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Bobble of the Day “Joe Morgan”

by | Apr 10, 2017 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Player: Joe Morgan 

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Year: 2012

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles

My only memories of Joe is when he used to broadcast Sunday Night baseball for ESPN. I personally never saw him play because I was to young, but from what is said, the guy was a stud. 

This Cooperstown Hall of Fame plaque bobblehead is the shit. The red base stands out with the Reds logo and Joe’s number 8. His name on the front is white and blends in well wit the red backing of the base. The 2X championship trophies on each side of Joe add a lot of flavor to this one. Now, we have Joe just standing there like a boss holding his 2 MVP awards. I dig the old school stir ups with the all white socks. The Cooperstown HOF plaque that secures the back side of the bobble was a genius idea by FOCO. 

 

 

Sniper Rating: All signs point to Joe Morgan as a quality guy but even a better ball player. He was part of the Pete Rose era on the Reds and the team was dominant for many years. Any Reds fan needs this in their collection as it’s not only a collectible item, it’s a piece of history. 

Joe Morgan and his many accolades bobblehead scores a 9.0. 

Bobble of the Day “Sal” Tru TV

by | Apr 6, 2017 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Actor: Sal

Team: Brooklyn Cyclones

Year: 2015

Manufacturer: Unknown 

I’ll be the first to admit I haven’t seen one Tru TV show. I think I watched 3 minutes of one episode of Impractical Jokers then a commercial came on and I never went back to it. Apparently, it’s supposed to be funny as shit because it’s still on the air and a minor league baseball team did a series of the cast of Tru TV. The Brooklyn Cyclones came out with various characters a few years back and collector’s have gone crazy for them. I had quite a few of each cast member and they all sold on Ebay very fast. 

All of the character bases are bright yellow with the Tru TV logo. His name “Sal” has raised letters which is boss. I’m not sure if this bobble pose is supposed to be a part of a specific episode but Sal is wearing black sneaks, blue jeans and a black hoodie. He’s holding a jar of Anti-Bac which must have happened during a show. 

 

 

Sniper Rating: From not knowing dick about this bobble, I think it’s pretty cool. I guess it looks like Sal, although I’ve never actually seen him on TV. It comes in a standard white SGA box with bubble wrap; no styrofoam. I’ll be courteous to the fan base of Tru TV and rate this Sal giveaway bobble a 7.5. 

Bobble of the Day “Pedro Cerrano”

by | Apr 5, 2017 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Player: Pedro Cerrano

Team: Akron Rubberducks

Year: 2015

Manufacturer: Destroyer Promotional Products 

Probably the 2nd best baseball movie of all time is “Major League” and only behind Field of Dreams. Many fans of the movie will talk about Ricky Vaughn, Roger Dorn and Jake Taylor. Let me tell you something, Pedro Cerrano makes this movie complete. The guy can’t hit a curve ball for his life, he prays to Jobu and he drinks the hard alcohol. What else do you want out of a main character?

The Akron Rubberducks have been bringing the heat with their bobbleheads the past several years thanks to Destroyer Promotional Products. Between the Rubberducks coming up with creative ideas with new characters each year, to Destroyer PP making an attractive, yet sturdy bobblehead. Everything from movies like The Goonies, Happy Gilmore and Major League. Their bobbleheads are made of high quality and have tremendous detail. 

This Pedro Cerrano bobble is a must have in your collection. His stance is pretty basic but what makes this one special is the stare Pedro is giving the pitcher. Just like in the movie, He waits for the perfect pitch and hits a moonshot! The Indians lettering and number on the front of the jersey is raised letters which is always good and his name Cerrano is raised on the back of his jersey. The facial features of Pedro are on point and his helmet fits nice and snug. 

 

 

 

Sniper Rating: The Rubberducks continue to use the same “homeplate” base on their bobbleheads and I LOVE it. It represents baseball and anything else would look odd. The Rubberducks emblem on the front creates a unique feature as I dig their logo. The team has a catchy name and their logo is even better. When you have a Rubberducks bobblehead in hand you can’t go wrong. A legit collector’s item and they will only get more and more creative over time. My only knock is I wish they would come with a colored, detailed box with photo’s of the Rubberducks logo, a schedule on the side and a picture of Pedro Cerrano right on the front. Now, that would look bad ass. In the grand scheme of things I won’t complain. Overall, the Rubberducks nailed this one and Pedro Cerrano scores a 9.5. 

Bobble of the Day “Magic Johnson”

by | Mar 31, 2017 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Owner: Magic Johnson

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers

Year: 2013

Manufacturer: Unknown

Magic F’n Johnson man. The guy goes from Hall of Fame legacy with the Lakers, to dealing with HIV to part owner of the Dodgers. What a baller if you ask me. 

With the diverse array of bobbles that the Dodgers come out with each year, you know they had to do a Magic. I love the fact that the first thing you notice is Magic palming the baseball as one would think it would be a basketball. But no, Magic is in a baseball uni and this is a Dodger bobble. 

The letters all around the bobble that include the base, the front of the jersey and his last name on the back is raised letters. I love how the Dodgers kept Magic in a “classy” look with the dark pants considering he is part owner. The shirt and tie look sharp and the Dodgers jersey just look bad ass. When I received this bobble a few years ago I had assumed this would look nothing like Magic, but it does. The manufacturer did a hell of a job making this look like MJ. 

 

 

Sniper Rating: This Magic belongs in your curio cabinet. It needed to be in there yesterday. It’s got tons of character and it’s a former Hall of Famer as part owner! How often does that happen in the game of baseball? Magic in his Dodgers uni scores a 8.5. 

Bobble of the Day “Kobe Bryant”

by | Mar 29, 2017 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Player: Kobe Bryant

Team: Los Angeles Lakers

Year: 2008

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles 

The Black Mamba! Kobe is the GOAT no question and either was his 2007-2008 season. Granted the lost in the NBA Finals to the Celtics, but Kobe did win the honors that year as the regular season MVP. Kobe dropped 28 ppg, grabbed 6 rb per game and dished out 5 assists per game to win the MVP.

This is one Kobe bobble that doesn’t appear often to the public eye. It’s also a bobble that doesn’t have any gold or silver trophies. The base is very thin and has the Laker purple and yellow colors. Kobe’s name is laced with raised yellow letters right against the purple background. The top of the base has MVP in huge letters, his number #24 jersey and the year 2008. 

 

 

Sniper Rating: A standard Kobe stance just chilling holding his MVP award trophy like a boss. I actually would have liked if FOCO had Kobe in all-black sneaks, as that would have been fresh as hell. Overall, no complaints here as this one is a toughy to track down. Kobe’s 2008 MVP season bobble scores a 8.5. 

Here’s a top 10 video clip of the Mamba’s 2008 MVP season. 

Bobble of the Day “Stephen Curry”

by | Mar 27, 2017 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Player: Stephen Curry

Team: Golden State Warriors

Year: 2016

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles 

So this is the 5th Curry “Bobble of the Day” and I feel like it’s getting a bit old. FOCO is completely over saturating the market with Steph. Listen, I know he’s the man and the bright new star in the NBA, but theres at least 14 bobbles of him in some way shape or form. Another concern I have is the fact that Chef has another 12 years still left to play in the NBA. What’s he going to have 35 bobbles? Enough is enough.

The only reason this one surfaced to be a part of the Bobble of the Day is because it is actually pretty unique and I like it. The main feature is the Golden Gate Bridge on the back of the base. It’s got Steph shooting a 3 from half court and the colors are pretty bad ass. The base is circular and has the Warriors logo dead smack on the top. Steph’s name on the front is raised letters and in bright yellow as the backdrop is Warrior blue which is fresh. He’s rocking the all black knee pads and standard Warrior uniform.

 

 

Sniper Rating: My one review flaw (and it’s a big one) is the fact that he’s holding the ball right in front of his dome. You can’t even see his face. FOCO, you couldn’t have lowered the shooting form? It’s gotta be right in front of his grill? Major flaw. I actually think this error on FOCO contributes to the sales of this particular bobblehead. Trust me, a lot of collector’s did not buy this because you cannot see his face. Other than that, the Golden Gate Bridge in the backdrop saves this bobble. Chef Curry shooting bombs from the bridge scores a basic 7.0.