FAQ's
While helping find the best options for Bobbleheads we have received a lot of questions, some that sent us scramling for the best answers. We have put all the questions together so they might help you with your search.
Feel free to ask us any other question if we haven't covered it here...
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What is a bobblehead?
A bobblehead doll is a type of collectible doll. Its head is sometimes oversized compared to its body. Instead of a solid connection, its head is connected to the body by a spring in such a way that a light tap will cause the head to bobble, hence the name. (from wikipedia)
These bobbleheads have become a staple in sports premiums. Used primarily as a retail item from the late 1960 and 1970's, baseball teams in the late 1990's reintroduced the item as a giveaway item. Many assumed the fickle tastes of fans would cause bobbleheads popularity to fall over time, but that has not been the case. Many team's promotions calendars still center around their bobblehead giveaway.
The items are widely collected and traded. Many websites offer trading and commentary about recent releases, and many judge the success (or failure) of the giveaway by the value of their bobbleheads on eBay the following days. Some bobbleheads are found for hundreds of dollars the following day.
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Why are your bobbleheads better then others I might find?
We think we have three primary advantages: Our expert carvers, great pricing, and top quality
Carving: Undoubtedly you have seen bobbleheads that you can't identify. With other manufactures the true likeness of your bobblehead is lost at the first step of carving. We are confident that our carvers are the best in the industry. Fine details, exacting scale and lifelike facial designs make our bobblehead carvings the best you will find.
Pricing: We have researched several bobblehead options and are confident the only way to get better pricing is to get an inferior product. Like many premiums, you will get what you pay for. Paying for expert carving and careful shipment will certainly pay off in the long run when your fans have a keepsake they can be proud to showcase.
Top Quality: With the expert carving, hand painting and top-quality resin your bobblehead will look and feel like a true keepsake. The proof is in the finished product. Ask your TEAMmate Sales Representative for details on getting one of our quality bobbleheads in your hands.
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What are the production time lines?
- From the submission of your photos
- Prototype: carving clay finish 5 days after artwork has been received: Electronic Proof
- Mold and painting for final version: 2-3 days
- Photograph proof via email: 5 days
- Production: 30 days after we get your approval notice for our prototype
- Shipping to US port: 15-18 days
- Shipping product to your door: 7-10 days
- Approximately 9-11 weeks total
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How long does it take to get my order?
Approximately 9-11 weeks
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Is there a chance my bobbleheads will have lead paint?
Our factory in China is aware of the lead concerns. They use paint that has been thoroughly tested and approved. We have copies of the lead testing reports that were completed on our paint manufacturer on file.
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What are these Bobbleheads made of?
Our bobbleheads are cast in a resin material. This resin holds detail well and has a solid weight, which is establishes value in the hands of your fans.
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Can I see a proof of the design before you start producing?
We rely on electronic proofs, sent to our clients via email. This includes an email proof of the carving. And a second set of email photos for the painting. This allows us to confirm the look and design of your bobblehead without the high cost and delays associated with sending physical samples. For all confirmed orders we also send clients a random sample of one of our bobbleheads so you will know the quality you can rely with your finished product.
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How many colors can I use in the design?
We do not have a limit on colors and we paint to match your photos as closely as possible.
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Can I do detailed logos?
We have a process for detailed and small logos. For these small designs we can apply a decal (which we often refer to as a "tattoo"). This is good for very small logos, for example a team logo on shorts. There is a small charge for the addition of a decal, but it is minimal.
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What do the bases look like?
We create the base to meet your needs. We do not have a stock base you must use, rather we build to meet your needs? Is your booblehead part of a reading program and you want the character
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Can I have a custom pose?
Your entire bobblehead is customized to meet your needs. In addition to custom crafting your Bobblehead, our TEAMmate Sales Staff will offer you helpful advise on poses to avoid. Some poses dramatically increase the chance of breakage and problems in shipping. We work had to prevent that, since a bobblehead damaged in shipment can spoil a great premium giveaway.
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How tall are the bobbleheads?
7 inches and 4.5 inches are our standard sizes, however we can customize your size to meet your needs.
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Can I get a RUSH order?
No. We have created some smaller orders and air shipped them to the States, however we prefer not to do that since the costs are so high. Our timelines are created to allow for slight changes and tweaks in the initial carving stage, to allow time to dry and pack, ocean shipment, and local delivery. Late delivery is the worst end result, so we work diligently to avoid that. RUSH orders are extremely difficult to process and guarantee....and it takes our focus off delivering great bobbleheads on our posted time lines to other clients.
In our experience, condensing the timelines in order to RUSH the order along causes problems and limits our ability to create the best bobblehead possible, which is our goal with every order.
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Where do you produce the Gameops.com Bobbleheads?
Our bobbleheads are carved, molded, hand painted and packed for shipping in China.
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How are these shipped?
We ship bobbleheads via ocean freight to a port in the US. From there ground transport delivers the bobbleheads to your physical address.
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Can I get a sample?
When you begin the order process our TEAMmate sale staff will help you with a sample. We do not offer free samples.
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Are there extra costs not included in your price?
Our prices will includes all aspects of your order: Carving, molding, hand-painting, special requests, boxes, box printing, and packaging. There are no surprises.
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What is a mold charge?
We add the mold charge in with your price. Some manufactures charge this after the fact, so it can be challenging to determine the actual cost per bobblehead. Our prices are always PER BOBBLEHEAD, plus shipping. No surprises. Be sure when you compare prices that all your bids include everything.
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What special options do you have for my bobblehead promotion?
Consult with your TEAMmate Sales Contact for all the options. They include special packaging, GOLD versions painted on a limited number of your order for Grand Prizes, JUMBO versions for sponsors, custom bases, custom bobblespots, and more.
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