The Roberto Clemente Bobblehead doll came out in the 1961- 1963 White Base Baseball series. 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 with several significant variations.
The series included nine dolls featuring mascot heads. Also lumped into this series are four dolls of actual players. Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Willie Mays and Roberto Clemente. facsimile autograph decal on base. Comes with square or round white base (round base has a different body type). It was originally issued in a picture box. Common Flaws include chips, cracks, worn decal, and paint wear. a Rberto Clemente doll with minor flaws can sell as high as $1,000. and $2,000.-$3,000. in Excellent - Near/Mint condition (add $75-$100 for box) In a recent eBay auction a Roberto Clemente White Base bobblehead doll sold for $2,872.00 with the original box. I will leave a link below for more information on this bobblehead, and others.
The New York Yankees Bobble head doll "Boy Face" 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.
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.
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.
The bases at Yankee stadium don't have "names" other than 1st base, 2nd base and 3rd base.
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.
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.
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.
Cincinnati Reds Green Round Base series Bobble Head DollThe 1963 -1965 Green Base Cincinnati Reds bobble head doll (mascot head) is worth about $175. -$200. in near/mint -Mint conditionThe 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.
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"
The Mickey Mantle White base mini bobble head is worth about $1,000.- $1,500. in excellent condition. Mint bobble heads could sell as high as $2,000. The magnet will bring a higher price if the rest of the doll is in excellent plus condition. Add about $150. - $200. with the box for the Mantle and Maris dolls. The mini series of baseball bobbing heads were issued at the same time as the full sized White base from 1961- 1962. They are literally smaller version of the White base series and measure about 4 1/2" tall. Most of the dolls were equipped with a magnet on the bottom of the base and were often seen adorning the dashboards of cars. This could be one reason why they sell at a high price today. It was a comprehensive set with all the Major league teams plus two individual players- Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. See Related Links below for pictures and more information on vintage bobble heads.
The first set of bobble heads that included examples from 20 different teams were the 1961- 1963 White base, baseball series. They originally sold for $1.00 each. The series included nine dolls featuring mascot heads. Also lumped into this series are four dolls of actual players. Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Willie Maysand Roberto Clemente. These bobble heads had a facsimile autograph decal on the base, and Came with a square or round white base (round base has a different body type).See Related Links below for more information, and pictures.