One of the most frequently asked questions by observers of my NBA collection is, "why does [insert item] exist?" Conversely, one of the questions I most frequently ask myself upon discovery of prospective additions to my collection is, "how did I not know [insert item] exists?"
The Rasheed Wallace talking bobblehead is not a perfect example of this phenomenon, as the reason it exists is obvious. 'Sheed and his Sheedisms --- such as "THE BALL DON'T LIE!," which is precisely what this bobblehead shouts when the small basketball on its base is depressed --- have long been popular with fans and officials alike. A talking bobblehead is a most appropriate tribute to this hero of the hardwood.
Still, though, this leaves one of the aforementioned questions unanswered. How, as both a Rasheed Wallace fan and NBA collector dating back to Roscoe's days of Jail Blazing, had I been unaware of this glorious item's existence? One would think this would be one of the most universally appreciated and fiercely sought after SGA bobbles to be found. Oddly, quite the opposite seems to be true, as Rasheed is conspicuously absent from probably the internet's only bobblehead All-Star team. Apparently, too, it took six EBay auction listings for trash-talking 'Sheed, complete with patchy beard and elongated wrist band, to be sold --- and only then to me, buyer of all otherwise unwanted NBA trinkets.
I'm almost disappointed there was no bidding war. This would've resulted in me spending more money, but it also would've allowed me to make a fantastic "both teams played hard" joke, which is worth at least five dollars. Maybe even ten.
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