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Bobble of the Day “Stephen Curry”

by | Dec 30, 2016 | Bobble of the Day

 

Bobble of the Day

Player: Stephen Curry

Team: Golden State Warriors

Year: 2106

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles

So the Warriors came out with this All-Gold Steph Curry 2X MVP bobble and it’s crazy one. The only other all gold bobble I have is the Kobe Bryant one but an all-gold of Chef Curry? This is sick!

This one is a standard sized 8 inch bobble with a simple stance. Chef Curry is standing on an all gold base that states he was the Back to Back MVP for 2015-2016. It has raised lettering on the top of the base which you know I LOVE!!!! He’s rocking his high top sneaks and his uni. The Golden State letters and the Warriors logo on his jersey are raised which is an added plus in my book. His facial features look bad ass as even though he’s covered in all gold it looks identical to Steph. If anyone thinks different they are missing the boat here. The 2 MVP trophies are a fresh feature but I’m always worried they will crack or snap off but these two are pretty sturdy on this bobble.

  

 

Sniper Rating: There’s something special with the all gold bobbles. The feel is incredible as when holding it there’s a glossy feeling to it. It’s smooth and just feels good in your hands. When you toss this in your curio with the light on, it shines like a mother fucker. This qualifies as a must have without a doubt as it’s all gold and it’s near impossible to go back to back MVP of the entire NBA league. All gold Chef Curry scores a 9.5. 

PS. I wish they put his name on the bottom part of the base but I guess beggars can’t be choosers. 

Bobble of the Day “Lebron James”

by | Dec 29, 2016 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Player: Lebron James

Team: Cleveland Cavaliers

Year: 2016

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles

So we all know the Cavs won the title in dramatic fashion last year beating Steph Curry and the Warriors. We all knew that companies would be mass producing a shit ton of Cavs bobbles and especially Lebron ones. Why wouldn’t they? He’s the best player in the NBA and if your reading this we may never see another player of his caliber ever again. He can single handily change a franchise around by himself. Ya, he’s made some bad choices in the past and he is a attention seeker, but his ability to play this game is earth shattering.

With that being said, out of all of the Cavs championship bobbles, this one by far steals the show. Firstly, the all-black jersey, shorts, socks and sneakers are fresh as hell. Bron is rocking the championship hat that the players receive after winning the title. And the fact that he’s holding up the Cleveland Newspaper is a great idea by the manufacturer. People in Cleveland have been dying for a ring for a long time and there’s Lebron, holding up the local paper as the Cavaliers are the champs. Now to the best part of the bobble; the net. In my 12 years of collecting bobbleheads I’ve never seen any basketball player wearing the net that was cut down after a team wins the whole thing. This idea was unreal that FOCO came up with. Literally, the net is just spread out all around his neck which makes this just an overall special bobblehead.

 

  

Sniper Rating: I don’t care if Lebron and the Cavs win another 4 rings and a lot more bobbleheads come out. This is one that you need to have. It’s very limited and every site I’ve been on says either sold out or on backorder. Lebron and his historical title that he won for Cavs nation scores a perfect 10.0

 

Bobble of the Day “Allen Iverson”

by | Dec 28, 2016 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Player: Allen Iverson

Team: Georgetown Hoyas

Year: 2016

Manufacturer: Success Promotions 

This Stadium Giveaway is really special to me for various reasons. First, I can remember being in high school and watching Iverson battle all of the Big East teams in the Garden including my beloved Uconn Huskies. A.I. was so good and his crossover used to make defenders look absolutely silly. Having this bobble brings back so many memories of Iverson tearing up the Big East and the battles he used to have with Tate George on Uconn. 

I like the fact that Georgetown didn’t have to give this away to sell seats. They did it to honor him being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Is and was A.I. a good person? Maybe. Was and is he still considered a thug? Maybe. But this blog is not about personalities. This is about a true baller that changed the game for points guards. First, I love that the manufacturer threw a gray uniform on Iverson. Ya, I know they wear white and navy blue, but the gray uni brings back the all-time great memories when he was playing for the Hoyas. The “Hoyas” letters, A.I.’s number and his name on the back are all “raised” letters! Hooray! I dig the black socks with the fresh pair of Jordan’s on his feet. I love they put J’s on him as A.I. used to rock them all the time when he balled. The top of the base has the look of a basketball court which is a cool feature.  And of course the emblem that’s standing up front that says, “Basketball Hall of Fame” logo makes the bobble itself stand out a bit more.

  

  

Sniper Rating: You gotta love A.I. when he balled at Georgetown. The battles he had with Big East teams was incredible. His overall stance on the bobble represents a moment in Hoya history as Iverson is celebrating with his arms in the air. The box is very well detailed as it has a glossy coating to it and it’s filled with photos of the “Answer”. Awesome player and even better bobble as this Georgetown Hoya and NBA legend scores a 10.0. 

Bobble of the Day “Clayton Kershaw”

by | Dec 27, 2016 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Player: Clayton Kershaw

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers

Year: 2015

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles 

So we all know Kershaw is the main beast in the National League. There’s no denying he’s a shoe in for the Hall of Fame as he’s literally won every award possible which is a good segway into this exclusive bobble of Clayton.

In 2015, FOCO came out with a 3X Cy Young award winner bobble which a really sharp looking base. Kershaw is holding one of his Cy Young plaques and his right arm is raised displaying he’s the fucking boss. He’s wearing a standard home jersey and pant uniform with fresh looking blue stripes. The all blue shoes match the Dodger blue colors to go along with his hat. 

The newspaper base is a very cool feature as it’s got a picture of him delivering a seed to home plate and reads, “Kershaw wins 3rd NL Cy Young Award!” What better way to celebrate the best pitcher in the NL by having this exclusive bobble sit in the front row of your cabinet? It’s an absolute must have and practically sold out everywhere. 

  

  

Sniper Rating: Any Dodger fan needs this one in their collection as well as any MLB fan for that purpose. Also, given the fact that Kershaw has another solid 8 years ahead of him, one has to believe he’s only bound to get even better. All signs point to a fantastic bobble of a great player and a must have in your collection. Kershaw and his 3X Cy Young bobble scores a 9.5. 

Bobble of the Day “Tom Brady”

by | Dec 26, 2016 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Player: Tom Brady

Team: New England Patriots 

Year: 2004

Manufacturer: Forever Collectibles 

Tom Brady and the Patriots have won so many fucking Super Bowls, it’s very hard to keep track of. There’s so many exclusive bobbles of Brady and if you’re a fan of him, your wallet can be empty very fast. This one highlights Brady winning his 3rd Super Bowl in 2004 by beating the Eagles 24-21. 

This one has to be one of my favorite Brady bobbles as it’s covered from head to toe with detail. First things first, is the fact that he’s shoving his Super Bowl rings in the face of every team and player in the NFL. Just standing there with both arms up and putting the 3 fingers in the air like a fucking boss! The uniform is standard white and navy blue but what makes this bobble fresh is the base. He’s literally standing on 3X and there sits all 3 rings right in front. It’s an absolute killer design as the rings are a goldish color with the 3X in shiny silver. Brady’s name is in white and has raised letters on the front along with the Patriots logo in the corner. 

 

 

Sniper Rating: This one is a must have and yes, I know a lot of people hate Brady and the Pats because they win so much, but the fact of the matter is, Brady is an All-Time quarterback and there’s no denying that. For his 3rd Championship, this bobble takes the prize. Tons of detail and even the box is filled with colorful designs. Mr. Brady and his Super Bowl XXXIX bobble scores a 9.5. 

Bobble of the Day “Marshawn Lynch”

by | Dec 23, 2016 | Bobble of the Day

Bobble of the Day

Player: Marshawn Lynch

Team: California Bears

Year: 2016

Manufacturer: BD&A

The jig is up with the Marshawn Lynch bobble. Everyone wants it and I characterize this bobble as a “sneaky” bobble. You know why? It was not marketed like it should have. The California Bears posted it on their website a few weeks prior to giving it away and SportsCenter did a 10 second clip on it the day before the bobble. Cali was very sneaky about this one. But once the game was over, many many people somehow scored anywhere between 8-15 Lynch bobbles and made a fuck ton of money selling them on Ebay. They are still selling for well over a $100.00 and will not be any cheaper anytime soon. Those sneaky Cal Bears. 

I’m not going to go into the story of Marshawn driving the cart after the Bears won the game in dramatic fashion because I’m sure if you’re reading this, you know the story. 

BD&A did a hell of a job on this one. First off, the colors of the cart is identical to the one he drove around the field like a fucking maniac. There’s a piss ton of detail as the manufacturer made sure to put his football gloves on him which is fresh. He’s in his Cal Bears uniform and I love the navy blue and yellow colors. I really dig the extra effort put into this one as he’s got his right arm in the air like he’s straight pimping the ride! He’s got his legs all spread out like he owns the fucking road! The dread locks look really hard and I’m glad they tossed his helmet on for this one. In addition, I’m pumped they put his name and number on the front of the cart for displaying purposes in case you want to display it straight on.

Most companies ask sponsors for permission to put their logo’s on a product, and I am pretty sure BD&A did not ask Nike to put the “Swoosh” sign on the front of his jersey but they did and it looks awesome. 

 

 

 

Sniper Rating: Do you want to know another reason why the Cal Bears are sneaky mother fuckers? How about them putting their website on the side of Marshawn’s cart? www.calbears.com. Oh, and how about flashing their Instagram feed on the back side of the cart? @calathletics. Those sneaky bastards. I’m sure they upped the ticket price for this game too. At the end of the day, you NEED this one in your collection. College football teams typically don’t give a bobble out to fans because a program like Cal doesn’t need to advertise to fill their seats. Consider this one a gift Snipers. Yes, I know it’s an expensive bobble but maybe you’ll get an Ebay gift card in your stocking this year. I was fortunate enough to have a buddy out in Cali that scored me one. 

I almost forgot a huge component to this bobble. The box! The box is total bad ass. It’s just splattered with photos, colors and awesome images of Marshawn. Could the Bears just have made it a plain white box and saved some money in the labor aspect of creating the bobble? Yes. But they didn’t. They went the whole way and put in the funding to make this right. Job well done. Marshawn and his crazy post game cart driving skills makes this a 10.0. 

Get this one Snipers.