Summer Slam Collectibles Aug'26
Lot 42:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! This is a vintage bobblehead, also known as a nodder, representing the character Dr. Kildare from the 1960s television series starring actor Richard Chamberlain. The figurine is constructed from a hand-painted composition material or papier-mache, typical of promotional collectibles from this period. It features an oversized, spring-mounted head with a caricature-style likeness including reddish-brown hair and a wide smile. The figure is depicted wearing a white doctor’s smock with black button accents over blue trousers and black shoes. He is shown holding a small medical tool, likely a reflex hammer, in his right hand. The circular base features the name DR. KILDARE printed in yellow lettering along the front edge. The underside reveals a hollow ceramic or composition interior where the spring mechanism is anchored.
Condition report:
The item is in good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. There are visible small chips and minor paint rubbing, most notably a small area of paint loss on the back of the white smock. The base exhibits some discoloration and typical shelf wear on the bottom rim. The internal spring mechanism appears intact and allows the head to move freely.
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