Nostalgia Figurine Appraisal

California Raisins Skateboarder Figurine

This item is a novelty figurine featuring one of the iconic California Raisins characters depicted skateboarding. The figurine is primarily constructed from molded plastic, featuring a deep reddish-brown color for the body of the raisin, mimicking its dried fruit appearance. It has articulated arms, which are black, ending in white gloved hands with distinct fingers. The face of the raisin displays a cheerful expression with open eyes, light blue irises, and an open mouth revealing a white toothed smile. The raisin figure is attached to a bright yellow miniature skateboard, which has four orange wheels, suggesting an approximate scale of perhaps 3-4 inches in height. The character is wearing light blue sneakers with white soles and laces, as well as two thin white stripes on the side. The overall size appears to be small, fitting comfortably within an adult's palm as shown in the image. Although specific maker's marks or a manufacturing date are not visible in the provided image, items like this were popular promotional merchandise, likely produced in the late 1980s to early 1990s. The figurine appears to be in good condition with no obvious signs of significant wear, cracks, or damage. The colors remain vibrant, and there is no visible fading. The craftsmanship is consistent with mass-produced advertising collectibles of that era, featuring molded details for facial features, clothing, and the skateboard components, indicating a reasonable level of quality for a promotional item.