 A Collector’s Guide to Bobbleheads
by noileh
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Greetings, Neopians! If you think you’ve collected all the collectables there are to collect in Neopia, have a maxed out bank account burning a hole in your pocket, a shopping addiction, and/or are really impulsive, have we got just the thing for you: bobbleheads! In this guide, we’ll show you all the best heads that have ever bobbled. Bobble, Bobble, Boil and Trouble For some extra wicked bobble goodness, check out our first carefully curated category, featuring bobbles with more than one head! Do they bobble in synchronicity or at varying speeds, resulting in pure chaos and overstimulation? Probably the latter, which fits the personality of these mysterious friends, like the Bython and Luperus (Note: sticks for friendship not included). Perhaps you're looking for some more vicious opponents, like Scordrax or some Snowbeasts? Or maybe an homage to your most favourite pet, the Mutant Hissi? Whatever you're searching for, we can guarantee these are at least twice the fun!      Estimated Value: up to 885 NP Bobble Buddies Is one bobble simply not enough, but you don't have shelf space for more? Try a Bobble Buddy! These bobbles are buy-one-get-one free! Or maybe they're actually twice the price. We're not sure. Either way, you definitely get two bobbles taking up the space of one! Or maybe it's twice as wide…we should probably research our suggestions better before we come up with them. We can definitely, certainly say it is two bobbleheads on one base, though. And for that, you should be grateful. These bobbles are bonded and feature some of Neopia's most dynamic duos, like AAA and Abigail, Corbin & Kell, Siyana and Lunara, and Xarthab and Zorlix.     Estimated Value: up to 5,437 NP Heads Will Roll Bobble So, you want to see what sort of bobbleheads you can get for the Altador Cup to really show your true fan colours? What better way than to pick up the Referee! After all, everyone’s favourite player on the field is the referee. And if one bobblehead isn’t enough for you, there are three of him! Make sure to complete your whole collection by getting them all. If the referee is already on your shelves, you can’t go wrong with the Techo Fanatic. His head will be screaming bobbling all day long. Who else could be more iconic to the cup? If you still can’t get enough of the action – and let's face it, who doesn't want more slinging Yooyuball action after The Grey Year™ – you really need to make your way up to the announcer’s booth for Hovri Sweet, the official Altador Cup Commentator. Now, as he is commentating during the games, you can bobble his head and pretend he is speaking in your own living room – how cool!      Estimated Value: up to 150 NP Baubleheads Okay, so maybe the Altador Cup isn't your seasonal activity of choice…in that case, might we suggest the Winter Starlight Celebration? Let Grandma or Nick Neopia be your guide as you foray into the most magical season of all. The lovely Skating Bruce is an excellent reminder of the wonderful winter activities you can partake in, while the Snow Candychan and Abominable Snowball can help you get into the holiday spirit year-round. The Advent Calendar is an excellent source of free bobbleheads if you're bobbling on a budget – 4 of these 5 were simply given away! You just had to be there.      Estimated Value: up to 2,660 NP She's a Bobble Girl Did you know Usukis have their own line of bobblehead merch? Neither did we until we delved into the back closets of our Usul friends. These often forgotten collectables have their own charm to them. While Usukis typically are meant to play dress-up with, these have a little more ACTION to them! The Chatty Usuki has real-life head bobbling action as she talks up a storm, so don’t even get her started! Rock n Roll and Twisted Roses Fan usually are found together: one playing and one bobbling along to the beat of the music. Unfortunately, we haven’t yet gotten an official Usuki Twisted Roses bandmate bobblehead yet, but there aren’t any Usuls in the group, so we’ll let that one slide. The Shenkuu one is nice for quiet, relaxing days when you only want a calm and peaceful bobble going on. And if outer Neopia is more your thing, you can watch as the Space Usuki dodges comets and asteroids one by one with a quick bobble to and fro! Whatever you pick, you really can’t go wrong with a good Usuki, and if you are already an Usuki fan, why wouldn’t you have these in your collection?      Estimated Value: up to 4,000 NP Blasphemous Bobbles It's actually just the Evil Morguss Bobblehead. We won't be explaining ourselves – you either get it or you don't. Don’t come crying to us about it!  Estimated value: 0 NP; this thing is worthless Among Us You may think these are bobbleheads, but THEY'RE NOT. They're bobble heads. It's an important distinction. Don't be fooled by Dr. Sloth or the Quiggle Quiz-Giver – they're up to no good, and they know it. Also like…whatever this accursed Negg is. Or is it a flower? Whatever it is, it's certainly not a bobblehead. What even is a Negg with feet? Have you seen one in Neopia? Last we checked, Neggs couldn't get up and walk around – maybe punched into Doughnutfruits, but certainly never able to walk around Neopia!    Estimated Value: up to 685 NP Bobbledybook Now, if all of that wasn't enough to satiate your bobble-mania, we'd like to recommend to our readers some more light reading. You may consider checking out Bobblehead the Magazine for all the latest bobblehead news or Bobbleheads and Neopian Cultures for a deep, introspective dive into the world of bobbling. Trust us, this is not a book you will want to miss out on! So many cultures around Neopia have had bobbleheads intrinsically linked into their ways, from Tyrannia to Shenkuu. What, you are expecting us to explain that here? Not a chance; this is an advertisement for the book! Make sure you read it and tell the Magical Bookshop Shopkeeper we sent you! (Note: telling him we sent you does not entitle you to any sort of discount.) Does the universe not yet make your ideal bobblehead? Well, grab a copy of Do It Yourself Bobbleheads and consider making it! It might be fun, or it might be a soul-crushing project that makes you regret ever picking up this hobby in the first place. Either way, you'll end up with a new bobble! Results may vary.    Estimated Value: up to 1,245 NP Conclusion Whether you're looking for something new to stock your gallery with, want to spend some of that hard-earned NP on things to hoard in your safety deposit box, or just want some extra friends who always agree with what you say, bobblehead collecting is for every Neopian. (Note: we are not liable for any head or neck injuries that may occur from bobbling along with your collection.)
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