RARE EXTRA-LARGE 12" VINTAGE MID-CENTURY FLOCKED SANTA CLAUS NODDER / BOBBLEHD For Sale

Up for sale/sale is a spectacular and incredibly rare find for the vintage Christmas enthusiast! This is a jumbo, exhibition-sized 12-inch "rooly-pooly" style Santa Claus bobblehead/nodder figurine. While smaller versions of these flocked figures are occasionally seen, finding a massive 12" version featuring a fully functional nodding mechanism is a true collector's holy grail. Likely produced in Japan during the golden era of mid-century holiday exports.Iconic Mid-Century "Mod" Design: Features the highly sought-after molded celluloid mask face with playful, side-glancing "googly" eyes and a charming retro expression.Jumbo Scale: Stands a full 12 inches tall, making it a phenomenal centerpiece or statement display piece.Spring-Action Nodder: The head sits on a responsive internal spring mechanism that bobbles smoothly and freely.Premium Accents: Santa wears his original vibrant cherry-red flocked suit with crisp white trim, a plush cotton batting beard, and holds his original vintage white bottle-brush/chenille tree branch.This Santa is in Excellent Vintage Condition, especially considering the fragile nature of 1950s flocking and large-scale holiday pieces.The red flocking is remarkably clean and vibrant with excellent coverage and virtually no balding, thinning, or dark soot stains.The celluloid face mask is crisp, clean, and completely free of dents, cracks, or paint loss.The internal spring mechanism works beautifully, allowing the head to nod smoothly without leaning or sticking.The cotton beard remains beautifully white and fluffy. The original black base is sturdy and completely intact.Please review all photos carefully as they serve as the definitive guide to the item's condition. This rare piece is ready to anchor your retro kitsch holiday display!
The beard is a little pulled away but still largely intact.