Inside the Collection: Meet Shelley Jobe

1. Lawn Mower Goofy

Did anyone own one of these toys when they were younger? We're dying to know how good Goofy is at mowing the lawn!

Shelley found this vintage item at an antique store in its original box. Finding the box with the item is super important on Collector's Call; the box alone can sometimes double the item’s worth if it's in good condition.

This toy was made in the 1970s, so finding it in good condition (and in its box, of course) is a rare find.

According to our expert, condition is everything, and both the box and toy are still in good shape. The box alone can add 50% to 70% of value. Our expert valued this item at $100.

2. Goofy Hand Puppet

This adorably old item is another antique store find!

It's a hand puppet from before she was born—dating back to the late 1950s and early 1960s. Some of the earliest Goofy toys had blue eyelids; our expert doesn't know why, but Disney changed their characters' looks over the years to soften them a bit.

Having this iteration is rare. Goofy also has a different style hat in this version. It was part of a hand puppet line that featured other characters, such as Popeye and various Disney figures.

Originally, it was only $1.50 to $2.00 in the ’60s. Today, our expert values this item at $60. Shelley's collection is special because she has different iterations of Goofy represented through the years and costumes.

3. Goofy Pillow

This Goofy looks a little different than what we're used to! He's featured in a different outfit than usual.

This pillow was made by Mattel and from Walt Disney, and it's something unique. This Goofy was made in 1968 as part of a line called Patter Pillows. 

While he doesn't talk anymore, he used to. The outfit and look were designed to appeal to children, giving him more of a fashion-forward appearance.

Even though he no longer works, he's worth about $200 today. These are rare and hard to come by, having only been around for a short time.

We'd love to know what this Goofy guy used to say! 

4. Goofy Bowling Ball

Although Shelley doesn’t love bowling, she does love Goofy!

This Goofy bowling ball has never been used for its intended purpose, but it makes a great addition to her Goofy collection.

Shelley paid around $45 for both the bag and the ball in the 1990s. Now, according to our expert, it’s worth around $80.

Our expert noted that the ball has a few blemishes and might be worth more if it were in perfect condition, but Shelley loves it regardless. It’s an essential piece of her collection.

Now, how do we convince her to become a bowling star with her Goofy ball?

5. Goofy Squeaky Toy

This toy is so old, Shelley doesn’t even remember having it!

She found it in her parents' attic while they were cleaning out. They didn’t collect Goofy or Disney items; it just happened to be a toy from her childhood, which may have sparked her interest without her even realizing it.

This toy squeaks and was made by a company as part of a line called Disney's Pip Squeaks.

The fact that it still squeaks is impressive, considering the plastic it’s made from tends to break and decay easily.

Although her parents probably paid very little for it in the 1960s, today it’s worth around $40. Shelley credits her parents' packing skills for helping it hold up so well over the decades.

6. Goofy Marionette

This is a wood-jointed Goofy. Shelley discovered it at an antique show 20 years ago and had never seen anything like it before. Have you?

It has “Walt Disney” stamped on the bottom of the shoe, but Shelley believes it’s rare because she hasn’t encountered another one.

According to our expert, it was made in Mexico and is a marionette puppet that looks hand-built. Although it’s missing strings, which would typically increase its value, Shelley loves it just the way it is.

Her parents bought it for her for around $100.

While our expert couldn’t find any similar items during his research, he believes it’s truly one of a kind. He valued this piece at $150.

7. The total value of Shelley's Goofy collection: