- Why a Bobble Ankle Doll?
- Why not a bloody sock?
- How much does the bobble ankle doll cost?
- Why does it cost so little, when similar souvenirs of
this sort go for so much more?
- How much goes to Curt’s Pitch for ALS and
the SHADE Foundation?
- Can this doll be purchased at souvenir shops, like the
ones surrounding Fenway?
- Has this doll been approved by Curt Schilling?
- Why is Brockton Hospital on the doll?
- Is this a limited edition?
- What is the story behind the broken “A” in “ANKLE”?
- How many revisions were required to produce the doll?
- Is this bobble ankle, the first of its kind?
Why a Bobble Ankle doll?
Last year, the Brockton Rox created a bit of an uproar by
producing the Grady Little Bobble Arm doll which commemorated the misery
of Grady Little’s controversial 2003 decision not to pull Pedro
Martinez. Following the Red Sox magnificent 2004 season, the Rox were
repeatedly asked what could be done to top that memento.
Once again, the decision was equally apparent. The Rox sought to
develop something that reflected the perseverance, the fun attitude,
and the sense of teamwork generated by the 2004 World Champions.
The team’s courage and tenacity were personified by Curt Schilling’s
post-season appearances, when, despite great pain, Schilling showed
his fortitude against the Yankees and the Cardinals. With this in
mind, the Rox developed “The Ankle.”
Last year, the Rox contributed $40,000 to Grady Little’s charity
of choice (Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation). This year, with
the sales of The Ankle, the Rox seek to be the minor league team that
makes the largest financial contribution to charity during the 2005
season.
Why not a bloody sock?
Many people tried to capitalize on Curt Schilling’s
bloody sock. While we commend their efforts, after all is said and
done, what can you do with a bloody sock? If you think about it, a
bloody sock is pretty disgusting. But a bobble ankle doll? Now, we’re
talking fun!
How much does the bobble ankle doll cost?
The doll retails for $25.
Why does it cost so little, when similar souvenirs of this sort
go for so much more?
We want as many people as possible to comfortably
be able to afford to purchase this doll. We want these to be given
as gifts for birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, for
births, for weddings, graduations, bar/bat mitzvahs, communions,
and other events and holidays, as well as everyday gifts for grandparents,
coaches, teachers, baby sitters, orthodontists, surgeons, accountants,
lawyers, boyfriends, girlfriends, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews, best friends, and even mediocre friends.
How much goes to Curt’s Pitch for ALS and the SHADE
Foundation?
Curt’s Pitch and SHADE receive half of the retail price.
Can this doll be purchased at souvenir shops, like the ones
surrounding Fenway?
No. For one thing, the Brockton Rox will not sell this doll
for less than $25 as that would preclude making the full contribution
to the Schilling charities and defeat the purpose of this project.
But more importantly, this doll is not simply an item like a shirt
or a cap or hair gel. “The Ankle” has a unique aura about
it representing an extraordinary moment in baseball history; we would
never want to see this lumped with a Win Remmerswaal sweatband.
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Has this doll been approved by Curt Schilling?
Yes. The Rox went through extensive negotiations to make sure
that the doll met the high standards of the Schilling family.
Why is Brockton Hospital on the doll?
The Brockton Rox take great pride in being not just a part
of Red Sox Nation but in being residents of “The City of Champions”,
Brockton, Massachusetts. The Rox make a fervent effort to partner with
the community in every way possible, and there is no more appropriate
partner than Brockton Hospital which has a long-standing relationship
with the Rox. In addition, the Hospital’s Chief of Surgery, Dr.
George Brown (also the Rox team physician) consulted with the team
on the medical ramifications of having a bobbling ankle (not an advised
medical procedure). The Rox soon learned that the “leg bone is
connected to ankle bone which is connected to the foot bone.”
Is this a limited edition?
While the Sox limited production of World Series rings to
about 500, “The Ankle” is absolutely not a limited edition.
We would like to produce and sell as many as possible. We can think
of no better way for fans to say thank you to Curt and to honor the
2004 World Champs than through the purchase of this doll.
What is the story behind the broken “A” in “ANKLE”?
The “A” was not intentional, although our decision
to retain it was. During an initial sculpting of the doll the “A” wilted
during the drying process. After much discussion, it was decided that
this was “a sign” from the bobble gods and should be retained
for the final product. Like the ankle itself, the drooping “A” made
it to the end.
How many revisions were required to produce the doll?
Many (and when we say “many” we mean more than
six). The Brockton Rox made the decision that they would rather get
the doll correct than get it out fast. The Rox played close attention
to detail, making sure the blood stain and the “K ALS” were
accurate and prominent.
Is this bobble ankle, the first of its kind?
We know that many people have made attempts to market “bloody
sock” related products, but we know of no one who has ever developed
a bobble ankle doll.
Google turns up nothing else for “bobble ankle doll”.
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