Mickey Mantle Signed Plastic Statue PLEASE HELP!!

[stoogeco]

Thanks for the reply. I can't find anything on it as far as manufacturers, date, etc. I have attached some closer photos for your review. Thank you for your expertise in these.

[stoogeco]

I decided to unscrew the top from the bottom of the piece. This is what I found underneath. No manufacture name, metal bottom with the numbers 603 and letters RDU stamped into it. The mystery grows...
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[perezfan]

OK- that helps a lot... thanks. It is simply a generic chrome Trophy Topper, that someone painted to look like Mantle. The close-up photos leave no doubt about it. Really a clean and detailed paint job by the "artist". I'm kind of surprised that the paint "took" so well to the smooth glossy surface.

They attached the figural Trophy Top to the base, and created a one-of-a-kind piece. So the value indeed lies primarily within the autograph, and not so much with the figural portion.

Still a neat (and truly unique) display piece

[stoogeco]

Thanks for the help. It is an interesting piece indeed. Unfortunately, I don't think anyone is interested in a 4" diameter piece of wood signed by Mantle, so its value lies in the piece. Thanks again for the help, it's great to get the info. I knew someone here would be able to help me.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by stoogeco

Thanks for the help. It is an interesting piece indeed. Unfortunately, I don't think anyone is interested in a 4" diameter piece of wood signed by Mantle, so its value lies in the piece. Thanks again for the help, it's great to get the info. I knew someone here would be able to help me.

For what it's worth, if I were buying I'd pay a premium for that over a cut auto or signed book. Although homemade, that would definitely look better on a shelf than a book or cut.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by stoogeco

Thanks for the help. It is an interesting piece indeed. Unfortunately, I don't think anyone is interested in a 4" diameter piece of wood signed by Mantle, so its value lies in the piece. Thanks again for the help, it's great to get the info. I knew someone here would be able to help me.

What I meant was that the statue on it's own would have very little monetary value. But having it autographed makes for a great Mantle display piece. The auto is what makes it valuable...

[martindl]

Originally Posted by perezfan

OK- that helps a lot... thanks. It is simply a generic chrome Trophy Topper, that someone painted to look like Mantle. The close-up photos leave no doubt about it. Really a clean and detailed paint job by the "artist". I'm kind of surprised that the paint "took" so well to the smooth glossy surface.

They attached the figural Trophy Top to the base, and created a one-of-a-kind piece. So the value indeed lies primarily within the autograph, and not so much with the figural portion.

Still a neat (and truly unique) display piece

Save for the number and the cap and shirt logos, which really are quite amateur, it really is a masterful paint job, very 60's Japanese'esque. Cool piece.

[stoogeco]

Thanks everyone for the help. I have placed it on the bay for sale. Now we'll see what he's worth! Thanks again.

[perezfan]

Here's an assist... ebay link below. It will be interesting to see what it goes for, being a unique piece.

Best of luck on your sale...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICKEY-MANTL...#ht_721wt_1178