tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post110166298888503683..comments2023-09-12T07:41:25.100-07:00Comments on Those Old Dam Things!: Dam Troll HistoryIveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13221505169825239504noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-12143669068944108282022-10-06T16:51:05.887-07:002022-10-06T16:51:05.887-07:00Playmate was not a line of troll dolls. This proba...Playmate was not a line of troll dolls. This probably refers to the Playmate vintage toy collectors' guide. Due to some medical issues, I have been out of the "troll loop" over the past two years but am pretty sure your troll is a classic vintage 5-inch Dam Troll made in Denmark. It is definitely a collectable; although, I can't give you value. Wendy at "Enchanted Trolls" may be able to give you an appraisal for a small fee. Good Luck! Iveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221505169825239504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-5308564060751227732022-10-03T15:46:43.720-07:002022-10-03T15:46:43.720-07:00I have a 4.5”-5” troll that has black hair and has...I have a 4.5”-5” troll that has black hair and has a TH Dam Design copywrited 1967. A quick search pulled up Dam Trolls from the Playmate line? My troll doesn’t say playmate on it anywhere. Is there any more info on this type of troll or it’s value? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-39370079201818532482021-04-07T09:40:57.655-07:002021-04-07T09:40:57.655-07:00Vivian,
I posted this some time ago and only now ...<br />Vivian,<br /><br />I posted this some time ago and only now did I find your comment. Yes, I had a blessed childhood and the rest of my life has been quite the adventure. I'm 56 and still remember how we Hialeah Factory District kids had fun. We had Walker Park nearby but it was those times scaling buildings for tennis balls lost, making bicycle ramps from scrap wood, balancing and rolling on giant, wooden textile spools, and of course, dumpster diving for Iggy's. We thought nothing of it and we never thought it would end. It was 1970-1977 when I lived there. Maria Fumero, Jorge Martinez, Sifredo (Sifre) Garcia, Big Manny Valladares (my brother), the Jensen boys down the street, etc. We were poor but tough and happy Cuban refugee kids displaced by Socialism and adapting as best we could. We all turned out ok and carry those memories close to our hearts. I only wish I had kept a troll or two. We had so many of them!<br />Thank you for the kind words. Juan Valladaresnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-56834044763317975212016-11-06T08:06:23.404-08:002016-11-06T08:06:23.404-08:00Oh, Juan, thank you for allowing me to post your O...Oh, Juan, thank you for allowing me to post your OUTSTANDING COMMENT on this blog! I knew the Hialeah factory was best known as "Royalty Designs"; however, I did not know who the owner was! This is a great tidbit of troll information. We older collectors know that Inge Dykins (a Danish woman who had relocated to Florida as president/manager of Scandia House Enterprises) introduced Dam Trolls to the American market and was instrumental in founding Royalty Designs - but few (if any) of us knew who actually financed and/or owned the factory!<br /><br />Anyway, your adventures "dumpster diving" for the poor rejected trolls and giving them a second chance is PRICELESS. You have memories that many of us would love to have but will never know . . .<br /><br />Your Friend and Fan,<br />Vivian (AKA Ms. Trollophile) :D<br />Iveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221505169825239504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-85846231202691621782016-11-05T17:24:11.881-07:002016-11-05T17:24:11.881-07:00I grew up a block away from the Troll factory in H...I grew up a block away from the Troll factory in Hialeah which was called Royalty Designs and owned by Maurice "Bud" Wright Jr. As the adventurous little rascals that we were, we would often go dumpster diving in their clean dumpster for Troll dolls (we called them Iggy's).<br />They supposedly were defective and some were but most were just fine, just unassembled. We would wade through cardboard boxes all the way at the bottom were the eyes and hair and troll bodies. It's a wonderful memory and I had dozens of these things that we would just play with or give away as gifts after painted them and made them look nice. Juan Valladareshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738023898964933796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-34739526880753251822016-05-11T13:20:22.006-07:002016-05-11T13:20:22.006-07:00The 12" Dam troll you have (made at the Hiale...The 12" Dam troll you have (made at the Hialeah, Florida, factory)is an American "Iggy Normus". They are quite popular with collectors!<br /><br />The only way I know of getting an approximate value on any troll collectible is to go to eBay. "Watch" as many troll listings - that are the same as your troll - as possible. Note what they all sell for and then calculate an average price.<br /><br />Hopefully, my good friend (Wendy) will publish her comprehensive troll collecting guide soon. Then we will have some type of price guide for collectors.Iveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221505169825239504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-62663554463436783702016-05-11T09:59:21.950-07:002016-05-11T09:59:21.950-07:00Laura
I have a stamped 12" Dam thing troll fr...Laura<br />I have a stamped 12" Dam thing troll from the Hialeigh factory. I also have the Dam Dam Troll book that was issued in 1964 also.<br />Does anyone know how I can get these appraised?<br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-45511891857196365162015-05-25T17:34:47.026-07:002015-05-25T17:34:47.026-07:00Well, De, your little troll is worth something. O...Well, De, your little troll is worth something. One way to get an estimate of the value is to "Watch" several similar dolls (like yours) on eBay and see what they sell for. This will give you a rough idea of the current market value.<br /><br />The last time I looked, the 3-inch Dams were selling for an average of about $35.00 . . . but this was over a year ago.<br /><br />Ms. Trollophile :DIveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221505169825239504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-65122514222298134532015-05-23T14:11:39.744-07:002015-05-23T14:11:39.744-07:00I didn’t realize they were collectable.
Mine is ve...I didn’t realize they were collectable.<br />Mine is very old its has DAM on the back and has faded yellow hair.<br />and has brown eyes that look more like studs for brown eyes not the sunken ones you see now .<br />How could I get a value for it ?<br />Many thanksDenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-34447849669068955872014-12-06T13:50:09.199-08:002014-12-06T13:50:09.199-08:00Because the troll has the "Dam Things Establi...Because the troll has the "Dam Things Establishment" and is stamped 1964, it is definitely worth something. However, without a picture or more information, determining its value is impossible. Large could be anything from a troll bank to an Iggy - and the value is affected by the type of "damage" that the doll has and how skilled your mother was at replacing the hair.<br /><br />In your shoes, I would just "keep on lovin' it!"<br /><br />Ms_TrollophileIveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221505169825239504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-9381807411647643932014-12-05T18:20:51.028-08:002014-12-05T18:20:51.028-08:00I have a large troll doll that is marked dam thing...I have a large troll doll that is marked dam things establishment 1964 on the foot and neck. I found it at a home my parents owned and rented when the tenant left without notice. When I found the doll it had no hair, or clothing, and needed some serious TLC. During this time of my life I was collecting trolls. My mother did her best to repair it, she cleaned it, and replaced the hair. Sadly some of the damage was impossible to fix. I still have it to this day, and since then this doll, has been well loved and taken care of. I was wondering with the replacement hair, and damage from its previous owner does it hold any value today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-72262344644873174232013-11-23T12:58:58.400-08:002013-11-23T12:58:58.400-08:00Hello, Anonymous -
The troll you are describing i...Hello, Anonymous -<br /><br />The troll you are describing is either a fairly rare Dam doll or a more modern version of a brand-name troll. Thomas Dam's creations often carried a copyright on the back and wore felt clothes. However, the moveable arm is very unusual for one of these.<br /><br />You will either have to e-mail me a picture or post a photo of your doll on the Internet for a "positive ID". Good Luck on your trollish find . . .<br /><br />Ms. Trollophile :DIveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221505169825239504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-65630482936738745272013-11-21T20:11:12.773-08:002013-11-21T20:11:12.773-08:00Hello! I have an 8" troll with amber eyes, wh...Hello! I have an 8" troll with amber eyes, white hair (not long), yellow felt jacket and pants with one snap at waist. The head moves back and forth and his right arm moves up and down. There is no company name on his feet. The only thing on his left foot is the number 604 which looks like it is handwritten. On his upper back is just a copyright sign. Is this a fake troll? Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-45887606740416775292013-02-17T15:28:41.043-08:002013-02-17T15:28:41.043-08:00The ©64 found on the back of your older troll is T...The ©64 found on the back of your older troll is Thomas Dam's 1964 copyright. He copyrighted many of his unique creations, both animals and dolls, in the 1960s. Of course, it is a Dam troll! Iveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221505169825239504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-54687504782434307472013-02-17T12:41:13.385-08:002013-02-17T12:41:13.385-08:00What does c64 on the back mean? Is it a Scandia t...What does c64 on the back mean? Is it a Scandia troll or a Dam troll?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-59948794512623808202011-10-09T13:37:17.146-07:002011-10-09T13:37:17.146-07:00UJG -
Your eleven-inch Scandia House leprechaun tr...UJG -<br />Your eleven-inch Scandia House leprechaun troll was made exclusively for the American market in the 1970s at the Dam factory in Hialeah, Florida. They were issued in both male and female versions. All had vinyl heads and stuffed bodies. Although their outfits varied, most included some corduroy, some felt and strategically placed shamrocks.<br />I don't know what the current value of these dolls are today. However, they are not in high demand by collectors and are probably not worth any more than the $75.00 value you were quoted.<br />Still, the description of your troll makes me want him!<br /><br />Ms_Trollophile ;-)Iveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221505169825239504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-18913137778107682622011-10-08T14:29:26.289-07:002011-10-08T14:29:26.289-07:00I have an eleven inch troll marked Scandinavia Hou...I have an eleven inch troll marked Scandinavia House Enterprises.... he is a leprechaun... brown eyes...yellow hair... yellow corduroy pant/body.. black felt jacket and shoes/feet ..green felt tied into a bow under his chin and green felt four leave clover on his shoes...the body is stuffed.His jacket is pinned together wit a orange-red larger heart and a smaller green heart...Sure would love to know more about him... I only one time saw a picture and and the value then, in the seventies , was put at 75 dollars...U.J. G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03062628168882377295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-60329719346950775802011-06-27T12:17:15.106-07:002011-06-27T12:17:15.106-07:00Sweet Lesley -
I know how you feel! There is som...Sweet Lesley - <br /><br />I know how you feel! There is something magical about that first troll (baby), especially if it came from a beloved grandparent. Also, older kids can be cruel, especially since many lack the empathy needed to understand a younger child's strong bond to a favorite toy. Like you, at the age of 13, my mother announced that I was too old for toys - my trolls were given to Goodwill. We share very similar experiences.<br /><br />Sometimes, it's not so bad being an adult. No one can make us give our adored "Dam Things" away, and we can sue anyone who tries to take them away. (After all, they are now considered valuable collectibles.)<br /><br />Tell your mom to give "Eric the Pink" a big kiss for us!<br /><br />Your Friend & Fan,<br />Ms. Trollophile :DIveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221505169825239504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-3920691518282817292011-06-23T09:55:24.972-07:002011-06-23T09:55:24.972-07:00i started collecting dam trolls in the 1960's ...i started collecting dam trolls in the 1960's after getting my first one in 1969 from my grandad when i was just seven,i was playing in our front garden with my sister and a group of teenagers came and grab them from us and ran away, i cried myself to sleep for weeks,my sister and i had started to collect them,they cost threepence from our local toy shop. as i got older i started to collect them again.cost 25p in 1973 when i was 11,that was my weekly pocket money that went on them,which was a lot in those days.as i got older 13/14 i was told by my mother i was to old to play with toys and they went to the local childrens hospital, somthing i regret to this day. but as i got older i started to collect them again in the 1980's and been collecting ever since. from the old ones from the 1960's to the latest ones,i'll never stop collecting the dam trolls i think i have over 80 in total.i bought my mother a dam troll a few years ago,he goes everywhere with him,she's called him eric the pink.she also has a few others which i have shared with her.but eric the pink is her favourite.lesley howsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-74580937349064754212010-12-18T09:22:44.866-08:002010-12-18T09:22:44.866-08:00The on-line group, DAMTHINGS, is probably your bes...The on-line group, DAMTHINGS, is probably your best bet for finding the identity and value of your troll. There are collectors on that board that specialize in the type of doll that you have.<br /><br />Most (not all) of my collection are Dam trolls - with the majority of them being made prior to 1975. So what you have is something I don't know much about.<br /><br />The best way to get an estimated value for your troll is to use eBay. Search for the particular troll that you have and for every doll found at auction, add it to your "watch list". When all the tagged auctions have closed, average out their selling prices. This will give a pretty accurate value for your doll.<br /> <br />I hope this helps . . .Iveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221505169825239504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-43173392086787693032010-08-20T21:33:37.623-07:002010-08-20T21:33:37.623-07:00I have a troll doll I am trying to get information...I have a troll doll I am trying to get information on. It has a tag that reads "Ideal Toys" and it a plastic head with a cloth body. I am needing some help on this and would love to know if it can be dated. Please email me at txcharm71@yahoo.com and I can reply with a picture. Thank YouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-13122773070715036162010-08-08T15:10:48.646-07:002010-08-08T15:10:48.646-07:00It is WONDERFUL to have a Danish couple visit my s...It is WONDERFUL to have a Danish couple visit my site! I wish there was a Danish site for "native" collectors; but, you're always welcome here.<br />I drive a truck for a living and due to this, there has been little-to-no updating of "Those Old Dam Things!" Hopefully, this will change with the economy.<br />You might enjoy an on-line club in Yahoo Groups called "DAMTHINGS". They discuss, trade and sell trolls. It's a fun place to meet other collectors.<br />Your Friend and FAN,<br />Ms. Trollophile :DIveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221505169825239504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-67204126850455463922010-08-01T10:05:36.267-07:002010-08-01T10:05:36.267-07:00Hello
we are a couple from Denmark that has accum...Hello<br /><br />we are a couple from Denmark that has accumulated on things made of th. dam. we found this site, we could use one in Danish too, since we have met several non-English. we love these trolls and their many facial expressions. we have even 1,060 different things.<br /><br />birthe and kaj.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675789501408137232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-52497431852505844042010-04-21T10:45:26.430-07:002010-04-21T10:45:26.430-07:00Welcome, Sandy!
Your website is wonderful! It ha...Welcome, Sandy!<br /><br />Your website is wonderful! It has been added to the "Links" section of Those Old Dam Things. I especially agree with your suggestion that "If you are thinking of starting a troll collection, the best advice is to buy the trolls that you like."<br /><br />Yes, there is something JUST ADORABLE about a troll doll!Iveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221505169825239504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352451.post-49613253437670602472010-04-21T09:07:14.941-07:002010-04-21T09:07:14.941-07:00I started collecting trolls in the 1970's. I s...I started collecting trolls in the 1970's. I still have most of them. There is something just adorable about a troll doll. <br />I have website with photos and some information on what trolls have sold for on Ebay.<br />http://www.trolldollsguide.comSandyhttp://www.trolldollsguide.comnoreply@blogger.com