#funkophotoaday

[trullimagic]

You’re on my naughty list!! 💔

[she-was-lightning]

Faye Valentine

Number 1214

[eddievanhammettmunson]

Dustin and Eddie Funko pop!

I finally got the Dustin and Eddie funko pop today! I ordered it months ago and it was actually fairly difficult to get. Anyway it arrived today and I was fairly disappointed cause it arrived with two of the demobats broken off but with the help of a trusty screwdriver and some super glue I was able to fix it! As a funko collector it’s always disappointing when they come damaged but I’m just grateful I get to own one and now I have a nice little story to tell with it.

[theromedude]

Remember the scene from multiple trailers for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Jyn walks along an aerial platform on Scarif, blaster in hand, when a TIE fighter pops up at point-blank range?

But in the movie, the TIE was effectively airbrushed out; Jyn was simply walking towards a control panel that would help her upload the Death Star plans to the Rebel fleet.

[island-peach]

https://instagram.com/islandgrlmarie?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ=

http://youtube.com/islandgrlmarie

[nostalgeek-ch]

La Funko Pop de Stitch est disponible sur notre boutique / now available on our geekshop @Nostalgeek.ch. La livraison est gratuite à partir de 100Chf. C'est aussi ça l'esprit Nostalgeek . . . #Nostalgeek #geneve #geneva #suisse #Switzerland #funkoeurope #funkopop #originalfunko #Funkopopcollection #funkopopcollector #funkophotography #funkophotoaday #followme #funkofamily #topfunkophotoaday #qualityfunkophotography #funkofunatic #funkomania #funkomaniac #funkogram #funkolove #funkocommunity #liloandstitch #Stitch #funkodisney https://www.instagram.com/p/CqAWl8ftEcF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cooledtured]

Numerous Funko Adventures: How Do Funko Numbers Pop?!

We have a tale of adventure and mystery in the collecting world! Buckle up, because we’re going on a wild goose chase to unravel the secrets of Funko’s wacky numbering system. Will we uncover the method to their madness? Let’s find out!

At first, I admit my collector spidey-senses were tingling to decode the secret pattern! I scoured the Funko-sphere for the master list, the Rosetta Stone that connects each vinyl figure to its eccentric number. But alas, nothing of an official guide from Funko exists! How could this be? Is there order in the Funko universe?! When I stumbled upon anomalies, an unnumbered Pop or duplicate numbers on different characters, I cried: “Aha! Proof of Funko’s folly!”

Veteran collectors aren’t fazed about this. They tell me the numbers are more on the side of playful than precise. They also have tales of numbers shared between different characters in the same category and fandom and special editions gone rogue without digits. It seems to them that Funko’s priority is keeping things fresh and flexible, not maintaining a strict catalog. “Young grasshopper,” they tell me, “the numbers matter not! Just follow your Pop-loving heart. Set out with renewed vigor for convention floors, retail shops and online stores to seek the grails. Though the mysterious numbers taunt, there are treasures at every turn.”

In the end, I realized I should let go of logic and embrace the spirit of Funko wholeheartedly. Wise collectors know it’s about sharing the Funko love. What matters is hunting and trading Pops, gasping at rare finds and fandom team-ups. And if the riddle is solved one day, what an epic win! But for now, onward! There are new must-have Pops calling our name! Focus on the fun characters and pop culture icons that draw you in. The numbers may seem mysterious, but it leaves room for Funko to showcase their signature playful style.

JEFFREY WELLS | Writer POP-COOLEDTURED SPECIALIST cooledtured.com | GROW YOUR COLLECTION

[toytsh]

Making of "Live long and prosper 🖖"

[ogboston]

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[thecursedprince]

What If?: Captain Carter Season 1 & 2 Commons by @originalfunko Do you miss the limited edition numbers? -•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-• #whatif #captaincarter #gamora #thanos #tchalla #starlord #mcu #marvel #marvelstudios #disneyplus #disney #animation #funkophotoaday #funkosoda #streaming #funko #funkopop #pop #cateblanchett #caltainamerica #doctorstrange #scarletwitch #peggycarter #hela #blackpanther #killmonger #hayleyatwell #spiderman #nebula #captainmarvel https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp8dghkOlPX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[trullimagic]

“Use the words ‘little’ and ‘girl’ to address me again and I can’t guarantee your safety.”

[she-was-lightning]

White Lantern Sinestro

2021 summer con. Limited Edition

Should have used a black background instead of white. Might take another picture later with the black background.

[gamexchange]

Awesome Anime Funko POP Collection traded in recently... Lots of One Piece, My Hero Academia, Naruto and more. Joining the Thousands of POPs in stock now including many Vaulted, Grails and Hard to find Exclusives. • FREE PROTECTOR - Every Funko POP includes a free high-quality POP Protector or Hard Stack*. • FREE DELIVERY - All orders include Free Delivery and our Funko POPs are very securely packaged. • NO FAKE GUARANTEE - All Funko POPs have been inspected and passed by our experts. • TRADE-IN – Trade in your Funko POPs and Games for website credit. • MYSTERY BOXES – We offer a wide range of mystery boxes. Great for gifts or to grow any collection. http://dlvr.it/T2h4Rk #FunkoPOP #Naruto #OnePiece #anime #MyHeroAcademia #Dragonball #Funko #FunkoUK #FunkoPhotoADayChallenge #funkocollector #FunkoUK #funkopops #funkosale #funkocollection #funkopop #funkopopvinyl #funkoaddict #funko #funkofamily #funkomania #funkopopvinyl #funkophotography #originalfunko #popvinyl #funkocommunity #funkopopcollection #funkophotoaday #funkopopcollector *Standard size POPs only. POPs over £100 include Hard Stack.

[theromedude]

Einstein the dog was played by Tiger in the first “Back to the Future” film, then a lookalike named Freddie took over the role in the second and third installments as Tiger had gotten too old for the job. Both dogs were trained by Richard Calkins, who also worked with the dogs in “Poltergeist,” “Racing With the Moon” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.”

[nostalgeek-ch]

La Funko Pop de est disponible sur notre boutique / now available on our geekshop @Nostalgeek.ch. La livraison est gratuite à partir de 100Chf. C'est aussi ça l'esprit Nostalgeek . . . #Nostalgeek #geneve #geneva #suisse #Switzerland #funkoeurope #funkopop #originalfunko #Funkopopcollection #funkopopcollector #funkophotography #funkophotoaday #followme #funkofamily #tpokemon #pichu (à Bourg Palette) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqAWfE9tiCU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cooledtured]

Celebrating 25 Years from the Release of the Very First Pop! Isn’t the Only Exciting Thing for Funko in 2023

I think we’re witnessing some movement that’s shifting the entire trajectory of Funko and all its beloved product lines. I’m optimistic in this respect. I think everyone’s collection, rarest chase to most vanilla, might see value and rarity increase across the board. It’s a brave new world for collectors moving into 2024 and I’m betting everyone’s Pops will gain a rarity boost. After this year, I might propose referring to all Pops from ’98 to ’23 as “Mariotti Era.” Really, there is a huge shift happening and I think it only spells out huge benefits. Let me explain:

When I say “Mariotti Era,” I’m referring to the fact that now-former CEO Brian Mariotti stepped down from his role back in July. While he really just stepped aside and remained on the board, this move was in the aftermath of Funko’s stock unfortunately plummeting 70% from last year. That is no small disruption, that’s essentially a tank. The major cause of that sink is simply sales are down. I’m guessing that most collectors know by now that Funko also removed or destroyed $30 million worth of inventory.

Funko hasn’t been the only company that has had to remove inventory. Many brand supply chains wanted to ensure that through the coronavirus pandemic they could meet increasing demand without suffering losses due to empty shelves and backorders, i.e. stockouts. The classic bullwhip action occurred where Funko increased their inventory while at the same time the overall market slowed down.

The brighter side is that what Funko and every collector essentially wants, aside from not just owning a fun piece of their favorite pop culture genre, is that the value of their Pops either hold or increase. And that simply won’t happen when the market is oversaturated. Funko claimed they destroyed so many because the new distribution center was woefully overcapacity, having to rent out storage for the excess. Hence, greater net loss from inventory storage costs only made things more volatile.

Where the excitement arrives for every collector and Funko is that this kind of fiscal drama almost always moves companies to restructure and innovate a better product. And I think this fresh new collab they’re doing with Marvel and VeVe has potential to change things greatly. At New York CC, Funko introduces a new GOLD Iron Man as a mystery box collectible. Perhaps more interesting and cool, in my opinion, is that it comes with an NFT component. For anyone still kind of wondering what an NFT is, the best way I’ve heard it explained is that it’s like a unique and rare item or skin in a video game. No two are the same and this could be a big win for all collectors if Funko plans to expand the idea into more product lines.

According to Funko Blog, GOLD Iron Man will release October 18th this year as a limited 3,000 run with 5 versions: Classic Red and Gold (50% chance); Silver Suit (22% chance); Gold Suit (15% chance); Silver and Black Suit (12% chance); Black and Gold Suit (2% chance). Each mystery box includes a card that notes its number of 3,000 with a unique NFT code for a virtual render of the Pop.

It seems like this little product venture is sort of a test for what’s to come. Also, I wonder if this relates somehow to Funko Fusion coming out next year. I guess we’ll see how that rolls out. But I’m excited at the thought it’s a move in the right direction, specifically with collectors in mind. It has potential to increase value and lower concerns over chances the Pop you bought online is a fake. The entire concept of an NFT is that it’s unique and one of a kind. Honestly, how Funko hadn’t maximized this previously is a little confusing.

I believe this is great for all Pop collectors and Funko as a brand. The shaky market leading to miscalculations, disruptions and restructuring only make previous iterations and collectibles more valuable over time. There are many examples of this in the realm of collecting. It’s an exciting time!

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JEFFREY WELLS | Writer

POP-COOLEDTURED SPECIALIST cooledtured.com | GROW YOUR COLLECTION