When I visited Robinson’s Place GenSan’s soft opening last Wednesday, I dropped by the Team Pacquiao store owned by Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and I was able to take a snap shot of this Pacman bobblehead doll.
This doll wearing a San Francisco Giants jersey and a Philippine flag shorts was first given to fans during the celebration of Filipino Heritage Night at the AT&T Park San Francisco Giants Stadium on April 21, 2009.
On that night, Pacquiao was the guest of honor and threw the ceremonial first pitch. He was also the first boxer to be honored by a Major League Baseball team with a bobblehead doll.
Wanting one for myself, I inquired at the store how much each costs. Unfortunately, I was told that their stocks have not arrived yet from Manila due to Typhoon Ondoy and the ones they have are for display.
I hope Team Pacquiao still have one for me when I go back to GenSan this December.
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October 3rd, 2009 at 6:02 pm
[...] at the stadium chanted his name. Everyone wanted a piece of him. Well, those who got themselves a limited edition bobblehead doll came close to having done so. Pacman is the first boxer to be honored by a Major League Baseball [...]
October 7th, 2009 at 1:36 am
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ark Reply:
October 7th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Thanks for the visit as well. I sent you an email regarding ex-links.
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Emil Jaranilla Reply:
October 7th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
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ark Reply:
October 7th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Did the same as well. Thank you.
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October 7th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
hi. nice site
i like your pacquiao pic. may i animate it?
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ark Reply:
October 7th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Sure. Please send me a link to the finished product as well.
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November 9th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
[...] adding this magazine along with the Pacquiao bobblehead to my list of [...]