In a recent previous post, I typed: "I was out on Amazon a few days back, and found a gem. I just had to order it." Some of you that left comments were curious. Trust me, the subject matter for this particular piece isn't popular for most, but there were features that made it "cute" and to a collector, irresistible. Even the staunch "hater" of #45 such as Bud had to agree, it was something to add to what I have. I loved it at first sight...the mouth was the key feature.I started my collection [tho very small] in 1959!! I saved my pennies, nickles, and dimes and my dad helped me a lot by paying me change from his pocket when I'd do a task for him. I wanted one so badly, I even cleaned stuff that even amazes me today - like washing his car for a quarter]. I was TEN years old. And no, it wasn't child labor, it was MY suggestion!! FYI...I was never into dolls such as Barbie and all the frilly, feminine kind. In fact, I was and still am...a tomboy. Over the years, even after marriage [and as late as the 1990's when Erik, our son, joined the Marine Corps], I'd see one that connected to me somehow and I'd buy. I bought one back then that was 'military - camouflaged, and carrying a rifle, like the Corps!!'
I also mentioned [I think] that I'd show my collection. Well, I had the help of Bud so I could get the bin in which they're stored down from the shelving unit, and unpacked them. We actually had a bit of fun reminiscing about when and where and the reason I bought them. We giggled a lot. Those faces [and butts] are just too priceless. And the 'costuming' was more or less the 'selling point' for me years ago. I haven't purchased one for nearly 20 years, but now, I'm all ready to begin again. LOL Anyway, I have a couple of photos I'll show you now, but if you wish to see them individually, I thought I'd share one with each new post I publish. I think I probably have about a 30 something to show off.
A Table covered with Troll Dolls!
Just a quick recap, the dolls were first produced in 1959 by a gentlemen from Denmark I believe. They were first put on store shelves that very year, and I had to have one. A few I have are now considered rare and collector's items worth startling prices selling online. Now, Amazon is a good place to start.
history of the troll doll...read HERE
