This morning, to celebrate National Bobblehead Day, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobble featuring the landmark “Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, which is located in the median at 5100 Las Vegas Boulevard South, just to the south of the Las Vegas Strip. The limited-edition bobble is being released in conjunction with National Bobblehead Day, which is celebrated annually on January 7th. We’re celebrating starting today with dozens of new bobblehead releases including this new bobble. The special edition bobble is being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

The colorful bobble features a replica of the mounted sign on a circular green base just like the decorative artificial turf that is found below the actual landmark. The front of the sign reads “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada,” while the back reads: “Drive Carefully Come Back Soon.” The bobble is currently available exclusively through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Online Store. The bobbles, which are expected to ship in February, are $30 each plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order.

Funded in May 1959 and erected soon after by Western Neon, the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign has been a fixture in the median at 5100 Las Vegas Boulevard South ever since. The 25-foot landmark, which cost $4,000 to build, was designed by Betty Willis, an employee of Western Neon. Officially nominated by the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, the National Park Service approved the designation of having the sign listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1st, 2009. It was added to the State Register of Historic Places on December 6th, 2013. Some consider the sign to be the official end of the Las Vegas Strip. However, the sign, like most of The Strip, sits in Paradise, Nevada, and is located roughly 4 miles south of the actual city limits of Las Vegas.

Popular among tourists, the classic roadside pole design is mounted offset on two flat poles which are joined by a crosspiece at the top. The poles extend above the top of the sign. The sign is a horizontally stretched diamond shape, with the top and bottom angles pointed while the side angles are rounded. It is double backed, internally lit, with a border of flashing and chasing incandescent bulbs outside around the perimeter. In a nod to Nevada’s nickname as “The Silver State,” across the top of the sign are white neon circles, designed to represent silver dollars. The circles each contain a red painted letter, outlined in neon, which together form the word “Welcome.” Crowning the sign, located between the two poles and just under the crosspiece is an eight-pointed, red-painted metal star outline with yellow neon.

The intersecting vertical and horizontal lines of the star extend over and wrap around the frame that is created by the two poles and the crosspiece, which give the star a dynamic, explosive appearance. The south side of the sign reads “Welcome” inside the silver dollars with “To Fabulous” in blue, in a 1950s-style cursive underneath. The words “Las Vegas” are on the next line in all red, all capitalized, and large, almost filling the width of the sign. Under “Las Vegas” is the word “Nevada in blue, all capitalized, in a much smaller font. On the back or north side, which is less frequently photographed, the sign reads “Drive” on the top line and “Carefully” on the second in red capital letters, with “Come Back” in blue on the third line, in script, and Soon” all capitalized in blue on the fourth line.

“We are excited to unveil the first bobble of the iconic ‘Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas” sign – one of the most historic Las Vegas landmarks,” National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said. “The sign has gained so much popularity, it has become a go-to stop for tourists. This bobble will be a must-have for Las Vegas natives, residents, and visitors!”

About the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum:
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, which is located at 170 S. 1st St. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, opened to the public on February 1st, 2019. The HOF and Museum also produces high quality, customized bobbleheads for retail sale as well as organizations, individuals, and teams across the country. Visit us online and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

While there is an endless array of parenting literature available at our fingertips, anyone who is a parent knows firsthand that the most valuable lessons come from the day-to-day experiences you have with your own children.

“As our kids watch us and learn, they often assume that we are these perfect human beings who will show them the way,” says accomplished executive coach and author Nick Shaw. “As we all know, nothing could be farther from the truth. We are all works in progress.”

On February 19th, 2019, tragedy struck as Nick and his wife Susie lost their beloved son, William, in a devastating ski accident during a family vacation in Big Sky, Montana. William was their first child.

In the days after William’s death, amidst the fog of deep grief, the phrase “my teacher, my son” came to Nick in a moment of clarity. In that instant, he realized that William had been teaching him powerful lessons since the day he was born. In his debut book My Teacher, My Son, these lessons find their way to the world at large.

“All three of my sons have pushed me to be a better person because of the lessons they have taught me. It’s ironic that I am learning from them so that I can teach them. I guess it’s what evolution is all about: a self-reinforcing positive cycle of learning – and love.”

I have been eagerly waiting for this event to come back! We got to go when they came in 2021 and now they are back again this year! Niko is 4 now and he enjoyed it so much when he was 2 and I know this year will be just as epic. Our Promocode is DOYOU15 use it at check out.

The World’s Largest Bounce House
Standing 32 ft. tall at its highest point and covering an area of over 16,000 square feet, this
inflatable goliath is The World’s Largest Bounce House. Inside you’ll find giant slides, ball pits,
climbing towers and basketball hoops alongside fun, friendly, over-sized characters of various
colors, shapes and sizes for those all-important Instagram moments. At the center of this
dreamland is a custom-built stage where the resident DJ really turns up the party, hosting
games, competitions and playing music tailored to each age group. Everyone is invited to enjoy
the experience as sessions are organized by age; ranging from tiny tots to adult-only sessions.
This is the place to really kick those sneakers off and PARTY ON!

Sport Slam
Sport Slam is an amazing addition to The Big Bounce America experience. It brings a whole new
dimension to an already action-packed day out, with a customized sports arena filled with
goals, nets, hoops, and balls of every size and type you could imagine! There are also special
zones for climbing and a ‘battle zone’ where you can compete against your family and friends in
a competition to see who can stay on their podium the longest.

Our experience last time is how I came up with these tips for first timers. You will have so much fun. Follow us this weekend when we go to the opening day of #bigbounceamerica.