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FOCO releases new Dante Hall ‘Human Joy Stick’ bobblehead

A clever and cool representation of Kansas City Chiefs great Dante Hall, paying homage to his nickname.

Kansas City Chiefs great Dante Hall is the next player to get the bobblehead treatment from FOCO, one of the leading manufacturers of officially licensed NFL merchandise.

FOCO previously released an entire series of limited edition Chiefs bobbleheads surrounding their Super Bowl LIV victory. They also recently created a set of bobbleheads centered around Mecole Hardman’s stylish pregame outfits. Now, they’re taking a trip down memory lane and creating a clever representation of Hall that pays homage to his nicknames.

Hall was drafted by the Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He’d go on to become one of the most exciting return specialists in franchise history and a big part of team success during that era. During his seven seasons in Kansas City, Hall amassed 8,644 kick return yards, 1,882 punt return yards, and 11 combined return touchdowns. His prowess in the return game earned him the nickname “The Human Joy Stick.”

FOCO’s bobblehead draws inspiration from two of Hall’s nicknames when he was in the NFL. The bobblehead features Hall in a pose, throwing up the X because it was part of his “X-Factor” nickname. Hall is also standing on an arcade console-themed base, which is modeled after Hall’s signature “Human Joy Stick” nickname. The base features Chiefs-colored accents. It also has a screen with 8-bit lettering and a team logo display.

“Dante Hall was an electrifying return man and one of the most exciting players to watch in the early 2000s,” FOCO Senior Licensing Manager Matthew Katz said in a press release. “In addition to his great play on the field, he also had one of the best nicknames in the game – ‘The Human Joy Stick.’ That inspired us to create this unique bobblehead with a thematic base, and we think Chiefs fans will be eager to add this piece to their collections.”

This bobblehead is currently available for pre-order at FOCO.com. The projected delivery date for this item is currently in September, so you should receive it around the start of the 2020 NFL season.

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There is already a Texans David Johnson bobblehead

Houston Texans running back David Johnson hasn’t played for his new team, but there is a bobblehead of the former All-Pro in Texans getup.

One way to endear a new player to the franchise is to make available jerseys, memorabilia, and other collectibles.

That measure is already underway as Foco announced a new David Johnson bobblehead in his Houston Texans uniform.

The bobblehead is missing one detail as of now, and that is Johnson’s uniform number. The bobblehead has Johnson sporting the No. 0, although the former Arizona Cardinal will probably pick something in the 20-49 range when the time comes.

In the product description, Texans fans are reminded they have “a shiny new superstar heading to your city.”

One tiny detail as to why Texans fans may not be too excited about this superstar coming to Houston is that it was at the expense of a current superstar and one of a handful of players who have a 99 rating on Madden NFL 20, receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Right or wrong, Texans fans will associate Johnson as part of the trade that shipped Nuk to the Cardinals.

Nonetheless, for fans eager to turn the page and look to the future, there is a running back bobblehead waiting for them.

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Spurs to Give Away Former Longhorn LaMarcus Aldridge Bobblehead

The Spurs will be giving away a bobblehead of former UT star LaMarcus Aldridge. He will be flashing the famous “Hook em” hand sign.

The San Antonio Spurs will be giving away a bobblehead of former Longhorn star LaMarcus Aldridge. Not only will he be in his usual No. 12 and holding a basketball, but he will be flashing the famous “Hook em” hand sign, synonymous with the University of Texas.

The first 10,000 fans that show up to Wednesday’s home game against the Dallas Mavericks will be able to get the collecter’s item. However, Aldridge is not expected to play tonight as he is dealing with a sore right shoulder.

When he has seen the court this season, Aldridge has been one of the best players for the Spurs. Averaging 18.8 points per game, he is only behind DeMar DeRozan in team scoring. He is leading the team in rebounds with 7.5 per game while also adding 2.4 blocks and 1.6 blocks per game.

Only three games out of the eight seed in the Western Conference, Aldridge will be a huge part towards the Spurs’ push to making the playoff for the 23rd season in a row.

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