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Angela Zimmerman published on May 13, 2011 Like 21 2 Music News Roky Erickson in bobblehead form (or, throbblehead, as they call 5 it over there at Aggronautix ) is a grand idea. You can now enjoy Listed! Our Favorite Moments in the Concert your own personal piece of the 13th Floor Elevators on your Vault Video Archive dashboard, shelf, bedside, or desk, and be comforted by the 3 days ago bobbling likeness of the iconic guitar hero, right in front of you, just where you want him. This Library Of Congress Jukebox Is Off The Chain, The particular incarnation of Roky that you see in the photo to Son! the left there was modeled after his 1980s persona (known 3 days ago fondly as “The Evil One”). These seven-inch polyresin dolls were limited to 1,000 units, so don’t wait too long to order one for Jon Stewart Puts White yourself, or the psychedelic-rock head in your life (and we all House Commontroversy in have one of those), here at Aggronautix . And for those feeling Perspective 3 days ago lucky, we also have two dolls to give away. Simply enter your 6 name and email address where prompted in the space below First Two Peter Tosh Titles with the words “I love Roky” in the comments field. We’ll arbitrarily select two winners in about a week, contact them by email, and have the doll sent right to their front door. So have at it.
In the meantime, watch the real-life Erickson’s reaction upon being bestowed with his bobblehead, as well as some rockin’ close-ups of the doll at hand, in the video below.
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