Love Is Giving Love To Be Free Musical Figurine
Enesco • Love Is (Kim Grove)
Toy Category
Collectible Figurine
Year Released
1970s
Condition
Good; shows light paint wear consistent with age, minor dust, and slight fading on the ceramic surface, but no major cracks or structural damage visible.
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Description
A ceramic figurine depicting a blonde-haired boy and a long-haired brunette girl seated together. The base has sculpted leaves and displays the iconic phrase associated with the Love Is franchise, reading partially on the visible side: 'Love Means Not Ever Having To Say You're Sorry'. It features an integrated mechanical wind-up music box that plays a romantic tune.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Auction Estimate
$10.00 - $25.00
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Standard production run, likely manufactured in Japan or Taiwan for Enesco
Model Number
Unknown
Toy Type
Ceramic musical figurine with wind-up mechanical music box base
Toy Condition
Good; shows light paint wear consistent with age, minor dust, and slight fading on the ceramic surface, but no major cracks or structural damage visible.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging; loose item without original box or tags.
Rarity & Significance
Common; part of the popular 1970s 'Love Is' pop-culture phenomenon created by Kim Grove, heavily collected by nostalgia enthusiasts of retro romantic memorabilia.
Special Features
Built-in wind-up mechanical music box mechanism playing a classic tune.
Notable Variations
Released in multiple variations featuring different quotes from the Kim Grove comic strip series on the base, along with various colorways for the clothing.