Bobble of the Day

Player: Yoenis Cespedes

Team: New York Mets

Year: 2017

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles

So FOCO and the Mets teamed up and created a short series of “Apple Base” retail bobbles only sold in the Mets team store. I first saw a few of them on Ebay and I immediately liked them. The players included in the series are, Cespedes, Jose Reyes, Jacob Degrom and Noah Syndergaard. 

When taking it out of the box, the first thing that pops is the Apple Base. It’s pretty bad ass. It’s literally shaped like a New York Apple and has the Mets logo dead smack on the top in the middle. The base trim is all black and the player’s name is raised letters in white which goes well against the black. All the players have the white and blue pinstripe pants with Met blue jerseys. I like this Yoenis Cespedes a lot because of the neon green sleeve he is rocking on his right arm. It’s a very attractive feature and it stands out dramatically. 

Sniper Rating: Given the fact that these are only sold in the Mets team store, and are very limited in quantity, I would suggest jumping on the set ASAP. These will soon be gone. One thing I don’t appreciate is the price of $44.99. This is price gouging to it’s finest. This retail business these days is tricky and everyone wants the extra buck. For FOCO to have this made and shipped it must have costed no more than $18.00 to make each one. I would say it would be reasonable to charge $39.99 but $44.99 is ridiculous. Then you have NY state tax which is 8.875. Luckily, I have a connection to use a 15% card that qualifies for any purchase in the team store. 

Given the uniqueness of this bobble, it’s a sure fire 9.0. The price sucks but that part of the game. If you’re in the NY area, head over to the team store, cough up some money and scoop a few of these up before you miss the bus on this set. 

Bobble of the Day 

Player: Gary Carter

Team: New York Mets

Year: 2013

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles 

One could say this is in the category of “holy grails” as far as Mets bobbleheads are concerned. FOCO came out with these beauties back in 2013 and the Carters sold out pretty damn fast. I scored a case of them and just sold my last one for sale for well over $300.00 bones. For some reason these don’t pop up on Ebay to often. The Kid was an all time great and just a great guy overall. 

FOCO did not hold back on this one. The detail within this bobble is special as it commemorates the Mets winning the 1986 World Series. Gary is running to the mound in celebration with the old school pinstripe uniform which I love! The leg and chest protector cannot be designed any better. They are both royal blue with an orange trim around the perimeter. F#*&^ing incredible! I don’t know what goes on over in China when these are made, but the catcher’s mask is not cheaply made. Whoever molded and painted it needs to get a raise. It’s sturdy, thick and heavy. No cheap material on that particular piece. The base has the Mets logo with the World Series trophy right by Gary’s side. I love the blue trim on the front of the base with Gary’s name in white raised letters. Well done FOCO!

Sniper Rating: The hair and facial features on Carter are dead on point. The mouth opened with excellent detail of his teeth and let alone his curly hair coming out of the sides of the catcher’s helmet is precise. Of course The Kids Cooperstown Hall of Fame plaque sits against the back of the base and reads, “ Gary Edmund Carter” It states the teams he’s played for and some stats. 

There’s no doubt about it, Gary Carter’s well detailed bobble scores a stand up 10.0. This is right in front of my curio to display proudly. A Hall of Fame player and even a better person. RIP Gary Carter as we lost you to soon.