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So uh... what's the appeal of Funko Pop figures?
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Delicious Waffles
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I don't own any of them but they're not bad. The eyes being beady is a bit of a meh quality.
I do have a Spider-Man and Captain America that're something similar from many years ago. I don't remember the name of the maker but the arms, legs, and head move. They're not bad either.
I do have a Spider-Man and Captain America that're something similar from many years ago. I don't remember the name of the maker but the arms, legs, and head move. They're not bad either.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
that batman would've been totally great with white eyes
Obliterator
Member
Some of the deluxe sized ones are amazing for the price tag
The only one I've ever bought (Dancing Groot) arrived broken. So.
I'm of two minds about the brands thing. I agree with the principle that brands shouldn't define your life, but I'm sitting here wearing a band shirt. Is that really much different? Brands offer a universal point of reference for everyone, which is helpful for those who are socially awkward and need easy things to talk about aka those who make up most of the primary market these things are aimed at.
I guess, enjoy what you love, and talk about it/represent it, but at the same time don't make brands the only thing that define you. Have interesting experiences/hobbies.
I'm of two minds about the brands thing. I agree with the principle that brands shouldn't define your life, but I'm sitting here wearing a band shirt. Is that really much different? Brands offer a universal point of reference for everyone, which is helpful for those who are socially awkward and need easy things to talk about aka those who make up most of the primary market these things are aimed at.
I guess, enjoy what you love, and talk about it/represent it, but at the same time don't make brands the only thing that define you. Have interesting experiences/hobbies.
You get what you pay for.
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
What other figure line has Tobias Fünke in all his cut-off glory?
That's right - NONE.
SuperStiltzkin
Member
Yeah, I really don't get the visual appeal either. I get that people like that it's affordable and that there's a huge variety to collect. But otherwise, I find most of them to be ugly.
Seeing some examples posted, it seems like the less human face that Funko has to work with, the better the results. Masked, helmeted, or non-human ones. So there are some good looking ones, but for the most part I find them to be really boring and generic, especially if they just have some plain face.
Seeing some examples posted, it seems like the less human face that Funko has to work with, the better the results. Masked, helmeted, or non-human ones. So there are some good looking ones, but for the most part I find them to be really boring and generic, especially if they just have some plain face.
Yeah, i hate Funko too.
Ever since i first saw em it was like "this sucks"
And then a friend gave my wife and i the Rey funko toy... it also sucks and we had to say "thank you its lovely" because its a really dear friend and it was extra nice of her to give us a gift (and they arent cheap over here)
(my wife thought it was pretty cute)
Ever since i first saw em it was like "this sucks"
And then a friend gave my wife and i the Rey funko toy... it also sucks and we had to say "thank you its lovely" because its a really dear friend and it was extra nice of her to give us a gift (and they arent cheap over here)
(my wife thought it was pretty cute)
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
are you saying that we're getting wrestling anime soon?
Yeah the non-human/oddly-shaped/covered face ones are less bland-looking due to being non-generic in their build.
pokeystaples
Banned
My desk is covered in toys and random junk from friend's kids and stuff. I never got the "you won't get taken seriously with toys on your desk" thing. Most people I know have toys or model cars or some such up and around. What type of work do you do that this would be frowned upon?
if that's the case I don't want to work there
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
Here are some more cool ones that go outside the box in terms of basic humanoid design:
Also freaking SPIDER-GWEN is coming out! Come on, how is that not awesome?
Also freaking SPIDER-GWEN is coming out! Come on, how is that not awesome?
Chmpocalypse
Blizzard
I know my workplace is special, because the opposite is true here. = )
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
I really miss Mighty Muggs. Really happy I got R.O.M. the Space Knight at SDCC 2014 as a last hurrah to the line.
I collect both Nendoroids and POP! so either way I win.
CommandThrower
Member
I've entertained the idea of getting some Funkos, but...I haven't.
However, I will saw if I was going to buy just one, it would be the Sharknado Funko. That one is just silly.
However, I will saw if I was going to buy just one, it would be the Sharknado Funko. That one is just silly.
I probably wouldn't go out of my way to buy them. The ones I own are from Lootcrate or given as a gift by my wife.
Old picture from the old house but here are a few of the ones I own.
The Baymax and Domo Batman are both from my wife.
I also have som mighty mugs and other figures in my home office on a shelf.
Old picture from the old house but here are a few of the ones I own.
The Baymax and Domo Batman are both from my wife.
I also have som mighty mugs and other figures in my home office on a shelf.
Zomba13
Member
Here are some more cool ones that go outside the box in terms of basic humanoid design:
They look fine but my god, how do you fuck up PAC MAN? I mean, you know, outside horrible redesigns for kids cartoons.
PadWarrior
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SuperStiltzkin
Member
Spider Gwen looks good because she's not doing that leg spread power stance that every other funko does. And her proportions are leaning more toward Nendo proportions which I find more appealing. Wide body and wide head make me go O__o But, that depends on the character.
Haloid1177
Banned
I don't get it either OP. Weird style, no articulation, no accessories, what am I supposed to do with them.
Chezzymann
Member
They are terrible. Awful aesthetics, the style is just gross. My friend thinks theyre cute but they just look terrifying to me. Those square heads and beady eyes just look cheap and badly designed. Only a couple ive seen look decent, but a broken clock is right twice a day expecially considering they churn out hundreds (thousands maybe?) of these things.
Herbspiceguy
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They're very affordable and they're based on every popular franchise you can think of.
I work at a distributor of (licensed) toys and collectibles in Europe.
Underground Toys (exclusive Euro distributor for Funko) is our 2nd top supplier, right behind SideShow Collectibles. The line is still not showing any signs of slowing down.
Nendoroid/Figma/HeroCross/EggAttack(BeastKingdom) sell like a few dozen per figure. Pop!s by the thousands if it's based on a popular franchise.
Japanese/SD/cute style figures are just not as appealing and are usually much more expensive.
Here's a funny anecdote: when Funko was still looking for an official European distributor one of our sales guys suggested we should step in. Our CEO turned it down...
Personally I'm not a fan of Pop!s. I'm not feeling the lifeless look. But from a design standpoint I can appreciate how they've Pop!ified certain characters, especially the larger ones based on creatures/monsters like the recent Rancor one.
I do really like Funko's Hikari line, but they're a bit too expensive for me. I also like their new "Rock Candy" line; collectible vinyle figures based on "powerful" female characters aimed at a female audience.
Rock Candy is doing pretty well already and I expect to see more collectibles aimed at females in the future.
I work at a distributor of (licensed) toys and collectibles in Europe.
Underground Toys (exclusive Euro distributor for Funko) is our 2nd top supplier, right behind SideShow Collectibles. The line is still not showing any signs of slowing down.
Nendoroid/Figma/HeroCross/EggAttack(BeastKingdom) sell like a few dozen per figure. Pop!s by the thousands if it's based on a popular franchise.
Japanese/SD/cute style figures are just not as appealing and are usually much more expensive.
Here's a funny anecdote: when Funko was still looking for an official European distributor one of our sales guys suggested we should step in. Our CEO turned it down...
Personally I'm not a fan of Pop!s. I'm not feeling the lifeless look. But from a design standpoint I can appreciate how they've Pop!ified certain characters, especially the larger ones based on creatures/monsters like the recent Rancor one.
I do really like Funko's Hikari line, but they're a bit too expensive for me. I also like their new "Rock Candy" line; collectible vinyle figures based on "powerful" female characters aimed at a female audience.
Rock Candy is doing pretty well already and I expect to see more collectibles aimed at females in the future.
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
He looks fine. Glam shots don't always do a figure justice. Here's a picture from Toy Fair:
Haloid pls
smokeandmirrors
Banned
aw I have bb8 on my desk and I like it :c
The Brotherhood of Steel one is probably top tier from them.
I bet the devlopment of Funko Pop looked something like this:
Can we order Chinese?
Meh at him and ms. pacman, but the ghosts on the other hand looks great.
Stormhammer
Member
once you pop, the fun
don't stop
ko
SuperStiltzkin
Member
Those actually all look pretty good. Squarish Pac Man surprisingly turned out well.
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