07 January

 NATIONAL BOBBLEHEAD DAY 

Each year on January 7th, National Bobblehead Day recognizes a day of celebration for all spring-connected head bobbing figurines.

For over 100 years, bobbleheads have been entertaining and fascinating fans and collectors. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, too. Bobbleheads commemorate iconic teams, movies, and cartoon characters. Individually, they represent some of our most exciting athletes or thrilling television and movie characters. 

Early bobbleheads, known as bobbers or nodders, developed from Germany. They took root in the United States pop culture in the 1950s and 60s. Bobbleheads resurged in the late 1990s when professional sports teams began using them as promotional items. Today, as toys and collectibles, bobbleheads continue to amuse and captivate us. 

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL BOBBLEHEAD DAY

National Bobblehead Day is the perfect opportunity to explore the world of bobbleheads. 

• Share your favorite bobblehead, or collect a new one!
• Give the gift of a bobblehead to someone you know.
• Learn something new about bobblehead history.
• Visit the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

Use #NationalBobbleheadDay to post on social media.

Do you want to know more about bobbleheads? Read Celebration Spotlight where we interview Phil Sklar, co-founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

NATIONAL BOBBLEHEAD DAY HISTORY

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum submitted National Bobblehead Day in December 2014. On November 18, 2014, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum was also announced. The museum opened in 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and houses the world’s most extensive collection of bobbleheads. The museum houses a hall of fame honoring the best bobbleheads and exhibits related to the history and making of bobbleheads.

The Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed the National Bobblehead Day in 2014 to be observed annually on January 7th. 

Bobblehead FAQ

Q. Are bobbleheads only sports figures and mascots?
A. No. Today, bobbleheads represent pop culture, politics, sports, and history. In addition, custom bobbleheads can be made in your own likeness.

Q. Is a bobblehead the same as a wobbler?
A. Yes. The bobblehead goes by a variety of names including wobbler and nodder.

Q. Do bobbleheads do anything else besides...bobble?
A. Yes. Some of them include prerecorded messages. Press the button to find out what the bobblehead has to say.

Q. Are bobbleheads collectible?
A. Yes. Some bobbleheads can be quite collectible. Their value may be determined by the subject, quality, popularity, and how many were produced.

 

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Thought for Today:

Comparison is the thief of joy when applied broadly, the the teacher of skills when applied narrowly.