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Five Fun Bobblehead Facts

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Bobbleheads are everywhere! Here are five facts that show how bobbleheads have been a part of culture for years!

  1. Bobbleheads originated in Germany. There were initially made of ceramic materials.
  2. The New York Knicks were the first sports team to use promotional bobbleheads. This happened in the 1920s!
  3. Lil Romeo has a song called “Bobblehead” that was an attempt to make fun of people whose dancing style reminded him of the nodding dolls.
  4. In 2003, the television show Futuramahad an episode where the cast travelled to an alternate dimension in which everyone was a bobblehead.
    1. In August 2004, minor league baseball teams held an event known as Bobblection Night in which the parks were giving away bobbleheads of the two presidential candidates, George W. Bush won the mock election!

Looking for a new hobby?

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Bobblehead dolls first hit the market in the 1950s. Since then, they have grown in popularity and variety.  Consequently, they have become an extremely popular collectors item – and a great hobby to take on. Here are some tips on how to get started on your own collection.

Consider picking a theme for your collection. Since bobbleheads have so much variety you may want to make your collection very specific. Some examples include antiques, baseball or other sports figures, popular TV characters, musicians, or even classic actors and actresses from past decades.

Let all of your friends and family know you are starting a bobblehead collection.  Whenever it is a gift-giving time, they will know exactly what to get you and they’ll know you will love and appreciate their gift.

Check the websites of your favorite sports team or television series to see if you can find deals on bobblehead collectors’ items. Sometimes there will be promotion discounts, so it is important to check back regularly. You can also search online for specialty bobblehead shops that do custom jobs. Additionally, keep an eye out for bobbleheads when you are on vacation, in flea markets, garage sales, etc.

Make connections with other bobblehead collectors. You may be gifted the same bobblehead twice and want to make a trade online. The most important thing is to have fun! This is a great activity to take on that can provide lots of entertainment and enjoyment for you, your family, and your friends!

 

 

Bobblehead Top 5

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We already know bobbleheads make awesome and memorable gifts. But what type of bobbleheads are the most popular? Here is a list of the top 5.

 

  1. The first is sports figures.  Sports figure bobbleheads are what initially popularized the bobble head so it is no surprise that it continues to be a favorite. Sports bobbleheads are a great way to pay tribute to a sports figure. When you own a sports bobblehead, it instantly tells whoever sees it a little bit about you!
  2. Sci-fi characers are actually number 2 on the top 5! Sci-fi fans want to show their love of the genre . Sci-fi characters bobbleheads are often available online.
  3. Politicians always seem to have bobbleheads made after them, especially if they have done something extremely newsworthy. The president, vice president, and other top cabinet officials often have bobbleheads assembled in their agreement.
  4. We couldn’t make a top 5 bobblehead list without including celebrities. Celebrity bobbleheads are very common because most people have one celebrity they admire or consider their celebrity crush. Like