Lenox Rudolph and Misfit Elephant Review: Nostalgic?
Rudolph with the spotted elephant from the Island of Misfit Toys, in Lenox porcelain. A gift for anyone who watched the TV special every December as a kid.
Yes, for an adult who grew up on the Rudolph special. It is officially licensed Lenox porcelain with a story about belonging [1]. Skip it for someone who never saw the special.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 28, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Design | Rudolph and the Misfit Elephant [1] |
| Material | Porcelain [1] |
| Hanging | Gold cord [1] |
| Size | 3.25 x 2 x 3.75 inches [1] |
| License | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer [1] |
| Maker | Lenox [1] |
Pros and cons
- Porcelain can chip if dropped
- Small at under four inches tall [1]
- Means little to people who missed the special
The Island of Misfit Toys
The ornament shows Rudolph with the spotted elephant from the Island of Misfit Toys [1]. Anyone who watched the stop-motion special remembers that island.
Lenox frames it around the story's message of acceptance and belonging [1]. That gives a light ornament a warm meaning.
Lenox porcelain and a gold cord
It is made of porcelain and hangs from a gold cord [1]. It measures about 3.25 by 2 by 3.75 inches [1].
The design is officially licensed from the Rudolph company [1]. Character ornaments from big box stores are often thin plastic, so porcelain is the upgrade.
For those who missed the special
Younger relatives may never have seen the special. For them, it is just a cute reindeer and an odd elephant.
Porcelain chips if dropped on a hard floor. Hang it on a sturdy branch and pack it in its box.
A movie night gift
Give it with a plan to watch the special together. The ornament and the movie night make one gift.
From the same guide, the Jim Shore Heartwood Creek German Santa Ornament suits a collector in the same family, and the Kurt Adler Clear Glass Icicle Ornament Set frames it on a classic tree.
FAQ
Is the Lenox Rudolph ornament officially licensed?
Yes. The listing says Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer elements are under license to Character Arts [1]. That means the design matches the classic special, unlike unlicensed lookalikes [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the Lenox Rudolph and Misfit Elephant Porcelain Christmas Hanging Ornament
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