Jesse Ventura Bobblehead Doll Info

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Four editions of Jesse Ventura bobblehead dolls were manufactured in limited quantities by Alexander Global Promotions between October, 2001 and July, 2002. Each is a high-quality, hand-painted, ceramic piece, 1.25 lbs, 7.5" high. The edition number is shown on back of each doll's base.

Compared to others in the marketplace, Jesse Ventura bobblehead dolls are rare. Edition quantities were limited to 1,500 or 3,000. This compares to runs of 10,000+ commonly seen in other celebrity bobbleheads.

The first edition was sold entirely to individuals in small quantities. The second edition was sold mostly to individuals in small quantities. When the Jesse Ventura Volunteer Committee (JVVC) discovered how hot a fundraising product the Jesse Ventura bobblehead doll could be, it produced third and fourth editions in preparation for a possible re-election campaign. When the governor announced he would not seek re-election, the inventory was sold in case lots to a number of buyers and the JVVC was closed.

The case-lot buyers have been selling their dolls at eBay, community events, flea markets, etc. It's only a matter of time before the case lots are gone. These dolls will become increasingly rare as they are lost, broken, thrown away, or carefully stored as a valued collectible by those who buy or receive them as gifts.

The rarity premium can already been seen in the marketplace. The JV01-2001 edition sells at higher prices than the other editions. This is because it was the first-ever Jesse Ventura bobblehead doll made, and because no one owns more than a few. The entire edition was sold in just two days. No buyer was permitted to purchase more than 10. Less than a dozen buyers bought the limit. Nearly everyone else bought quantities of just 1, 2, or 3. While other editions can still be found, the JV01-2001 is hard to locate and more costly to buy.

Another positive factor for Jesse Ventura collectibles is Jesse Ventura's upcoming national TV talk show. The show is now in the works at MSNBC. When the popular and provocative Jesse Ventura goes on the air nationwide, interest in Jesse Ventura collectibles will likely increase.

Photo	Distinguishing Characteristics	Edition Number	Number Made	Notes
	Red necktie	JV01-2001	1,500	Entire edition sold to individuals. Retail price $12.95 each.
	Green necktie	JV01-2002	3,000	About 75% sold to individuals. About 25% sold in case lots to bulk buyers. Retail price $12.95 each.
	Red necktie. Green vote button on jacket.	JV02-2002	3,000	About 25% of the dolls sold to individuals. About 75% sold in case lots to bulk buyers. Retail price $12.95 each.
	Set of two dolls. Ventura standing triumphant over a Democratic donkey and Republican elephant.	JV03-2003-DFL and JV03-2003-GOP	1,500 sets.	100% sold in case lots to bulk buyers. Two individually- boxed dolls packaged in one larger box. Sold as a set of two. Retail price $19.95/set.
The Jesse Ventura Bobblehead Collection Top Row, Left to Right: JV02-2003-DFL, JV02-2003-GOP Bottom Row, Left to Right: JV01-2001, JV01-2002, JV02-2002 Note To Merchandise Traders: The Jesse Ventura merchandise information and photos on this web site are placed here for the equal benefit of all collectors and traders. You may link your web pages or online auction ads to pages on this web site. You may not copy text or photos from this web site for use or publication anywhere else. See copyright notice below.