Wednesday, March 29, 2006

 

Bobbleheads Enjoy a "Bounce" in Popularity !

Novelty figures enjoy a bounce in popularity
Wisconsin State Journal, WI - ... The origin of the bobblehead is as uncertain as its name. ... The 1963-65 African-American Milwaukee Braves bobblehead is worth between $1,000 and $1,500. ...

The Breakdown: Take your best shot
San Antonio Express (subscription), TX - ... On June 17, 2004, the Nashua Pride commemorated the 32nd anniversary of the Watergate break-in by passing out 1,000 Richard Nixon bobbleheads, giving free ...

Magers makes an amazing 50 saves in Condors' victory
Bakersfield Californian (subscription), CA - .. Jacques bobbleheads the Bakersfield Condors gave out Saturday night may have been pulling a "Night at the Roxbury" along with St. ...

Detroit Pistons and Rock Financial Introduce Bobblehead Pins
Pistons.com - The Detroit Pistons partnered with Rock Financial to introduce bobblehead pins to benefit The Pistons-Palace Foundation s literacy focus. ...

Monday, March 20, 2006

 

Vote for 2006 Springfield Cardinals Bobblehead!

Here's a few new Bobblehead related news items..!

Vote for 2006 Hardee's Bobblehead

The Springfield Cardinals are excited to announce that fans will be able to determine the 2006 Bobblehead Doll, which will be given away on July 23rd, 2006, courtesy of Hardee's.

Voting will take place on the homepage of springfieldcardinals.com, on the fan poll, located in the lower right corner. The five choices for the Hardee's Bobblehead Doll will be Louie the Mascot, Manager Chris Maloney, St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Pitcher Bob Gibson, First Baseman / DH Juan Diaz and Pitcher Chris Lambert.

Fans will be able to vote online beginning at 12 Noon on Sunday, March 5th until 5pm on Friday, March 10th. The winner will be announced shortly thereafter. Happy voting and Go Cards!

http://oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3276523


The Peoria Chiefs Announce 2006 Bobblehead Giveaways

The two collectors series giveaways in 2006 will be Bobble Heads (5) and a Series of Photo Baseball (4) Giveaways. The five Bobble Heads will be: Ron Santo (June 2), Yadier Molina (July 14), Chiefs Manager Jody Davis (July 28), Kerry Wood in a Chiefs uniform (August 4) and Harry Caray (August 11). The baseball set features a headshot and stats of four Chiefs players from last season: Grant Johnson (June 22), Ryan Harvey (June 29), Sean Gallagher (July 6) and Eric Patterson (August 24).

http://oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3270550


And in other Bobble Headlines News...

On June 23, in honor of the 25th anniversary of Fernandomania and the club's 1981 World Championship, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be giving away a bobblehead featuring the likeness of former pitching great and current Spanish-language broadcaster, Fernando Valenzuela.

Friday, March 17, 2006

 

Richie Farmer Bobbleheads a Big Hit!

Richie Farmer bobbleheads going to fans at Sweet 16 tournament
Kentucky.com, KY - 14 hours ago... The bobbleheads are being given to one row of fans per game during the Sweet 16 tournament. The agriculture department is one of the Sweet 16 sponsors. ...

And another article about this same Bobblehead...

Farmer bobblehead is a big hit
Louisville Courier-Journal, KY - 18 hours ago... wanted.". The bobblehead looks somewhat like the mustachioed Farmer. One row is picked each game to receive the bobbleheads. "It ...


And other recent Bobbleheads articles....

Bobble rock city
Springfield News Sun (subscription), OH - Mar 15, 2006... But dolls, they wanted $10,000 to even get a mold, Caravello grumbled. Then I started looking around and seeing all these baseball bobbleheads. . ...

Pelicans release 2006 promotional schedule
OurSports Central (press release), WI - Mar 15, 2006... Back for another season will be a collector's set - this year it's a set of five mini-bobbleheads featuring Atlanta Braves prospects that have not yet made ...

Giveaway Highlights Back-to-Back Battles with Rochester
OurSports Central (press release), WI - 6 hours agoMatt Ellis Bobblehead Night: Souvenir squishy bobbleheads of the Griffins' captain will be given away to the first 1,500 kids, courtesy of Fox Motors. ...


Monday, March 06, 2006

 

Runaway Bobblehead Doll!

Like the woman who inspired their creation, Runaway Bride bobblehead dolls disappeared quickly during a sports promotion in her hometown.

Runaway Bride Bobble HeadThe dolls, given to the first 1,000 people through the doors at the Gwinnett Gladiators ice hockey game Sunday, were gone in about 10 minutes.

People lined up more than three hours before the gates opened.

The minor league ECHL team named the trinket the "Runaway Bride Any Similarity to Actual Persons is Unintended and Purely Coincidental" Bobblehead Doll.

The bobblehead features a generic woman's face, with a veil over her head, a sweat shirt that says "I (heart) Duluth," a pair of running shoes labeled "Adios" instead of Adidas and a picture of the state of Georgia on the back.

Duluth resident Jennifer Wilbanks' disappearance last April, just days before her scheduled 600-guest wedding, prompted a national search.

She turned up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, claiming to have been abducted and raped.

Relief quickly turned to confusion and anger among some when Wilbanks recanted her story, saying she fled because of "certain fears" controlling her life.

Wilbanks was ordered to perform community service for lying to police.

Source: cnn