Sneak Peek - Byron Buxton Fort Myers Miracle

The last bobblehead in the series of 5 that Fort Myers is giving away is Twins stud center fielder, Byron Buxton.  Only 1000 of these, so get them while you can! 

Sneak Peek - Sweet Spot Bobblehead - Joe Mauer

The Twins announced that this season's Sweet Spot bobblehead (a benefit given to select Minnesota Twins Season Ticket Holders) will be Joe Mauer!  This is Mauer's second Sweet Spot bobblehead and both of them are home runs!  I'm sure this one will be pretty popular among Twins fans and bobblehead collectors!  Can't wait to pick up mine in September!!

Sneak Peek - Torii Hunter Fort Myers Miracle

The 4th in a set of 5 Miracle bobbleheads is Torii Hunter!  One of the most popular Twins players will go home with the first 1000 lucky fans in Fort Myers today!

Sneak Peek - Championship Chisel Bobblehead

Tonight, the St. Cloud Rox are giving away 400 Championship Chisel bobbleheads!  As is typical with these, they are outstanding bobbles!  Great detail and Chisel is a great looking mascot!  The Rox have done another great bobblehead this season, of course celebrating their Northwoods League Championship Season from last year!  Get your tickets here!

Sneak Peek - Badlands Big Sticks Mascot - Teddy

Earlier this year I had heard about a couple Expedition League teams that were possibly going to run bobblehead promotions at their games this summer.  The league was formed in 2017 and began their inaugural season this past May!  This is the first peek at the Badlands Big Sticks Mascot - Teddy!  The bobblehead night is Friday July 27th, grab your tickets here!! 

The Badlands Big Sticks are located in Dickinson, North Dakota and play their games at Astoria Field.  Without further ado, check out this awesome bobblehead!

This startup collegiate summer baseball league has been a huge success and I for one, hope they stick around for a long time and keep doing bobbleheads!!  The detail on this bobble is great and I'm sure plenty people in the area will love them! 

President James A Garfield isn't from Minnesota.  But the Julian H Sleeper House did a bobblehead of him, when a buddy of mine sent me the picture, of course I said yeah, I'd like to add that to my collection.  These random "Minnesota" bobbleheads always get me.  Until then, I had no idea there was any bobblehead like this!  Another one that I'm thrilled with (great detail too).  

Sneak Peek - Nothing Falls But Raindrops Bobbleheads - Eddie Rosario

Here's the final bobblehead of this Trio Set of the Twins outfielders - Eddie Rosario.  The Twins are giving away 10,000 to fans tonight.  This set is sure to be popular with fans as we love great defensive plays - Nothing Falls But Raindrops!

New Addition - Stanger (Southwest State University)

Another new addition of mine is Stanger from Southwest State University in Marshall, Minnesota.  This is actually from several years ago (most likely mid 2000s) and Southwest just came out with another one in the past year as updated version to this.  Happy that I have both of them now! 

New Addition - Mr Shucks

I love mascots, especially when they are Minnesota mascots or mascots of Minnesota affiliated teams.  Here's one of the favorites - Mr Shucks from the Cedar Rapids Kernels!  He is part of a book club for kids and a promo for the club is a Mr Shucks bobblehead, I'm sure there aren't a ton of these but luckily I was able to add one to the collection recently! 

New Addition - Torii Hunter Gold Glove

I've been looking for this Torii bobblehead for quite some time!  About a year ago I thought I had a lead on it, it quickly faded and I kept looking.  A few other collectors knew I was looking for it and luckily was able to get it thru one of them.  I don't know a ton about it, there is a "gold glove" set that Forever Collectibles did - I believe the set consists of 9 or 10 bobbleheads total, but the one I really wanted was Torii.  It's about 9 inches tall and the detail is amazing!!  Happy to finally add this one to the collection!

Sneak Peek - Jim Thome & Babe the Blue Ox Bobblehead

A few weeks ago the Twins surprised all of us by announcing another bobblehead.  Originally they promoted a celebration of Jim Thome's Hall of Fame career but no giveaway was planned.  I absolutely love the creativity of this bobblehead - perhaps not only the creativity but remembering what a fun and well received commercial they did several years ago when Thome played for the team.  This is only available thru a Theme Night package, which will be quite popular I'm sure! 

Here's the commercial I mentioned earlier!  Such a great idea to make a bobblehead from this!  And the bobblehead looks great too! 

Sneak Peek - Jose Berrios Fort Myers Miracle

The Miracle are giving away Jose Berrios bobbleheads today!  Below is a picture of the bobble that the first 1000 fans will take home! 

New Addition - Barry - Willmar Stingers

Another new addition of mine, from the Willmar Stingers of the Northwoods League!  I wasn't expecting the size of this bobble, the entire thing is just as tall as a normal bobblehead!  Great deal and several other teams are doing or have done similar looking bobbleheads and vehicles where the plaque sponsor is most likely a car dealership!  

Sneak Peek - Johan Santana Twins Hall of Fame

Here's a picture of the last of 4 normal SGA Twins bobbleheads this year - Johan Santana.  He's being inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame and they hit this one out of the park (perhaps a bad cliche to use for a pitcher, but it's certainly no strikeout) see what I did there? 

One of the best depictions of a bobblehead I've seen in a while.  Definitely him, his stance, form and everything!  I'm excited to get this one on August 4th! 

Sneak Peek - Nothing Falls But Raindrops Bobbleheads - Byron Buxton

Here's the second of this Trio Set of the Twins outfielders - Byron Buxton.  The Twins are giving away 10,000 to fans tonight.  This set is sure to be popular with fans as we love great defensive plays - Nothing Falls But Raindrops!

Sneak Peek - Eddie Rosario - Beloit Snappers

The Beloit Snappers are paying tribute to hot-hitting Eddie Rosario this weekend!  Rosario has been one of the lone bright spots for the Twins this season and now he gets his first bobblehead!  Head over to Beloit on Fathers Day (this Sunday) to grab a Rosario bobblehead!

Sneak Peek - Zack Granite Bobblehead - Lakeshore Chinooks

Here's another Sneak Peek!  This time around, its Zack Granite.  He's not currently with the big club but fans like his work ethic and defensive tools!  It's a fun "diving" bobble!  Zack played for the Chinooks in 2012 in the Northwoods League! 

New Addition - Kirby Puckett Bobblehead

I just blogged about this bobblehead, but I received it in the mail and needed to do my own pictures and a new add post! This is the latest SGA bobble from the Toledo Mud Hens!  Kirby played with them for a short period of time, but since he's one of the best ever, a bobblehead had to be made!  It's a very nice bobblehead, done by AGP.  It exceeds my expectations and when it comes to Puckett, the bar is set high! 

Wanted - Twins Retail Bobbleheads

Here are 4 collages of bobbleheads I'm looking for.  All of these are retail bobbles, most likely sold in the mid 2000s (based on the players).  I've had many of these in the past but at the time I was only searching for giveaway and season ticket bobbleheads.  However, since I have all of them, I've now started to put together these sets.  Please reach out to me if you have any of these, I can trade you from the plethora of what I have now or can outright buy.  The first picture contains Shannon Stewart (I have a lead on this) and 2 different Eddie Guardado bobbles (white jersey and grey jersey).  Second picture is Jacque Jones, Brad Radke and AJ Pierzynski.  Third picture are 2 duals, 1 is Rod Carew & Torii Hunter, the other is Doug Mientkiewicz & Torii Hunter and then a single Torii Hunter bobble.  Last we have 4 different Torii Hunter bobbles, the first 2 are similar, one with a white jersey the other is a grey jersey and gold base.  Then 2 different batting poses, first is a swinging pose and the other is Torii's batting stance.  Thank you in advance!!! 

Sneak Peek - Nothing Falls But Raindrops Bobbleheads - Max Kepler

Here's the first of this Trio Set of the Twins outfielders - Max Kepler.  The Twins are giving away 10,000 to fans tonight.  This set is sure to be popular with fans as we love great defensive plays - Nothing Falls But Raindrops!

Sneak Peek - Kirby Puckett Toledo Mud Hens

This is the bobblehead I've been looking most forward to this summer!  Kirby Puckett bobblehead day is Friday, June 8th, when the Toledo Mud Hens giveaway 2000 Puckett bobbleheads.  Kirby played for the Mud Hens in 1984 where he started the season but was quickly promoted after only 21 games.  Therein lies the rub!  Late in 2017 the Mud Hens asked the social media world for some help.  Since Kirby only played 21 games for the Mud Hens, they didn't recall his number.  All club historians had to go on was game logs and record books, none of which included a picture of him with his jersey.  Eventually the riddle was solved and the bobblehead would depict Puckett with number 28 on the back of his jersey!  The sources, a typed note to a superfan that included a phrase that said Puckett wore number 28 and a printed scorecard from the 84 season that included his jersey number.  This is an awesome bobblehead!  

Star Wars Night - Target Field

It's the 4th annual Star Wars night at Target Field.  Those with special ticket access bring home a Joe "Solo" Mauer bobblehead.  This type of bobblehead has never been done before and its been quite popular with several collectors and fans across the country! 

Sneak Peek - Joe Mauer Fort Myers Miracle

I mentioned this in an earlier post, but today's the giveaway day for Joe Mauer bobbles in Fort Myers.  This is the 2nd in a set of 5 of Fort Myers/Twins bobbleheads.  Full size, great detail and that awesome Miracle jersey! 

New Addition - Goldberg Bonding Company

Here's a recent addition to my Minnesota collection - Goldberg Bonding Company (I believe they are now called Goldberg Bail Bonds).  It's always fun when finding a new bobblehead like this!!

New Add - Goldy Graduate

Obviously I love Goldy bobbleheads...I went to school at the University of Minnesota and a Goldy bobblehead was what started this crazy passion/obsession.  One of the latest to be produced is a Goldy Graduate bobble.  Great detail on this one and the cap/gown and base "M" make it really cool! 

New Addition - Josh Harding Bobblehead

Here's on my newest additions.  Back in 2015, the Regina Pats of the WHL had a Josh Harding bobblehead night and the proceeds went to Harding's Hope (Josh's charity).  With a $5 donation (minimum) you scored a Harding bobblehead.  Needless to say, they went quick.  I've known about this bobblehead for a couple years.  In talking to some collectors from north of the border, the common theme was "you'll never find it."  I'm not one to lose hope very easily so I kept looking.  I reached out to a couple people and through one of them, I got lucky...super lucky.  It's an amazing bobblehead, plenty of detail!

New Add - Zach Johnson (Cedar Rapids Kernels)

Here's another new addition of mine, Zach Johnson from the Cedar Rapids Kernels.  I don't have a ton of golfers, but this one fits my collection as its from a Twins affiliate (granted, the giveaway happened around 2010 or earlier, when they weren't the affiliate).  It's a pretty hard to find bobble! 

New Addition - Royce Lewis Bobblehead

This one was unveiled in my last sneak peek.  As usual, the Kernels have done a great job on another bobblehead!  It was a pretty successful night as well!  Lewis is a stud in the making and this will hopefully be his first of several Twins (or their affiliate) bobbles!

Sneak Peek - Royce Lewis Bobblehead

Tonight, the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Twins single A affiliate) will be giving away a bobblehead of last year's #1 draft pick, Royce Lewis!  The Kernels have been spot on the last several years with their bobblehead giveaways and this is no different.  1000 of these will be handed out to all fans and it's sure to be a popular bobble!  Get your tickets here!!

New Add - Minnesota North Stars Retro

I hadn't seen this one before I stumbled across it.  Obviously its a retail version as several of these "retro" or "vintage" bobbleheads have been produced the last several years.  From what I know, its only the 2nd North Stars bobblehead.  The first is JP Parise, click the link for more.  It's a perfect fit for my collection and I certainly wish the Wild would do some sort of North Stars celebration of former fan favorites who wore the sweater!  For now, I'll settle for these 2! 

New Add - Ringo

Here's another new addition to my collection.  Ringo from the now defunct, Alexandria Beetles (of the Northwoods League).  There are 2 versions of this one, I believe this is the retail version the club sold, while the other version, although almost exactly the same has 1 slight difference.  Instead of saying "Ringo" on the base, it displays the sponsors name.  I had been searching for this one a long time.  I honestly didn't think it would take me this long to find it.  Typically the retail versions are quite a bit easier to find because there are more of them.  Either way, I'm definitely happy to add this one! 

Sneak Peek - Brian Dozier Fort Myers Miracle

Today, the Miracle giveaway Brian Dozier bobbleheads to the first 1000 fans!  This is the first in a set of 5 that will surely be a popular hit with Twins fans across the country!

New Addition - Alex Stalock - Iowa Wild

A couple weeks ago the Iowa Wild did their second giveaway of the season (read about the first one here).  This time around, its of local netminder Alex Stalock.  I'm a huge fan of goaltender bobbleheads, mainly because of the detail that goes into them.  This is an absolute...ahem...breakaway (see what I did there?!)!  From the form, to the sweater, and obviously the mask (which is removable) the marketing team nailed it.  

New Add - Gustav Oloffson - Iowa Wild

Back in January the Iowa Wild gave away Gustav Oloffson bobbleheads to the first 1000 fans through the gates.  These aren't regular sized bobbles but aren't minis either, they are a nice in between that a ton of minor league or affiliated teams do.  Even tho they are smaller, there is plenty of detail and that red sweater is sure to stand out! 

Sneak Peek - Byron Buxton Fort Myers Miracle (5th of 5)

The final bobblehead in this set of 5 is Twins stud center fielder, Byron Buxton.  Mark your calendars for September 1st!  Of course Buxton is making a jumping catch, showing off his gold glove caliber skills.  This completes the Fort Myers set in 2018 and I have a feeling Twins fans everywhere will love it! 

Sneak Peek - Torii Hunter Fort Myers Miracle (4th of 5)

Torii gets the nod as the 4th bobblehead in this series of 5 from the Fort Myers Miracle.  Hunter is one of the most popular Twins ever and definitely deserving of this bobblehead honor, on July 21st.  The depiction of him tipping his cap to his fans is pretty awesome!  Last up is Byron Buxton!

Sneak Peek - Jose Berrios Fort Myers Miracle (3rd of 5)

Next up in the series is Jose Berrios!  The Miracle are giving away this bobblehead on June 30th.  The up and coming Twins starter is popular here and most likely just as popular in Fort Myers!  Next on the list is the one and only Torii Hunter! 

Sneak Peek - Joe Mauer Fort Myers Miracle (2nd of 5)

Here's the 2nd bobblehead the Fort Myers Miracle are giving away in a series of 5, Joe Mauer.  May 19th is the date you'd wanna get down to Fort Myers for this one!  With Mauer's classic swing on display this is sure to be a coveted bobblehead!  Stay tuned for the next one - Jose Berrios! 

Sneak Peek - Brian Dozier Fort Myers Miracle (1st of 5)

In just 2 short weeks, the Miracle will be giving away a Brian Dozier bobblehead!  This will be the 1st of 5 bobbles Fort Myers is doing.  They are celebrating their affiliation with the big club.  Soon, you'll see pictures of their next giveaway (Joe Mauer)!  I believe these will be full sized bobbles and I love the look of this one, its a fielding action pose of the All Star 2nd Baseman! 

Fort Myers Miracle Bobblehead Set

I'm pleased to announce the Fort Myers Miracle are doing a bobblehead set this season.  The set will consist of 5 current and former Twins.  Obviously all 5 of those players have Miracle ties as well.  I've included these dates on front page of my blog, but here they are again. 

Brian Dozier - April 14th
Joe Mauer - May 19th
Jose Berrios - June 30th
Torii Hunter - July 21st
Byron Buxton - September 1st

A lot of times, minor league teams do various bobbleheads that have a connection to any of the teams they've been affiliated with the past and plenty that are local celebrities.  As a Twins fan, I'm super excited about this set of 5. 

After speaking with a highly credible source, it was interesting to learn about the process a minor league team goes through.  The team requests to do specific players.  Once the Twins review that request, they provide a handful of pictures of each player to base the bobblehead from.  The minor league team picks the jersey and the Miracle are trying to do poses that represent each player the best.  For example, the Joe Mauer bobblehead is in a batting pose while the Byron Buxton bobblehead will be in a fielding pose.  More to come as I plan on blogging about each individual player and hopefully will have picture evidence of them as well. 

New Addition - Matt Dumba Red Deer Rebels Bobblehead

Another recent addition of mine, thanks to an awesome guy north of the border is this Matt Dumba SGA bobblehead!  It comes from the Red Deer Rebels (where Dumba played for a couple seasons) and was a giveaway in January.  Obviously since Matt plays for the Wild, this was a must have for my collection.  I'm so happy I was able to connect with a new Canadian friend.  

New Add - Neal Broten Team USA Prototype

Here's another new addition of mine and another prototype, Neal Broten in his Team USA gear representing the Miracle on Ice.  It's not the most wanted Broten I have on my want list, but its a very sweet bobblehead and possibly the only 1 in existence.  Of course the Broten on the top of my list is the Gopher version, however, the head of this one and that one appear to be the same.  Perhaps one day I'll find the Gopher version! 

New Add - Brad Johnson Prototype

Pretty excited to add this one to my collection.  I had seen a picture of it (marketing flyer only) so I knew it was out there but since its a prototype, you can never be certain if it was actually made or not.  I had reliable resources tell me there were a couple of them and now one happily resides in my collection.  Introducing one of my latest acquisitions - Brad Johnson, Minnesota Vikings. 

Sneak Peek - Joe Solo Star Wars Bobblehead

The Twins have released images for their 4th annual Star Wars bobblehead.  This season its Joe Solo.  Also known as Joe Mauer.  I have a feeling this will be popular for a few different reasons, it's Mauer's first bobblehead in a handful of years, its Star Wars, its the first of its kind and it has a sound chip.  Lot's of collectible factors with this one.  I'm not a huge Star Wars fan but I am a bobblehead fan and therefore it'll have a place in my collection next to the other Twins Star Wars bobbleheads!

New Add - Torii Hunter Powder Blue Custom

Here's another new addition.  It's a customized Torii Hunter Angels SGA bobblehead.  I didn't customize it...I don't have the skill set to do amazing work like this.  In one of the groups I'm in, I found a lady who has a ton of talent and made a trade with her. 

I have a small sub-set of customized powder blue bobbleheads, this fits perfectly!! 

Sneak Peek - Nothing Falls But Raindrops Bobbleheads

The Twins are doing a cool set of bobbleheads this season.  They've labeled it the "Nothing Falls But Raindrops" trio of their outfielders, Eddie Rosario, Byron Buxton, and Max Kepler.  Several other teams have been doing more unique bobblehead sets like this and I'm happy the Twins joined them.  The set will consist of three different giveaway dates (see below). 

June 1st - Max Kepler
June 22nd - Byron Buxton (Gold Glove Edition)
July 13th - Eddie Rosario

Teaser: Fort Myers Miracle Bobblehead Set

The Fort Myers Miracle will be giving away a bobblehead set that will excite all Twins fans!  Right now, I'm only going to say...the set will consist of guys that played for the Miracle and the Twins.  I'll be doing a series on this set in the coming months.  So look for that, I hope to share more information and pictures soon. 

New Addition - Marshall Tigers High School Bobblehead

Another new addition is from southwestern Minnesota and the city of Marshall.  Here is there high school Tiger mascot.  I hadn't known of this one so bought it as soon as I saw it.  It fits perfectly into my high school mascot collection and it wasn't too expensive.  Other than this, I don't know much more about it!  I'm always looking for other high school themed bobbleheads tho!  Message me if you happen to have any!