"MISSION PAK SANTA CLAUS" BOBBLE HEAD CANDY CONTAINER - 1965 Mission Pak Co. 5.5" x 13" x 5. Painted hard plastic head with velvet-like paper mache / cardboard body (opens at waist, hollow inside for candy insertion).
Marked "Containers Made in Western Germany" on inside body (no candy contents). Great Christmas figural of a standing Santa with a painted face, fur-like beard/hat brim, felt/fabric-like accents & original artificial pine branch.Head still bobs well on spring neck. Also included is the scarce "Mission Pak" original box (14" x 6" x 6). Box reads "Mission Pak Santa Claus Chock-full of delicious Fruit-Filled Candies" and Gifts of Sunshine from California! Original inner box packing cardboard & Mission Pak 4 page advertising brochure are also included. An attractive, brightly colored example.
Condition of NODDER is considered GOOD to FAIR with moderate surface/edge wear. Some sticker residue on back of head with no cracks or breaks. Moderate paint/scuff wear on head with mild crease wear on tip of hat. No paper/cardboard tears on body.Condition of BOX is considered FAIR with miscellaneous surface/stain/edge wear. Scattered surface/staple tears (mainly on outer flap) with minimal corner edge separations. Moderate surface creasing with edge fraying on paper mailer label. Graphics are still bold and eye-catching.
Overall, we feel this is a very displayable example by most standards (see photos). An uncommon find for the discriminating CHRISTMAS, NODDER/BOBBER and/or VINTAGE CANDY CONTAINER enthusiast. On a condition code scale of 1 to 10, the above listed items are rated - NODDER FIGURE (7+), Box (6). Street address only required by UPS.
Box Numbers accepted by UPS. The item "1965 Santa Claus Bobble Head Candy Container with Original Box West Germany" is in sale since Sunday, September 1, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Holiday & Seasonal\Christmas\ Modern (1946-90)\Figures\Santa". The seller is "hideho" and is located in Germantown, Maryland.
This item can be shipped to United States.