Here's a true grail piece for the serious AFL collector — the 1961 Boston Patriots "Toes Up" Bobblehead Nodder. The "Toes Up" designation refers to the distinctive foot position on this earliest series of AFL papier-mâché nodders, making it one of the rarest and most coveted variations from the entire 1960s bobblehead era.
This example displays the classic Patriots color scheme: a cream/white helmet with red center stripe and the iconic Pat Patriot logo (#77) on the side, red jersey lettered "PATRIOTS" in teal, white pants with red and blue striping, and black cleats. The round blue base reads "BOSTON" in red lettering.
Team: Boston Patriots (pre-New England era)
League: AFL (American Football League)
Year: 1961
Style: Toes Up — earliest AFL nodder series
Helmet: Cream/white with red stripe and Pat Patriot logo, #77
