Figurine detail
HUM 226: The Mail Is Here
A stronger mid-tier figure because the title is memorable and easy to search.
scarce occupational figurines Standard single figure with a high-search occupation theme.
Identification notes
- Base range
- $130 - $420
- Known aliases
- Mail Is Here, Little mail carrier
- Search terms
- Hummel 226 The Mail Is Here; Mail Is Here Hummel
- Confirm HUM 226 on the base.
- Search with and without the leading word The.
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
$187 - $604
No chips, crazing, repairs, stains, or paint loss visible under bright light.
Good estate-sale condition
$133 - $430
Minor crazing, dust, or small finish rubs, but no obvious damage.
Damaged or missing pieces
$52 - $168
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.
- Use exact title and HUM 226 in the listing headline.
Warnings
- Check mailbag, hands, nose, and base corners.
- Paint rubs on the bag should be shown clearly.
- 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.
- Avoid comparing it to later postal-themed ornaments or unrelated mail-carrier pieces.