Figurine detail
HUM 170/I: School Boys
A stronger school-theme group with meaningful upside when the size and mark are right.
scarce large group figurines Large variants can bring much more than small school-child singles.
Identification notes
- Base range
- $240 - $780
- Known aliases
- Schoolboys, Boys at school
- Search terms
- Hummel 170 School Boys; School Boys Hummel 170/I
- Confirm whether the base reads HUM 170/I or a larger 170/III variant.
- Do not price the group from single School Boy comps.
TMK context
TMK-2 Full bee 1950-1959
Full bee pieces are widely researched and can outperform later marks for the same mold.
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.
Condition examples
Mint, no visible wear
$428 - $1,390
No chips, crazing, repairs, stains, or paint loss visible under bright light.
Good estate-sale condition
$305 - $991
Minor crazing, dust, or small finish rubs, but no obvious damage.
Damaged or missing pieces
$119 - $387
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.
- State the size in inches because School Boys variants do not price the same.
Warnings
- Inspect books, caps, noses, and the base rim.
- Pairs and larger sizes need separate comp searches.
- 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.
- Single School Boy sold prices are not valid comps for the group mold.