Sizes: 2-3/4" to 4-1/14” X 4-3/4".  This figurine was made in two sizes.  The small size is a candleholder while the larger size is a figurine.  Both were modeled by master sculptor Reinhold Unger in 1935, 27/I is so similar to III/40/I that it can be extremely difficult to tell the difference unless they are clearly marked.  The small size “Joyous News” candleholder (27/I) is no longer produced and is considered rare.  Usually found only in crown trademark.  Can be found with the candleholder on the front side or on backside.  27/I is also sometimes found with light purple shoes.  Some models designed to hold .6cm size candles while others designed to hold 1cm size candles.  The small size also found with incised number III/27/1 which indicates made for larger 1cm size candles.  The larger size “Joyous News” is rare in the older trademarks:  TM 1, TM 2, and TM 3 and was reinstated in 1978 using the original molds, and the original number 27/3 (Arabic 3).  In 1979, when it was restyled with the new textured finish the number was changed to 27/III (Roman III).  Both 27/3 and 27/III can be found in TM 5.  Large size (27/III) was listed as (TW) “Temporarily Withdrawn” in January 1999.

Sizes: 5-3/4”.  TMK: 1-3.  Bowl style box first produced in 1936.  Jar style first produced and sold in 1964.  Model number is found on underside of lid.  “M. I. Hummel” signature is found on topside of lid directly behind figure.  “Joyful” candy box was “Temporarily Withdrawn” (TW) from production on 31 December 1989, but may be reinstated at some future date.  In 1996, a new music box was produced with model number IV/53 applied by decal on the bottom.  This is one of four in a series of music boxes produced for the European market.  Newer models have a brown banjo.