I actually tried to find those *big* colorful bulbs this year - like the old-style ones we had when I was a kid. Instead I found some similar LED ones at a decent price. Up close they're not smooth - but the colors are lovely. :) Personally I think they best-looking house I've seen around here is one that is COVERED in those big colorful bulbs - around every window, door, along every eave - just gorgeous. Like a candy house :)
We had some of the big ones when I was little, too, but as the years went on, bulbs broke or burned out and we couldn't get replacements. Nice to see them back in some form!
Yeah, I like them on houses, too. I suppose the white icicle lights are classier...but they just aren't as much fun!