New Addition - Torii Hunter Bobble-Arm

Up until several months ago, I thought I had all Torii Hunter giveaway bobbleheads that I wanted.  I don't count his bobbleheads while with the Angels or Tigers...but minor league ones can be different, unique and well, just more creative than a lot of major league teams' bobbleheads.  This one hits each of those bullets. 

The Orem Owlz gave away this bobble-arm in 2010.  I saw a picture of it online several months ago and immediately it was one of my most wanted bobbleheads.  I found it online and quickly snatched it up, knowing I wasn't the only one that had to be looking for it.  From what I can tell, only a few have been for sale over the past several years.  Quite happy to add this one to my collection!

Sneak Peek - Bob Suter Bobblehead

Last year I blogged about a Ryan Suter bobblehead that the Madison Capitols were giving away.  This year they are one-upping it with one of Ryan's dad, Bob.  It features him in his Team USA jersey from the 1980 Olympic hockey "Miracle on Ice" and is sponsored by the Pizza Ranch of Sun Prairie!  Grab tickets at this link!  I'm sure a lot of bobblehead collectors will enjoy this one!  The detail is amazing, right down to the gold medal and Bob's of course! 

Sneak Peek - University of Minnesota - Duluth Mascot Bobblehead

This Friday night, the Bulldogs are giving away a bobblehead of their mascot, Champ!  First 3000 people to enter get the bobblehead.  I'm sure it'll be a popular one as UMD fans are crazy about their hockey team and love their mascot, Champ!  It looks to be a very quality bobblehead too.  And hopefully I'll have one in my collection in the near future.  Check out the picture below and find tickets here to the game!

Twinsfest & more

Twinsfest has come and gone.  I'm not the type of collector that waits in lines for autographs or to meet current, former or future Twins.  I do enjoy the crowd that packs Target Field, everyone rushing this way or that to get into a line for a favorite of theirs.  I think its pretty amazing to see some collector's "maps" of how they get to as many lines as they can.  The memorabilia area was typical for Target Field, not a ton, but several good booths.  The yard sale was also typical...plenty of "stuff" and I found a few gems.  I actually think the new area for it worked out well and it wasn't as much of a clusterfuck as it has been in the past. 

As for new stuff...I am planning on blogging more often/frequently than I have been.  Usually the end of the year is pretty slow, which it was for 2017 but I did find out a few things that I'll start blogging about soon. 

I'll also update the upcoming 2018 bobbleheads as well. 

Notable 2018 Bobblehead Giveaways

I've updated the sidebar to include 2018 bobblehead giveaways.  This part of the blog will be constantly updated as I learn more giveaways from teams that are connected to Minnesota.  There are a few others I know of right now, but will be blogging about them specifically! 

So check back often!