Sunnydaze Ivan the Rustic Nutcracker Statue vs MARACOL 7.5ft Lighted Nutcracker

Buy the MARACOL if you want a tall, lit centerpiece that anchors a yard or porch at night. Buy the Sunnydaze Ivan 2-pack if you want two smaller, unlit nutcrackers you can move between the porch, fireplace and entryway. The MARACOL wins on height and lighting; the Sunnydaze pair wins on versatility and a painted rustic finish that reads well up close. Owners of resin statues note they can crack if dropped or left out in hard freezes, while fabric-and-metal frames like the MARACOL depend on their base and stakes to stay upright in wind.

• Choose the Sunnydaze Ivan 2-pack if you want two movable, unlit nutcrackers for indoor and covered outdoor spots.
• Choose the MARACOL 7.5 ft if you want one large lighted nutcracker to be the nighttime focal point of a yard or porch.