50/50. That’s how much of a chance you have to get a Shohei Ohtani bobblehead. Yes, even with a ticket. Imagine arriving at Dodger Stadium early in the morning, armed only with your passion for baseball and the hope of adding a unique Ohtani bobblehead to your collection. That’s exactly what happened as fans lined up outside the stadium for hours before the gates opened. When news spread that the two-way superstar would be featured in another bobblehead giveaway at a Dodgers game, the buzz was palpable.

Fans knew they had to act fast to snag this prized item, leading to an incredible 10-hour wait for many determined collectors. The craze for bobbleheads is no joke. We’re talking not only about Ohtani here but with his lovable dog, Decoy. These bobbleheads will be worth their weight in gold if history is any guide. When the Dodgers unveiled an Ohtani figurine back in May, it caused complete mayhem. Fans were paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars on the secondary market for such limited editions, and traffic was a nightmare. So, it’s understandable why fans are prepared to face the summer heat and wait hours to have a chance at bringing one home. 

Shohei Ohtani bobblehead frenzy

You’d think waiting for a bobblehead of someone and his dog would be crazy, right? But not for Shotime fans. Even before the first pitch was scheduled, fans waited for nearly 10 hours outside the Dodgers stadium just to have this figurine. There were two versions of the bobblehead: a standard edition and a gold-plated one. A crowd that big also means that many of the fans will also go empty-handed. The Dodgers claimed that they had only 40,000 dolls. Last time they sold approx. 53,527 tickets to the first Ohtani bobblehead night. For those who did not get their hands on the giveaway, their second option would be to look at the market for second-hand items.   

Shohei Ohtani’s furry friend made the opening pitch to Ohtani to kickstart the game after everyone in attendance had obtained their freebie. That was the biggest roar of the night, up until the bottom of the first inning when Ohtani took the mound. Ohtani didn’t make the sold-out crowd at Dodger Stadium wait much longer, hit a home run, and stole two bases in the Dodgers’ 6-4 win. This is not the first time an Ohtani giveaway made fans go crazy. The first Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway also created long lines for eager fans outside Dodger Stadium this May. 

Shohei Ohtani’s first bobblehead giveaway 

Two hours before the Los Angeles Dodgers met the Cincinnati Reds, cars were circling Chavez Ravine and stadium parking areas were swiftly filling up. Before the main gate opened, there was a queue of supporters waiting outside. The bobblehead featured a happy Ohtani with his bat perched above his left shoulder and was only available to the first 40,000 fans. Japanese anime was featured in the box’s design.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and other players on the team did not have to worry about getting their hands on the souvenir. Boxes were sitting in each Dodger’s locker before the game. The Ohtani giveaway was listed as fresh in the box by sellers on eBay, where it was being offered for $150 and more. Surprisingly, 1,700 road gray jersey bobbleheads were included in the giveaway at random.

On eBay, one was listed for $2,300. So if you are still on the fence about going to the stadium and waiting for the giveaway, chances are you will miss it because Dodger fans, especially Ohtani fans, are not here to mess.