I have researched, contacted collectors and posted this handsome little guy in groups for an explaination of the base. This is the ONLY one I have ever seen with a base. It matches to perfectly to seem to have been added after market. I have wondered if it is a special commerative edition or hostess gift of some sort. THiS is a MUST for the ENESCO collector, potato collector of fan of the unique and adorable!!! I suspect an Aroostook County Maine or Iowa farmer family may love it!!! My boyfriend has grown very fond of this cute little guy and has tried to convince me to keep him. I just have too many things and I am becoming a minimalist. Resin and metal. 1 pound 7.2 ounces Measures about 5 1/4 inch diameter at base and approximately 4.5 inches tall from base to top of head height. Same or next day shipping on business days via Priority Mail USPS. Weekend orders are shipped on Monday unless you have an extraordinary need for the item in a hurry and let me know I can sometimes send on Saturday mornings. Ties will be wrapped in a circle and shipped in a padded box to prevent wrinkles. Please reach out with any questions. I am always interested in entertaining offers!!! Same or next day shipping on business days via Priority Mail USPS. Weekend orders are shipped on Monday unless you have an extraordinary need for the item in a hurry and let me know I can sometimes send on Saturday mornings. Please reach out with any questions. Offers welcome!!! Bundle and Save!!!