Dreamsicles Purchasing Items Marked Signed

Though difficult to photograph
this is an example of a signed by Kristin piece. On the bottom of this piece you will find her "STAMP" and the "STICKER."
Dreamsicles are sculptures designed by artist Kristin Haynes. They were originally manufactured by Cast Art Industries, but are now being manufactured by Willits.
The Dreamsicles manufactured by Cast Art all were stamped on the bottom with the artist's first name, Kristin. That does not mean that she signed every piece. However the stamp is a copy of her signature. She also engraved I guess you would call it on many pieces her name, Kristin. This also does not mean that she personally signed or carved her name on each piece. Frankly it would be impossible for her to do so and create new pieces at the same time.
My point, in all of this, is a level of frustration I have found when shopping here for these cute little statues. Some that are for sale are actually signed personally by the artist. She used to have appearances around the country and called it a signing day. Much like you see with authors with a new release book. She sometimes signed her name and the year she signed it, not the date of the release. And, if you were very lucky she signed a little moto to go with the piece. Like, follow your dreams, etc.
Please do not pay extra or purchase a Dreamsicle that you think is personally signed by the artist if it only has the bold stamped signature, Kristin and the year. This is done at the factory.
Also something to look for on your Dreamsicle is the sticker that in later years included the name and number of the particular Dreamsicle. The early years just had a generic sticker that was more black and for the serious collector is important to see. The carving of her name on pieces is gemon in the beginning as on, The Flying Lesson as well as some of the later pieces. This is sweet, and it was nice that she included that but it is not a signature.
Just as you might purchase a print of an oil painting that is signed by the artist on the original painting, you do not assume that, that signature is only on your print. However, if you are fortunate enough to meet the artist and he/she signs above it on your print...Then, you have an autograph.
I hope this makes this clear. It is upsetting for the sellers of Dreamsicles that are actually autographed to see that there are sellers claiming their pieces are also signed. Signed can mean many things. I hope this has made it clear to the collectors out there that really want a unique Dreamsicle.