2014 Phillies Group Leader Bobble Head
Update (5/20/2014)
As usual, a few 2014 Utley/Rollins Group Leader bobble heads were included as prizes in grab bags at this year's Phestival. And just as typical, eBay listings for the the dual-nodder began spiking upward that night.
I was scrolling through the listings to get a gauge on what they were selling for an notice one for an "error" variant. My first thought was that it is more error than variant - but the Rollins and Utley figures are transposed on the base. After posting a picture on Facebook yesterday, a few readers commented that they also had one - so it may be a true "variant."
Anyway, something new for you bobble head collectors to search out...
Earlier this week Phillies Season Ticket Holders received an advertising brochure promoting theme nights and the ever popular, Group Ticket program. Since 2002 the team has rewarded individuals who purchase ticket allotments of 250 or more with a bobble head - commonly referred to as "Group Leader Bobble Heads". It has been known that this year's figurine would feature Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley - but, this week's mailing offered fans the first look at it.
The dual bobble head is designed after the picture of Utley and Rollins shaking hands - shown in the Fan Appreciation Day card, "Teammates". The card highlighted the fact that the duo had played 1,000 games together. Can't wait to see it in person... What do you think of the design?
Interested in the Group Ticket program? Visit phillies.com for more info.
Thanks to reader, Mark Benedetto for the tip and the photo!