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Postby KultKlassics » Wed Oct 07, 2015 12:28 am

I have been collecting pops for a few weeks now so I was surprised to learn the wacky wobblers only sell for $10-18ish even for comic con exclusives (That you can still readily find available from years ago). Unlike pops, which will command a $100+ price tag. So what is the major difference between the pop and wacky wobbler lines? Just trying to better understand before I purchase one. A
Also, I see very few auctions on ebay, everything is mostly just buy it now at a fixed retail price. Which kind of tells me there is little to no demand for them.

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Postby wenhol8710 » Wed Oct 07, 2015 1:18 am

Wobblers used to be huge. Look around at photos of the collections of some of the more senior members here - they've got some awesome pieces.

The simplest way to explain it is they eventually got replaced in popularity by the "next big thing" which is currently Pop. Someday down the line Pop will also get replaced by a new "next big thing" and the circle of life will continue. lol
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Postby BigM » Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:08 pm

The wobblers are cool. There are hundreds of characters to choose from, many of which aren't in pop form.
The interest has died down a lot but there are many that do collect them, although, you're still going to have some that are very hard to come by.
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Postby Deezy » Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:14 pm

I started collecting because of the Pop line but now I would say Wobblers are becoming my favorite along with Spastiks!
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Postby mrcory5000 » Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:58 pm

The world is much different than it was 13 years ago. Funko used to release 4-8 Wobblers each month, and a handful of exclusives throughout the year that weren't always the easiest to obtain. Online stores selling Wobblers consisted to 2-4 sites, and people using those sites were also using dial-up internet connections for the first several years. Kind of a different climate these days...
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Postby Squird » Wed Oct 07, 2015 4:13 pm

Most new collectors come to Funko through Pop therefore they don't know/want the older product lines like Wobblers or Spastiks.

Kind of a shame, they're missing out. Wait until Dorbz collectors take over and ask 'What's a Pop?'
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Postby Alleycat » Wed Oct 07, 2015 5:47 pm

I was in a B&N today. It may be an exaggeration, but there seemed to be more Pop! than books. They were all over the place. Then, also, a StarWars display with Pop! and the new Wobblers!!!!

Then I walked into a Hot Topic - again - Pop!s all over, Pop! tees, keychains.......

Then in to Spencers.......

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Postby KultKlassics » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:57 pm

So here's the reason I ask without putting this info on blast (hopefully). I always wanted the mars attacks! martian pop but they are going for $100+ even for the regular, non-metallic and non-glow in the dark versions. I came across a online retailer selling BOTH a metallic version AND glow in the dark version of the mars attacks martian wacky wobbler. It looks like those were a comic con exclusive from several years ago, with a pretty limited number produced. And even with the limited production number and the several years past they still somehow had them in stock, and at under $20 a piece. That blew my mind a little bit considering the smaller, less detailed pop version would be selling for $200 each probably. I'm still undecided if I want to get one but when you look at the numbers it's hard to say no. Then again, collectibles are only worth anything because we think they are.

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Postby FunkoNewb » Thu Oct 08, 2015 7:10 pm

Basically your last statement summed it up. Pops became really hot, where wobblers have fallen off for most. It makes it really nice for wobbler collectors as the prices of new things never got really high. Another reason I prefer wobblers. Also like you said the detail on wobblers is way better. It's all personal opinion though
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Postby a99kitten » Thu Oct 08, 2015 7:23 pm

You should buy it because you love it, not for any perceived value in the future. If you like the wobblers AND they are inexpensive = bonus!
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Postby 0xTurtle » Thu Oct 08, 2015 7:26 pm

a99kitten wrote:You should buy it because you love it, not for any perceived value in the future. If you like the wobblers AND they are inexpensive = bonus!

Yeppers, collect what you love :) I actually quite enjoy the wobbler-hunt, it's a nice change of pace from the usual pop-hunt. That being said, I enjoy pretty much ALL Funko-hunting :D
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Postby Funko5ker » Thu Oct 08, 2015 8:01 pm

To be honest, even though I started out collecting pops, my interest in them is becoming less and less and my intrigue in wobblers continues to grow. Wobblers have so much more detail, plus I've always been a fan of the spring :) and I like the more relaxed feel there is with collecting them. Too much frenzy with pops right now. It's just sad that Funko seems to be keeping the wobbler production to a limited nowadays.
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Postby tlaloc666 » Sat Oct 10, 2015 1:10 am

Today i pull the triger for the martian attack wacky's metallic and glow !!
Gemini have the glow for 11 dlls!!!!

I dont have to much wackys just
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And now 2 more :), and still i want more wacky's !!!! The tmnt set are just amazing !!
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Postby FunkoNewb » Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:48 am

That's an awesome set of wobblers you have gathered so far... keep it growing!
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Postby arisensun » Sat Oct 10, 2015 3:59 am

I spent about $500+ on Wobblers this week and I am a POP! collector...
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Postby FunkoNewb » Sat Oct 10, 2015 1:18 pm

LMAO that's great to hear... did you buy any of those sweet treasures on Gemini?
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Postby arisensun » Sat Oct 10, 2015 4:20 pm

FunkoNewb wrote:LMAO that's great to hear... did you buy any of those sweet treasures on Gemini?


I made a huge order from Gemini because I am starting to see certain Wobblers becoming harder to find and I wanted to get them on clearance before the prices go up. Most of them were very cheap but a few were more expensive and from the treasures section.
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Postby icemanfan44 » Sat Oct 10, 2015 4:29 pm

it is all good for those of us who love the wobblers.
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Postby zOnesTarX » Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:37 am

I recently got into wobblers after being a pop only collector. I love them. I am already at 15 with some really cool pieces including my 20" bone daddy :) Now I have wobblers, pops, and dorbz :D
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Postby cardgame2 » Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:15 am

I've got 2000 of them and love each and every one. I remember when the announcement came at Fundays about the POP's - all the old timers, including myself were freakin' - we are very loyal to our wobblers - like someone else said - something new came to replace them. I for one said I'd never collect pops and now have over 300 - so live and learn. What I will say is the detail on the wobblers can not be replaced with the pops - the work done for the wobblers was outstanding - so many great characters too - everyone should own a wobbler!
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Postby zOnesTarX » Sun Oct 11, 2015 2:39 pm

2000, impressive! Need some photos of that epic collection
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Postby ghstR3CON2 » Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:48 am

I recently bought a Red Skull Wobbler for around 10 dollars as a place holder until I can afford a Pop Red Skull which is currently over 150$ and I'm pretty new to Pop Collecting. I think all Funko products are amazing in detail and these Wobblers are top of the line products no matter how old they are.
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Postby Poncho Pete » Tue Oct 13, 2015 6:46 am

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Postby Alleycat » Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:15 am

Haven't counted recently, but I estimate around 800 wobblers and 700 wobbler protos. More or less.

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Approximately all of them and more !
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Postby KultKlassics » Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:51 pm

tlaloc666 wrote:Today i pull the triger for the martian attack wacky's metallic and glow !!
Gemini have the glow for 11 dlls!!!!

I dont have to much wackys just
Deadpool
Harley quinn
Batman 66 sdcc
Batman 66 blue ride
Batman dc universe ride
El diablo 4 variants
El diablo ride
Demonique
Bone daddy 2 variants
Bone daddy ride

And now 2 more :), and still i want more wacky's !!!! The tmnt set are just amazing !!

Glad I inspired you. I asked Gemini twice through customer service how much remaining stock they had of the glow/metallic version and was flat out ignored both times. I wonder how long it can really last at those prices, especially if the pieces are limited to less than 500 each, the glow version even more-so. If anyone has both, it would be cool to see them next to eachother. Maybe I will just get one.

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Postby kevinbuddha » Wed Oct 14, 2015 4:10 pm

Squird wrote:Wait until Dorbz collectors take over and ask 'What's a Pop?'


This is what I am waiting for :D
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Postby thejosh2010 » Wed Oct 14, 2015 4:56 pm

I've only ever gotten one Wacky Wobbler, as i'm only a little over a year from being introduced to Funko & purchasing my first POP. I love the detail :-)

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Postby FunkoNewb » Wed Oct 14, 2015 9:34 pm

Well you chose a very nice wobbler to be your first.
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Postby thejosh2010 » Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:00 am

When do i get a badge to go with my nifty wobbler, Freddy's, Dorbz, etc...!? :-P Someone help me out :-)
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Postby Milotti » Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:38 pm

It's a shame that Funko doesn't make very many wobblers anymore; I received my first Wobbler in the mail the other day, Randall Boggs from Monsters University, and I was stoked by the quality of the material and the detail of the scales. It's definitely superior to the Randall Boggs Pop, which I never got because I don't like the design. I'm happy they did decide to make Monsters University Wobblers, since I collect Pixar and the Monsters, Inc movies are my favorite.

It would've been cool if they had made a Bing Bong wacky Wobbler hugging the trophies like he does in the movie during the "Everyone's a winner!" scene. I did see a pink elephant Wobbler that resembled him in a picture somewhere; I'm assuming it's an older Wobbler of some sort. But I do like Bing Bong's Pop with its cute tail.

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Postby poppetmaster » Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:07 am

Even though this thread is from back in October, it goes to say...there IS an interest in Wobblers from some "new" collectors. Take myself and Josh for example...primarily POP collectors, but now getting a variety of different Wobblers. I told myself I wouldn't collect them after I got the Mortal Kombat set...now that collection is growing pretty quick.

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Postby Ske7ch » Fri Apr 01, 2016 3:17 pm

Same here, I haven't bought any just because I'm trying to get the Pops I really want first...but I do have a list of the Wobblers I plan on getting in the future lol
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Postby kevinbuddha » Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:17 pm

Funko makes several lines of products, pick one and have fun with it! Pick more than one and go CRAZY and spend lots of money! ;-)
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Postby mrcory5000 » Mon Apr 04, 2016 12:07 pm

I bought my Wobblers when they first starting coming out so the future Me wouldn't have to track them all down in 2016.
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Postby MyLittleFunkos » Tue Apr 05, 2016 8:06 am

poppetmaster wrote:Even though this thread is from back in October, it goes to say...there IS an interest in Wobblers from some "new" collectors. Take myself and Josh for example...primarily POP collectors, but now getting a variety of different Wobblers. I told myself I wouldn't collect them after I got the Mortal Kombat set...now that collection is growing pretty quick.


It's happened to quite a few of us. I thing the longer you stick around, the more you start to appreciate other lines. When I started, all I collected was Pop's. Then, after about a year, all I was collecting was Wobbler's. I've gotten most of the ones I want, so I just keep an eye out for new Wobblers that I like and the occasional Pop or two (or three, or four...).
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MyLittleFunkos wrote:
poppetmaster wrote:Even though this thread is from back in October, it goes to say...there IS an interest in Wobblers from some "new" collectors. Take myself and Josh for example...primarily POP collectors, but now getting a variety of different Wobblers. I told myself I wouldn't collect them after I got the Mortal Kombat set...now that collection is growing pretty quick.


It's happened to quite a few of us. I thing the longer you stick around, the more you start to appreciate other lines. When I started, all I collected was Pop's. Then, after about a year, all I was collecting was Wobbler's. I've gotten most of the ones I want, so I just keep an eye out for new Wobblers that I like and the occasional Pop or two (or three, or four...).


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Postby Alleycat » Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:09 am

The interest in Wacky Wobblers is alive, but it's bordering on life support..... Only 37 Funatics have expressed interest in new WWs.
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