Snowman scarf or hat, while others prefer not to risk leaving supplies out doors where they could easily be stolen or become stuck under melting ice. There are variations to these standard forms; for instance, the popular song "Frosty the Snowman" describes a snowman being decorated with a corncob pipe, button nose, coal eyes and an old silk hat (usually depicted as a top hat). These other types range from snow columns to elaborate snow sculptures similar to ice sculptures. One book describes classic snowman attachments as a black felt top hat, red scarf, coal eye pieces, carrot nose, and corn
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (film) the Snowman", the Rankin-Bass special produced the previous year in 1969. This edition contains the full dialogue and all songs for both specials. Beginning in 1989, the special has been released numerous times on VHS and DVD. The 2005 DVD release included a CD single of Mariah Carey performing the title song. The special is also available as part of a DVD box set with other Rankin-Bass Christmas titles including "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Frosty the Snowman", and "Frosty Returns". In 2010, the special was released in the same box set on Blu-ray Disc. In 2015, both the special and