bobblehead
noun
bob·ble·head
ˈbä-bəl-ˌhed- 
variants
or bobblehead doll
plural bobbleheads or bobblehead dolls
: a doll having a head that makes repeated bobbing movements when touched or moved
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His personal favorite deals were a bobblehead made in his likeness and a Topps sports card.
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Ryan Brennan
march 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
The first 5,000 fans received a Red Auerbach bobblehead.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Fans at the game received a special bobblehead featuring Ohtani and Decoy.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
And where is my Lance Rautzhan bobblehead?
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Among the items scheduled as theme night amenities is a Pablo Sanchez bobblehead as part of a Backyard Baseball night (July 8), celebrating the legendary video game and an Evan Carter as Harry Potter bobblehead on June 26.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Texas Rangers announced promotional dates for the 2026 regular season at Globe Life Field on Tuesday, which include a record 16 bobblehead giveaways, 16 wearable item giveaways and six other collectibles.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Star first baseman Nick Kurtz, fresh off a unanimous American League Rookie of the Year award plus Silver Slugger honors, will be immortalized as a bobblehead given away April 17.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
May 28th the first 1,000 fans will receive a David Ortiz Rock Cats bobblehead, presented by Performance Pump & Well Services.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Brennan
march 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
The first 5,000 fans received a Red Auerbach bobblehead.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Fans at the game received a special bobblehead featuring Ohtani and Decoy.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
And where is my Lance Rautzhan bobblehead?
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Among the items scheduled as theme night amenities is a Pablo Sanchez bobblehead as part of a Backyard Baseball night (July 8), celebrating the legendary video game and an Evan Carter as Harry Potter bobblehead on June 26.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Texas Rangers announced promotional dates for the 2026 regular season at Globe Life Field on Tuesday, which include a record 16 bobblehead giveaways, 16 wearable item giveaways and six other collectibles.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Star first baseman Nick Kurtz, fresh off a unanimous American League Rookie of the Year award plus Silver Slugger honors, will be immortalized as a bobblehead given away April 17.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
May 28th the first 1,000 fans will receive a David Ortiz Rock Cats bobblehead, presented by Performance Pump & Well Services.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2026
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“Bobblehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobblehead. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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