For those of you fortunate enough to remember the ‘90s, the word “troll” holds several different meanings. When someone says “President Donald Trump is a troll,” he/she probably foremost means “One who posts a deliberately provocative message with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument.” Sculptor Chuck Williams took the more old-school approach and turned Trump into a troll doll, which is so funny because — well, you get it.
The 4.75 x 4-inch toy has blown through its original $30,000 goal on Kickstarter, raising $134,435 toward mass producing the figure and shipping it internationally. Troll Trump varies slightly from the OGs (he is orange, has a tiny penis, is not smiling and is holding an Android), but the resemblance is clear — the hair is simultaneously troll and Trump, and it is perfect.
“This figure is near and dear to me and thankfully it seems to have brought a smile to all sides of the political spectrum,” Williams, who originally posted the figurine on Facebook for fun, explains on the site. “The response has taken me a little by surprise!! I am very grateful to have made so many people happy with this sculpture.”
Though an exact date isn’t specified, Williams hopes to start shipping the Trollumps (@Mr. Williams, please feel free to use the name) sometime next month. Sad! Great!
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