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Are bobbleheads the best thing to collect as far as sports memorabilia?

by | Apr 4, 2018 | Sniper Rants

What really is the best piece of sports memorabilia to collect as a fan?

We all have our own shit we collect as fans. Autographed baseballs, bobbleheads, baseball cards, jersey’s, helmets you name it. Whatever it is that fans collect, the value of each item fluctuates. A signed Hall of Fame Mike Piazza jersey goes for big bucks. A Nolan Ryan autographed baseball could go for $85.00 to $100.00. Bobbleheads on average can range from $10.00 to $300.00 give or take what bobblehead it actually is. 

You know my answer, as I feel bobbleheads are the most unique items to collect and here’s why. They move and there’s thousands beyond thousands of all types and they all look different. The hunt and chase for specific bobbles you want can be extremely difficult. Trying to score a hard to find bobblehead can be super frustrating, but that is what the “hunt” is all about. 

Collecting a piece of cardboard (baseball card) and putting it in a plastic case doesn’t do shit for me. Having a baseball card graded for condition doesn’t flatter me at all. Some high end baseball cards are known to produce 25,000 to 50,000, so how rare can they be?

Baseballs. Getting a baseball signed by Mike Trout and putting it in a clear plastic cube does nothing for me. It doesn’t move. It just sits there. If you have 100 baseballs signed in a display case, they all look the same. It looks like a plain white wall with sphere shapes. Another thing, how many balls do you think Trout signs per year? 10,000? 20,000? How about when Steiner Sports and card shows pay Trout to sign items? During a 2 hour card show, Trout probably signs another 1,000 balls! So why is having a Mike Trout baseball so desirable to a collector when there’s sooooooo many available? Doesn’t make sense to me. 

Signed jerseys. Now these are cool to collect. Getting an authentic $300.00 jersey that you bought in a team store or online and then having your favorite player sign it, is bad ass. Not to many people can afford the price of a true “authentic jersey” and then to get it signed and glass frame it, is rare.  Jersey’s are very expensive and I respect the passion of collecting jerseys. 

Basically, bobbleheads are the most affordable, unique items to collect and if you haven’t started just yet, it’s time to get your ass in gear and start collecting. You heard it here first and once you start, it’s damn near impossible to stop. Get going and enjoy the hunt!

Bobble of the Day “Ben Simmons Philadelphia 76ers “Exclusive Bobblehead

by | Apr 3, 2018 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Player: Ben Simmons

Team: Philadelphia 76ers

Year: 2018

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles

Fucking Ben Simmons. The 76ers have sucked ass the past 10 years and you knew after getting all high draft picks, one would eventually pay off. And here comes Mr. Simmons. He’s playing 34 minutes per game, dropping 16 points, grabbing 8 boards and shooting 54% from the field. Only 21 years old and being born in Australia, this stud is here to stay in the NBA for years to come. Oh, he’s also fucking 21 years old to boot!

So FOCO provided us collector’s with a brand new Simmons exclusive bobble. The base is as authentic as they come. He’s in a rebounding stance with one foot on the famous “Liberty Bell”. If this doesn’t scream the heart of Philly, then you need to check yourself at the front fucking door. The 76ers logo sits firm on a circular emblem at the front of the base. The biggest detail to stand out is Simmons is rocking his all black leggings with a white arm sleeve. FOCO could have left those particulars off this bobblehead but they gave us extra effort.

 

 

 

 

Sniper Rating: In addition to the pinpoint detail on the body of Simmons, FOCO added a deluxe box with a clear window frame attached with a velcro piece. Very desirable to the eye. My only gripe, and you already know what it is, is the lack of raised letters. I consider this a drawback but not enough not to buy it. Given the fact that Simmons is doing what he’s doing in his rookie year, you CANNOT pass on this one. Super limited and soon to sell out, this Ben Simmons Philadelphia 76ers bobblehead scores a knockout 9.0 rating. The only place to score this is sportsfanisland.com

You heard it here first. Click the link below and don’t think twice Snipers.

Philadelphia 76ers NBA Ben Simmons #25 Breakthrough Series 8" Bobblehead

Bobble of the Day “The Bird” Baltimore Orioles World Series Championship Bobblehead

by | Mar 26, 2018 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Mascot: The Bird

Team: Baltimore Orioles

Year: 2018

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles

Fans down in Baltimore love their O’s but better yet, they love their mascot “The Bird”. The Bird may have the best two color combination in black and orange within the game. It symbolizes dominance and fear within their opponent. The Bird runs deep around Camden Yards firing up the crowd and lives and dies by every pitch.

So the O’s won World Series titles in 1960, 1977 and 1983. There’s major gaps within those World Series years, as the A.L. East has typically been dominated by the Red Sox and Yankees. Those 3 World Series years are highlighted on the back platform on this exclusive Baltimore Orioles “The Bird” bobblehead.

I love the raised white letters of the Orioles team name against the black front plate of the base. It shows that FOCO wasn’t fucking around. Of course “The Bird” is flooded with swag in his cocky pose holding up two shiny World Series trophies. The other trophy stands tall right in front so everyone see’s it. The most appealing feature that makes this bobble so dope is the Oriole logo that sits right on top of base. The wavy letters along with the Oriole Bird is a killer design, as FOCO did a hell of a job with this collectible.

 

 

 

Sniper Rating: Oriole fans love their bobbleheads and without question, this one needs to be in your collection. Who the fuck knows when the O’s win another World Series title, so having 3 trophies on one base is the best Oriole fans are gonna get for the time being. Given the fact that this Baltimore Orioles The Bird, is straight flooded with swag, I recommend bobblehead collector’s to score one at the Bobblehead Hall of Fame. This exclusive “The Bird” bobblehead receives a 9.5 Sniper rating. 

Bobble of the Day “Aaron Judge” Caricature Bobblehead

by | Mar 22, 2018 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of Day

Player: Aaron Judge

Team: New York Yankees

Year: 2018

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles

Roughly, 6 months ago I reviewed the Noah Syndergaard caricature bobblehead, as I knew it was the best looking one in the series. Now comes along the Aaron Judge caricature bobble and it’s straight fire. Yes, I know I’ve bitched and moaned about how many Judge exclusives that have been manufactured within the past year, but this isn’t an exclusive. This is a cartoonish bobblehead and it’s of All Rise himself and it’s deluxe for sure!

Mr. Judge stands a firm 6 inches tall and has his gavel in hand, ready to smash a fuckin deep ball to the moon. His robe drapes down to almost his ankles and on the front has the white Yankees logo. I love the fact that FOCO added Judge wearing his white and navy blue batting gloves while holding the gavel. And for once, we have a Judge bobblehead that has his gap tooth showing as he smiles. These little features can make or break a collectible and the manufacturer nailed this one. 

 

 

 

 

Sniper Rating: Let’s be real here. Judge looks like a hitman on this bobblehead. The dark colors of his robe, the hat pulled down low and of course a weapon in hand. He looks like he’s part of the mob and that’s why this caricature bobblehead has an enormous intimidation factor. The only bobbleheads I have within this caricature series are Syndergaard, Harper and now Judge. These 3 contain the most detail and the fact that they don’t take up to much room in your display case means they are all must have’s. 

This New York Yankees Aaron Judge bobblehead scores a 10.0 without question and would be a swag filled collectible to add to your collection prior to Opening Day!

Who will have the better career? Corey Seager or Cody Bellinger?

by | Mar 20, 2018 | Sniper Rants

Who ends up having the better career when all is said and done? Belly or Seager?

Listen, both guys are fucking studs and they both won the Rookie of the Year award. Both guys are beloved in Dodger world and they are definitely worth the price of admission. Take a look at their rookie stats.

Seager

AB 627

Runs 105

Hits 193

Rbi’s 72

Walks 54

Strike Outs 133

HR 26

Avg. 308

Bellinger

AB 480

Runs 87

Hits 128

Rbi’s 97

Walks 64

Strike Out’s 146

HR 39

Avg. 267

Comparing both players stats, you gotta remember Bellinger was brought in late and didn’t start the season like Seager did. Therefore, his stats differ, especially in At Bats. 

Seager is a better “pure” hitter who makes much more contact. When Belly is up, the Dodger faithful hold their breathe, as a monstrous Home Run can happen at every plate appearance. They both compliment each other very well. One is a power hitter and one is a contact hitter. When thinking of longevity, Bellinger wins, as first basemen typically last longer. 

I think Seager will go through nagging injuries his whole career but nothing drastic. A sprained finger, a rolled ankle at best. Bellinger will stay healthy. Power hitters tend to last longer and we see that in Pujols, Cabrera and Bautista. Shortstops on the other hand can hold up just as long as Ozzie Smith, Omar Vizuel, Derek Jeter and even Nomar Garciappara lasted pretty long. 

Gun to my head, Bellinger will only get better and is built for this league. He’s a solid sized fucking dude and if he doesn’t go through mental break downs at the plate, we are looking at the next Barry Bonds NOT on steroids. Seager will have a fine career. You can easily, and I mean easily see 3,000 hits without blinking twice. Christ, he had 193 his rookie year! 

I’d love both players any day of the week on my team and no one can argue their talent. Bellinger wins in the better overall career category but Seager isn’t far behind.