Auotgraphing Pops?

Postby **questkid32** » Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:31 pm

celebrity autographs are cool, but I don't quite understand some collectors' fervor to get Funko Management signatures on non-Funko Management Pops... but everyone is entitled and encouraged to collect however they like to!

Postby **Jessedtaylor77** » Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:03 pm

So I agree best placement on window. Now side or front window? I could see how color would have to vary depending on color of the pop and box.

Postby **Straight2VHS** » Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:58 pm

Does it increase the value much?

Postby **Guyhoff** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 12:14 am

Any pop valued under $200-$300 gets autographed for me if I have the opportunity!

Postby **Katers** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 12:48 am

Mr Yac wrote:
Katers wrote:

I'm sure it looks awesome though!

it does not, sharpie isn't ideal for pop signatures

Well, I tried for you.... lol

Any chance of a re-do signature in the future? I'm contemplating one myself, if I can swing it. We'll see though!

Postby **Katers** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:29 am

rexflexall wrote:
Mr Yac wrote:
Katers wrote:

I'm sure it looks awesome though!

it does not, sharpie isn't ideal for pop signatures

Sharpie is OK but paint pen is the way to go!

Now that I've seen the difference, I have to agree - HUGE difference between the two!

Postby **Katers** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:30 am

Force951 wrote:Not a big fan of autographs on pops, too easy to fake not enough verification.

I agree, so I don't think I would ever buy one. But it can be a lot of fun to get it signed in person for your own collection!

Postby **Katers** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:34 am

questkid32 wrote:celebrity autographs are cool, but I don't quite understand some collectors' fervor to get Funko Management signatures on non-Funko Management Pops... but everyone is entitled and encouraged to collect however they like to!

Are we talking Freddy, or just in general? I can understand having Mike or Brian sign a Freddy, though now they have their own pops to potentially get signed.

Postby **Katers** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:36 am

Jessedtaylor77 wrote:So I agree best placement on window. Now side or front window? I could see how color would have to vary depending on color of the pop and box.

I've never seen a signature on the side window, have you done that? How did it turn out? I definitely like better the autographs that don't cover the entire front window, so you can still see the figure inside.

Postby **Mr Yac** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:07 am

Katers wrote:
Well, I tried for you....

Any chance of a re-do signature in the future? I'm contemplating one myself, if I can swing it. We'll see though!

not unless he's cured of his allergy :roflmao:

Postby **heymrosario** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 10:33 am

Goatedfunko wrote:For me personally I love the look of a well setup auto on my pops that I get myself. Currently trying to finish my Hall H collection of autograph pops but missing the Freddy signature and the Star Wars (never officially released) pop.

Do you like autographs or without?
Do you have any autograph collections going?

I personally like autographs because it adds more meaning and value to me. Getting a pop signed is already a proof that I met them once and it will stay with me and in my collection forever. I'm skeptical about buying a signed pop elsewhere, but if it is coming directly from the celebrity's merch store or from a con, I'd definitely get it. :-)

Postby **rexflexall** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 10:45 am

Katers wrote:
rexflexall wrote:
Mr Yac wrote:
it does not, sharpie isn't ideal for pop signatures

Sharpie is OK but paint pen is the way to go!

Now that I've seen the difference, I have to agree - HUGE difference between the two!

When Stan Lee signed my Pop back then, his handler refused to let him sign with my paint pen, I had to spend $125 for his sig in basic black Sharpie! But at least I got to be a few feet from the legend!

Postby **Fnava87** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:02 pm

Goatedfunko wrote:For me personally I love the look of a well setup auto on my pops that I get myself. Currently trying to finish my Hall H collection of autograph pops but missing the Freddy signature and the Star Wars (never officially released) pop.

Do you like autographs or without?
Do you have any autograph collections going?

I love autographs, last year I was able to complete my Mike and Brian signature and at sdcc was lucky enough to win the raffle for Stranger Things Actor Mathew Modine. Looking forward to tomorrow getting my Klay Thompson pop signed. Next I really want Pedro Pascal aka Mandalorian and Joel signature also Tenoch Huerta aka Namor. :freddy2:

Postby **Katers** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 1:12 am

Mr Yac wrote:
Katers wrote:
Well, I tried for you....

Any chance of a re-do signature in the future? I'm contemplating one myself, if I can swing it. We'll see though!

not unless he's cured of his allergy

Bring him gloves and a mask? lol

Postby **Katers** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:14 am

rexflexall wrote:
Katers wrote:
rexflexall wrote:
Sharpie is OK but paint pen is the way to go!

Now that I've seen the difference, I have to agree - HUGE difference between the two!

When Stan Lee signed my Pop back then, his handler refused to let him sign with my paint pen, I had to spend $125 for his sig in basic black Sharpie! But at least I got to be a few feet from the legend!

I'm jealous you got a Stan Lee signature on a pop! I also have a sharpie signature for him, but in a book, so the sharpie isn't so terrible there. lol

Postby **Katers** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:16 am

Fnava87 wrote:
Goatedfunko wrote:For me personally I love the look of a well setup auto on my pops that I get myself. Currently trying to finish my Hall H collection of autograph pops but missing the Freddy signature and the Star Wars (never officially released) pop.

Do you like autographs or without?
Do you have any autograph collections going?

I love autographs, last year I was able to complete my Mike and Brian signature and at sdcc was lucky enough to win the raffle for Stranger Things Actor Mathew Modine. Looking forward to tomorrow getting my Klay Thompson pop signed. Next I really want Pedro Pascal aka Mandalorian and Joel signature also Tenoch Huerta aka Namor.

Congrats on the Mike & Brian autographs, I'm only halfway there so far. Sounds like you've got quite a plan for future autographs, hope we get to see pictures when they're done! Have you given significant thought on colors for the autographs? lol

Postby **akagalar** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 3:19 am

I collected autographs prior to pops, mostly on cards and 8x10s.
But now I pretty much get all my autographs on pops when I can.
The main reasons are that they are licensed, and it keeps my collection consistent (all the same items).
I still get other things signed, but those are special cases or if there are no pops available.

Postby **FunkOCD** » Sat Jan 07, 2023 10:58 am

questkid32 wrote:celebrity autographs are cool, but I don't quite understand some collectors' fervor to get Funko Management signatures on non-Funko Management Pops... but everyone is entitled and encouraged to collect however they like to!

Yeah that I don't understand! Cool factor sure but on a pop that isn't them? Confusing...

Postby **Greek187** » Sat Jan 07, 2023 1:50 pm

Get autographed

Postby **Greek187** » Sat Jan 07, 2023 1:57 pm

Get autographed

Postby **thebigdog14** » Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:09 pm

Goatedfunko wrote:For me personally I love the look of a well setup auto on my pops that I get myself. Currently trying to finish my Hall H collection of autograph pops but missing the Freddy signature and the Star Wars (never officially released) pop.

Do you like autographs or without?
Do you have any autograph collections going?

I love getting pops autographed. Current Autograph collection includes:

Emperor Palpatine Pop signed by Ian McDiarmid
General Grievous pop signed by Matt Wood
Wynonna Earp SDCC edition signed by Melanie Scrofano
Wynnona Earp Chase signed by Melanie Scrofano & Emily Andras
Doc Holliday Pop signed by Tim Rozon
Ahsoka Tano pop signed by Ashley Eckstein
Nico Minoru pop signed by Lyrica Okano
Oliver Queen Pop signed by Stephen Amell
Malcolm Merlyn pop signed by John Barrowman
Mike Becker Signed Soda

I also have an Agatha Harkness Pop Signed by Kathryn Hahn on the way from SWAU.

All pops except Nico Minoru & Agatha I went to a convention & got signed. I won the Nico one in a contest & had the signature verified. I had plans to get a John Diggle one signed by David Ramsey, but the con was cancelled during the pandemic. Hope to get more signed at some point.

Postby **evrythngzen** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 6:36 pm

I like having them signed, most of mine are signed on the box, but early on I had a Charlie from Supernatural without a box so Felicia Day just signed the pop itself. I think they make for fun collectibles, especially if you have a story behind them. I work a lot of conventions so when I see a guest coming that matches a pop, I usually take it with me. One of the most special is a Chewbacca that my husband got signed by Peter Mayhew just months for he passed away. We had worked several shows with him and just happened to remember to bring it that time.

Postby **Katers** » Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:54 am

FunkOCD wrote:
questkid32 wrote:celebrity autographs are cool, but I don't quite understand some collectors' fervor to get Funko Management signatures on non-Funko Management Pops... but everyone is entitled and encouraged to collect however they like to!

Yeah that I don't understand! Cool factor sure but on a pop that isn't them? Confusing...

If it wasn't actually them that I was going to have signed, I think I'd skip the pop and go for something like a t-shirt or a program. But hey, whatever you have on hand if it's an unexpected experience! $\:D/$

Postby **Elewitt2022** » Mon Jan 23, 2023 9:42 am

The longer I collect, the more I am starting to like the chasing of autographs....Its fun to find out what celebrities will be nearby that you can possibly bring a pop to get signed....

Although recently I showed up at Plastic Empire to get some Naruto pops signed, and the line stretched way longer than I was willing to wait.

I guess lots of other people had the same idea... lol

Postby **rexflexall** » Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:46 am

Katers wrote:
rexflexall wrote:
Katers wrote:
Now that I've seen the difference, I have to agree - HUGE difference between the two!

When Stan Lee signed my Pop back then, his handler refused to let him sign with my paint pen, I had to spend $125 for his sig in basic black Sharpie! But at least I got to be a few feet from the legend!

I'm jealous you got a Stan Lee signature on a pop! I also have a sharpie signature for him, but in a book, so the sharpie isn't so terrible there.

To be in the aura of Stan was a definite life moment!

Postby **The4thCurator** » Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:46 pm

If, I get the auto myself and really like the person then Yes! It's a great memory to have.

Postby **wolfy233** » Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:49 pm

Fredo66 wrote:If, I get the auto myself and really like the person then Yes! It's a great memory to have.

I agree. Last two conventions I've been to I've seen long lines for the pop autographs and each time I think I draw closer and closer to finally pulling the trigger on getting one or two of my favorite pops signed. You never know when your window will close on getting that signature forever.

Postby **The4thCurator** » Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:01 am

wolfy233 wrote:
Fredo66 wrote:If, I get the auto myself and really like the person then Yes! It's a great memory to have.

I agree. Last two conventions I've been to I've seen long lines for the pop autographs and each time I think I draw closer and closer to finally pulling the trigger on getting one or two of my favorite pops signed. You never know when your window will close on getting that signature forever.

I missed multiple chances that I had to get Stan Lee's and JDF auto. I'm really bummed about it

Postby **Nihil** » Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:00 am

If given the opportunity I enjoy getting an autograph. I wouldn't spend extra money for an already autographed item though. Right now my only autographed Pop is my Conan Pennywise, which I was able to get signed by James McAvoy and Bill Hader outside of the show at SDCC.

Postby **Katers** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:42 am

rexflexall wrote:
Katers wrote:
rexflexall wrote:
When Stan Lee signed my Pop back then, his handler refused to let him sign with my paint pen, I had to spend $125 for his sig in basic black Sharpie! But at least I got to be a few feet from the legend!

I'm jealous you got a Stan Lee signature on a pop! I also have a sharpie signature for him, but in a book, so the sharpie isn't so terrible there.

To be in the aura of Stan was a definite life moment!

Absolutely worth the wait in the line...which was VERY long! Still worth it though!

Postby **FunkoRAMA** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 3:38 am

Don't have any autographed Pops, never been one to chase for them but I definitely know a few I'd love if I had the chance. At the top would probably be Brendan Fraiser's autograph on a Rick O'Connell pop. Other than that, would love to get MCU actors to sign the character they play but I have no idea how difficult that could be.

Postby **mnkykng77** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:32 pm

Force951 wrote:Not a big fan of autographs on pops, too easy to fake not enough verification.

This is why I try to get autographs that are authenticated at time of signing. Most of my auto’s are of sports players as they will never change compared to voice actors and even movie characters.

Postby **Ronnie18** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:07 pm

If I can get an autograph personally, I would like one on a pop. But I don’t think I would pay for one.

Postby **scullysdad** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:12 pm

FunkOCD wrote:
questkid32 wrote:celebrity autographs are cool, but I don't quite understand some collectors' fervor to get Funko Management signatures on non-Funko Management Pops... but everyone is entitled and encouraged to collect however they like to!

Yeah that I don't understand! Cool factor sure but on a pop that isn't them? Confusing...

I agree, but the Mariotti Pop and the Mariotti/Becker two pack are limited so it might be hard for some people to get them. I got Becker on a poster at FunDays but I definitely want Mariotti to sign my Pop of his from Making Fun.

I do understand having Becker sign a Big Boy though. That was the first license he got for Funko so there is a connection there.

Postby **FunkOCD** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:36 pm

scullysdad wrote:
FunkOCD wrote:
questkid32 wrote:celebrity autographs are cool, but I don't quite understand some collectors' fervor to get Funko Management signatures on non-Funko Management Pops... but everyone is entitled and encouraged to collect however they like to!

Yeah that I don't understand! Cool factor sure but on a pop that isn't them? Confusing...

I agree, but the Mariotti Pop and the Mariotti/Becker two pack are limited so it might be hard for some people to get them. I got Becker on a poster at FunDays but I definitely want Mariotti to sign my Pop of his from Making Fun.

I do understand having Becker sign a Big Boy though. That was the first license he got for Funko so there is a connection there.

Big Boy makes total sense but there's some that markup Mike's auto like it's Stan Lee lately but Mike's always happy to sign. Finding Brian is another story!

Postby **tugzy23** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:50 am

Autographs on Pop are always a plus in my opinion. I will always treasure those.

Postby **RedRoo** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:38 am

i work for a convention down in Australia so i get chances to get alot of my pops signed but honestly i only do those for actors/characters i really love or have a strong connection to.

Like i got some of my fave voice actors work done and some of the guests who are in shows i love. Sadly sometimes i see people bring like 10 chases or pops to get signed with no names or personalization and all i think is "make it out to ebay" XD

Postby **Niteowl_1** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:43 am

Definitely love the autographs, just recently started a collection. I had Stan Lee and Kevin smith from some Los Angeles comic cons ago. My autographs has now added Christopher Lloyd, Elijah Wood, and Sean Astin

Postby **Elviax** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 11:08 am

Niteowl_1 wrote:Definitely love the autographs, just recently started a collection. I had Stan Lee and Kevin smith from some Los Angeles comic cons ago. My autographs has now added Christopher Lloyd, Elijah Wood, and Sean Astin

They aren't really my cup of tea, but I also don't get to go to events a ton so that could partially be why. The experience of getting it seems way more fun

Postby **Kixxx90** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:05 pm

For me I love getting my pop's Auto'd I was getting my stuff autographed before actors were charging a premium to sign Pop. The fun is also the friends ive made at cons and hang out with at the cons while waiting in the long lines. Its more a fun thing for me.

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