Large character and other odd trolls (view from right side)

A variety of character trolls . . .

Discovering the Troll

As a kid in the 1960s, I hated Barbie (the doll). Being overweight and average in appearance, I could not relate to her. Her physical attributes were of porno proportions. She had a tight prudish mouth, a rigid hair style and ridiculously tiny feet. In my contempt, I would pull the head of my little sister’s Barbie off and replace it with the head of a Little Kiddle – nearly wetting myself from laughter at the discrepancy!

Then I discovered the troll doll. Now, there was a doll I could relate to! It was a little chubby, like me. My troll had a broad warm smile and unkempt, long, soft hair. Even the wide feet of the doll (with its stubby toes) were identical to mine. The card that came with my troll, explaining its magic and the good luck it would bring, was just icing on the cake . . .

Large Dam Animals! 

Small Dam, Happy Gang & Rauls animal trolls - my favorites! 

A Dam Rare Animal Troll!

The elusive reindeer troll - the "Holy Grail" of the Dam animal trolls.

To the best of my knowledge, only two versions of the 3-inch animal trolls had articulated heads and cloven hooves, the reindeer troll and a rare European version of the cow troll.

Character Trolls

Below are some examples of character trolls. The outfits on the Dam bride and groom dolls were adapted from a 1960s McCall’s pattern. The Playboy Bunny troll is a Thomas Dam/Scandia House classic. Most of the Bunny trolls had eyelashes; however, in the 3-inch versions (as seen beneath), many were produced without lashes.