Gemmy Santa Claus

[rescuedobjects2]

I have a life size santa clause that looks just like the the 2005-2007 Gemmy model. How do I know if it is a knock-off. It says Gemmy Industries Corp. Made in China under the base. The label says marketed by Walmart. Any tips?

[melda58]

Does your Santa do this?:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-922oqxW_LE

Rita

[argon38]

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@melda58 wrote:

Does your Santa do this?:

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I dread to look

[Anonymous]

"Does your Santa do this?"

Dd he originally come with a Hula Hoop?

[rescuedobjects2]

I don't know. Bought it used without any additional accessories.

[rescuedobjects2]

It moves it's arms and turns, but doesn't swing dance like that. I'm not sure but I don't think they all did that. There appear to have been multiple versions. I think mine is 2005 to 2007.

[rescuedobjects2]

It moves it's arms and turns, but doesn't swing dance like that. I'm not sure but I don't think they all did that. There appear to have been multiple versions. I think mine is 2005 to 2007.

[maxine*j · Accepted solution]

I didn't do a lot of research, so you need to verify this, but:  From what I learned, there are many close copies of Gemmy animated Christmas and Halloween figures.   But I didn't see any evidence that anyone goes so far as to actually counterfeit them,;  that is, make exact copies with some version of the "Gemmy Industries Corp." mark.  It's just the general designs, look, and feel  copied.  So I imagine yours is Gemmy-made.  But WDIK? 

[rescuedobjects2]

Thank you Maxine. I just sold it. Have a good day.