2001/2002 UPPER DECK NHL EDITION 'CURTIS JOSEPH' 'PLAY MAKERS' BOBBLEHEAD
Celebrate the legendary goaltending career of "Cujo" with this authentic, vintage 2001/2002 Upper Deck NHL Edition PlayMakers Curtis Joseph bobblehead. Produced during the absolute peak of the early 2000s sports memorabilia boom, this premium collectible captures the fan-favorite netminder in his iconic Toronto Maple Leafs blue-and-white home sweater, complete with his legendary, instantly recognizable snarling wild dog custom goalie mask design.
Unlike standard novelty promotional giveaways, the Upper Deck PlayMakers series was highly prized for its heavy, high-quality construction, detailed jersey textures, and lifelike player likenesses. This item is sold boxed and sealed. The bobblehead remains perfectly preserved inside its original protective housing. It is a spectacular addition for Toronto Maple Leafs die-hards, Curtis Joseph focus collectors, or vintage hockey memorabilia enthusiasts.
Product Highlights
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Official Upper Deck Release: A 100% genuine, licensed NHL product from Upper Deck's premium 2001–2002 memorabilia run. Not a modern reproduction or promotional stadium giveaway.
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Highly Detailed Sculpting: Features an intricate sculpt showcasing his goalie gear, including detailed pads, blocker, catcher, and the iconic custom-painted "Cujo" mask.
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Premium Weight and Construction: Built with the characteristic heavy, durable composite material that defined the collectible PlayMakers lineup.
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Original Packaging Included: Comes complete with its original vintage full-color retail box and internal form-fitting protective inserts.
Collectible & Packaging Condition Statement (Excellent Pre-Owned Condition)
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The Bobblehead: Pristine structural and cosmetic condition. The paint applications are crisp and vibrant with no chipping, scuffs, or fading. The spring mechanism is perfectly aligned, firm, and boasts an excellent nod.
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The Packaging: The original retail box is included and structurally sound, showing light, typical shelf wear along the edges and corners consistent with its 25-year age. The factory tape is sealed. Some bending and separation on the card backing.
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Storage Environment: Maintained strictly inside a smoke-free, pet-free, and climate-controlled hobby facility completely away from direct sunlight, dampness, or UV exposure.
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
| Brand / Manufacturer | Upper Deck |
| Product Line | NHL PlayMakers Bobbleheads |
| Player | Curtis Joseph ("Cujo") |
| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Season / Release Era | 2001 / 2002 |
| Material | Heavyweight Collectible Composite |
| Condition | Excellent Pre-Owned / Boxed (Sealed) |
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