What is the Rarest Elf on the Shelf Color?
The Elf on the Shelf traditions have been a part of many American families’ holiday seasons for decades now. These little elf angels are said to watch over children, observing their behavior, and reporting back to the North Pole. In return for good behavior, they leave small toys and treats on Christmas morning.
But, what if someone told you that there are rare collectible Elf on the Shelf Colors out there, worth significant amounts of money? It comes as no surprise, considering they are now one of America’s most beloved and popular cultural icons.
So, without delay, let’s dive in and ask the question on everyone’s lip: What is the Rarest Elf on the Shelf Color?
History of the Elf Colors
In the beginning, the founders of Elf on the Shelf, Carol Abersold and her daughter Chandra Bell, released their book "The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf’s Journal which came with an included Elf model. Since then, various doll manufacturers have licensed the exclusive rights to create official Elf on Shelf dolls in various colors. Now, over 2,0 years later, hundreds of colored elves have been introduced to add some diversity and spark to this family tradition.
Most Rare/Collectible Elf Colors?
With numerous collector’s editions released, searching for the rarest color has become synonymous with a thrilling quest for those hunting rare items. And what once was an easy to obtain rare colors have become as difficult as finding eggs on Easter Sunday!
Let these bold highlights jump out at you for an additional dose of rarity!
The FIRST EVER Yellow Elf, only available for 12 days post-launch in 2010
Red Glitter Elf with delicate, shimmering effects in gold and silver ( released for under 3 weeks)
Extremely rare Metallic Rainbow (Spectrum) Elf from November 2011 release (still elusive to most)
Other rare colors worth highlighting:
- Yellow Elf with Purple Scented Nose
- Golden Rainbow Elf and
- Snowflake White with Purple Swears
Recent Rare Colors Introduced
New additions in the realm for the past 2-5 years are often hard to come by due being sold out at a breathtaking speed! Rare finds amongst the new crop:
Other significant updates: