Bobbleheads are some of the coolest and most
collectable dolls anyone can buy on the market today. Since they first appeared on our shelves, people have purchased millions of units, and now almost everyone has one in their home. Today, we will offer some
information on the history, purpose, and benefits of these fascinating novelty items.
150 years
Bobbleheads are thought to date back around 150 years
1842
Earliest known reference:
Short story
The Overcoat
by Nikolai Gogol
GERMANY
First bobbleheads produced in Germany
1920s
Made popular
by New York Knicks baseball bobbleheads
in 1920s
1960
Major League Baseball released
paper-mache bobblehead dolls.
1970
Bobblehead production techniques improved.
Now made from
ceramic materials.
1990s
Bobbleheads were
made from plastic instead of ceramic That lowered prices and paved the way for mass production.
2000
New bobblehead products hit the
market including
mini-bobblehead, bobble computer sitters, bobblehead banks, and even bobblehead air fresheners.
Purposes:
Novelty toy
Collectible
Merchandise
Business promotions
Gift marking special occasions (wedding/birthday etc)
Benetfits:
Fully customisable
Collectible
Portable
Cheap
Great for all ages and business types
Sources:
https://www.likenessme.com/blog/custom-bobbleheads-history-purpose-and-benefits/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobblehead
http://www.historyofdolls.com/history-of-famous-dolls/history-of-bobblehead/
http://popculturespot.com/pages/history-of-bobble-heads