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Valentine Troll - Messenger
Blue lit-eyes
Neta Troll
2011 Christmas Troll
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The Facebook page is a lot like this web site, you can go there and look around without having to login or sign up for anything.
But, there are some advantages to having the free Facebook membership such as being able to post comments, and receive instant notification of our new postings.
The winning idea chosen from the Best Idea for a New Troll ~ Contest is...
A House Troll
(flat on back side - similar to the one that hangs on the studio's main door)
Congrats to the winner Al N. Marietta, GA
who will receive the first House Troll made.
While much smaller than the big guy on the door, it has hands and
will carry either the Home Sweet Home sign or a wooden staff. And
with the ability to hang on wall it will have more places to fit in!
Many thanks for all the wonderful entries, we especially enjoyed reading all of
the descriptions and comments.
We also would like to announce that after 15 years, this was the last year for
the Best Idea for a New Troll ~ Contest :(
But, it will be replaced by a new contest (to be announced) that will be held in
addition to a repeat of last year's Custom Troll Contest, with the winners
selected by your votes.
2010 Custom Troll Contest
People sent in pictures of Custom Trolls that they have created.
Here are the Winners:
#1 River Trolls
#2 Golden Age Troll
#3 May King and Queen Trolls
Pictures...
The making of our troll costume
&
Trolls and accessories made by some talented collectors:
Click HERE to see Pictures
Stories, poems, etc....
troll stories and poems sent to us by collectors...
Click HERE
Regional newspaper article Click Here
Local newspaper article
(large file) Click HereMinor troll cosmetic surgery video on You Tube Click Here
Be sure to see our new video about customizing trolls Click Here
(you will find the Vivi's Workshop video link on bottom left side of that page)
C
ards for Birthdays, Valentine's Day, Anniversaries, or any day!
Show your true feelings with a card that no
one else has... a Troll Pop-Up Card.
These are the first in a new series of cards from the artwork of Ken Arensbak.
They will all feature a special troll that pops up to display a message when
card is opened.
Cards are printed on a heavy white card stock that has faint multicolored speckles and includes matching envelope. Card size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
Here are some of the new designs...
The woods are ablaze!
Here's a special message from something wild & beautiful...
Out of the woods and into...
What else is
New ...
Freida the Flying Witch
Hippie Trolls
50th Anniversary Troll
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 numbered with a special tag on bottom of base.
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Click Here for info...Online Collectors Club
Visit the our Collector's Market where you can submit a free listing to locate a specific Arensbak Troll, or try to find a home for one of your Trolls.
click here
Retired Trolls:
* Retiring in 2011:
2011 Christmas Troll click here for descriptions of each year
Valentine Troll - Trolly Yours, Feb. 15th
Mini Valentine Troll, Feb. 15th
* Retired in 2010:
2010 Christmas Troll
Dancing Trolls, Dec. 31st
Snowboarder, Dec. 31st
* Retired in 2009:
2009 Christmas Troll
Troll Wizards (not the ones with lit crystals) March 31st
CompuTrolls, June 30th
Cupid, June 30th
Stargazer, December 31st
Design Changes:
Male Cook, Good Luck, and Computer Wiz
* Retired in 2008:
2008 Christmas Troll
Troll Angel
10" Albino Gnomes
Easter Trolls
Design Changes:
Snowboarder Troll; snowboard w/ Special Troll Logo, wears goggles...no hat
* Retired in 2007:
2007 Christmas Troll
Baseball Troll
Kitchen Troll
* Retired in 2006:
2006 Christmas Troll
Sledding Troll
Skateboarder
* Retired in 2005:
2005 Christmas Troll
8" Ski Troll (Sept. 30th)
Sweeping Troll (June 30th)
Design Changes:
Golf Troll changed after June 30th to a 5" on wooden plaque/base
Melody Troll w/ guitar changed after Sept. 30th to an 8" with a horn
* Retired in 2004:
2004 Christmas Troll
Wrangler
Guardian (male)
8" Fishing Troll on base
* Retired in 2003:
2003 Christmas Troll
Notable
Prospector
14" Gnomes (end of June)
Cyber Nurse (end of June)
* Retired in 2002:
2002 Christmas Troll
Patriot Troll
* Retired in 2001:
2001 Christmas Troll
2001 Millennium Troll
12" Timekeeper Troll
Dream Guardian Troll w/ music box
* Retired in 2000 :
2000 Christmas Troll
2000 Millennium Troll
* Retired in 1999 :
16" Troll w/ Sprout
1999 Christmas Troll
* Retired in 1998:
24"Gnome
Troll w/ Twins (16")
1998 Christmas Troll (8")
* Retired Trolls pre-1998:
Christmas Trolls....years 1981-1998
Great Granddaddy (96")
Jute sliver Trolls (8",12",16")
Hobo (16")
Melody w/flute (16")
King & Queen (26",23")
20" male & female (albino & reg)
Ski (12", 16")
Golfing (12", 16")
Fishing (12")
Mystic w/lit ball (8")
Woodcutter (12")
Leave a note (12")
* Christmas Trolls - description by year:
1981- 12" all green male holding a pine cone
1982- two 5" (1 male & 1 female) on a wooden base with pine cone "Christmas Tree" that is decorated with green and red beads.
1983- 12" Albino carrying a stack of firewood. tag reads..."I bring you the warmth of Christmas"
1984- 12" male holding a Christmas Flag/pennant ( green felt background with a red heart)
1985- 12" holding a round twisted vine wreath
1986- 8"male holding a folded yellow Danish star. sprinkled with mica dust. tag reads "catch a falling star"
1987- 12" male with red eyes holds glass mug of "Christmas Cheer" tag reads- "good cheer for the new year"
1988- 12" with red hat, holds a pine cone tree (white pine cone) decorated w/ glitter. tag reads- "make Christmas magic"
1989- 8" male red or green eyes, holds a red sled tag reds- "slide into the new year"
1990- 8" female albino with green eyes, holds a small bird (Partridge) tag reads- "The Partridge for your Pear Tree"
1991- 5"albino female with a silver star topped staff in one hand. other hand is motioning to follow. tag reads- "follow me to Christmas"
1992- 8" male holding bell (which rings) tag reads- "ring in the new year"
1993- 5" albino female wearing red burlap cloak. carries a crook (shepherds staff) and holds a small bird. tag reads- "watching over the Christmas flock"
1994- 8" male with a wooden log drum. holds drum sticks. tag reads- "to the beat of a different drummer"
1995- 5" male with green felt hat and white pom pom. holds snowballs and ready to throw one. tag reads- "better to give than receive"
1996- 8" male w/ red felt Santa hat. holds a house mouse that has a similar Santa hat. tag reads- "Santa little helpers"
1997- 8" male holding a silver package wrapped with shiny red ribbon which is twisted around Troll face and body. tag reads- "wrap up in Christmas"
1998- 8" albino female decorated with red berries real Holly, and holding Holly leaves (from special tree up on Troll Mountain) tag reads- "happy holly days"
1999- 5" male with red and white stripped hat, wire-rim glasses, and holding a green pencil. writing on a long paper list which has two columns....Naughty and Nice. tag reads- "....making a list"
2000- 5" male that is building a snowman (twig arms, holly scarf, and candy cane) sprinkled w/silver glitter. tag reads- "this season make a friend"
2001- 8" male holding red (w/ white trim) stocking filled with packages. Also holds a gift wrapped package in one hand. Top crown decorated w/ colored Christmas "lights". tag reads- "stocking up for a great Christmas!"
2002- 8" male holding feed sack. Logo on sack ...Troll Mtn Co-op Reindeer Feed. Top crown decorated w/ reindeer feed and red berries.. tag reads- "take care of all your dears this season!"
2003- 5" male holding Christmas package, wearing red scarf and riding skis made of candy canes. Has ear muffs and a top crown decorated w/ silver bells. tag reads- "have a cool Yule!"
2004- 8" light grey female holding pair of scissors in one hand and in other a paper strip with cutout snowflakes. Wears a long red felt cloak with white trim and covered with a few snowflakes. tag reads- "making snowflakes for your hair"
2005- 25th Anniversary Edition -12" male holding round silver ornament with "25th" printed in red. Has top decoration of evergreen branches tipped with small silver balls. tag reads- "Silver Anniversary Limited Edition - the 25th year of our Christmas Troll Series"
2006- 8" female albino wears green apron and white bakers kerchief. Holds silver baking tray with three decorated gingerbread man cookies. Tag reads - "Christmas smells good this year!"
2007- 5" female holds small candle and Yuletide Carol song book (open to the traditional song Deck the Hall). Decorated with green holly leaves and red berries. Tag reads - "troll the ancient Yuletide carol"
2008- 8" male carries small poinsettia and wooden staff. Decorated on top with a large red poinsettia. Tag reads - "may your Christmas joy always be in bloom!"
2009- 8" all grey male that wears leather apron with "Santa's Workshop - North Pole Division" logo, holds small hammer and a wooden toy. Tag reads - " making toys for good girls and boys".
2010- 4" male that can stand or hang from string loop. Top is decorated with mistletoe and berries and it also holds a mistletoe bunch. Tag reads - "under the mistletoe good things happen!".