An "Old School" Rumor Was True
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An "Old School" Rumor Was True
For years I had heard that when the BooBerry bank was made in 2000, General Mills did not approve the first wave but the pieces had already been manufactured. Rumor had it that Mike Becker took the entire lot and had employees give them out to Seattle kids during Halloween.
Since hearing this ages ago, I've constantly scouted on eBay looking for any type of variation in order to have a "reject" but found nothing out of the ordinary.
I finally asked Mike during SDCC to confirm/deny the rumor, and he stated that it did happen.
Apparently, the imprint on the bottom of the banks credits Warner Brothers rather than General Mills so General Mills vetoed the first wave and a second wave was correctly marked and released.
This now means that everyone needs to turn their banks over, find a mis-marked Warner Brothers piece, and sell it to me.
Since hearing this ages ago, I've constantly scouted on eBay looking for any type of variation in order to have a "reject" but found nothing out of the ordinary.
I finally asked Mike during SDCC to confirm/deny the rumor, and he stated that it did happen.
Apparently, the imprint on the bottom of the banks credits Warner Brothers rather than General Mills so General Mills vetoed the first wave and a second wave was correctly marked and released.
This now means that everyone needs to turn their banks over, find a mis-marked Warner Brothers piece, and sell it to me.
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Damn I wish I could reach mine ..
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kroffty wrote:... Rumor had it that Mike Becker took the entire lot and had employees give them out to Seattle kids during Halloween.
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I finally asked Mike during SDCC to confirm/deny the rumor, and he stated that it did happen.
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This is one of the best things I've read regarding Funko, yet. I came late to the game and am still bringing myself up to speed on all things Funko and Mike Becker. Everything I've read about him so far makes me believe he is an awesome human being.
I hope you find one of these, kroffty, just to be able to tell that story.
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Re: An "Old School" Rumor Was True
Sorry man, just flipped mine and it's a "General Mills" but if I do find one it's all yours your collection is impeccable!
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I guess after Kroffty, I am next in line for a misprint.
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I'll ask my friends who grew up in Seattle: "did you happen to get a BooBerry toy while trick or treating way back in 2000 that you may still have kicking around?" but seriously, I'll ask around- if I know someone who still has one they probably have no idea it could be special to anyone.
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Don't you just love those subtle little differences in pieces?
Good luck on your hunt, hopefully someone finds that error piece for you.
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A lovely piece of Funko history! I hope you get it... I'd love to see a photo of it
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That's such a good story, haha! Good luck finding one!
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i am going to seattle in november...maybe i will move my flight earlier to halloween and trick or treat around the entire neighborhood and ask everyone if they have one hahaha
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Honestly, how many people thought the movie Old School was about to get Pop!'d? Blue would sell out in seconds..
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xmaldigolax wrote:i am going to seattle in november...maybe i will move my flight earlier to halloween and trick or treat around the entire neighborhood and ask everyone if they have one hahaha
LOL That's the perfect plan hahaha you're a genius
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xmaldigolax wrote:i am going to seattle in november...maybe i will move my flight earlier to halloween and trick or treat around the entire neighborhood and ask everyone if they have one hahaha
The kids must be adults now. Now you can bother them easier
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Dang - mine says General Mills. But I love him anyway
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Nice!! I'll keep an eye out! I think I know a few people with them I'll ask!
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That sounds like Mike, Always very generous indeed!!!
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MINE'S IN STORAGE BUT I BET IT'S THE GENERAL MILLS VERSION ANYWAY.
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I don't have one but if I ever see one at least I know what to look for. Thanks for that bit of history.
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