Yearly Archives: 2016

The Business Deal That Altered The Course Of Bobblehead History

The Business Deal That Altered The Course Of Bobblehead History By Karen Given This story begins at Fenway Park in May of 2015. After receiving my Luis Tiant bobblehead at the front gate, I ducked into the ladies room, while my fiancé stood in line for beer. When I came out, he immediately asked, “Where’s…
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Gator bobblehead and more

Gator bobblehead and more  Sponsored Content Order of Malta rebukes Pope Francis over investigationFrance 24 More From News4Jax Man banned from singing at grandma's funeral Homeland Security report: Border Patrol arrests up in 2016 Local law enforcement heeds warning of ISIS threats to churches, holiday events Family mourns loss of young man killed in JTB…
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Gators Bobblehead Unveiled

Gators Bobblehead Unveiled By News4Jax.com Staff MILWAUKEE, Wi - The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled a series of 11 new bobbleheads commemorating NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championships for 11 Division 1 Schools. Each school’s bobblehead is individually numbered to only 216, and are only available on the National Bobblehead HOF and Museum’s…
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UNC Basketball: Bobblehead celebrates Tar Heels titles

UNC Basketball: Bobblehead celebrates Tar Heels titles By Zack Pearson A new UNC bobblehead has hit the market and it’s perfect for Tar Heels fans For those of you that love to collect University of North Carolina memorabilia, there’s a new item that needs to be on your wish list. The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball…
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How Bobbleheads Became Baseball’s Secret Weapon to Boost Attendance

From AdWeek by Christine Birkner Throughout the course of a baseball season, MLB teams give away a ton of promotional swag at select games: From replica championship rings, to T-shirts and jerseys, to tote bags, magnets and garden gnomes. If you can name it, a baseball team has probably given it away. But perhaps one…
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Limited Edition NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Bobblehead Series Unveiled

Limited Edition NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Bobblehead Series Unveiled MILWAUKEE, Wi., December 14, 2016 – – Today, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a series of 11 new bobbleheads commemorating NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championships for 11 Division 1 Schools. Each school’s bobblehead is individually numbered to only 216, and are only…
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Bearcats basketball bobblehead part of new series

Bearcats basketball bobblehead part of new series By Brett Milam The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team has now been officially enshrined in the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, according to a Wednesday news release. Phil Sklar, the co-founder and CEO of the Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Center, said a limited edition Cincinnati Bearcats…
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Behind the voice: Gene Honda looks back to the start

Behind the voice: Gene Honda looks back to the start By Brian Bauer Gene Honda bobblehead. Charlotte Carroll, Sports editor December 8, 2016 Gene Honda came to the University to be an engineer in 1972, but when he left Champaign years later, his path was set: broadcasting. His dad suggested he learn to speak in public,…
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HOLIDAY BOBBLES – E62 OF “THE HIGH REGARD SHOW”

HOLIDAY BOBBLES – E62 OF “THE HIGH REGARD SHOW” By  Nikki Mascali In Episode 62 of the “High Regard Show,” “Holiday Bobbles,” we’re not talking about shiny jewelry, we’re talking about the new line of “Home Alone”-themed bobbleheads from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. We spoke with the HOF’s co-founder Phil Sklar about…
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Top of the morning, Dec. 2, 2016

Top of the morning, Dec. 2, 2016 By Bob Asmussen Normally, bobbleheads don't look a lot like their subjects. But they got Gene Honda's right. "I think the likeness is pretty spot on," said Phil Sklar, co-founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. "I remember Gene saying something to the effect,…
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LOOK: Limited Edition “Home Alone” Bobbleheads Are Now Available

LOOK: Limited Edition "Home Alone" Bobbleheads Are Now Available By Brian Fink "Home Alone" Bobbleheads are here!  I repeat... "Home Alone" Bobbleheads are here!!! One of the best movies of all time is finally represented in the world of bobble! 26 years after the CLASSIC "Home Alone" hit theaters starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel…
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Dickie V talking bobbleheads raising money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research

Dickie V talking bobbleheads raising money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research By Kels Dayton MILWAUKEE, Wi., November 30, 2016 – – Today, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled talking Dick Vitale Bobbleheads, which are individually numbered to only 1,000. The bobbleheads are available on Dick Vitale’s website. All proceeds from the…
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