The 1963 -1965 Green Base Cincinnati Reds bobble head doll (mascot head) is worth about $175. -$200. in near/mint -Mint condition
The Baseball's Green Round Base series was issued from 1963- 1965 (some are marked 1962 on the bottom of the base, but they were not released until 1963). Many collectors consider this series to be the best made of the early dolls. It is a comprehensive set that included all of the major League franchises. There is the same compliment of mascot head dolls as the White base and there are a few rarer variations. Please be careful not to confuse this series with the newer 80's issued dolls that also have a green base. There is also a separate and distinct series of Square Green base dolls from the early 60's.
1963 - 1965 New York Mets Green Base bobble headThe Green Round Base series was issued from 1963- 1965 (some are marked 1962 on the bottom of the base, but they were not released until 1963). Be careful not to confuse this series with the newer 1980's issued dolls that also have a green base. The New York Mets Green Base (boy face) bobble head doll is worth about $125.-$150. in Near Mint - Mint condition.Condition is important. Cracks, chips, color fading, yellowing, worn decals, and paint flaking will bring the value down significantly.
Willie Mays Bobble HeadThe first baseball team to offer a bobble head giveaway was the San Francisco Giants, which distributed 35,000 Willie Mays bobble head dolls at a 1999 game. They were made by Alexander Global Promotions Inc. and currently sell for about $200.00 I don't know if this bobble head was sponsored by the San Francisco Chronicle. If you know the year it was issued a more accurate value can be given.
Gold base series of Bobbing HeadsThe Gold base series of Bobbing Heads was the last one issued in the 1960's. They were sold from 1966 through 1971. This series saw the movement of several franchises and the addition of some expansion teams. There are 27 team dolls and an additional player doll- Willie Mays with number 24 decal on back.The Cincinnati Reds Bobble head doll "mascot" has a book value of about $175. -$200. in near/mint - mint condition.Condition is important. Cracks, chips, color fading, yellowing, worn decals, and paint flaking will bring the value down significantly.
The Baseball's Green Base (round) series was issued from 1963- 1965. It is a comprehensive set that included all of the major League franchises. There is the same compliment of mascot head dolls as the White base and there are a few rarer variations. On average these dolls sell for about $150.-$200. and about $400.- $500. for the rare variations like the KC Athletics (dark blue hat) Please be careful not to confuse this series with the newer 1980's issued dolls that also have a green base. There is also a separate and distinct series of Square Green base dolls from the early 60's. Bobble head dolls that were issued in 1970include the Gold Base Series (1966 - 1971) and the Wedge Base dolls issued from 1970 -1972. The wedge base bobble heads had only nine Major League teams, one Minor League team, and had different color bases including green. These dolls sell for about $100. - $125. for the California Angels to about $600.- $700. for the Denver Bears (minor League team) in near/mint to mint condition. Depending on the team on average they sell for about $150. -$200. See Related Links below for pictures, and more information on Bobble Head Dolls.
1966-1971 Gold Base Detroit Tigers bobble headThe Gold base series of Bobbing Heads was the last one issued in the 60's. They were sold from 1966 through 1971. This series saw the movement of several franchises and the addition of some expansion teams. There are 27 team dolls. The 1966-1971 Gold Base Detroit Tigers bobble (mascot) head doll is worth about $175.00 - $200.00 in Near Mint - Mint condition. Common Flaws will bring the value down significantly and include chips, cracks, worn decal, and paint wear.
How much is a Jewels/Osco World Series Anthony Rizzo Bobble head worth? The only logo it has is the C on his hat. It has no name , no logo , no number on Jersey. It doesn't show world series champions. I don't think there r many out there like this one.
New York Yankees Gold Base bobble headThe Gold base series of Bobbing Heads was the last one issued in the 60's. They were sold from 1966 through 1971. This series saw the movement of several franchises and the addition of some expansion teams. There are 27 team dolls and an additional player doll, Willie Mays with number 24 decal on back.The New York Yankees Gold Base bobble head doll (boy face) has a book value of about $175.00 - $200.00 in Near Mint - Mint condition. Common Flaws include chips, cracks, worn decal, and paint wear any or all flaws will bring the value down significantly.
The sets of Baseball Series Bobble Heads were made from 1960-1971. Not part of any particular series Major League teams continued to sell Bobble head dolls at Stadium souvenir shops. The first major League team to have a Bobble Head Stadium give away were the SF Giants. In 1999 the Giants gave away 20,000 Willie Mays Nodders' The Minnesota Twins had four Bobble Head give away in 2000, Kilebrew, Hrbek, Oliver, and Pucket and are given the credit for starting the bobble head craze of today. If you have a Bobble head from 1974 chances are it was a stadium souvenir. Price would be determined by which team, in general anywhere between $150.-250. For more information I will leave links to a Stadium souvenir bobble head, and other bobble heads.
1961- 1963 Cardinals White base baseball seriesThe 1961- 1963 White base baseball series Bobbing Head doll was the first comprehensive series of major league baseball bobbing heads. They originally sold for $1.00 each! It included examples from 20 different franchises with several significant variations. The bobble heads measure about 71/4" tall unless you have the mini bobble heads which measure 4 1/2" They were made available through mail order, and were also sold at the ballparks. The St. Louis Cardinals 1961- 1963 White base, "mascot" Bobbing Head doll is worth about $700 - $800. in Near Mint - Mint condition. The mini bobble head dolls are worth about $800.-$900.Condition is very important, and the slightest flaws will bring the value down significantly. Common flaws include chips, cracks, worn decal, and paint wear.For more information, and pictures for the White base bobble heads see Related Links below.
To find the value for a specific bobble head doll you need to identify the year or ear the bobble head was sold, and the company that sold them. Some wehe stadium give aways. Others sold at the souvenir stands at the stadium. From 1961- 1963 the White base, baseball series Bobbing Head doll was isssued. This was the first comprehensive series of major league baseball bobbing heads. They originally sold for $1.00 each! It included examples from 20 different franchises
The 2009 Bobblehead will have a picture of the metrodome at the base with the words "legends of the dome"
Ted Kluszewski who played 1255 games at first base for Cincinnati between 1947-1957.