Black Panther Bobblehead Unboxing

Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone unboxes a Cincinnati Reds Black Panther bobblehead. 

2019 Cincinnati Reds Themed Bobbleheads

For the past few years, the Cincinnati Reds have been teaming up with various companies to produce special themed giveaway items that are exclusive to certain ticket packages. Some of these items are bobbleheads and have featured characters from Star Wars, Peanuts, and Marvel among others. So who will the Redlegs team up with this season and what unique bobbleheads will be distributed? Let's take a look.

The first themed bobblehead of 2019 is a Game of Thrones Queen Rosie bobblehead. Last year the Reds and Game of Thrones gave out a King Redlegs bobblehead, and it was a very good looking bobble. The Queen Rosie bobble looks just as good and will make a fine addition to anybody's bobblehead collection. This will be given out during the 5/15 game against the Chicago Cubs.

The next themed bobblehead is of Woodstock. He is the little yellow bird from the Peanuts comic strip and cartoon. The previous years have seen the Reds give out bobbleheads of Charlie Brown and Snoopy. This bobble will be given out on the 5/19 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

It wouldn't be baseball season without a Star Wars themed giveaway, and the Reds are teaming up with the juggernaut movie franchise on 5/31 against the Washington Nationals when they give out a bobblehead of Darth Vader. The bobblehead features Vader standing on a Reds baseball and continues the partnership that Star Wars and the Redlegs have had for the last few years.

The fourth themed bobblehead giveaway of the year is the one I am looking forward to the most. For the third straight year, the Reds and Marvel are teaming up to distribute a bobblehead with the 2019 season featuring a Black Panther bobble. This will be the fourth Marvel bobblehead the Reds have given to fans with the previous three being Rocket Raccoon, Iron Man, and Captain America. Im a big super hero fan and have all three in my collection, and I will definitely be getting tickets for this game. It will take place on 6/14 when the Texas Rangers come to town.

The fifth bobble is of All-Star-Sam, the bald eagle. This is a joint promotion bobblehead between the Reds and the Cincinnati Zoo. Last year's zoo themed bobblehead was of Fiona the hippo. This will be given out during the 6/18 game against the Houston Astros.

The next themed bobblehead game is on 7/19 when the Redlegs take on the St. Louis Cardinals and ties in Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville. In honor of the 30th anniversary of "Off to See the Lizard," this bobblehead will be of the Lizard.

The last themed bobblehead the Reds will give out in 2019 will be in conjunction with the Grateful Dead. Members of Reds Country who are also Deadheads will get a kick out of this bobblehead as it will be of the Dancing Bear. This will be given out on 8/16 when the Reds host the Cardinals.

Those are the themed ticket package bobbleheads the Reds will give out during the 2019 season. Ranging from Star Wars to the Zoo, there is sure to be a bobblehead that will capture the interest of every Reds fan. I'm looking forward to the Black Panther bobblehead the most. More information on these bobbleheads can be found the Cincinnati Reds website.

My Reds and Marvel Bobblehead Wish List

Once again, the Cincinnati Reds and Marvel are joining forces to give away a themed ticket package bobblehead of a super hero. This year's bobble will feature Black Panther. This is the third consecutive year in which the Redlegs and Marvel have teamed up to give out a bobblehead. 2017 saw the Reds give out bobbleheads of Rocket Raccoon and Iron Man, and Captain America was given out last year. With an entire Marvel Universe of characters to feature as bobbleheads, who should the Reds immortalize as a bobble next? Here are my top five choices.

Let's start with the mighty Thor. The Asgardian god of thunder would make for an excellent bobblehead. Have him stand at the plate with his hammer instead of his bat and you've got an awesome crossover bobble that would make Odin proud.

Fourth on my list is Thanos. The ultimate villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe would look awesome as a Reds bobblehead. One hand could have the infinity gauntlet and the other could feature all five Reds World Series Championship rings.

Third on my list is Wolverine. He has always been my favorite X-Men character and is one of the toughest characters in the history of Marvel. I'd love to see him in either his traditional blue and yellow gear or in a red and white themed Redlegs outfit.

Second is the Incredible Hulk. The big, green rage monster has been one of Marvel's most popular characters and has been featured as a bobblehead by a few different teams already. A bobblehead of him smashing through Great American Ball Park would be epic.

My number one choice for a Marvel Reds bobblehead is Spider-Man. Not only is he my all time favorite super hero, but he is one of the most popular super heroes in the history of comics. He could also be featured in a variety of styles such as his Venom costume, the Miles Morales outfit, or his traditional red and blue gear. The possibilities are seemingly endless.

That's my list of Marvel characters I'd like to see featured as Reds bobbleheads. I've collected every one the Reds and Marvel have given out so far, and I already have my tickets for the Black Panther game. If this partnership between Marvel and the Reds continues, you can bet that I will be heading to Great American Ball Park to assemble my collection of Marvel and Reds bobbleheads!

Captain America Bobblehead Unboxing

Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone unboxes a Cincinnati Reds bobblehead of Captain America.

Reds 2018 Special Ticket Package Bobbleheads

 Like the Captain America Cincinnati Reds bobblehead I wrote about in a previous post, the team is giving out a few other bobbleheads only available through special ticket packages. In this post, I will talk about the different special ticket package bobbleheads that the team plans to give to fans.

On April 25, the Reds will be giving out a bobblehead of the legendary painter Bob Ross. The Reds will be taking on the Atlanta Braves in a 6:40 p.m. game. Aside from the bobblehead, fans will also have the opportunity to purchase a ticket package that not only includes the bobblehead, but admission to the “Joy of Painting” VIP painting class.

In May, there will be three special ticket package bobbleheads. On May 4, the Reds and Star Wars are teaming up to distribute a bobblehead of Chewbacca. This lines up very well for Reds and Star Wars fans as it is both a Friday and “Star Wars Day.” On May 7, the Reds will be celebrating the 20^th anniversary of the “Flying Pig Marathon” by giving away a Flying Pig bobblehead. For those of you who are unaware, the “Flying Pig Marathon” is Cincinnati’s trademark race and the Flying Pig has become a mascot for the city. On May 20, the Reds will be giving out a bobblehead of Snoopy. I believe last year’s Peanuts bobblehead was Charlie Brown so Snoopy is the next logical choice.

June will feature three special ticket package bobbleheads. First up is Captain America on June 8 which I already discussed in a previous post. Second is the Fiona the Hippo bobblehead that will be given out on June 19. Fiona became a global superstar after the Cincinnati Zoo documented her treatment and recovery after her premature birth. Like the Flying Pig, she has become a mascot for Cincinnati and I believe that this will be a very popular bobblehead. On June 29, Cincinnati parrot heads will be flocking to Great American Ball Park. The Reds will team up with Margaritaville to distribute a Shark bobblehead to fans who purchase the ticket package.

Two special ticket package bobbleheads will be given out in July. On July 22, the Reds and Sony Pictures Animation will give out a bobblehead of Mavis from the new “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” movie. On July 27, the Reds will celebrate the King of Rock and Roll by giving out a bobblehead of Elvis.

August will feature the last ticket package bobblehead of the year. The 17^th of the month will be “Grateful Dead Night.” To celebrate, fans can purchase a special ticket package that will net them a bobblehead of Uncle Sam.

Those are all the special ticket package bobbleheads that the Reds plan to give away during the 2018 season. It is a cool way for bobblehead collectors to snag some unique additions for their collections, and it is also a great way to introduce non-baseball fans to America’s pastime. If any of these bobbleheads caught your interest, head on over to Great American Ball Park to get these ticket packages so you can add the bobbleheads to your collection.

Go Redlegs!

Captain America for America’s Pastime

 For the second consecutive year, the Cincinnati Reds and Marvel are teaming up to bring fans a unique bobblehead. Last year, the Reds gave out bobbleheads of Iron Man and Rocket Raccoon. For the 2018 season, Captain America will be making his Reds bobblehead debut.

This bobblehead is only available to fans that buy a special ticket package to the June 8 game against the St. Louis Cardinals. There are three different ticket packages available for fans to purchase. View level seats are $25, field box seats are $59, and infield box seats are $85.

I purchased ticket packages for both the Rocket Raccoon bobblehead game and the Iron Man bobblehead game. Both bobbles are fantastic. Being a fan of both the Reds and Marvel, I was very pleased that the bobbleheads showcase two of “Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” with a little touch of the Redlegs. I plan on going to the Captain America game this year to add the bobblehead to my collection. If you love Marvel and the Reds, I suggest you get your hands on some tickets to the game.

Go Redlegs!

Cincinnati Reds Iron Man Bobblehad Unboxing

Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone unboxes a Cincinnati Reds bobblehead of Iron Man.

Bobblehead Page Update

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— Cincy Fan Zone (@CincyFanZone) June 13, 2017

Triple Bobble Weekend

 Do you like the Cincinnati Reds? Do you like Marvel super heroes? Do you like bobbleheads? Well then this Saturday is the day for you as you can attain not one, not two, but three bobbleheads for your sports memorabilia collection. Here’s how.

The Reds will be hosting the Atlanta Braves for a three game series on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It also happens to be the second and final Marvel super hero weekend of the year, meaning you can receive a bobblehead of Iron Man if you purchase a special ticket package. These ticket packages cost more than regular tickets, and it is only through these packages that you receive the Iron Man bobblehead.

The day you want to purchase your ticket package for is Saturday as it is also Anthony DeSclafani  bobblehead day. Should you get to the game early enough, you will get one of 20,000 Anthony DeSclafani  bobbleheads the Reds are giving to fans. It is a pretty sweet deal that can net you two new bobbleheads. But wait, there’s more!

The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum will also be giving away a bobblehead that weekend. The bobblehead will be of the “Hit King” and Cincinnati native and Reds legend Pete Rose. Only 6,000 Reds Hall of Fame bobbleheads are made, and Rose will only be given away during the month of June.

So what are your plans for this Saturday? Hopefully after reading this post, you will be heading to Great American Ball Park for some Reds baseball and bobbleheads. I am planning on getting both Iron Man and DeSclafani, but I am still on the fence about the Rose bobble. I am a huge fan of Charlie Hustle, but I already have three Rose bobbles so this one will have to be significantly different in order for me to add it to my collection. If you do not have a Rose bobblehead however, this is your chance to add a bobblehead of not only him but of Iron Man and Anthony DeSclafani  to your collection as well.

Go Redlegs!

Cincinnati Reds Rocket Raccoon Bobblehead Unobxing

Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone unboxes a Cincinnati Reds Rocket Raccoon bobblehead.

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— Cincy Fan Zone (@CincyFanZone) April 23, 2017

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— Cincy Fan Zone (@CincyFanZone) April 23, 2017

Cincinnati Reds Special Ticket Package Bobbbleheads 2017

The Cincinnati Reds are no strangers to bobblehead giveaways and special ticket packages. The past few years have seen the team release a special Star Wars themed ticket package that included a Star Wars Cincinnati Reds themed bobblehead exclusive to the ticket package. Apparently the promotion was popular enough to warrant the team to expand the promotion to not just Star Wars. The ticket packages can cost anywhere from $20 to $60 depending on the promotion and seating. They will be good for one game during a select home series and include an exclusive ticket package item. In this post, I will discuss the various special ticket package bobbleheads the Reds plan to give out during the 2017 season.

First up for 2017 is a Rocket the Raccoon bobblehead. Rocket is one of the main characters from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” series which has recently exploded in popularity thanks to the blockbuster Marvel film from a few years ago. The bobblehead looks really good and features Rocket standing on a baseball that has both the Marvel logo and the Reds logo on it. This nodder will be given out during the April 21-23 home series against the Chicago Cubs.

Second is the Star Wars ticket package bobblehead. This package will be good for either the May 5 or May 6 game against the San Francisco Giants and will feature a Storm Trooper bobblehead. Like Rocket, the Storm Trooper is standing on a baseball and has both the Star Wars logo and the Cincinnati Reds logo on it. This is the third Star Wars ticket package bobblehead the Reds have given out to fans. They have previously given away nodders of R2-D2 and Yoda.

The third bobblehead is of the Marvel metallic mega hero known as Iron Man. This bobble will be given away during the June 2-4 weekend series against the Atlanta Braves and coincides with both a standard bobblehead giveaway on Saturday as well as a Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum bobblehead giveaway weekend. If you play your cards right, you could go to the Saturday game and walk away with three bobbleheads. The nodder features Iron Man standing on a flat circular base. The base has the Marvel logo on the side and baseball stitching and the Reds logo on the top.

Fourth is a Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville bobblehead that will be given out on July 14 when the Washington Nationals come to town. The nodder is of a sunglasses wearing parrot in a Cincinnati Reds road jersey while standing on a baseball that says “Fins Up” and sports the Reds logo. This game is also a Friday Night Fireworks game and will feature a fireworks show set to the music of Jimmy Buffett.

Fifth is a special Charlie Brown Cincinnati Reds bobblehead that celebrates the 50^th anniversary of the “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” musical. It will be given out during the July 21-23 series against the Miami Marlins. The bobblehead is of Charlie Brown wearing a Reds hat and Reds version of his trademark shirt. He is also holding a bat and a baseball, and the base appears to be home plate that says “50^th Anniversary” and “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.”

The last special ticket package bobblehead of the year is of Elvis Presley. This bobblehead will be given out during the August 4 and 5 games against the St. Louis Cardinals. The nodder showcases Elvis in a white outfit while holding a microphone and standing on a black circular base. The Reds logo is on the top of the base and his name is featured in gold letters on the side.

In conclusion, the special ticket package bobbleheads are very gimmicky but are also unique pieces of Reds memorabilia. I am and have always been a huge super hero fan and will be going to get both the Rocket the Raccoon bobblehead and the Iron Man bobblehead. Other special ticket package giveaways include an FC Cincinnati scarf, a Grateful Dead statue, an Oktoberfest mug, and a replica 1975 Cincinnati Reds World Series Championship ring. In addition to the Marvel bobbleheads, I will also be going to the Saturday 1975 replica ring game which I believe is also the same day as a standard bobblehead game. If you are interested in any of these giveaways, check out the Cincinnati Reds website for more information.

Go Redlegs!