Joe Mauer Prototype

Wow, its been a long time since I posted a blog.  Not sure if blogging is still a thing (probably not) but this one deserved a post!  A fellow collector of mine found this one several years ago.  Upon selling some of his collection, he knew I'd like this one so we made a deal for it.  Its definitely a prototype made by BDA.  This was made for the 2014 season when Target Field hosted the All Star Game.  I believe this Mauer bobble was originally offered to the Twins as a potential giveaway that year.  They pivoted to do a Harmon Killebrew instead.  You'll see the similarities between the two bobblehead icons.  

Safe to say, this Joe Mauer bobble is one of my new all-time favorites.  

Bobbleheads for Sale

For anyone who comes across my blog or reads it - I appreciate all of you.  I have plenty of bobbleheads that I'd be interested in selling.  I sell most of my duplicates online (Facebook, ebay, etc) but figured I'd post a thread here as well.  I'll add a few pictures here but then will add a bunch to a link that I'll share below.  I'll try to keep this updated as its important for me to get these into the hands of new owners who can appreciate them.  Prices will vary and I feel like I'm quite fair in terms of pricing.  Plenty will be $10 or less and there are a handful that will be hundreds of dollars. 

For now I'll share a few that might be more desirable.  All pricing is cash/venmo/paypal/zelle - cover the fees if there are any.  And does not include shipping but will ship.  

Gregg Master Green Star Wars Promo - $300

John Hancock Royal Bobbles - $320

P!nk Retail - $250

Alaska Anchorage Mascot - Spirit - $220

Idaho Falls Mascot - Charlie the Chukar - $180

Kent Hrbek Outdoors - $400

Joe Mauer Powder Blue Season Ticket Holder - $180

Brian Dawkins HOF Gold Jacket - $300

Yadier Molina Powder Blue FOCO Variant - $250

Shohei Ohtani FOCO Variant - $180

Blake Shelton Retail - $300

Babe Ruth Catman - $450

2004 NHL All Star Game Bobblehead

As I was going through some boxes of my bobbleheads I came across this one and had to grab a couple pictures.  Its a prototype from the 2004 NHL All Star Game that was held at the Xcel Energy Center in St Paul Minnesota.  Several teams had bobbleheads produced, similar to the 2003 MLB ASG Bobbles on Parade.  This one depicts the ASG with its surroundings, the Xcel Energy Center as well as other Minnesota themed things.  Probably one of the hardest Minnesota related bobbleheads out there.  

Nelson Cruz Star Wars - July 26th (Minnesota Twins)

The next installment in the Star Wars series is none other than Mr Boomstick - Nelson Cruz - Im sure this one will be a hit with the fans!

TC Bear Friends - June 26th (Minnesota Twins)

Here's the Friend's Night bobblehead from the Minnesota Twins - TC Bear with a turkey head!  

Charlie Brown Peanuts - June 13th (Minnesota Twins)

Here's the first of the Twins theme night bobbles - Charlie Brown, decked out in the Twins powder blues!

Justin Morneau Twins HOF - September 25th (Minnesota Twins)

Justin Morneau finally gets into the Twins HOF this season (was originally scheduled for 2020) and of course has a bobblehead created!  Love that the Twins are doing the players who get elected to their HOF as bobbleheads.  It's a fun little subset in the world of collecting.  

 

30 Homer Bomba Squad - July 10th (Minnesota Twins)

The Twins shared pictures of some of the other promotions this morning, and the other 2 bobbleheads, of course, were part of that!  This is the one I've been looking most forward to for the last year...haven't seen a picture until now (and when I get a better res picture, I'll share that).  Members of the 30 Homer Bomba Squad are Miguel Sano, Eddie Rosario, Mitch Garver, Nelson Cruz and Max Kepler!  

Josh Donaldson - July 23rd (Minnesota Twins)

Here's the first picture of the Josh Donaldson, Bringer of Rain bobblehead the Twins are doing this summer!  This one debuts on July 23rd.  Plenty of JD collectors out there so I see this one being pretty popular.  But depending on how the Twins are doing, maybe not too hard to get?  

John Randle Bobblehead - FanHQ Exclusive

The 3rd bobblehead from FanHQ is this exclusive John Randle bobble.  Not only does it have Randle's iconinc facepaint, it also will talk - as it comes preloaded with 3 different phrases!  Love that HQ is doing some of this stuff right now!!  Nice to be able to add more bobbleheads to the collection even if they aren't giveaways!

Mike Zimmer Bobblehead - FanHQ Exclusive

Here's the second bobblehead from FanHQ this year - Minnesota Vikings coach, Mike Zimmer.  This ships later in June or early July.  Certainly appears AGP made this one - just like the Tom Kelly bobblehead from several months ago.  

Twins 2021 SGA Bobbleheads

The Twins announced their 2021 SGA Bobbleheads today.  3 of them in total, all 3 were on the schedule last season, so no surprises, but super happy with this lineup.  I'll share picutres of the other 2 when I'm able, for now, here's the Bringer of Rain - Josh Donaldson!

30 Homer Bomba Squad - July 10th

Josh Donaldson - July 23rd

Justin Morneau HOF - September 25th

TP Chisel - June 30th (St. Cloud Rox)

The Rox are doing a fun new bobble with their mascot Chisel.  The Rox have done several Chisel bobbles and this is one of my favorites!!

Barry in a Corvette - June 15th (Willmar Stingers)

The Stingers have another Barry bobblehead coming out this summer - in a Corvette!  Fans and collectors love Barry and I'm sure this one will be a huge hit!

Zach Penprase - August 23rd (Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks)

To complete the 25th Anniversay RedHawks set is Zach Penprase on August 23rd!

Joe Mathis - July 3rd (Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks)

Third up for the RedHawks is Joe Mathis on July 3rd!

Darryl Motley - June 19th (Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks)

Here's the 2nd one in the 25th Anniversary set from the RedHawks - Darryl Motley!

Hawkeye - May 29th (Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks)

The Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks are releasing a 25th Anniversary 4 bobblehead set.  Their iconic mascot, Hawkeye is the first giveaway of the season!  

Brusdar Graterol - June 5th (Fort Myers Mighty Mussels)

The second bobblehead from the Mighty Mussels is former pitcher and current Dodger - Brusdar Graterol.

Mussel Man - May 15th (Fort Myers Mighty Mussels)

And the first from the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels!