Collection of Vintage NFL 'Boy' Style Bobblehead Dolls
Antique Sports Memorabilia / Collectibles

Collection of Vintage NFL 'Boy' Style Bobblehead Dolls

This collection features six vintage NFL bobblehead dolls, specifically the 'boy' or 'child' face style, which were predominantly manufactured in Japan during the 1960s. The set includes representations of several iconic franchises: the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis (Baltimore) Colts, New York Giants (red helmet), and two others in blue/grey uniforms. Each figure stands approximately 6 to 7 inches tall and is constructed from hand-painted papier-mâché or a similar composite material. The dolls feature a spring-mounted oversized head on a fixed body base. Characteristic features include the '00' or similar generic jersey numbers, stylized cherubic facial features, and team names printed on the circular black bases. The paint application shows varying levels of craftsmanship consistent with period mass production. Condition appears fair to good for their age, exhibiting typical signs of vintage wear such as minor paint flaking, surface dust, and potential age-related patina. These items are highly sought after by sports memorabilia collectors for their nostalgic aesthetic and historical connection to the growth of NFL merchandise during the mid-20th century.

Estimated Value

$1,100 - $1,400

Basic Information

Category

Antique Sports Memorabilia / Collectibles

Appraised On

February 2, 2026

Estimated Value

$1,100 - $1,400

Item Description

This collection features six vintage NFL bobblehead dolls, specifically the 'boy' or 'child' face style, which were predominantly manufactured in Japan during the 1960s. The set includes representations of several iconic franchises: the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis (Baltimore) Colts, New York Giants (red helmet), and two others in blue/grey uniforms. Each figure stands approximately 6 to 7 inches tall and is constructed from hand-painted papier-mâché or a similar composite material. The dolls feature a spring-mounted oversized head on a fixed body base. Characteristic features include the '00' or similar generic jersey numbers, stylized cherubic facial features, and team names printed on the circular black bases. The paint application shows varying levels of craftsmanship consistent with period mass production. Condition appears fair to good for their age, exhibiting typical signs of vintage wear such as minor paint flaking, surface dust, and potential age-related patina. These items are highly sought after by sports memorabilia collectors for their nostalgic aesthetic and historical connection to the growth of NFL merchandise during the mid-20th century.

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