Figurine detail
HUM 184: Latest News
A searchable occupational subject with stronger title recognition than many common singles.
moderate occupational figurines Medium figure with newspaper theme.
Identification notes
- Base range
- $55 - $185
- Known aliases
- Newsboy, Latest News 184
- Search terms
- Hummel 184 Latest News; Latest News Hummel figurine
- Confirm HUM 184.
- Anniversary versions should be searched separately.
TMK context
TMK-3 Stylized bee 1957-1964
A transitional early mark with stronger demand than most 1970s and later examples.
TMK-4 Three-line mark 1964-1972
Usually a modest adjustment unless paired with a scarce mold or large size.
TMK-5+ Last bee or newer Goebel/Hummel mark 1972-2009+
Later production is common; price against completed sold comps rather than older guide-book highs.
Condition examples
Mint, no visible wear
$79 - $266
No chips, crazing, repairs, stains, or paint loss visible under bright light.
Good estate-sale condition
$56 - $190
Minor crazing, dust, or small finish rubs, but no obvious damage.
Damaged or missing pieces
$22 - $74
Broken flowers, missing accessories, cracks, or heavy chips move the piece toward parts value.
Examples use the first listed TMK era for this model as a worksheet starting point. Re-run the homepage checker when the underside mark, box status, or selling urgency differs.
Seller notes
- Photograph the HUM number, trademark mark, any paper label, and all damage before pricing.
- Search sold comps with the exact HUM number plus the common title, then adjust for TMK and condition.
- Include newspaper closeups because buyers inspect that area closely.
Warnings
- Check newspaper corners, hand, nose, and base.
- Paint loss on the newspaper should be disclosed.
- Do not treat this seed range as an appraisal or a guaranteed sale price.
- Verify size variants because downsized, larger, and paired versions can price very differently.
- Do not mix regular and anniversary comps without adjusting expectations.