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Bobble of the Day “Larry Johnson”

by | Feb 14, 2017 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Player: Larry Johnson

Team: New York Knicks

Year: 2015

Manufacturer: Unknown

Anyone who remembers big ole Larry Johnson knows he was the fucking man and given the fact that his nickname was “Grandmama” because of the Converse commercials he used to do is boss. This bobble was given out to fans during the 2015 season at the Garden and it commemorates a huge play in Knicks history. LJ hit a 3-Pointer in Game 3 of the 1999 Eastern Conference Finals with under 12 seconds remaining and was fouled in the process leading to a 4 point play which gave the Knicks a one point victory. That play propelled the team to an unexpected trip to the NBA Finals as a number #8 seed. 

The bobble itself is a shade under 6 inches and shows Johnson holding his left fist up to his right bicep as he did immediately after making the famous shot. The black elbow pad a a dope feature along with the scruffy facial hair that resembles LJ. The Knick colors are bright and really pop. 

 

 

Sniper Rating: I love the fact that LJ’s name has raised letters and has a backdrop color of gold which really stands out. I’m not a huge fan of the “major energy” sponsor emblem on the front as it distracts the collector from the actual bobble but I guess they paid big money to put their company’s name on there. Nothing’s perfect right? 

A huge play in Knicks team history and this is a sure fire homerun collector’s piece to add to your collection. Grandmama and his historical 4 point play scores a 9.5 rating. 

Bobble of the Day “Steve Nash”

by | Feb 13, 2017 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Player: Steve Nash

Team: Phoenix Suns

Year: 2012

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles

I really miss Nash playing in the NBA as this dude was one of the greatest point guards in the history of the game. Stevie Nash had the finesse as a sleek PG and a long range shot that was smooth as a baby’s ass. 

Here we have Steve Nash’s Back to Back MVP (2005/2006) bobble. Never mind getting 1 MVP award, this dude did it in back to back years. It’s a crazy thought but it’s been done and Nash definitely deserved it. The lower part of the base is outlined with a sharp purple color and above the purple lies a bright orange color. Stevie’s name is printed white with raised letters which offsets the two Suns colors. On top of the base sits his number 13 along with the Phoenix Suns logo which is a dope feature. In both arms sits Nash’s back to back MVP trophies close to each shoulder. 

 

 

Sniper Rating: I love that FOCO made Nash’s hair long as he used to rock that look for many many years. There’s no question this needs to be in your collection because given the fact that his back to back MVP awards is hard to accomplish, the fact of the matter is there are not a lot of Steve Nash bobbleheads out there, especially of him in a Phoenix Suns jersey! If you can score this one for under $120.00 then you’ve done well. Stevie Nash and his Back to Back MVP trophies score a 10.0. 

Bobble of the Day “Kobe Bryant”

by | Feb 10, 2017 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Player: Kobe Bryant

Team: Los Angeles Lakers

Year: 2016

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles

So I’m calling anyone out there that thinks different, but this is the KING of all Kobe bobbles out there. Period. Why, because it’s loaded with accomplishments and trophies up the wazu? Maybe, but more importantly, what else can you ask for on a Kobe bobble? I’m not going to list every award that is on this bobble because I don’t have time for that shit. If you have it you can read it yourself. My 3 year old daughter is blowing chunks and I just don’t have the time to list all of them. I want to pump content out to you Snipers and it’s just not necessary to list every fucking award he’s earned on this bobble. 

All the awards he’s won are listed on the back shield which is a shit ton of them. Directly to the left is an image of the mamba shooting a J and it’s pure. Very good job whoever designed that image. I like the “all gold” base as it shines like the sun. On top of the base it says “24” to the left and to the right it says “Kobe Bryant” “Los Angeles Lakers”. I’m not a fan of this because there’s so many trophies and awards sitting on top that you can barely even read it. Coco could have saved us a little bit of money and did without the detail on the top of the base. 

 

 

 

Sniper Rating: Lastly, the stance Kobe has is boss. Just standing there, arms crossed and looking up to the rafters in the Staples Center. He’s got the kind of look that says, “What else can I accomplish”. Well the answer is nothing. His million awards that stand on top of the base says it all. FOCO made is arms pretty jacked which he is and it’s cool as hell. The mamba and his exclusive bobble scores a 9.5.

*Bonus Sniper Rating: This was a ballsy bobble to make. FOCO definitely strapped on a sack to create this. With all of the trophies and MVP emblems, you are EXTREMELY LUCKY for this to arrive at your house not damaged. The breakability, if that’s even a word, is ENORMOUS. I hope that all of you Snipers that bought this for a $100.00 that it came in one piece. The 3 I got did but one has to imagine that something on this bobble arrived broken. Very ballsy FOCO, VERY ballsy. 

Bobble of the Day “Kris Bryant”

by | Feb 9, 2017 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Player: Kris Bryant

Team: Chicago Cubs

Year: 2017

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles

So here we have the famous “Fly the W” bobble that Cubs fans adore. I had to get the set of these 4 but I’m pumping the breaks on ANY OTHER CUBS WORLD SERIES Championship BOBBLES from here on in. It’s crazy overkill and it’s a money making system for FOCO. Enough is enough. Not only can’t collector’s afford all the variations of Cubs bobbles, it’s just flat out stupid. If I was a Cubs fan who lives in Chicago or a season ticket holder and better yet a collector of Cubs memorabilia, I’d be RIPPIN pissed. I’m seriously starting to think of an OVERKILL boycott of bobbles for specific teams who hurt out pockets. It’s not fair and more importantly it’s not fun. 

Anyway, on to the bobble. It’s killer. Fucking Bryant just standing there holding the White flag after winning the World Series! The base is sturdy as fuck and very thick. FOCO did cut a corner and put Bryant’s name as a sticker. Why make such a desirable bobble and half ass it with a shitty sticker? Makes no sense. On top of the base it reads, “FLY THE W” and guess what? It’s raised and not a sticker! I’m getting pissed even writing this review.

 

 

Sniper Rating: I’m done with the ranting but in a angry way, this bobble does qualify being in your collection. It comes down to history and the Cubs made history winning the title last year. Who knows when they will win it again, and if they do win another title in the next few years, I wonder what genius idea the manufacturer will come up with next to suck the hard earned money out of our pockets. 

Fucking Bryant and the Fly the motherfucking W gets a 9.5. 

Bobble of the Day “Firefighter Bird”

by | Feb 8, 2017 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Mascot: Firefighter Bird

Team: Baltimore Orioles

Year: 2015

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles

So the O’s did a line of the “Bobble of the Month” bobbles back in 2015 and were only available at the Camden Yards team store. I think the days of the “Bobble of the Month” program are long gone for most teams so if you didn’t get the chance to score a set here or there, then you better dig deep in your wallet because on the secondary market like Ebay, they are VERY pricey. Which they should be. If you weren’t on the top of your game and passed on getting each one every month then it’s your loss. I was fortunate enough to score multiples of each month so if you’re looking for a specific one hit me up.

Now let’s rap about this Firefighter Bird bobble. This was the June 2015 Bobble and it’s a beauty. Words cannot describe how much detail is in this one. What pops out the most is the fire hydrant and the thick hose the Bird is holding. What a great f’n idea right? There’s a huge puddle of water that he’s standing on as well as coming out of the hose. The firefighter jacket is spot on with the all black look with yellow stripes going across. The helmet matches the jacket and on the front lies a “Baltimore Orioles” sticker which is a fresh look. 

 

 

Sniper Rating: Who doesn’t like the Bird dressed up as a firefighter? This is a theme based bobble and you don’t see these often. Baltimore’s finest is ready to throw some water on top of the fire and save the day. For an Oriole fan this NEEDS a space in your Curio Cabinet. Period. The Bird as a firefighter scores a 9.5.

Bobble of the Day “Racing Italian Sausage”

by | Feb 7, 2017 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Mascot: #3 Racing Italian Sausage 

Team: Milwaukee Brewers

Year: 2005

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles 

Unless you live under a huge rock, you should know the Brewers have their whole line of Racing Sausages. They came out with a line of 5 Mascots back in 2005. The entire set is a bitch to find, especially in their original boxes. Today we’re going to highlight #3 Racing Italian as I like this one the best.

First thing is first, I don’t like professional teams that have a million mascots. One or two is cool, but this whole line of mascots that the Brewers have is overkill. Granted, I like this one in particular because of the outfit. I dig the chef hat along with the black bow tie. It’s sleek and with the number #3 so big it stands out. The white overcoat makes the entire bobble pop. The base is considering a “stadium base” which is fresh. The letters of “Racing Italian” are on each front side of the base and I’m happy they are raised. If it was a sticker it would take a lot of character out from the bobble. 

 

 

Sniper Rating: The facial features are a little goofy with the mustache and eyebrows but it’s kinda cool to have. I’m not a huge fan of the whole line of mascots Milwaukee has but this one is my favorite. Good luck collecting them all as it will take a long time and will run you a lot of money. I would say pass on the whole set unless your a Brewer diehard. For the time being, Racing Italian scores a respectable 8.0.