classic gingerbread house

Common materials include polyresin/plastic and resin, as well as ceramic, wood, and magnesia.

Many are battery-operated and pre-lit with LEDs, often in warm white. Some use amber LEDs that flicker like a candle, some let light shine through windows, and others include multi-colored illuminated bulbs (for example, on a tree).

Tabletop pieces use several battery types depending on size: small items often use 2 LR44 cells, many medium pieces use 2 AAA batteries, and some larger or ceramic versions use 2 AA batteries. Product listings typically state whether batteries are included.

These items are described as tabletop decorations intended for indoor use only.

Lights are battery-powered and typically controlled by an on/off switch or a battery pack located on the bottom of the piece. One ceramic option also mentions a 6-hour timer feature.

Weights in the listings range from about 0.5 pounds for small minis up to around 5.65 pounds for larger tabletop pieces.