Do you know anything about this MOUNTAIN DEW collectible?

Question

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Above is a photo of the item. It is about 13 1/2 Inches tall. The top section of his hat is attached by cork and comes off. When you wind it up the figurine rotates and it plays music. It has no markings of any kind. No copyright or manufactures mark. I checked eBay and search it on Google but couldn't find any information on it.

Anybody know who made it, when it was made, and what the value is?

TIA

Answer 1

The hillbilly was a big deal when it first came out. They were trying to equate Mountain Dew with moonshine whiskey. Here is a book you can get. http://www.dewcollector.com/