54 JANUARY 2023 Chinese “nodding-head” figures were recognized in England and Continental Europe in the 1760s and are believed to be the first type of bobblehead. Johann Zoffany’s famous portrait depicting Queen Charlotte in her Dressing Room at Buckingham Palace, painted in 1765, shows two nodding-head figures in the background. German bobblehead dolls were made of ceramic and began production in the late 1700s and early 1800s. In the 20th-century, commercialized bobblehead dolls were made of paper maché and then switched to more durable ceramic. The first sports bobblehead was created in the 1920s and featured a generic basketball player. In 1960, Major League Baseball imported paper maché bobbleheads for each team to give away. The featured players were Roberto Clemente, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris and Willie Mays, although the personalized bobbleheads had the same faces as the generic team bobbleheads. Later that year, additional bobbleheads were made to commemorate the World Series. HOW MANY? ORIGINS HOW TALL? 300+ DID YOU KNOW? BOBBLEHEADS There have been over 300 bobblehead promotions nationwide, with more than 75 of them having been done by the San Francisco Giants. It’s believed that the team’s 1999 giveaway of Willie Mays bobbleheads contributed to their reappearance. – bobblehead.com In 2022, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet created a 17 foot tall bobblehead replica of the company mascot. It resides in Harrisburg, PA. – corsicanadialysun.com In 2015, a 14-inch New York Yankees bobblehead figurine from 1961 sold for $59,750. – blog.hobbydb.com 17 feet $60K HOW In 2022, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet created a 17 foot tall bobblehead replica of the company mascot. It resides in Harrisburg, PA. – corsicanadialysun.com 17 17 17 HOW HOW MUCH? MUCH? MUCH? Burgers, Dogs, Burritos! Scrumptious Fish & Chips! Best Chicken Nuggets & Tenders! Fresh Breaded Onion Rings! Children’s Menus at All Locations! Drive Thru/Take-Out is Our Specialty! 20% off any order over $12.00! Offer expires 1/31/23. Valid with coupon only. Present coupon at time of purchase. May not be combined with any other offer. 1 coupon per person. Valid at all 8 locations. No cash value. Coupon cannot be reproduced. Phone orders taken till 10:00pm Monday thru Saturday. 602-840-0630 4121 N. 44th St., Phoenix Cash only. ATM on Patio. VOTED BEST LOCAL BURGER IN THE EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE 2020 VOTED BEST SEAFOOD IN THE GLENDALE STAR 2020 VOTED BEST SEAFOOD IN THE EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE 2021 VOTED BEST SEAFOOD IN THE WEST VALLEY VIEW 2021 VOTED BEST LOCAL BURGER IN THE EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE 2022 VOTED BEST SEAFOOD IN THE EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE 2022 Serving the Arcadia area since 1958 | D O G S | CATS | B I R DS | EXOTI C S | MEDI CAL • DENTAL • SU RG ERY • BOARDI NG • G ROOMI NG • O B EDI EN C E TRAI N I NG ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Open 7 Day a Week! Member Since 1959 4855 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix AZ 85018 | ingleside.com HOSPITAL 602-840-3446 | GROOMING 602-952-1754 Grooming OPEN Tues - Sat To ensure the safety of our clients & staff, we are performing curbside assistance. BRIAN A. SERBIN, DVM • MOLLY R. KLEIN, DVM • COURTNEY PARKER, DVM • KARISSA SCIACCA, DVM

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