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Friday, September 25, 2009

Dam troll size comparison


What was an attempt to show the differences in sizes for Dam trolls ended up being a fun project for my new banner :-). I'm posting the regular photo so you can zoom in and see the smaller trolls more easily. I didn't include the vintage Dams (they will be another photo), but since I turned it into my banner, now I wish I had! Oh well.

The sizes quoted hereafter are from the ground, to the top of the forehead. I find this is the best universal measurement, since some trolls have coneheads, some have flat heads, and some have heads that are hollow. They are also approximate - there is slight variation in troll sizes due to the warping of vinyl caused by age (or by something like being left out in the heat ;-) ). The names included are the names of trolls in their original felt clothing. There were quite a few characters made (and each character had a name), so in the interest of space, I'm going to stick generally with the originals, and a few others. The names of the originals are also associated with a specific face and body type, whereas the characters could be any troll. Articulated = they are made to pivot/move.


Info on the sizes:

1) Largest Dam ever made! He was originally created to stand in store windows holding other trolls. I love his large, upturned hands :-). He originally came with a shirt, which I haven't remade for him yet...
  • size: 19"-20"
  • foot engraving #: 800
  • body: head and both arms and legs are articulated
2) Largest Dam currently being made.
  • size: 16"
  • foot engraving #: 806
  • body: head and both arms and legs are articulated
  • in this category: Livvy, Henry, Greta
3) Larger Grandparents
  • size: 13"
  • foot engraving #: none
  • body: head and both arms and legs are articulated, Grandpa does not have distinctive toes, but Grandma does
  • in this category: Grandma, Grandpa, Grandma Claus, Grandpa Claus
4) 10"
  • foot engraving #: 243
  • body: head and both arms and legs are articulated, feet do not have distinctive toes, bigger arms and hands than ususal
  • in this category: George, Georgette, Erik, Erika
5) 8.5"-9"
  • foot engraving #: 604
  • body: head and only one arm are articulated
  • in this category: Ivan, Olga, Lars, Heather, Ingrid, Hector
6) 8"
  • foot engraving #: none
  • body: head and both arms and legs articulated, on the bottom of their feet there is an indention between the balls of their feet and their heels
  • in this category: newer "troll babies," Norfin "kids," Bubby, Zeyda
7) 7"
  • foot engraving #: 24-4
  • body: nothing is articulated, feet do not have distinctive toes, feet and legs are textured and painted to look like they have leggings on
  • in this category: Hans, Hanna
8) 6.5"
  • foot engraving #: none
  • body: nothing is articulated
  • in this category: Sven, Inge, Hilda, Thor
9) 6"
  • foot engraving #: 725
  • body: only head is articulated, in walking pose
  • in this category: Lingenberry trolls
10) 4.5"-5"
  • foot engraving #: none
  • body: nothing is articulated
  • in this category: Playmates
11) 3.25"
  • foot engraving #: none
  • body: nothing is articulated, arms out in front
  • in this category: Little Tykes (their eyes look up)
12) 2.75"-3"
  • foot engraving #: none
  • body: nothing is articulated
  • in this category: Tiny Ones
(oops, not pictured): 2.5"
  • foot engraving #: none
  • body: same as Little Tykes, just smaller
  • in this category: Norfette, Christmas ornaments
13) 1"
  • foot engraving #: none
  • body: nothing is articulated
  • in this category: Pencil toppers, pins

To see photos of the trolls listed above, click HERE to go to my post, "Names to go with faces."

2 comments:

  1. I inherited 3 Thomas Dam Denmark troll dolls. The Large Grandparents (Grandpa Claus & Grandma Claus) and #604. Do you have any idea of their values? In regard to #604, she is a girl but how can I figure out which name she is? -Joann

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  2. Hi Joann,
    Here is my page on names:
    http://evertroll.blogspot.com/2009/10/names-to-go-with-faces.html
    Or you can click the link to it in the Blog Archive, located on the side bar to the right. Its called "Names to go with faces." How much they're worth depends heavily on their condition, what costume they're in, etc. It also greatly depends on the market at the time - as in what's hot with the collectors at the moment. The #604's usually go anywhere from $5 - $25 or so, the Grandpa and Grandma Clause usually around $20 - $40ish each. Since there is so much fluctuation (and the numbers I listed are ball parks, and by no means set in stone), a good thing to do is to go on eBay and just see what things are going for right now. Go to the troll label, and search "Dam" to see just Dam trolls. Hope that helps! :-)

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