Walking Santa from the 1960s
In short I have this really old walking Santa decoration (I know it's not a doll, but this is probably the best place for my question I think) that was a Christmas decoration that 2x close family friends of mine bought back in the 1960s. I basically consider them an Aunt/Uncle even though they aren't technically family. When I was a kid and we were over at their house over Christmas, I would mess around with this thing all the time. Aunt Jean was always on my ass about not breaking it etc LOL.
Anyways, when I joined the military in the mid 90's she gave it to me as a gift being I was spending Christmas away from home. I've obviously had it ever since. It's 60ish years old at this point.
It's in a serious state of disrepair and just needs completely redone. New fabrics. The Hair needs all redone. The mechanicals don't work. The electronics need to be checked out. My wife put it away one year and left the batteries in it. The bell he has needs to be replated. It just needs to be completely redone. Yeah, I know it would be cheaper to get one just like it from someplace, but it's Uncle Ralph's and Aunt Jean's. There is a sentimental thing here obviously. Suggestions are welcome. The doll I have is the Nam Jin one which was made in Korea right after the war, not the Chinese one that looks similar. Below is an example of what it is.
Posted Dec 8, 2025, 3:42 AM UTC