Bob’s Big Boy Statue
Bring a classic slice of 20th-century Americana into your collection with this original Bob’s Big Boy fiberglass statue, restored to museum-quality standards by ArtFactory. Featuring the iconic red-and-white checkered overalls, sweeping pompadour, and raised double-decker hamburger platter, this vintage restaurant mascot display stands as an authentic, hand-painted piece of mid-century commercial history. Perfect for high-end game rooms, private automotive museum collections, or luxury retro commercial spaces.
Description
Original Vintage Bob’s Big Boy Fiberglass Statue
Unrestored • Great Overall Vintage Condition • An American Roadside Icon
With his smiling face, black pompadour, red-and-white checkered overalls, blue shoes, and hamburger held high, this original vintage Big Boy brings back family road trips, Friday-night cruising, and burgers beneath the neon lights.
Condition
Offered unrestored, this statue retains strong color, clearly defined facial features, and legible blue “BIG BOY” lettering. The photographs show scattered surface marks, minor discoloration, and localized finish wear. The hamburger and plate show small chips or paint losses and edge wear; the black base has scuffs and scratches. Both arms, hands, shoes, and the hamburger are present, with no large missing exterior sections apparent. The underside and internal attachments have not been assessed.
History, Manufacturer, and Date
Bob’s Big Boy began in 1936 when Bob Wian sold his car for $300 to purchase a ten-stool lunch stand. A customer’s request inspired his double-deck hamburger, and a young boy named Richard Woodruff inspired the Big Boy name.
Early fiberglass Big Boy statues were produced by International Fiberglass of Venice, California, in the 1960s. FAST of Sparta, Wisconsin, produced approximately 100 more in the early 1980s. This statue’s specific manufacturer and production date remain unconfirmed.
Vintage Bob’s Big Boy Fiberglass Restaurant Statue Specifications
- Product: Vintage Bob’s Big Boy Fiberglass Restaurant Statue
- Origin: Created in Glendale, California, in 1936 by Bob Wian (modeled after regular customer Richard Woodruff and illustrated by Warner Salter) for Bob’s Pantry.
- Material: Hand-molded structural fiberglass body finished with multi-layer enamel coat on a heavy-duty display base.
- Era: Late 1950s–1960s (The 3D fiberglass display statues were manufactured starting around 1955–1960 for Big Boy restaurant drive-ins and storefronts across the US)
- Country Of Manufacture: U.S.A.
- Color: Multi-Color As Seen
- Dimensions:
- Height: 48” – 52” tall (approx. 4 feet)
- Width: 28” – 32” (measured from back elbow to front edge of the hamburger platter)
- Depth: 20” – 24” (front-to-back stance)
- Base Size:** ~22” W x 22” D (rectangular/square weighted base platform)
- Weight: Approx. 40–55 lbs
The Spirit of Route 66
Route 66 became a symbol of American freedom and the open road. Big Boy recalls that same roadside world — neon signs, welcoming diners, and memorable stops along the journey. This example’s original location and any direct Route 66 connection are undocumented.
To a child in the back seat, that smiling figure meant somewhere fun to stop. To parents, a meal and a break. To teenagers, a place to meet. Today, he brings those memories into your classic car collection, private diner, or American Dream Time Capsule.
The actual statue pictured is available through ManCave.ArtFactory.com, Scottsdale, Arizona.
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