Dam Political Trolls . . .

In the mid 1960s, Thomas Dam created political finger puppets for the American market.  An elephant was designed for Republicans, and a donkey was designed for Democrats.  (I remember these finger puppets being given out at political conventions in the mid-to-late 60s.)  These party trolls were approximately 3 inches tall.  Most of them had the 1964 "Dam Things Establishment" Copyright embedded around the finger hole (at the bottom) of each puppet and "Design Dam Patent" stamped on one foot.

Ava's Christmas Troll Horse

My sweet granddaughter has fallen in love with troll horses.  Her favorite color is pink.  Look what "Dran Ma" restored and can barely wait to give to her for the holidays!

Trolls Official Teaser Trailer #1 (2016) - Justin Timberlake Animated Mo...

Can you guess where I will be on my birthday?

Magical Super Trolls -P1- 90s Television - 1992 Cartoon Series

Thomas Dam's trolls were often stolen and morphed for cheap profit by other companies.  Troll "knock offs" actually began during the 1960's (with Wishnik making the greatest profits) . . . but Russ, Treasure Trolls and several others really made a killing with Dam's copyrighted creations in the 1980's and 90s.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Above is a custom-restored Scandia House Troll that I gave to my sister for Christmas.  As you can see, she is celebrating the New Year with a Bud Light!  (Yes, I know.  There was no Bud Light in the 1960's and early 1970's.)

The Creator of Beautiful Dam Things

Thomas Dam was born in Denmark on October 2, 1909.  He loved and spent most of his life in his hometown of Argir, a village in the Faroe Islands.  On January 11, 1986, he passed away, just before the second "troll craze" hit.

Maria Joensen Dam, wife, sews and stuffs troll dolls - while Thomas Dam "puts on the finishing touches".

Thomas Dam in his later years, enjoying the ocean breezes of the Faroe Islands.

Of All the Dam Horses, . . .

. . . this one is my favorite!

This photograph of Thomas Dam and his largest equine creation was taken in Denmark sometime during the early-to-mid 1960s.