A Big Bob’s Big Boy
We were always on the lookout for unrestored fiberglass Bob’s Big Boy statues when we where in the restoration business. So when we were offered one at a good price about seven years ago, we said “Sure, we’ll take it”. But when the truck showed up with the delivery, it was a bit of a surprise. It seems the guy who was working for me at the time didn’t think to ask how big it was when buying it. In all fairness to him, we did not know there was a larger version of good old Bob. The two we had restored to that point were about eight feet tall, but this one was north of fourteen feet. He was so big I think they had to cut off the hamburger to ship him. In any case, we never restored him. It was just too much work. Someone ended up buying him unrestored and I am sure he is still out there smiling away somewhere.
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33 responses so far ↓
1 Amanda // Jan 24, 2009 at 7:02 pm
We are looking for a 7.5ft Bob’s Big Boy. Do you have any advice on where to get one?
2 Keith // Mar 1, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Keep an eye on ebay, they seem to show up now and then.
Best of luck with the search.
3 johnny // Apr 7, 2009 at 8:28 pm
saw your storie on the 14 ft tall big boy statue, was wondering if you know who purchase it or how i can get ahold of the person. i have a fruit market and am looking for a big boy statue the larger the better. the fact that the burger was removed would suit my interest. i am interested in placing a large fiberglass basket with fruit over flowing the basket on top of his hand. if you can help please get back to me. thanks for your time, johnny
4 vintagevending // Apr 8, 2009 at 8:14 am
Johnny,
We don’t have the information on who purchased the statue. We found the unrestored Big Boy on ebay. Occasionally one will pop up on ebay or Craig’s list, so keep checking back with them.
5 Gregory Malta // May 31, 2009 at 2:27 am
Amanda,
I didn’t know if anyone was still checking these posts but I do have a 1950’s unrestored 8 ft Manner’s Big Boy up on ebay right now if anyone’s interested. Should be live at 5pm eastern.
6 Bernie Wood // Jun 16, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Amanda,
If you are still looking for a Bob’s Big Boy statue
I have one for sale. He is about 7.5 ft and in
pretty good condition.
7 john b // Jun 28, 2009 at 12:46 am
I am looking for a Big Boy statue. Please email me and let me know what you have available.
ps – any condition is considered.
thanks
j.bisanz@comcast.net
8 sylvia // Jun 29, 2009 at 6:23 pm
I have a real authentic Bob’s Big Boy statue and the Bob’s Big Boy sign. I will be auctioning them on ebay or you can contact me via email sylviaavanessian@yahoo.com
still in good shape!! Get it before somebody else does
9 Don // Jul 11, 2009 at 10:00 pm
I am looking for a bob’s big boy statue, small or large. Thanks, 830-237-2270
10 Dave // Aug 28, 2009 at 11:47 pm
I am looking for fiberglass giant statues of all kinds. Thanks, 217-556-5835
11 Masa // Sep 26, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I am looking for fiberglass giant of all kinds(mostly Fast food company’s). Thanks.
12 DIANE FRY // Oct 6, 2009 at 9:04 pm
I have a 12 ft. restored-like new Big Boy statue.
Contact me at 231-436-5021
Ask for Diane
13 John C // Jan 18, 2010 at 10:56 pm
I have a solid copper BigBoy medallion it look’s to be hand beaten out. Aprox. 3ft. in diameter.Wondering if anyone has ever seen one like it or what it’s worth.
jonmon@asylum.com
14 D. Hjelm // Jan 30, 2010 at 8:40 pm
I have a 7 1/2′ tall Bob’s Big Boy statue for sale.
Los Angeles area. 909-952-8794
15 CARLOS // Feb 8, 2010 at 10:59 pm
i bought a big boy statue but it doesnt have a double decker burger how real is this staue all the ones ive seen have the double
16 vintagevending // Feb 9, 2010 at 11:27 am
Carlos,
Does your statue have Big Boy with his arms resting on his belly? If so, that is the Older 1950’s-style Bob, “Suspender” Bob, not the “Hamburger” Bob. So it is real.
17 Zam // Feb 12, 2010 at 12:24 pm
We have a 1960’s Frisch’s Big Boy (ball cap style) lobby statue that’s been fully restored.
We are looking to sell him. Anyone have any advice?
Please contact: czam@pacbell.net
18 Christine Shaw // Feb 22, 2010 at 10:07 pm
I have a 7 1/2 foot Original Big Boy Statue for sale. Please contact me if you are interested.
cshaw@bishopamat.org
19 ELI // Feb 23, 2010 at 2:49 am
Does anyone know where I can get my Big boy statue repainted? Thanks I am in Los angeles
20 Eric // Mar 29, 2010 at 7:32 am
I am looking for a Bob’s Big Boy statue { 7′ } , without the burger. Thanks !
21 Eric // Mar 31, 2010 at 12:27 pm
I am looking for a Big Boy without a burger, …ANYONE…ANYone…..Any…one ?
ecbelleview@gmail.com
22 steve // Apr 4, 2010 at 3:47 am
i am looking to buy a bobs big boy statue please contact me via email . i do live in texas and may need to ship. please let me know what you have . thank you …..
domichop@hotmail.com
23 Ken Roland // Apr 17, 2010 at 11:18 am
Looking for one around Southern Indiana – Northern Kentucky.
24 John // Apr 25, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Looking for a bob’s big boy on the west coast
25 archicane // Apr 29, 2010 at 1:39 pm
I am looking for a frisch’s big boy 7′ before may 15 to buy… please contact me at archicane@gmail.com
26 James // May 9, 2010 at 9:04 pm
looking to buy a big boy without the hamburger or with and a small big boy and a 12 ft ill have to truck it unless you’re driving distance from atlanta my number is 1–706–323–9500 JAMES
27 James // May 9, 2010 at 9:16 pm
looking to buy a big boy without the hamburger or with and a small big boy and a 12 or 14 ft ill have to truck it unless your driving distance from Atlanta my number is 1–706–323–9500 JAMES
28 Tyler // Jun 10, 2010 at 1:46 pm
I have an older 50’s style “Suspender” Big Boy without the hambuger that measures 6 foot 6 inches tall and is in need of repainting but otherwise it is in great shape with no cracks or rot of any kind. I’m available to call between the hours of 10am to 6pm eastern time. You can call me toll free at 877-392-7296 to discuss this further. Serious buyers only please. Tyler
29 Tyler // Jun 10, 2010 at 3:05 pm
I also have several nice wooden framed pictures of Big Boy older style menus and one really nice wooden framed peice which includes pictures of both Big Boy owners having dinner with movie stars including Charlton Heston, Roy Rogers, Soupy Sales and others. All of these items came out of a Big Boy in Okemos Michigan that closed down. I could email them if anyone is interested.
30 ken // Jul 26, 2010 at 8:21 pm
looking to buy large bigboy 12ft or bigger live in IL phone 309 825 7951
31 Annette Milliff // Jul 29, 2010 at 8:28 am
Looking for a big boy statue if anyone has one for sale
32 imagineering shop // Aug 1, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Eli or who else it may concern
Here at Imagineering shop, we cater to full restoration fiberglass repair, paint ,and design
for: Statues, Game fish, Helmets,Man-cave art, Hot Rods, Motorcycles, and any style finish.
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33 Steve // Aug 3, 2010 at 9:08 am
Before I fulfill all of my dreams by trying to buy one of these amazing pieces of history, how much are the restored statues selling for these days?
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