First Lady Michelle Obama Honored with Second Royal Bobbles Collectible Figurine

Alpharetta, GA (October 9, 2013) - Royal Bobbles is excited to announce the unveiling of a second premium bobblehead representing First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama. The first edition, released back in 2009, has since been retired due to enormous product demand. Now, First Lady Obama is back, looking as graceful and sophisticated as ever. This hand-painted, limited-edition model is crafted in high-quality resin and is currently available at gift shops and online retailers nationwide.

Royal Bobbles has faithfully captured First Lady Obama’s style and confidence in a strong, enduring pose.  From the pearl necklace and earrings to her voluminous, shoulder-length hairstyle, every piece is hand-sculpted, hand-painted, and accurately reproduced in stunning detail. The high-quality figurine is shipped in a full-color collector package designed in the U.S.A., which includes biographical information and entertaining “Did You Know?” fun facts about the First Lady of the United States.

The new Michelle Obama bobblehead is available immediately for retail sale at Bobbleheads.com.

About Royal Bobbles

Royal Bobbles, LLC is a premium bobblehead manufacturing company specializing in exquisite historic figures whose products are featured in leading gift shops and museum stores nationwide. With unparalleled quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, Royal Bobbles is a natural choice for other such high-profile licenses including: Albert Einstein, John Wayne, American Pickers, Chick-fil-A, Alfred Hitchcock, Martin Luther King Jr., George S. Patton, and Smokey Bear. For more information, visit RoyalBobbles.com.

Rosie the Riveter, Cultural Icon, Remembered with New Royal Bobbles Collectible Figurine

Alpharetta, GA (October 9, 2013) - Royal Bobbles has unveiled a premium bobblehead for feminist icon Rosie the Riveter. The figure bears a striking resemblance to her famous World War II era "We Can Do It" poster, featuring Rosie's legendary bicep flexing pose. This hand-painted, limited-edition model is crafted in high-quality resin and is currently available at gift shops and online retailers nationwide.

Royal Bobbles has faithfully captured Rosie's likeness and pose displayed in the historic Westinghouse poster. From her red bandanna with white polka dots to the determined facial expression, every piece is hand-sculpted, hand-painted, and accurately reproduced in stunning detail. The high-quality figurine is shipped in a full-color collector package designed in the U.S.A., which includes biographical information and entertaining “Did You Know?” fun facts about this all-American symbol of female empowerment.

The new Rosie the Riveter bobblehead is available immediately for retail sale Bobbleheads.com.

About Royal Bobbles

Royal Bobbles, LLC is a premium bobblehead manufacturing company specializing in exquisite historic figures whose products are featured in leading gift shops and museum stores nationwide. With unparalleled quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, Royal Bobbles is a natural choice for other such high-profile licenses including: Albert Einstein, John Wayne, American Pickers, Chick-fil-A, Alfred Hitchcock, Martin Luther King Jr., George S. Patton, and Smokey Bear. For more information, visit RoyalBobbles.com.

Novelty Collectibles and Bobbleheads Fill the Action Figure Void for Adults

Action figures are a big part of childhood for most kids. Whether you grew up on Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, X-Men, or Power Rangers, the toys associated with these characters always brought a smile to your face. Once you become an adult, those figures and memories seem so distant. Fortunately, novelty collectibles and bobbleheads can recapture the magic in a way more suitable for your grownup tastes.

Consider novelty collectibles as action figures for adults. You won’t find any of these “toys” at Toys “R” Us or Target. In fact, the term “toy” is used loosely in this instance because these figures should be classified as works of art in many cases. Places like NECA and SideshowCollectibles offer figures of all shapes and sizes representing characters from movies, cartoons, video games, TV shows, books, sports, and more. The amount of effort and detail put into each figure is astonishing. As an adult, displaying one of these breathtaking collectibles in your living room would be akin to hanging a beautiful painting on the wall. Some may even cost you as much as those expensive paintings but the quality is worth the expense for many fans.

Yes, this is a life-size Iron Man 3 action figure. You can actually purchase this from Sideshow Collectibles. (Photo courtesy of SideshowToy.com)

Kids choose action figures based on characters that peak their interest. The same logic applies with novelty collectibles for adults. No matter your passion, there’s a figure for it. Star Wars, Batman, Dexter, GI Joe, Iron Man, etc. are all available in some form.  For example, Iron Man fans have options ranging from a sixth scale figure of Tony Stark ($279.99) to an Iron Man Mark 42 life-size figure ($8499.99). Check out Entertainment Earth’s website. It does a nice job gathering product information from different collectible manufacturers and making it easy to find. You can shop the site by company, theme, or product type. They also provide easily digestible Top 10 lists for best-sellers, new products (or "Hot Off the Truck" as they call it), and more.

Collectible figures aren’t exclusive to superheroes and movie stars. If history and science is your forte, Royal Bobbles (closely associated with Bobbleheads.com) specializes in historical bobbleheads. It has collections based on U.S. Presidents, First Ladies, the Civil War, our Founding Fathers, and more. The brand covers science and literature too with popular bobbleheads like Einstein, Mark Twain, and Edgar Allan Poe. Similar to the novelty collectibles from NECA and Sideshow, Royal Bobbles’ bobbleheads are designed to be life-like figures which also happen to bobble, not caricatures that look wacky. 

What’s the lesson here? Growing up doesn’t mean you have to give up on action figures. Instead, start looking at more grownup action figures in the form of high-end novelty collectibles and bobbleheads. Film, comic, and history buffs alike can appreciate the fine detail of these pieces and the stories they tell. Whatever your interest, celebrate it with the youthful exuberance you had as a kid. Your inner child will thank you.

UGA Bobblehead from Royal Bobbles is "Bulldog Tough"

It's been a long eight-plus months but college football is finally back! This is Week 1 for many schools and the level of excitement is sky high.One team in particular that has a lot to be excited about is the Georgia Bulldogs. After coming up 5 yards short of a national championship game appearance in 2012, the Dawgs start their 2013 campaign as a preseason top-5 team. They'll be tested right away as Georgia travels to Death Valley in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday night for a top-10 showdown with the Clemson Tigers.

If your blood runs red and black, Royal Bobbles offers this officially licensed, exquisitely sculpted Georgia Bulldog mascot bobblehead figurine. From his mean face to the broad, muscular shoulders and powerful legs, this is the biggest, baddest bulldog available. Dawg fans can get their very own "Bulldog Tough" bobblehead in time for kick-off Saturday by ordering online at Bobbleheads.com:

http://www.bobbleheads.com/rbs1027/royal-bobbles/university-of-georgia-uga-bulldog-bobblehead.html

A great gift for any Georgia Bulldogs fan!

Einstein Bobblehead Customer Review

"I gave this Albert Einstein statue to my son who is currently studying for his Masters Degree in Physics. We were very impressed with the quality and construction of this Bobblehead. Also, we really liked having the included additional factual information about Mr. Einstein. We have a large collection of bobbleheads from sporting events and the quality of your product is 50x better. My son was very pleased with his gift and displays it prominently!"

                               - 5* Customer Review on Bobbleheads.com

Are you an Einstein fan (who isn't!?) or a history buff? Pick up your very own mini-Einstein bobblehead at Bobbleheads.com!

Elvis is Back in the Building with a New Bobblehead

Bobbleheads.com, in association with Royal Bobbles, is proud to present the latest addition to our bobblehead collection: Elvis '68 Comeback Special!

The King of Rock N' Roll is back and better than ever with this new bobblehead!

From the gold rings on his fingers to the creases in his Black Leather outfit, every bobblehead is hand-sculpted, hand-painted, and accurately reproduced in stunning detail. It is available for purchase online at Bobbleheads.com. Pick up your piece of Elvis history today!

Reviews

Since the bobblehead's release Friday, feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Check out these reviews...

In "Battle of the Elvis Bobbleheads," ElvisBlog.Net owner Phil arnold writes:

"I chose that title because it sounds so good, but there is no real battle of Elvis 

bobbleheads. That has been convincingly won by this new guy."

In "Royal Bobbles Unveils '68 Comeback' Elvis," Figures.com contributor and Elvis fan Jim Dolan says:

"This one looks like Elvis, and in this pose acts like Elvis. If anything, this bobble head 

accentuates the strong lines of his jaw and chin, capturing the always physical Elvis."

Win Elvis

If you'd like a chance to win this Limited-Edition Elvis '68 Comeback Special bobblehead figure, head over to our Facebook page and enter the contest! Remember, even if you don't win, you can purchase Elvis at Bobbleheads.com.

Each Elvis bobblehead comes in a beautifully designed 

collector's box full of facts and information.

Why Do People Collect Bobbleheads?

Everyone needs a hobby, something to take their mind off the daily grind. A hobby should make you smile and feel warm inside. It’s your own little slice of heaven. There are a lot of different hobbies to choose from but one of the more popular activities is collecting. People, young and old, collect all sorts of things. Depending on their interests, it might be stamps, coins, cards, dolls, or action figures. Memorabilia is popular too, especially when it involves sports, politics, and cinema.

Bobbleheads have become a hot collectible item these days for a couple of reasons. First, they cover a wide array of interests. There’s a bobblehead for everyone and everything, from athletes and movies stars to popular musicians and comic book characters. History buffs, in particular, gravitate towards these figures due to a large selection of historical and political bobbleheads available in the market.

George Washington (Royal Bobbles) is a very popular bobblehead collectible.

Another factor contributing to the surge in bobblehead popularity among collectors is the rareness of these items. Most are limited editions, making them extremely sought-after pieces. A quick search of eBay shows over 47,000 listings for bobbleheads, many of which are going for hundreds if not thousands of dollars. In fact, there’s an Elvis Presley One Carat Diamond Bobblehead listed at $36,995.

Unfortunately, many of these Washington Nationals 
fans won't get a Bryce Harper bobblehead.

(Photo courtesy of Washington Post)

Bobblehead giveaways at sporting events clearly illustrate the law of supply and demand. Generally speaking, teams only hand out bobbleheads to the first thousand or so fans, regardless of how many fans show up three hours early. Bobbleheads do a great job of boosting attendance but the reality is a large percentage of fans will walk away empty-handed. Less fortunate fans are left to scavenge the secondary market for a piece of bobblehead history.

Above all though, bobbleheads are fun. They’re fun to look at, talk about, and share with others. At the end of the day, that’s what a hobby should be: fun and entertaining. Whether it’s passion for a character or particular subject matter, Bobblehead figures serve as small reminders of something that brings joy to our lives. It’s no surprise people collect bobbleheads. In some way, the figures are a part of them, each one speaking to fond memories and burning desires.

Visit Bobbleheads.com if you're looking to start a hobby or add onto your collection!