The Bobblehead Origin and Its Many Different Uses

The origin of the bobblehead doll has been in existence for quite a long time. It is not really known exactly where it originated but one thing is for sure and that is they are not the first toy to have this design. You see bobblehead dolls came from Japan and were made as collectibles.

These bobblehead dolls were then made into stuffed toys and finally into the miniature dolls we know today. It seems that the Japanese took these tiny dolls and incorporated them into the design of the bobblehead. This is where the similarities between the original toy and the modern bobblehead dolls ends. The Japanese bobblehead dolls were not only limited to being stuffed animals but also able to say some very humorous things. In fact, if you flip over the back of the modern bobblehead you will be able to hear some very funny jokes from the beginning of World War II all the way up to the Gulf War.

You will find the modern bobblehead dolls in many different styles and types. Some are plastic and some are of cloth or felt material. Some are shaped like cars and trucks, while others are shaped like bowling balls. There are even bobblehead dolls that play musical instruments and talk. The history of the original bobblehead toy is just as colorful as the many different styles and forms it takes today.