Ed. Note: Welcome to the second edition of Bobble Bulletin, which provides updates on bobblehead collecting including news, significant sales, new releases and more. National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum Set to Open The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is putting the finishing touches on the Museum for an opening in January. … [Read more...] about Bobble Bulletin: HOF Set to Open; Negro League Kickstarter; Big Bucks for Bobbles
bobbleheads
Notes: Ohtani and Acuna Cards; Big Bucks for Old Micks; Bobblepalooza; Rams, 49ers Jerseys to Help Fire Victims
Appropriate, maybe, since he was named Rookie of the Year about the same time, but the chase for the 1/1 2018 Bowman Chrome Ohtani Superfractor autograph ended on Monday when the card was pulled by a collector in southern California. Well, not the actual signed card. Unfortunately, it’s a redemption he’ll have to submit online but considering that the off-season … [Read more...] about Notes: Ohtani and Acuna Cards; Big Bucks for Old Micks; Bobblepalooza; Rams, 49ers Jerseys to Help Fire Victims
Bobble Bulletin: Sister Mary Jo Gets Her Own Bobblehead; Museum Plans; New Issues; Auction Update
Ed. Note: Welcome to the second edition of Bobble Bulletin, which provides updates on bobblehead collecting including news, significant sales, new releases and more. Sister Mary Jo, who became an internet sensation after tossing the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox game on Saturday, is getting her own bobblehead. Sister Mary Jo, who teaches theology … [Read more...] about Bobble Bulletin: Sister Mary Jo Gets Her Own Bobblehead; Museum Plans; New Issues; Auction Update
Infamous Billy Ripken Card Gets G-Rated Bobblehead
It was the baseball card that created a national stir—not that any of the newspapers that wrote about it could actually write what was written on the bottom of Billy Ripken’s bat 29 years ago. The Fleer card that began emerging from those pinstriped gray wax packs in early 1989 included two words written in felt-tip marker. One word was “Face” and the one above it … [Read more...] about Infamous Billy Ripken Card Gets G-Rated Bobblehead
New Study Reveals MLB Leaders in Freebies
If you go to a Dodgers or Rangers game this season, the odds are better than one in seven that you'll come home with a bobblehead. A new analysis tracked giveaways by all each MLB team, revealing which will treat their fans best with giveaways and special event nights this upcoming season. In the study, the promotional schedule for each team’s home games were compiled and … [Read more...] about New Study Reveals MLB Leaders in Freebies
Bobble Bulletin: Eagles Bobblehead Set is Big–and a Big Seller
Ed. Note: Welcome to the first edition of Bobble Bulletin, which will provide updates on bobblehead collecting including news, significant sales, new releases and more. The officially licensed, individually numbered Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl bobbleheads will go down as the most popular Super Bowl bobbleheads of all-time, and it hasn’t even been a month since the … [Read more...] about Bobble Bulletin: Eagles Bobblehead Set is Big–and a Big Seller
Notes: Topps Corporate News; Big $ for Brady RC; Bobblehead Hall Has Home; Joe Louis Arena Sale Set
Topps has combined its North American and International Sports & Entertainment divisions into what it’s calling a “Global Sports & Entertainment” division. David Leiner, currently Topps’ General Manager of North American Sports & Entertainment, has been appointed Global General Manager of the new, combined division and will be responsible for leading and … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps Corporate News; Big $ for Brady RC; Bobblehead Hall Has Home; Joe Louis Arena Sale Set
Ex-Marlins Owner Jeffrey Loria Donates Huge Bobblehead Collection to Hall of Fame
He’s sold the franchise to a group led by Derek Jeter, but the massive bobblehead collection of former Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria isn’t part of the deal. Instead, the 900 nodders will pack their bags and take up residence at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. ESPN has reported that Loria originally bought 600 items in the collection from a Houston Astros … [Read more...] about Ex-Marlins Owner Jeffrey Loria Donates Huge Bobblehead Collection to Hall of Fame
Cards Still Scarce but Jordan Spieth Bobbleheads Arrive in Atlanta
It's no secret Jordan Spieth collectibles have become a hot commodity since the former top junior and University of Texas standout broke on to the PGA Tour in 2013 and won Rookie of the Year honors. SC Daily has detailed the popularity of Spieth memorabilia and the lack of a "rookie card" for the current leader in the FedEx Cup points and three-time major … [Read more...] about Cards Still Scarce but Jordan Spieth Bobbleheads Arrive in Atlanta
Notes: Texas’ Bobblehead King; Late Writer’s Hobby Passion; Leaf at the Summit
If there’s a bobblehead giveaway anywhere near the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, you can bet Johnnie Lehew will be there. For the last 16 years, he’s been collecting baseball and other sports nodders to the point that he can only get one car in his two-car garage. He’s got a rotating display inside his home as well…and a few in the closets. The Dallas News stopped by for a … [Read more...] about Notes: Texas’ Bobblehead King; Late Writer’s Hobby Passion; Leaf at the Summit