{
  "id": 5415944,
  "title": "Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/nod-if-youve-heard-this-bobblehead-dolls-are-an-american-favorite-5415944",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T21:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/bobblehead-figurine-collectible-giveaway-142e8a33a1bea5a5a079cd5e035d1fd0"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bobblehead dolls, known for their spring-laden, oversized heads that bob up and down or side to side when tapped, have become a beloved American pastime. These collectible figurines can depict entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, and even personalized likenesses of individuals. Their kitschy, funny, and clever appeal makes them a popular giveaway at events such as baseball games across the country.\n\nPhil Sklar, a prominent enthusiast and founder of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, believes that bobbleheads represent the quintessential Americana, embodying pop culture in an iconic way. The museum showcases a vast collection of bobbleheads, offers visitors a chance to marvel at these figurines, and provides an opportunity to learn about their intriguing history. Nostalgic and specific in their appeal, bobbleheads represent a unique and cherished aspect of American culture.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK (AP) — It’s all in the name. Bobble. Head. It’s what the tiny collectible figurines with the spring-laden oversize heads are known for: Give them a tap and watch their tops go, gyrating up and down or side to side. And any head can bobble -…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/nod-if-youve-heard-this-bobblehead-dolls-are-an-american-favorite",
        "published": "2026-09-03T20:30:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}