Sacramento Kings Bobble-Heads Line Up!

Sacramento Kings bobble-head dolls are back and a few former Kings players are in the lineup!

"First up for grabs in this year's Carl's Jr. collection is Brad Miller. But bobble-heads of Matt Barnes and Chris Webber, who were traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, will also be available.

Some people were in line as early as 7 a.m. at a Natomas-area Carl's Jr. Wednesday hoping to get one of the dolls..."

Check out the KCRAChannel.com website for the complete article.

Find Sacramento Kings Bobbleheads here.

Bobblehead Dolls Still a Huge Draw for Fans

This news item not only indicates Bobblehead Giveaways are still a big draw for fans, but reports an interesting way they used a bobblehead in a video interview (broadcast on the video board in the stadium?)...

"...With just 1,500 bobbleheads of Randy Cunneyworth being given away on Friday night, the War Memorial atrium was packed by 6 p.m. with fans hoping to be early enough for the free collectible.

Cunneyworth himself was trying to figure out how to fill family requests. 'My mom called � she wants a case,' he kidded.

'A month ago when I heard about it I thought it was a joke. It's got that long-hair look flowing out of the helmet. It's kind of comical to see that likeness.'

The bobblehead was created from a 1981 photo of Cunneyworth in a No. 11 Amerk sweater.

Before the game, Don Stevens' usual taped interview with the coach on the video board was instead conducted with the bobblehead, with Cunneyworth on microphone off camera... "

You can find the article here.

Christian Bobbleheads Fund Local Sports

Looks like Bobbleheads aren't good for just giving away at sports events... they can also be used to raise money for local sports, and now the church is using them too...

"Apparently a deacon of a christian church has come forward with the idea of selling christian bobbleheads to promote athletics in religious activities.

Yes, he has started selling these bobbleheads to help the christian community participation in professional athletic events and to even start their own teams. So far a hockey team and some other team has been formed from his doings.

He stated that he thought it was time that religion was made a bigger part of sports!"

Click here to read the entire entry

Bowling for Bobbleheads!

This is an amusing tale written by a bowler who REALLY wanted to win the bowling ball bobblehead awarded to each member of the first place team.

They thought they would win handily over the opposing team of older players and a 10 year old kid... but fate had other things in mind... :)

"We were playing for these really cool and I badly wanted one; my lust drove me to bowl the best game I've ever bowled: 175.

Our team ended up in the championship game against the "Golden Oldies": a team made up of the elderly and 10-year old kid.

I knew we were going to win.

I wish I could now write that we were neck and neck the whole game, but I can't. For the first half of the game, most of our frames were defined by the awesome strikes that our team scored. The geriatric team wasn't faring so well, going into the 5th frame with a team average of about 50.

I knew the bobble head trophy was mine and I had already picked a place on my mantle for it. I imagined coming home and showing Brian the results of being the best bowler in the building.

It was about 8:45pm and our team finished; the other team was still playing. Megan and I had to leave soon, but I told Craig Axford, the leader of the group, that I would stay for the "results" of the game. He even commented to me that I should wait for my trophy.

Both games were over and the winners were being announced. Craig got on the microphone and said, "Second place, lane 10!" I thought I heard it wrong and laughed to myself. I grinned at Megan and said, "He's joking." I turned around and looked at Craig who wasn't joking.

Minutes earlier, Megan and I were practicing our "losing smiles", thinking that we wouldn't have to use them. Unfortunately, I did and showed everybody the fakest smile I have ever shown anyone.

After I received my red, "Second Place" ribbon, I went back to my seat contemplating my defeat. How could I have lost? That 10-year old kid kept bowling gutter balls and the whole team was about to keel over.

Then Megan told me what I had failed to realize....."

Check out the original blog entry to find out what happened at: Boy in Suit!

Watch for this Spurs NBA Nodder on eBay...

Here's a press release (or whatever) announcing the San Antonio Spurs upcoming "Tony Parker Bobblehead Night". It indicates this nodder, as in many sporting event Bobble Head give-aways, will be limited to ONLY this game - and not even all the people who attend the game will get one.

So - as the title here says - I can only imagine we'll see some of these Tony Parker bobbleheads showing up on eBay soon afterwards...

When the Spurs take on the Houston Rockets on March 27th, Spurs fans will have more to cheer about than just the game. Not only do the fans get the opportunity to watch Tony Parker and the rest of the Spurs take on the Kings, but 2,800 lucky fans will score their very own version of the 2004-05 Season Limited Edition Tony Parker Bobblehead, courtesy of SBC.

The bobblehead doll will not be sold in stores or offered for sale in any Spurs approved venue. Instead, every ticketed fan at the March 27th game will get a chance to win one of the 2,800 Bobbleheads.

Upon entry into the SBC Center, fans will receive a special scratch-off voucher for every ticket he or she holds for the game. At random, 2,800 fans will receive winning scratch-off cards, which can be redeemed for their items anytime throughout the game."

Read the entire article here.

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Did Sammy Sosa Kill a Bobblehead?

Here's a poem I found about a bobblehead!

I don't know whether Sammy Sosa REALLY dinged this nodder in the head with a baseball, or if this is a fictional account, but thought I'd present it here for your consideration... :)

"Who is the baseball player, Sammy Sosa?
Does his head wiggle like his bobble head is suppose to?
Apparently he hit a homerun,
The ball went as fast as a bullet out of a gun,
And hit the bobble head's head,
Now the doll is dead
Since it's head won't bob."

Netflix CEO Celebrates with a Bobblehead

According to this guy's blog entry, the CEO of NetFlix (an online movie rental place, I think?) gave Bobbleheads of himself out to his employees....

The caption underneath the photo of this nodder (click on the link above to view it) says:

"Bobblehead doll in the image of Netflix CEO Reed Hastings. Gift to employees in 2004 for achieving 2 million subscribers.

The base of the bobblehead is inscribed with 'Thanks 2M A Million'"

Audio from the "Carded" Guy's Bobblehead Win

The other day I posted a blurb written by someone who won a radio station's bobblehead and commented about being "carded" (had to show ID) before they'd hand it over.

Now here's a follow up to that story, posted on someone else's weblog, that (I believe) features an audio of the first guy's actual radio call-in which led to him winning the nodder.

NOTE: I didn't get a chance to listen to the audio yet, so I suppose it *could* be offensive to some listeners. Probably isn't, but I figure better safe than sorry. :)

"Congratulations to Owen from Boots & Sabers! He won a Mark Belling Bobblehead for correctly answering a question regarding the placement of Milwaukee's new sexual predator residence (The Pervert House).

Here is the audio... Towards the end Mark razzes Owen a bit, but I know Owen knew it, heck, even I knew it. Way to go Owen!"

Click here for the original entry with the audio file.

Bobbleheads? Yes! Actually See the Game? No!

Here's an interesting anecdote by a guy who took his kids to a ball game a couple years back and noticed people were shoing up to buy the bobblehead giveway..and then turning around and leaving! :)

"...and Montreal was our first stop. This was in June 2002. We joked that when we told Canadian border agents that the purpose of our trip was to see an Expos game, we'd be immediately locked up.

Turned out it was Steve Rogers bobblehead day so there were a bunch of fans when we arrived at the statium.

But here's what's truly amazing.

Many of the 'fans' grabbed their bobbleheads and left before the game even started. Apparently you didn't have to buy a ticket to get a doll, and there was a stream of people heading out as we showed up at the ballpark.

We had great seats about 15 rows back behind home plate."

Being "Carded" for a Bobble Head

Here's a bobblehead related post from a guy who won a bobblehead prize offered by a radio station - I believe the nodder was based on one of the radio station's DJs.

One of his observations is that the station required him to show ID before they'd release the bobble head to him. But one of the people leaving a comment to his post explained why they probably did that (and it doesn't involve Homeland Security )....

"...A couple of days ago, I won a Mark Belling bobble head doll for answering a political question on his radio show. I went to the studio today to pick it up.

I was asked to show ID.

Apparently, the management at WISN and Clear Channel consider their bobble head dolls important enough to verify the identity of the recipient, yet the Democrats think that the integrity of the vote isn't important enough for identification verification."

And here's one of the comments (by "Wendy") that his post received...

"Owen, they don’t even compare. What would happen if that bobblehead got into the wrong hands? Can you imagine the chaos that would abound if just anybody had a Mark Belling bobblehead? I’m surprised you didn’t have to leave a thumbprint and provide DNA.

It’s your right to vote. Not just everybody has the right to own a Mark Belling bobblehead. Get your priorities straight!"

So THAT'S How a Bobblehead Feels!

I just found this weblog post entitled "Be Kind To Your Bobbleheads", where a gal describes how she gained a new found respect and sympathy for the life of a bobblehead doll... :)

This Jimmy has lots of bad points. It's covered with salt, dirt and grease. The inside is worse. It smells of cigarettes. Not all the power buttons work, and I still haven't figured out how to move the driver's seat forward. The steering wheel is so dirty, it feels sticky.

But this Jimmy has taught me a lesson. It's shown me what it's like to be a Bobblehead Doll. For the truck doesn't just shake. It wobbles. The entire body of the truck seems to wobble from the frame until it hits about 45 mph. And so do the heads of the driver and all passengers.
Considering the previous vehicle this dealership gave me was a Windstar with a dead battery, the wobbling is not a comforting feeling.

So, over the past few days I've gained an appreciation for Bobblehead Dolls. I never gave them much attention before.

Be kind to your Bobbleheads. Their life ain't easy."

This guy REALLY likes his Hulk Bobblehead Pen!

This blogger really seems to like his Hulk Bobbhead Pen! :)

He's even included a few photos showing how well the pen works....

Check it out at the: "I'm Nacho Steppinstone" it out

He Finally Got His Bobblehead Autographed!

Yesterday I posted a story about a mayor autographing his charity bobbleheads, and today I saw a post by someone who (finally) got his old Hanson Brother's hockey bobbleheads autographed by the actors who starred in those roles.

The Hanson Brothers gathered a cult following due to their part in the old Paul Newman movie "Slap Shot", and they've made public appearances since the movie came out in 1977...

"'We flew in Thursday,' said Kohan, wearing an ECHL Gwinnett Gladiators ballcap and a big smile. 'As soon as I heard the Hansons were going to be here, I called my sister and she got the tickets for us.'

Paula Kohan explained that her husband is a huge 'Slap Shot' fan and collects sports cards and memorabilia. On Saturday he carried a bag stuffed with a Steve (Carlson) Hanson bobblehead doll and other items he hoped to have signed by night's end.

'He's had that bobblehead for so long and he always wanted to get it signed,' Paula Kohan, 36, said. 'He always wanted to see the Hansons.'

The Kohans weren't alone... "

Read the entire article at the ECHL website.

Mayor Autographs His Charity Bobblehead

According to this town's Daily Herald, their Mayor (George Pradel) is autographing his previously released bobbleheads created to raise money for local charities (as reported in Bobble Headlines issue #8).

It's a great idea to rejuvenate bobblehead sales and bring in even more money for worthy causes in their area....

"Sales of the mini-Pradels, which retail for $27.50, benefit three local charities. To date, nearly $15,000 has been raised in the bobblehead fund-raising effort, which began when the dolls were introduced in December, shortly after the mayor earned the title of hottest suburban mayor by WTMX 101.9-FM.

Gail Andrews, owner of The Canterbury Shoppe, said she drummed up the signing event as a way to maintain interest in the dolls. Her store has sold more than 50 so far. All proceeds from the sales benefit the Heritage YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, Edward Hospital Cancer Center, and the Millennium Carillon Foundation.

Pradel said he's eager to personalize the purchases that have helped such worthwhile community causes.

'I know a lot of people have bought bobbleheads, but they're not sure where to get them signed because they can never catch up with me here,' Pradel said from his city hall office.

He's even identified the ideal spot on the doll that offers the most room to scrawl: the back."

Football Bobblehead Musings...

I found this older post made by a Patriots Bobblehead lover to his blog...

Football Thoughts

"On the very top of my refrigerator resides one lone 'Bobble-Head' doll. It doesn't look like who it is supposed to be, but the Patriots jersey has a big '80' and the base says 'Troy Brown.'

Sadly, this may soon be a collectible. Yes, Troy Brown may be leaving God's own Patriots for parts unknown. "

Find Football Bobbleheads here

Democrats Drive Over FOX TV's Bobblehead

I just saw this over at onegoodmove.org ...

There's a screen shot - and a video, if you click on the picture - related to a Dem-TV commercial. (BTW, I'm not sure if Dem-TV (Democrat TV?) is an actual cable channel about to premiere in the U.S. or if it's just a joke).

The video shows an SUV driving over a bobblehead resembling FOX-TV anchorman/host Sean Hannity.

Aside from the fact they utterly destroy the bobblehead in this commercial, it's another indicator that bobbleheads are still a part of mainstream pop culture.

See the article, screen shot and access the video here.

Toy Fair Unveils Automatic Bobblehead

According to the Telegraph Online, automated bobbleheads were shown at a recent Toy Fair...

"Don't you hate getting off the couch every 30 seconds to tweak the heads of your motionless bobblehead dolls?

The alkaline battery industry must be giddy over the Bobblehead Wobbler, the world's first mechanical bobblehead base that jiggles the dolls for nonstop nodding action. For collectors with control issues, there is even a 'clap on' setting that runs for two minutes upon hearing a loud smack.

'Bobbleheads are inherently flawed,' explains company spokesman Dave Kapell. 'You can bobble it in your hand, but it is meant to sit flat like a statue. This way, you can be your own little Caesar. You make them all dance on your command."

Lazy Bobblehead collectors can check 'em out at: www.bobbleheadwobbler.com

Capitol Hill Staffer Created the Schwarzenegger Bobblehead

Although this blog and it's main bobbleheads website covered quite a few stories about the Schwarzenegger bobblehead lawsuit, here's a report that sheds a little more light on the story.

It's about the guy who came up with the idea for this nodder, including how it was inspired and how much money he raised theorugh its sales (while they lasted) and what upcoming Governator bobbleheads he has planned.

For anyone who was interested in this whole fiasco, the article fills in a lot of blanks...

"...The ex-staffer said he created the bobbleheads because to raise money for the fight against sarcoma. Friends had lost their daughter to the rare cancer, which afflicts 20,000 children age 2-6 each year. In 2003, he used $25,000 of his own money to finance the production of 4,000 bobbleheads that included Sen. John Kerry, retired Gen. Wesley Clark former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean and Schwarzenegger.
....
The reason Edgell put Schwarzenegger in a suit with a machine gun also comes with a story. In 2003, Edgell was still working for Kucinich when Edgell dropped his 3-year-old son off at Capitol Hill day-care center one morning. When Schwarzenegger came up in conversation, some of the children immediately created pretend guns with their hands, mimicking the actor's roles in such movies as 'Terminator' and 'Predator.' Shocked, Edgell decided that his bobblehead of Schwarzenegger had to carry a gun...

Read the entire article at: TheHill.com.

New Kobe Bryant Bobbleheads On Their Way

Even though many people still associate Kobe Bryant with the judicial court instead of a basketball court, a Burger restaurant has announced it will soon be handing out Kobe Bobbleheads...

"Los Angeles - Kobe Bryant could be taking a first step toward regaining his stature in corporate America - a 7-inch step.

Bryant will be one of five Lakers players featured in a set of Carl's Jr. bobblehead dolls that go on sale beginning March 16."

Full article at DenverPost.com

Find L.A. Lakers Bobbleheads Here

Feverish Student Bobblehead Dreams

What's with the Jesus Bobblehead being so popular to talk about these days?! :)

First there was the Jesus nodder being used on some Christian literature... then the weblog I found that only talks about the Jesus bobblehead... and now this blog entry I discovered by a person who dreamt about one while they were suffering from a fever!

"So, last night felt like I was in the firey pits of hell. My fever surpassed any fever I've ever had.

I woke up in hot, sticky sweat various times in the night. Over my head, I was haunted by Jesus. Everything was surreal. Jesus turned out to be this Jesus BobbleHead Doll.

When you have a fever, things become alive."

Found at the Chica Confundida blog.

NBA's "Dress Up like Allen Iverson (Bobblehead)" Night

Well it wasn't exactly a "Dress Up like Allen Iverson Bobblehead Night"... because they forgot the "bobblehead" part. :)

However by adding an extra feature to their bobblehead theme night - as explained below - the team provided a little extra *oomph* to the standard nodder give-away that fans are getting use to....

"The Philadelphia Sixers are giving fans a chance to look like controversial star Allen Iverson. The NBA team is offering all fans the chance to get airbrushed tattoos and cornrows on 'Allen Iverson Game-Worn Jersey Bobblehead Doll night.'

'Allen has been an integral part of the 76ers organization since day one. He is a team player and continues to contribute to the success of the Sixers. It is our pleasure to have a night like this for Allen and all of his fans,' said Lara Price, Senior Vice President of Business Operations on SIXERS.COM. "

Found at: Ben Maller Archives

A Blog dedicated to the Jesus Bobblehead!

Here's someone who's dedicated their weblog to the Jesus Bobblehead!

BobbleHead Jesus: "Bobblehead Jesus Says: A Blog dedicated to Bobblehead Jesus Fest"

I wonder if they're affiliated with the Christian brochure that features this Holy Nodder? :)

Nodders in the Workplace are NOT Professional?

Just about a week ago, I pointed out a blog entry by a guy who mentioned he keeps bobbleheads in his office. And now I find an entry by someone else who was told to REMOVE a bobblehead from their office!

There's an accompanying picture showing a box of stuff he's had to take home, including the bobblehead.... looks like maybe an Anna Nicole nodder..?

"my boss made me cleanup my desk.. gunna be in the local paper representing my company, apparently bobbleheads aren't very professional.."

See the post and the pic here at: dzblogger

Collector Asks: Which Red Sox Bobblehead Should I Get?

Here's a guy who wondering out loud (or at least publicly on his blog) which Red Sox Bobblehead he should get next... and should his collection consist of current Red Sox players or former ones?

His 'comments' section is open and he's already received a few suggestions, so feel free to add your two cents!

"With Opening Day a little bit a month away and my need to still decorate my cube I have a query. What Red Sox player bobblehead should I get? I own a Nomar and a Pedro one, but I can't put up one of those for obvious reasons.

I have a Trot Nixon one, but quite frankly he looks like generic white dude bobblehead. I don't think I want a Curt Schilling one and I haven't seen what an Ortiz one looks like. Maybe a Manny?

Or if I do want to go the Pedro and Nomar route, I'll have to get a Mo Vaugh and Rocket Clemens one to complete the Great Sox players who have left the team in infamous fashion within the past 20 years Collection.

What would definitely be cool is one of those Peter Gammons ones that espn.com had for sale a while back. Looks like I'll be trolling eBay over the next week or so.

Any other suggestions would be great."

You can make some suggestion for him on his blog at: Quan's World

Find Red Sox Bobbleheads Here

'Girlie Man" Bobblehead Creator Confronts Schwarzenegger

This blog and affiliated Bobbleheads website has covered the Schwarzenegger / Nodder lawsuit from beginning to end. This blurb I discovered sheds a little more light on the man who commissioned the actual bobble head doll.

Note: As I understand it, the Bosley Brothers own the company that manufactured the Schwarzenegger bobblehead while John Edgell is the person who actually commissioned and paid for its creation....

"Bobbleheads: If you remember the guy who made the Schwarzenegger bobbleheads last year and was sued by the governor's attorneys, then you might have understood what the non-reporter asked who got his own question in at the news conference near the Capitol's Statuary Hall.

John Edgell says the case cost him $20,000, even though the bobblehead profits were given to a cancer charity. He lives in DC, and showed up to ask the governor, 'why did you sue me?'

The governor said, 'I don't know what you're talking about' and moved on.

Edgell then called Schwarzenegger a 'sissy', as he displayed the latest version of the bobblehead-- a likeness of the governor in a pink dress... supposedly sold as a 'Governor Girlie Man.'"

Found at: Capital Notes: Tidbits From DC

Jesus Bobblehead Featured in Christian Brochure?

A lot of people have heard about various Bible Bobbleheads that've been floating around. And now it appears at least one Christian organization has incorporated a Jesus nodder into their brochure, according to this blog entry I found...

"Trading plastic for plastic?

I just got a brochure from Aquire the Fire, the pump-'em-up teen event that tours around the nation. Being event-based, it's just about as cookie-cutter as you can get.

It's ironic, then, that their brochure says, 'Don't you just hate plastic Christianity? So do we.' It has a bobble-head Jesus in between the question and the claim that 'so do we.'

But isn't this just a trading of one kind of plastic for another?"

Info courtesy of this blog's entry: imago trinitas - Trading plastic for plastic?

The Earl Weaver Bobblehead is Unique!

I like finding out about Bobbleheads that add something a little unique to their design, and it looks like 'Frontier Field' will be offering a few really interesting Nodders.

The first one is made for Earl Weaver, a bad tempered baseball manager and Hall of Famer...

"...his classic confrontations with the umpires contributed significantly to his reputation as a fiery leader and made him a cinch for Cooperstown.

The colorful Weaver, who managed the Red Wings for two seasons enroute to Baltimore, will return to Frontier Field Saturday, May 14, for a promotion including a unique bobblehead doll to the first 1,500 fans.

In addition to the Weaver figurine's head bobbing, the right leg will bobble to simulate kicking dirt on home plate. The bobblehead will be wearing a 1966 Red Wings uniform with the hat on backwards (another trademark Weaver arguing technique). Weaver was elected to the Red Wings Hall of Fame in 1995 and to Cooperstown in 1996.

The Weaver appearance will be part of a five-game 'Legends Ticket Package' on sale now at Frontier Field... The package also includes Lou Gehrig Bobblehead Night, Saturday, June 18.

The first 2,000 fans will receive bobbleheads of the New York Yankees legend in his farewell speech pose..."


Full Article at: Democrat & Chronicle: Bob Matthews

People Screaming for Howard Dean Bobbleheads

This is kinda cool - a Capitol Hill bookstore is giving away Howard Dean Nodders to anyone who'll imitate his trademark "YeeeAhhhh!" campaign trail yell! Hilarious!

"To celebrate (or desecrate) the Democratic Party's official selection of Dean as the next party chairman, anyone who shows up at the Trover Shop book store on Capitol Hill this Thursday through Sunday and does the Dean Scream will get an (almost free) Howard Dean bobblehead doll.

The creator of the Dean bobblehead, John Edgell, asks only that each Dean screamer make a small contribution -- he suggests $5 -- to the Kristen Ann Carr Fund for sarcoma cancer research....

And if Dean himself appears at Trover and recreates his scream, Edgell promises to make a $500 donation [to the Ann Carr Fund] to in the good doctor's name."