So, I click over to eBay with word that a new Transformers Optimus Prime Bobble head is soon to be available. Cool, I think Optimus would make for a convincing guard for my Manny Ramirez and Daric Barton Bobbleheads! Not that the dreaded Manram, and Mohawk Daric Barton couldn’t take care of themselves – but on occasion the Dwight Schrute bobble head I have gets a little bit unruly.

Anyways - Upon arriving I notice there’s not just the one I heard was coming out in November – but several Optimus Prime Bobblehead versions. Nothings ever simple, eh?

There is a Funko Transformers 2 Bobblehead, which I found with a black base, complete with a Transformers 2:Revenge of the Fallen sci-fi movie design. It even has rotating arms! (neat)

There is another Optimus Prime Wacky Wobbler that has a blue base, and I even discovered an ‘old school’ Optimus Prime Bobble from the fine folks at Neca - who released a version of the giant transforming bot back in 2002 under their Head Knockers line of collector’s bobbles.

The version pictured above is the latest Optimus Prime incarnate – and should be available shortly after you read this. Not sure which one I’m going to go with, but I do like how I can pose this one with his gun pointed and ready to take aim at anyone who stands in his way. Careful Dwight, we wouldn’t want Optimus Prime to become trigger happy so close to the Holiday Gift Giving Season!

Editor’s Note: Wouldn’t it be sweet if an actual Optimus Prime existed?

Just think, the Autobot leader could have “transformed” millions of dollars in savings to the Americans who opt NOT to shoot random citizens. Optimus Prime could have “taken care of business” several years back by utilizing his REALLY BIG gun to execute John Muhammad – aka the DC Sniper, who is set to be executed today, eight long years after he terrorized the Washington area with random sniper shootings.

Photo courtesy of www.whatsupnow.com

Bobble Daze…

Lookin for these Bobble days
Bobble days, heyyy! Bobble days
Got me thinkin' 'bout Bobble days
Bobble days! Bobble dayz, Bobble daze
Heyyy! Bobble days
Got me thinkin' 'bout Bobble days…

In an era when there seems to be a Bobble head for nearly anyone and everyone – Bobblehead Daze wonders why there has never been a Bobblehead created in the likeness of legendary rap icon Tupac Shakur?

Our google search on the net came up empty.

Is it because it could be construed as disrespectful if Tupac, who was shot and subsequently died September 13th 1996 was sold in poly resin bobble form – or because there just isn’t perhaps enough of a market to sell one?

He still has MILLIONS of adoring fans – And, if done right it could look pretty “Thug Life” cool. Maybe, there are copyright or legal schmegal issues that inhibit new 2pac merchandise from being created?

Hard to say – but we would buy one just to keep our Dwight Schrute bobble in line. Kick his ass gangsta style – if he bobbles too much – know what we’re sayin?

Maybe a Los Angeles based MLB team or more likely some Minor League Baseball affiliate team will step up to the plate and do a stadium giveaway SGA this year? If you feel this would be too odd a promotion – we ask, is it any more strange than this:

What and the ? This must have been part of the Canadians 2008 sneaky master plan that included giving us a major sugar buzz on their tasty butter tarts, inebriating us with their delicious cold beer, and then - when we least expect it – enticing us to buy a vandalized Lady Liberty with Toronto Blue Jays graffiti on it – and thus worship all things Canadian! Lookout! They’re armed with snowballs~! It all makes sense now – and further explains the ulterior motive of pop diva Celine Dion. Someone had better call Michael Moore.

Really though - yet another reason a 2pac bobble day doesn't seem all that odd an idea if you ask us…but until it happens we guess we’ll keep lookin’ for these Bobble days Bobble days, heyyy! Bobble days.

Still LOVE this song – a TRUE 2pac classic that ALWAYS makes you feel a little better after you play it. So go ahead and play 'er - player haters!

Part 2

6) Roofman – Dayton Dragons

Based on the caped “Superhero” who can occasionally be seen tossing down plush versions of baseballs with his likeness on them from the roof top of Fifth-Third Field. What a cheeky and fantastic Minor League Baseball concept! God Bless America !

7) Larry Craig Bobble Feet Doll – St. Paul Saints

We have discussed last season’s Bobblefoot giveaway or Bobble Feet we should say at length in a post last summer. Take a look at what WaiverSharks exclusive Screwter’s Hardline had to say in our June 2008 archives.
And read about what Minnesota’s always fun ball club – the Saint Paul Saints, have in store for 2009 here.

8) Tom Gorzelanny - Pittsburgh Pirates

This appears to be a rather normal SGA Bobblehead of Pittsburgh Pirates starter Tom Gorzelanny – but, if you look closely at his glove hand – he is rather blatantly shooting the finger! Perhaps this was the Pirates marketing group’s bobblehead “Ode to the Billy Ripken F@#K Face” baseball card? Or maybe just a way to let Pirates fans know they didn’t appreciate the incessant – but well deserved cat calls this past year.

9) Rally Rabbi – San Francisco Giants

The Giants appear to have a knack for the oddball bobbles!

3,000 were given away at San Francisco Giants AT&T Park on July 8 - 2007 in celebration of Jewish Heritage night. This unique bobblehead features the likeness of the Rally Rabbi (He does exist!) holding a rally pipe – and donning a #18 Jersey .
Incidentally, for those who think these bizarre bobbles are worthless – think again! The least expensive Rally Rabbi I could find on eBay was currently selling for $47.95!

10) Frank the Hot Dog Mascot - Everett Aqua Sox

Sometimes a picture says it all doesn’t it? Could someone pass the mustard?

This bizarre looking bobblehead was given out to the first 1000 children 14 and under on June 24th, 2008. Bobbleheads handed out to JUST kids tend to usually command a little more collectors appeal. A good example would be the 2008 New York Mets Johan Santana bobblehead - which, like Frank here was only given out to kids 14 and under.

11) Carlos Lee  SGA/Riding Horse – Houston Astros
(Sorry- but a list this fun needed to go up to eleven.)

You put almost anyone on a horse and it makes for an odd bobblehead – let alone a baseball player! If I bought one of these odd bobbles, it would remain my second favorite human/horse combo.

Being I was “coming of age” when Career Opportunities hit the screen back in the 1980’s – Jennifer Connelly’s now infamous Target store bareback ride remains emblazoned in my mind forever.