Russ Troll Doll Appraisal

Vintage Russ Berrie Purple-Haired Christmas Troll Doll

This is a vintage collectible troll doll, manufactured by Russ Berrie & Co. in the style popularized during the 1990s. The figure stands approximately 3 to 5 inches tall (excluding hair) and is constructed from a hard, tan-colored vinyl with a matte finish. Its most defining physical characteristic is the tall, shock of vibrant purple synthetic mohair that is rooted into the top of the head. The facial features are classically stylized with large, bulbous dark eyes, a wide-bridged 'troll' nose, and a broad, friendly upturned smile. The doll is dressed in a lime green, short-sleeved fabric tunic featuring a central embroidered candy cane design in red and white with a black outline, indicating a holiday or Christmas theme. The construction of the doll includes molded toes and fingers, and articulated arms that can move at the shoulder. Historically, these items would feature the 'RUSS' stamp on the bottom of the feet and potentially a original gold foil sticker on the back. The condition appears well-preserved with some minor frizzing and thinning of the purple hair, typical of age. There is no visible staining on the fabric garment or significant scuffing on the vinyl body, suggesting it was kept as a collector's item rather than a heavily played-with toy. The craftsmanship is consistent with mass-produced novelty toys of the late 20th century.