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Limited Editions and other Special Trolls
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House Troll - Home Sweet Home |
| Every home needs a House Troll! | |
| Invite this troll into your dwelling to watch over your habitat. | |
| From its perch (hanging from a select wall or door) it will make sure that your | |
| house is always a Home Sweet Home! | |
| This troll is around 13 1/2" in height and specially constructed from 2" wide | |
| custom cut Tulip Poplar, to be able to lay flat against a wall or door. |
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House Troll - with Staff |
| Here is another version of this special troll that will watch over your habitat | |
| from its perch (hanging from a select wall or door). It will then take care of | |
| your home and all its inhabitants (both pet and human)! | |
| This troll is around 13 1/2" in height and specially constructed from 2" wide | |
| custom cut Tulip Poplar, to be able to lay flat against a wall or door. | |
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Mermaid |
| Many years ago when this country was still young and there were far | |
| fewer people about, it was not uncommon to see playful mermaids sunbathing | |
| on inland rocks or even swimming alongside the sailing ships far out to sea. | |
| And while still a part of our world today, mermaids now have become | |
| much more elusive. Comes with her own 6 page story book "A Mermaid's Tale" | |
| (you can see it folded up and tucked behind her tail.) 5" ht. |
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Earth Mother |
| A friend to Mother Nature; Always busy working to protect our | |
| fragile planet, not only for future troll generations, but for all of us | |
| as well! Often seen together with her companion the Forest Troll. | |
| She wanted us to show you both front and back views to let you | |
| see how she wears her hair! 12" ht. | |
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Guardian Angel |
| They are always close by, but just out of sight | |
| Patiently waiting for a chance to save us from some | |
| hidden danger or guide us down a safer path. 6" ht. | |
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Princess w/Prince |
| Rarely seen without their loyal and devoted entourage. | |
| However, not all is glamorous… sometimes they | |
| have to kiss a lot of frogs to find a true prince! | |
| Comes with a special tag. 8" ht. | |
| Dancing Trolls | |
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Common at festive gatherings where |
| they can forget their everyday worries | |
| and dance the night away. Moving with | |
| a rhythmic style and grace, they are | |
| surprisingly light on their feet! 8" ht. | |
| retired in 2010 | |
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Storyteller |
| Often seen in evenings, when small groups | |
| of all ages will gather together to hear them make | |
| the ancient legends come to life. 8" ht | |
| Comes with a special tag. | |
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Sea Spirit (female) |
| Well know by the ancient mariners, | |
| they protect all creatures of the sea and guide | |
| the wayward voyager. Sea-green female troll | |
| decorated with a small starfish and shells. 12" | |
| She now has a mate! See him below.... | |
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Sea Spirit (male) - Neptune |
| You might already be acquainted with the Sea Spirit Troll, but up until now | |
| only the female was known to exist. Maybe this is because they are often known | |
| by other names like... Neptune or Poseidon.Formerly from Atlantis, they can now | |
| be found anywhere water is flowing. And where it is dry, they can use their tridents | |
| to create new artisan springs to keep things growing. 12" ht. | |
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Wish Keeper |
| Rare, but always within hearing of even the | |
| slightest whisper.... ready to store all of your wishes | |
| in its special "Wishes" box. 8" ht. | |
| Special tag reads | |
| hold on to your wishes…to make them come true! | |
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Troll Fairy |
| Rarely seen, except on special occasions... | |
| when it will come out of the woods to make your | |
| wishes come true.... but be careful what you ask for! | |
| Has a special printed tag with story. 8" ht. | |
| Stargazer Troll | |
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Observed mostly at night... still as statues, |
| they look up into the clear night sky to chart | |
| the zodiac and scan the distant heavens... | |
| while they contemplate the vast universe. | |
| 12" ht comes with special tag retired 2009 | |
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KenTroll Collectors Choice Series III |
| While Ken made his original Troll in 1959, it wasn't | |
| until 1969 that the family made the first Trolls available | |
| for sale...called KenTrolls. We bring back this | |
| original style as a tribute to Ken Arensbak (1923-1997). | |
| Comes with it's own story & picture booklet. this is a numbered troll. | |
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NetaTroll |
| While it was Ken who made the first troll, it was his wife Neta | |
| (with the help of their children) who started making these trolls and | |
| thus began the family business called 5 Arts Studio. | |
| This Troll is made in honor of Neta Arensbak (1928 - 2010). | |
| Comes with it's own story & special numbered booklet, signed by her three children. . | |
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Christmas Angel - with Bell |
| We ring out the old year and ring in the new, just so you know we keep a | |
| watch over you! (as it's tag reads). A special new design that allows it to either perch | |
| up high as a Christmas Tree topper (it has a hollow core body), OR it can be just as | |
| happy a little closer down to earth and stand on a shelf or other flat surface. | |
| Wingspan 9" w X 7" ht with a head height of 5" + hollow inner body core dia. 1 1/2". | |
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Christmas Angel - with Star |
| A star from the heavens I’ve brought down to you, so the spirit of CHRISTMAS will last | |
| the year through! (as it's tag reads). A special new design that allows it to either perch | |
| up high as a Christmas Tree topper (it has a hollow core body), OR it can be just as | |
| happy a little closer down to earth and stand on a shelf or other flat surface. | |
| Wingspan 9" w X 7" ht with a head height of 5" + hollow inner body core dia. 1 1/2". | |
Special Limited Edition
50th Anniversary Troll
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Ken Arensbak made the original troll for his children in 1959 to help make his stories come to life.
He first unbraided
strands of jute rope and glued it to a wooden base, then added the details which
included natural materials found in the nearby woods.
To help celebrate its 50th anniversary, we are making this 1/3 scale
reproduction of that original troll (pictured on right).
The trolls will be made by Marianna (Ken's daughter) and will be the first trolls she has made since the late 1970's.
This is a Limited Edition of only 250 pieces and will be signed (by Neta Arensbak) and numbered with a special tag on bottom of base.
Limited Edition Christmas Trolls
| Christmas Troll ~ 2013 new design each year - 33rd year in this series | |
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When the fields and roadways are covered with snow, you don't have to be Santa to know that an old fashioned sleigh |
| is the best way to get around (especially if you have a few talented reindeer)! But every sleigh needs some jingle bells | |
| to liven up the trip and announce your presence during a heavy snowfall or dark moonless night... and these trolls make | |
| the most magical ones around. The numbered tag reads just like in the old Christmas carol... | |
| "Sleigh bells ring... are you listening?" 5" ht. retiring end of 2013 | |
| Christmas Troll ~ 2012 | |
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The trolls want to help keep everyone warm when the winds of winter blow. While trolls may |
| move at lightning speeds they have to sew a little slower (less pricking of fingers!). Hard to locate... | |
| as they often work alone in and around their secluded habitats. The numbered tag reads... | |
| "Christmas quilts we are a sewing, for when it's cold & snowing!" 8" ht. | |
| retired 2012, available while supplies last | |
| Christmas Troll ~ 2011 | |
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Because of all the snowfall this past season, Santa has vowed to be more prepared this |
| year... like keeping the pathways clear at the North Pole Workshops so the elves can get | |
| around (you know they are quite small), and in the heavy snows.. clearing the rooftops | |
| and other landing areas for Santa's sleigh. 8" ht. | |
| Tag reads... clearing the way for Santa's sleigh! | |
| retired 2011 | |
| Christmas Troll ~ 2010 | |
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| The design was only produced for one year (2010). 4" ht. | |
| Tag reads.. under the mistletoe... good things happen! | |
| It's slightly smaller size allows it to stand OR hang. | |
| retired 2010 | |
| Christmas Troll ~ 2009 | |
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This was our 29th design for the Christmas Troll |
| design produced for one year (2009). 8" ht. | |
| Tag reads.. making toys for good girls and boys!. | |
| retired 2009 | |
| Christmas Troll ~ 2008 | |
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This was the 28th year in the series produced |
| for one year (2008). 8" ht. Tag reads... | |
| may your Christmas joy always be in bloom!. | |
| retired 2008 | |
| Christmas Troll ~ 2007 | |
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This was the 27th year in the series and was |
| based on the old Yuletide carol Deck the Hall | |
| As with all Christmas Trolls, the design is only | |
| produced for one year (2007). 5" ht. | |
| Numbered tag reads.. troll the ancient Yuletide carol. | |
| retired 2007 | |
| Christmas Troll ~ 2006 | |
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This was the 26th year in the series and this troll |
| is filling the air with the aroma of gingerbread cookies. | |
| As with all Christmas Trolls, the design is only | |
| produced for one year (2006). 8" ht. | |
| Numbered tag reads.. Christmas smells good this year! | |
| retired 2006 | |
| Christmas Troll ~ 2005 | |
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Since this was the 25th year of our |
| Christmas Troll Series we made a special | |
| Special Silver Anniversary Edition for 2005. | |
| Numbered tag, Troll is 12" ht. | |
| retired 2005 | |
| Christmas Troll ~ 2004 | |
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More common as the fall colors are gone and |
| you look forward to the change of seasons. | |
| The numbered tag for the 2004 Troll reads... | |
| making snowflakes for your hair 8" ht. | |
| retired 2004 | |
| Christmas Troll ~ 2003 | |
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Can be observed gliding over the frosty |
| landscape bringing Yuletide greetings. | |
| A limited edition Troll, the numbered tag for the | |
| 2003 Troll reads ... have a cool Yule! 5" ht. | |
| retired 2003 | |
| Christmas Troll ~ 2002 | |
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Always busy caring for the hungry Christmas herd. |
| A limited edition Troll, made only in 2002. | |
| The numbered tag for the 2002 Troll reads- | |
| take care of all your dears this season! 8"ht. | |
| retired 2002 | |
| Christmas Troll ~ 2001 | |
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Becoming more rare with limited sightings. |
| A limited edition Troll, produced only in the year | |
| 2001. numbered tag for the 2001 Troll reads- | |
| 'stocking up for a great Christmas!' 8"ht. | |
| retired 2001 | |