The Nightmare Before Christmas Cuckoo Clock, 21 inches, Musical, Light-Up, Limited Edition

I got The Nightmare Before Christmas cuckoo clock from The Bradford Exchange as a Christmas present for my wife, and it was a huge hit! But let me tell you—this is not just a seasonal decoration. This thing is on our wall all year long, and for good reason. It's so cool! The level of detail is incredible, from Jack Skellington to the spooky, whimsical touches throughout. The clock is well-built and runs perfectly, with fun animations and sounds that bring the movie’s magic to life every hour. It’s become a conversation piece whenever guests see it. If you’re a fan of The Nightmare Before Christmas or looking for a unique, high-quality gift, this clock is perfect. My wife and I both love it, and it’s now a permanent part of our home décor. Highly recommended!

We love our clock, only downside is the batteries for the sound and lights only last a little over a month. Other than that, we love it. I love how you can control how loud it is, it’s cute, works great, just wish the batteries lasted longer or had the option to plug it in. I got it on sale, I’m not sure I would pay the full price for it. I got it for $90.

Bought this for a birthday gift for my brother and he loves it.

Bought it for Halloween, it was a special deal. Not disappointed at all with the clock, the clock works like a charm. It’s hanging on the library wall. A nice conversation piece when people enter into the room.

The clock arrived exactly as described—plays a short round of music (no lyrics), and has a solid, heavy build. Be sure to anchor your hooks securely. Unfortunately, the package was severely damaged and the clock had broken pieces from shipping, but this review is about what happened next. RCE responded immediately and professionally. Despite the damage clearly being caused by the carrier, they didn’t deflect or delay. Instead, they took full initiative to make it right—replacing the item quickly and communicating clearly throughout the process. That kind of accountability, especially when the fault wasn’t theirs, speaks volumes about their ethics and commitment to customer satisfaction. Five stars for RCE—not just for the product, but for how they handled the situation with integrity and urgency.

It’s important to know what you are actually getting when you purchase this item and have realistic expectations. The truth is that yes, it is a somewhat “fine collectible” due to it being unique, however it also is mass produced and has some areas that lack the quality many would expect from the price or pedigree of the Bradford Exchange. The main body is quite nice. Good size, detail and colors on the figures as you see in their pictures. That quality doesn’t carry over into the hanging characters that are made of what seems to be plastic. The pendulum is a fragile, thin piece of tin that isn’t even as sturdy as a lid off of a can of corn. The clock mechanism is probably my biggest disappointment as it is the same as you would find on a cheap $5 clock at Walmart. The light/sound features do work but they run off separate batteries (AAAs) which drain rather quickly depending on which setting you choose. While all of that sounds like I am not satisfied with my purchase, to the contrary, I am. Mounted on the wall, the clock has the look of quality and uniqueness. It keeps time and is a nice addition to our NBC collection and ultimately, that is what we wanted. High quality, handmade cuckoo clocks can be extremely expensive. Hundreds or even thousands of dollars is not uncommon for the craftsmanship that goes into making them. What you are paying for with this item is the licensing and popularity of the brand. If you are ok with that, this item is worth it. If you’re expecting a handmade masterpiece, you should skip it.

I bought this as a gift for my granddaughter. Gave it to her last week. Followed all directions for set up . All lights worked but clock itself doesn’t work. She contacted Bradbury re this but they said needed to go to actual seller. Now past return date. So $275.00 down the drain. My recommendation is do not purchase.

Beautiful product... barrel hangs backwards which drives me crazy but over all i love it... going to be ordering a second one for a friend of mine's birthday soon and I cant wait to see her reaction!!!!