The Top 5 Nutcracker Figures

Nutcracker figures are a unique and fun way to incorporate a collectible into your life. The designs vary in style and theme so that there are always more to find. Whether you're just starting out or an avid collector, take a look at our top five favorite nutcracker figures and see if any are worthy of adding to your own collection.

Nutcracker Figures Ornaments Gift Wooden Nutcracker Doll, 14″ Tall

A Traditional Nutcracker With a Twist

This nutcracker gets a makeover to represent America's favorite pastime.

Best Overall

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Instead of the classic soldier’s uniform, this nutcracker is wearing a different style: baseball. The decorative nutcracker will infuse your love for the game into your home or your collection. Wearing a baseball helmet and carrying a wooden bat, this nutcracker is the perfect piece of decor. Standing at 14.5″ inches tall, it is just the right size to make an impact in any room.

Pros:

Baseball motif
14.5″ inches tall
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Cons:

Decorative only

Hollywood Kurt Adler 15-Inch Wooden Uncle Sam Nutcracker

An Americana Take on a Classic Nutcracker

This nutcracker is designed to look just like Uncle Sam for a patriotic motif.

Most Patriotic

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This nutcracker beautifully represents the red, white, and blue. The patriotic design is part of Kurt Adler’s Hollywood Nutcrackers collection and is designed to look like American icon Uncle Sam. The nutcracker features a tall, sparkly top hat and fabric American flag design. His look is completed by a red, white, and blue uniform.

Pros:

Exclusive patriotic design
Approximately 15″ tall
Glitter accents

Cons:

Decorative only

O-Toys Wooden Nutcracker Ornaments Decoration Figures Puppet Toys Home Decor (12 Inch) (Knight)

This Nutcracker Gets an Upgrade with a Wooden Horse

Instead of the traditional standing soldier, this nutcracker features a wooden rocking horse design to set it apart.

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This nutcracker reinvents the traditional style. Instead of a soldier standing at attention, this nutcracker figure is riding on top of a wooden rocking horse. The exclusive design is made of wood and features the utmost attention to detail. The painted horse design is complete with reigns and a saddle for a thoughtful effect. It is the perfect decorative element to add to your home at any time of the year.

Pros:

Rocking horse design
Thoughtful detailing
Wooden construction

Cons:

Decorative only

MasterPieces Works of Ahhh Real Wood Large Acrylic Paint Kits, Nutcracker Prince

Create Your Own Nutcracker With This At-Home Kit

Instead of buying a nutcracker, use your imagination to design one perfect for you.

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This make-your-own nutcracker kit is perfect for ages four and up. The set includes a blank wooden nutcracker, paint, embellishment, and brushes so you have everything you need. The colorful set lets you use your imagination and combine the six different colors in any way for a unique nutcracker that is totally your own.

Pros:

Real wood nutcracker
Set includes paints, embellishment, and brushes
For ages four and up

Cons:

Decorative only

Amor Russian Wooden Matryoshka Nutcracker Wooden Nesting Dolls Toy Set Handmade Craft

A Hand-Painted Set You'll Cherish for Years

This set elegantly combines nutcrackers and Russian nesting dolls for a unique take on a classic.

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This wooden set is made by hand for an heirloom-quality design you’ll love. It includes five different nesting dolls that are all hand-painted in vibrant shades for a beautiful decorative item for your home. Traditionally given as a gift on special occasions, these Russian nesting dolls are a unique take on the classic nutcracker design.

Pros:

Hand-painted
Wooden
Set of five

Cons:

Delicate design

Frequently Asked Questions

Do nutcrackers really crack nuts?

Decorative nutcrackers are not meant to be used to crack nuts. Though the design was originally intended to crack open the hard shells of certain nuts, over time they have evolved into a purely decorative design. Using a nutcracker figure to crack nuts could cause damage to the wood or finish.

Where do nutcracker figures come from?

Nutcracker figures were originally designed in Germany. But they have grown in popularity and are often collected and displayed year-round.

What do nutcrackers represent?

In German tradition, nutcrackers are thought to bring good fortune to a family. They also serve as a symbol of protection and are often decorated as a soldier to further symbolize this idea.