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About Thomas Dam
- Thomas Dam (May 15, 1915 – November 12, 1989) was a Danish woodworker and fisherman associated with Gjøl in Denmark.
- Dam designed and invented the original troll doll also known as the "Good Luck Troll".
- He created the toy during a period of financial distress, and carved it from wood.
- Soon, the family had started up a new business and Dam earned enough to buy himself a small factory where the dolls were produced in plastic.
- Dam created many different trolls as well as plastic baby dolls.
- Dam formed "Dam Things" to market the dolls.
- Dam trolls are now considered collectors' items.
- Even the Victoria and Albert Museum have one in their collection.
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