the world was laid not in a cradle, but in a feeding trough. One can almost imagine the quiet rustle of hay, the steady breath of nearby animals, and the tender stillness that filled the stable that night.
As the Simpich Nativity Collection neared completion, Robert and Janice Simpich realized one essential presence was still missing — a true resident of the stable itself. The sheep had come with the shepherds, the camel with the kings, and the donkey had carried Mary to Bethlehem. To complete the story, they invited Ragan Simpich to create the Nativity Cow, a gentle figure representing the calm warmth of the manger.
Depicted lying peacefully, this beautifully hand-crafted cow embodies quiet devotion and the simplicity of creation surrounding the Holy Family. Her expression conveys both rest and reverence, grounding the entire Nativity in the humble reality of the barn where heaven first touched earth.
Elf Collection | Rare Design | Designed by Jan Simpich | Pristine Condition
Honey Doo is the elf collectors ask me about by name.
Here she is in full: gold spectacles perched on her nose, a lace collar over her red blouse, navy mittens, and a crisp white pinafore over a calico skirt printed — look closely — with strawberries and bluebells. The jam-maker wears her orchard. In one hand she's got her rolling pin, and in the other, a tiny glass jar of her famous honey jam, the one that shares her name. The jar carries the real gold Simpich shop label, reading "Simpich Elf · Honey Doo · Handmade" — her own preserves, labeled like the treasure they are.
She was designed by my grandmother Jan Simpich, and she's one of the best-loved women in the elf line — the kind of piece that gets requested, waited for, and rarely given up once found.
Cast from Jan's design, then hand-painted and dressed in hand-sewn clothing in the Simpich doll shop.
Burr-tholemew — Simpich Snowman | Heirloom Condition | Signed by the Artist
Let it snow — Burr-tholemew insists!
Meet the merriest weather-watcher ever to wear a top hat. With his twig broom at the ready, pipe puffing contentedly, and a wild tuft of tinsel-silver hair escaping from under his blue-banded hat, Burr-tholemew is a snowman who has seen a few winters — and loved every single one of them. His bright blue scarf is knotted snug, his glittering red mittens are laced with frost, and his grin says it all: the storm can come whenever it pleases. He'll be out here, sweeping the walk and greeting the flakes by name.
Created by David Simpich in 2004, Burr-tholemew was the first of David's whimsical snowmen, sculpted with the same storytelling spirit that animates all of his work. Look closely and the details keep rewarding you — the dappled, sparkling snow texture of his rounded frame, the blue shadows painted into every dimple, the tiny carved pipe, the cheerful red cheeks. Every element is shaped and finished by hand, no two alike, and with the studio's original holiday creations long since concluded, no more are being made.
Produced in very limited numbers, Burr-tholemew has become a highly sought-after collector's piece — a small, joyful chapter from the final years of the Simpich studio. In Heirloom Condition, he stands ready to take up his post on a mantel or shelf and do what he does best: welcome winter with open mittens, and remind everyone who passes that the best storms are the ones that bring joy.
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About Toby Simpich
General Manager of Simpich Family Traditions
Hello, and welcome to Simpich.com, the home for all of my family's artwork. My grandparents Bob and Jan Simpich started the Simpich Character Dolls in 1952, and since then the Simpich Family has only grown and expanded their creative legacy. From my father David Simpich's marionette productions, to my brother Kemper Simpich's landscape photography — I'm so proud to share it all here on Simpich.com.
I live in Woodland Park, just west of Colorado Springs, with my wife Kinsey. I've been working in the family business since 2009, when I took up selling concessions outside my dad's Marionette theatre in Old Colorado City. Since then I've worked to sell tickets to his shows, sell the fine art by landscape photography by Kemper Simpich and paintings of Robert Simpich, and of course the Simpich Character Dolls. I've rehomed thousands of these characters in my attempt to keep the legacy of my grandparents alive. If you are interested in learning more about any aspect of the Simpich Family's legacy, reach out using the form below.
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