Thomas DAM’s Tailed Trolls came in 3 sizes - the largest is 6 ½” tall (to tip of left ear). Smaller ones are HARDER to find (2 ½” to 3 ½”), especially the medium ones with the moveable head. The large and medium sizes have a moveable head, large pointy (Vulcan) ears, but only the large and small size have fingers and toes with carved nails. All sizes have glass eyes, genuine Icelandic wool hair on head & end of tail. The original outfit (for the large) consisted of burlap-type tunic, 2- lucky charms with leaf shaped piece of felt (either red, green or yellow) all tied around waist on brown yarn and sometimes can be found with the original round red paper tag. The medium tailed troll had only the burlap-type tunic secured in front w/ a brown yarn and a scrap of felt. The small tailed troll had no clothing (also NO moveable head), but came with a wide variety of eye and hair colors. Very hard body made by Royalty Designs of Florida Inc (Hialeah, FL USA) and officially licensed by DAM Things Originals. If tail has been removed, that destroys the value of the troll it becomes no different that any other vintage troll (expect to pay less).
Large size- 6 1/2” (style #700- originally sold in 1965, for $24.00 a doz); these large tailed trolls will sell for between $120 up to $500 (USD). . . depending on hair/body condition, if troll is original, or if accessories & original clothing/tags are also available with it. Large tailed troll came with burlap tunic, brown yarn tie, two charms, leaf-shaped felt, GOOD LUCK hang-tag and passport. Marked on right foot- © DAM Things Est. 1965 and on left foot a large ©.
Medium size- 3 1/2” (style #701— originally sold in 1965, for $14.40 a doz); these rare & HTF medium tailed trolls seem to be selling for anywhere from $200 up to $700 (USD) . . . depending on condition and if original clothing/accessories are available. Medium tailed troll came with burlap tunic, brown yarn tie, leaf-shaped felt and GOOD LUCK hang-tag. Marked on right foot (in circular formation)- DAM Things Est. 1965 ©
Smaller size- 2 1/2” (style #702— originally sold in 1965, for $7.20 a doz); the smallest tailed troll seems to be selling for between $150 to over $600 (USD) . . . depending on condition. Small size was sold naked. But came with different eye colors. Marked on right foot (similar to large troll)- © DAM Things Est. 1965.
A very rare 9 1/2” walking tailed troll (only a few 100 pcs made) , sold on e-bay (Sept 2011) for over $500 (USD). Please keep in mind that the going price for ANY of these tailed trolls (or any DAM troll in general), will depend on condition of the troll and what interested buyers are willing to pay. For more info on tailed trolls and a picture of the original 1965 advertisement/brochure showing these unique trolls go to the Evertroll website’s info on Vintage Tailed Trolls.
