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Resale value reference

Most Valuable Hummel Figurines

Ranked by the high end of the estimated resale range for excellent condition with no TMK adjustment. Use the value checker to apply your specific mark and condition before comparing against eBay sold comps.

1
Adventure Bound HUM 347 rare

A large, high-interest group piece that belongs near the top of any estate cleanout triage list.

$700 - $2,400

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2
Ring Around the Rosie HUM 348 rare

One of the most searched group figurines and a strong candidate for sold-comps verification.

$450 - $1,500

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3
Forever Friends HUM 2255 scarce

A large later piece that can be valuable, but only when demand and shipping economics line up.

$300 - $950

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4
Shepherd's Boy HUM 64/III scarce

A larger pastoral figure with real upside when early-marked and undamaged.

$280 - $900

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5
School Boys HUM 170/I scarce

A stronger school-theme group with meaningful upside when the size and mark are right.

$240 - $780

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6
School Girls HUM 177/I scarce

The school-girl group is more valuable than the common single School Girl figurine.

$240 - $780

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7
Christmas Delivery HUM 2014/III scarce

A larger holiday issue with value tied to suffix, season, and clean condition.

$180 - $560

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8
Learning to Share HUM 2250 scarce

A large later-production figure that needs realistic marketplace comps.

$170 - $520

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9
Troublemaker HUM 2205 scarce

A later large-format piece that can be worth separating from bulk lots.

$170 - $520

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10
Wayside Devotion HUM 28/III scarce

A larger devotional piece that can outperform smaller religious singles.

$140 - $430

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11
The Mail Is Here HUM 226 scarce

A stronger mid-tier figure because the title is memorable and easy to search.

$130 - $420

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12
Ride Into Christmas HUM 396/I moderate

A stronger holiday piece, especially when the size suffix is clear.

$100 - $330

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13
Bookworm Boy HUM 14/A moderate

A bookend figure that becomes more attractive when paired with Bookworm Girl.

14
Bookworm Girl HUM 14/B moderate

A companion bookend that is more compelling when sold with the matching boy side.

15
Umbrella Boy HUM 152/A/O moderate

A recognizable classic that sells best when matched with exact size and TMK details.

What drives value in high-value Hummels

Large multi-child group figurines dominate the top of this list. Adventure Bound (HUM 347), Ring Around the Rosie (HUM 348), and the School Boys and Girls groups (HUM 170, 177) are worth researching carefully because size, completeness, and fragile details can separate them from common single figures. An early crown or full bee mark (TMK-1 or TMK-2) should be verified with exact sold comps before quoting the high end.

Condition is the biggest variable. A clean early-mark example may justify a higher worksheet range, while a damaged or repaired piece with a later mark can fall near or below the low end. Run the value checker with your specific mark and condition before pricing.

Most valuable Hummel questions

Which Hummel figurines are usually the most valuable?

Large group pieces such as Adventure Bound, Ring Around the Rosie, School Boys, and School Girls usually sit near the top of resale lists, especially when the HUM number, TMK mark, and fragile details match recent sold comps.

Does an early TMK mark make every Hummel figurine valuable?

An early crown or full bee mark can raise buyer interest, but the figurine still needs the right model, clean condition, and matching sold listings. Common damaged pieces with early marks can sell below later examples in better condition.

How should I check the value before selling a Hummel figurine?

Confirm the HUM number, identify the TMK mark on the base, note chips or repairs, then compare several completed marketplace listings for the same model and similar condition before choosing a listing price.