Displaying bobbleheads

I've had this post in the back of my mind for a while.  From time to time I see bobbleheads with significant color distortion.  At first I figured it was a manufacturer defect (just like extra paint or other things routinely seen).  But after seeing this a few time different times, it hit me!  It's actually from the sun.  Im sure plenty of people display their bobbleheads where natural light (ie - sunlight) hits the bobblehead.  Remember to consider this when displaying and/or storing your bobbleheads.  

I currently have many of my bobbleheads in sturdy plastic totes, individually wrapped with bubble wrap or in their original boxes (if I have the box).  I have others displayed in a room in my basement.  This room has a blackout shade that is almost always pulled down over the window.  Eventually I'd like to have them displayed in my mancave but need to build some shelves first!  

Speaking of bobblehead displays...respond to this post and share pictures and/or ideas of how you display yours.  Other useful tips are always welcome too!  

2014 All-Star Game Fanfest

I've been meaning to post about Fanfest for a while.  If you don't know much about Fanfest, just click the link or there is lots of info at mlb.com!  I'm blogging about this for a couple reasons.  First there will be a huge collectors show.  My hunch is this will be bigger than Twinsfest as there will be plenty of national dealers as well as local ones selling all sorts of sports memorabilia.  Right now, I don't have tickets yet, but am really hoping to get down there, just hard because of my work schedule right now!

Secondly, there are 3 bobblehead giveaways.  I'm not sure if I'll look for these or not.  They aren't true SGAs and I don't even think they are given away from the Twins persay (guessing its more of a MLB giveaway with a Twins theme because its in Minnesota).  There are 3 mini bobbleheads, TC Bear, Tony Oliva, and of course Joe Mauer.  Cool but at this time, not a necessity of mine.

Reply to this post if you are going and what you are looking forward to.  After the ASG I'll write another blog about the ASG events and if I was able to make it to Fanfest or not.  Looking to get your Fanfest experiences too!

One last thing, here's a brochure I found on the Fanfest website.

Harmon Killebrew Bobblehead Night

Killebrew bobblehead night was this past Friday, the 20th of June.  Since Killebrew is such a fan favorite, I knew there would be lots of bobbleheads on eBay and Craigslist!  However, there are even more than I thought.  There are several on Craigslist, ranging from $45 to $100 or so.  There are roughly 40 or so listed on eBay (as of this blog post).  And of the bobbleheads that have already been sold, $40 has been the lowest they've gone for, while the most expensive one sold for just over $72.  Based on that, the Craigslisters are asking a bit too much.  $30-35 is a good cash price, otherwise, hold out and set your buying limit at $40 on eBay.  eBay usually sees the same trends from popular giveaways, the first few go for about double of whatever the average price is a few days after the giveaway.  That'll last for a couple weeks, then they won't pop up nearly as often.  At that point, all bets are off as far as price goes.  You'll see some sell for $25 while others will probably fetch something close to $75.

My advice - be patient.

Reaching a milestone...with the hopes of it being a mini-milestone

So this is my 100th blog post.  I have to say...In mid-June, I can't imagine a much better view than the one I have today while writing this blog!  Crosslake, MN - yes please!  

When I started this blog I wasn't sure if I'd keep up with it...for a couple different reasons.  I hadn't ever blogged before.  I wasn't sure if I'd have enough material to keep the blog interesting and entertaining.  And well, I can be somewhat of a procrastinator if I'm not really diggin' "it."  But on the flip side, at times I have a very addictive personality, but only for good and fun things, like collecting and blogging about bobbleheads!

Knowing those facts...I figured one of two things would happen.  I'd lose interest after the first month (if not sooner) and then maybe regain that same dwindling interest a couple months later, only to lose it completely a few months after that.  Or, luckily for you...I'd absolutely love blogging, sharing stories about bobbleheads, getting out any current information I could and sharpening my writing skills!  Lucky for me too, it was the latter.

I've had a ton of fun blogging about my passion.  And I feel my readers...probably all 7 of you at this point, enjoy my blog as well.  I thank you for taking the time to read my posts and comment on  them.  It's fun interacting with you, the reader, too!  Keep it up...actually, comment more!

I sincerely hope that my 100th blog post is only a mini-milestone.  The next milestone of mine will be either my 250th or 500th blog post.  We'll see how I'm feeling at mile marker 250.  For now, please keep coming back and reading!

Decker Bobblehead

On July 8th, the St. Cloud Rox of the Northwoods League is giving away a bobblehead of local sports hero and former Gopher, Eric Decker.  Decker now plays for the New York Jets (previously played for the Denver Broncos).  The bobblehead is sponsored by Captial One 360 and 98 Country.  I haven't been able to find a picture of the bobblehead yet, but rest assured...once I do, I'll update the blog!  Check out this link for more details!

Thanks a buddy of mine, here's a picture of the bobblehead, sorry its so small, but thats what the Rox have on their webiste.