If you are a collector of bobbleheads or are fascinated by them as we are you might think that you know all the facts. But you might be surprised because there are a lot of fun little details about bobbleheads that you may not be aware of. So, sit back as we take you through some of the most startling facts about this fun little item that can be perfect as a gift or an accessory for your own home.

 

Major League Baseball Gave Away 1 Million Bobbleheads

 

Ask any baseball fan, and they’ll probably love bobbleheads. America’s favorite pastime is synonymous with the fun little figurines, and the Major League Baseball has certainly noticed. In 2014, they gave bobbleheads to just under 1 million fans for free. The little toys arrived at their homes in the mail as gifts, and we’re sure they went down a treat. Apparently, the bobbleheads were designed around some of the top players across a range of different teams.

 

If you weren’t lucky enough to get your hands on one then, you’ll be pleased to know you can get one custom made right now. All you need is a picture of the player that you want a bobblehead of. Or, perhaps you want a bobblehead custom made to match you. That can be arranged, and it can be fully dressed and equipped for baseball. Get your own bobblehead with a baseball bat in hand. Or, if you and your partner love the sport, why not get a double feature with two bobbleheads standing next to each other, each ready to hit a home run.

 

They Can Look Just Like You

 

In the past, you used to only be able to get bobbleheads that were modeled after cartoons or famous figures. These days, thanks to new technology, a bobblehead can be modeled after anyone and look exactly like them. All you need to do is get a picture of whoever you want the bobblehead to be made for. For instance, you can get one that matches the face of your partner, your best friend, your loved one or really anyone that you like. Once you have that photo, you can send it in with your bobblehead order.

 

At that point, using sophisticated tech, your bobblehead can be created to perfectly match the given photograph. As well as this, other pictures can be used to make the bobblehead more unique as well. For instance, you can think about adding a car, but rather than any old car, the vehicle can be modeled to match one that you have in real life. Or, the one that the person you’re getting the bobblehead for drives. This type of customization has made bobbleheads the perfect gift for absolutely any occasion.

 

They Have Been Used To Win The Heart Of A Bachelorette

 

If you’re a fan of reality TV, you might recall the moment when one contestant on ‘The Bachelorette’ actually used the collectible to woo his would-be partner. Chris Bukowski earned the adoration of Emily Maynard in the premiere of season 15 after presenting her with a pair of bobbleheads that matched their likeness perfectly. It allowed him to get off to a strong start against the other contestants as he continued to win the support of the lady a number of rounds through the show.

 

This just shows that bobbleheads can actually be quite a remarkable and indeed romantic gift. You can customize bobbleheads to be placed in romantic positions from proposing to cuddling one another. You could even have a bobblehead holding a heart-shaped box of chocolates or in a car together, ready to drive off on their honeymoon.

 

If you look at the range of different bobbleheads available online, you will always find one that suits you, regardless of what you’re searching for or what occasion you want it to match. A bobblehead could be the perfect gift for any romantic occasion like Valentine’s Day, a wedding proposal, wedding ceremony or even a sixth month anniversary.

 

They Can Be Worth A Lot Of Money

 

You might think that bobbleheads are quite cheap to buy. Well, if you look on the site, you’ll certainly see that our custom made bobbleheads are priced for value. But that doesn’t mean that the value of these figures can’t rise. Bobbleheads to commiserate the 1961-1962 New York Yankees sold for over fifty-nine thousand. If you ever become famous one day, we bet your bobblehead could be worth that much too.

 

If you look online, you’ll see you can get a bobblehead of every star, athlete, and musician imaginable. You might even be able to just buy a bobblehead of yourself holding a huge wad of cash.

 

They’re made In China

 

Originally, Bobbleheads came from China in the 1760’s. These days, of course, bobbleheads are made and sold all over the world. Back then, the heads were ceramic, and the expressions were often quite serious. They didn’t have the cartoon aesthetic that they do these days. Bobbleheads are wonderful items that often bring joy and are packed with a great sense of fun. The bobbleheads you can buy today have a lot of character and are the perfect gift to put a smile on someone’s face.

 

Bobbleheads Can Be Completely Customizable

 

You might think bobbleheads are always going to be a fairly typical figure standing tall. But actually, they don’t have to be. Bobbleheads can be something completely different. They can be totally customized to fit any image, shape or position that you like.

 

There’s A National Bobblehead Hall of Fame

 

Yes, it’s true the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame can be found in Milwaukee. Here you’ll find crazy bobbleheads from all over the world, old new, quirky and serious. You may even spot a few customizable bobbleheads made to match a certain individual. This is the largest collection of bobbleheads in the world, and it’s also a place where you can learn more about the history of these items.  

 

Did you know these facts about bobbleheads? Why not check out some of the coolest, craziest custom bobbleheads that we make and sell to see if one could be the perfect purchase or a fantastic, fun gift.

Do you adore bobbleheads? Or, perhaps you know someone that loves them and may even collect them? Well, did you know that bobbleheads can be a great gift to celebrate some sort of achievement? They can! A bobblehead can be the perfect way to say congratulations, well done or even ‘atta boy and make sure someone knows just how proud you are. Regardless of the achievement in question, you’ll be able to find the right bobblehead to match.

 

One of the best parts of giving one of these as a gift is that they can keep it forever. Whenever they look it they’ll remember the achievement and the person who gave them the bobblehead as a brilliant fun little gift.

 

What type of achievements are we talking about here? Well, there’s a whole range of times when a bobblehead could be the perfect congratulatory gift. The best part is that they can be custom maid to match the event perfectly!

 

You Passed Your Driving Test!

 

There’s nothing like the feeling of passing your driving test and being able to drive on the road for the first time as a full licensed driver. Perhaps your son or daughter has completed their test, or maybe you have a friend who has learnt to drive later in life. Either way, a custom made bobblehead is the perfect gift to say well done and show how proud you truly are.

 

All you need to do is get a picture of the person that you’re creating the bobblehead for be it a friend or family member. Once you have the pic, the bobblehead can be sculpted to match your friend or family member perfectly. It’s a quick turnaround too, and you’ll have your bobblehead within  6 days to a month!

 

The best part is that you can get your bobblehead figure seated in a car. These little accessories are the perfect way to make a bobblehead unique and ensure that they are the perfect fit for any occasion. You can see this model and many more on the rest of our site.

 

You’re Engaged!

 

Has your friend or beloved family member finally popped the question? Maybe your daughter’s partner has stopped dragging his feet and finally got down on one knee? Why not commiserate the occasion with a custom made double bobblehead set. Yes, that’s right you can get a bobblehead couple that matches the moment of the proposal perfectly. Beautifully sculpted, one figure will be on one knee while the other will stand elegantly. These bobbleheads can be put up as accessories anywhere around the home and look absolutely perfect.

 

Of course, you don’t have to get figures frozen during the point of the proposal. Instead, you can choose couple figures that celebrate something else about the partnership. There are lots to choose from such as a pair of bobbleheads on their first date to a couple enjoying sports together. As such, you’ll be able to make sure that they are the best fit for the person getting the gift.

 

You’re Hired!

 

Maybe you’ve just been informed by your son that they have been hired for a new position. Perhaps they are becoming a firefighter, or maybe they are going to be a professional sports player. The job could be anything! It doesn’t matter what job your friend or a family member has been hired for because a custom bobblehead can be made to match it.

 

You can get a bobblehead dressed to impress in the uniform or outfit for the job in question. As well as this, the bobblehead can be fitted with little accessories as well. For instance, you might have a friend who is about to be hired as a journalist. If that’s the case, their bobblehead could be holding a microphone or even sitting at a computer! Crafted to perfection and with the promise of a pristin level of quality, these bobbleheads are a great gift that will look fantastic on a new office desk.

 

You’ve Graduated!

 

Do you have a son, daughter, cousin, niece, nephew, brother, sister, family member or friend who has recently graduated? Perhaps they’ll be graduating soon, and you want to make sure that you have the perfect gift to say congratulations and welcome them into the world of adulthood. You can certainly get a personalized bobblehead in a graduation cap and gown. Perfectly painted these bobbleheads are absolutely flawless and can be treasured forever, displayed with pride in a home or office.

 

If you don’t want the typical graduation bobblehead, you can opt for something completely different. Instead, you can choose to get a bobblehead made to match the loved one’s dream career. Perhaps they have graduated and are moving on to medical school? If that’s the case, you can get a bobblehead of them wearing a doctor’s coat? The might even be aiming to become an astronaut, and you better believe you can get a bobblehead in a full space suit!

 

You’re Buying A Home!

 

Is your kid finally buying their own place? It’s time to celebrate and congratulate them! There’s no better way to do this than with a little custom-made bobblehead. If they are moving in with their partner, you can get a bobblehead of them being carried over the threshold or being carried themselves! You can even get a bobblehead holding a house key, ready to enter their new home.

 

These bobbleheads are a great present that won’t break the budget and will last a lifetime. Made for durability, your child or friend will still have their bobblehead long after they move out of the house they are buying.

 

These beautiful figures are completely custom made so they will look just like your child, their partner or whoever else you want to give them too. The accessories that come with them can be customized too. If you want them to be holding a certain key or wearing a particular outfit take a picture, make a few notes, and your bobblehead will arrive exactly as you pictured it.

 

We hope you see that these bobbleheads are a great gift to see congratulations, regardless of the event.

 

Whether you call them nodders, wobblers, nodding dolls, or – our favorite – Bobbleheads, these personalized dolls have a long and interesting history. In fact, you might be incredibly surprised to learn a few things about the Bobblehead business, and the next time you see one bobbing in the back of a car window or used as a bookend on your best friend’s shelves, why not wow your companions with some of these incredible facts? Let’s take a look at some unbelievable things you might not know about personalized Bobbleheads.

 

They can be worth a fortune.

 

While our Bobbleheads are on sale for a few dozen dollars, you’ll have to dive deep into your bank account to afford some of the incredible dolls on the market these days. In the 1960s, Bobbleheads were made of the ‘Bronx Bomber’-era New York Yankees, but virtually all of them have been lost – except two. But they sprang up in 2015, and the owner put them up for auction. Incredibly, they fetched almost $60,000. With this in mind, the time to get your children immortalized as a Bobblehead could be right now. If they end up batting for the Yankees in a historic season in the future, it could be worth a small fortune.

 

Bobbleheads are very old.

 

The United States of America was formed in 1776. But Bobbleheads are even older! The first examples of Bobbleheads were recorded in Europe and China as early as the 1760s. These early models were ceramic, and then when the trend started to be commercially viable, manufacturers started to make them from papier-mache in the 20th century. In fact, two of the earliest Bobbleheads in existence were sold in 2010. A pair of Bobbleheads resembling a husband and wife, created in the early 1800s, was sold for a considerable amount more than $30,000.

 

Bobbleheads exist in literature.

 

Believe it or not, but Bobbleheads have been a start in many works of literature – from hundreds of years ago, too! A Russian short story published in 1842 described a character as having a neck like ‘those plaster cats which wag their heads.’ If you are a true Bobblehead fan, make sure you read the book called “The Overcoat” by the Russian author Nikolai Gogol.

 

Bobbleheads can be huge.

 

DO anyone watch ‘Conan?’ The talk show host ordered his production team to build one of the biggest ever Bobbleheads on record. In 2012, the Conan show built a 17-foot tall Bobblehead out of high-density foam and then gave it to the city of Chicago. However, the Art Institute of Chicago declined the offer to house the giant Bobblehead, and instead, it ended up as Harold’s Chicken Shack on Wabash Avenue. Fans of Bobbleheads – and chicken – have been making pilgrimages to the place ever since.

 

Bobbleheads have a museum – almost.

 

A group of hardcore Bobblehead enthusiasts are currently in the process of creating a National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. The museum aims to display all kinds of Bobbleheads from history, including famous faces from the worlds of sport, entertainment and politics. The museum founders state that they have found a permanent location in Milwaukee, and are currently going through architectural renderings and choosing one to create as a building. Watch this space for more news, Bobblehead fans!

 

Bobbleheads are political

 

While we do personalized Bobbleheads for our customers, some politicians get them made of their colleagues. Take Robert Blaha, for example. According to reports, the Colorado candidate for US Senate spent over $1,100 on Bobbleheads – each of them a replica of other important politicians. He put them on TV – in his political commercials – and even took them on the road with him while getting on the campaign trail.

 

Bobbleheads are religious

 

There’s even a Bobblehead of Pope Benedict XVI out there. And it caused some controversy within the Catholic church. However, it wasn’t the fact that the Pope’s Bobblehead actually existed., Instead, it was because the designer used the wrong kind of cap and robe.

 

The future is bright for Bobbleheads

 

According to researchers, Bobblehead popularity reached its zenith in the 1960s, when they could be found pretty much anywhere you looked. However, since 1999, they have slowly been coming back into fashion. Bobblehead historians credit this rise in popularity to a Willie Mays giveaway by the San Francisco Giants, which commemorated the 40th anniversary of Candlestick Park. And if you want more proof of the popularity of Bobbleheads, look no further than us! We’ve been established for many years now, and business has never been better.

 

You can have a Bobblehead for any person.

 

The technology for making Bobbleheads has moved on a lot in recent years, of course. And as Bobblehead makers who can create lifelike heads from the photos of any person, we know exactly how impressive that technology is. Without a doubt, there are no limits on the kind of Bobblehead you can buy these days, and the design choices are vast. You can get a Bobblehead of your favorite celebrity, your favorite sports star, or even of yourself or someone you love.

 

You can have a Bobblehead for any occasion.

 

Bobbleheads are also suitable for virtually any occasion you can think of. They make great gifts for groomsmen, are an excellent present for wives, family members, children or friends, and if anyone you know has a special interest or hobby, why not give them a Bobblehead based on their hobby? The reality today for anyone looking for a Bobblehead is that if you can dream up a good idea, we can make it happen. Why not give us a call or take a look around on our website to see how you could – possibly – make your ideas and dreams into a reality? Bobbleheads are fun, good value for money, and make a completely unique gift. And if you have any questions with regards to Bobbleheads, or want to discuss your design ideas, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our friendly team is waiting for your call and will give you the help you need.