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Re: Autograph or not to autograph? That is the question!

Postby willy wonka » Sat Dec 10, 2022 8:33 am

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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 have mostly anime pops signed by the voice actors. I don’t mind my pop being signed or not but I do like when I get the signature myself and meet the actor.



Yeah that is what I do. I won't buy a already autographed pop, That I need to do myself make the pop that much more special and you have a story to go with it.
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Re: Autograph or not to autograph? That is the question!

Postby TVader27 » Sat Dec 10, 2022 1:32 pm

Depends on the pop. I typically don't get my grails autographed.
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Postby rexflexall » Mon Dec 12, 2022 1:28 pm

PhoenixForce wrote:I'm a huge fan of autographed pops! I love going to cons, meeting the celebrities and having my pops signed. Hope to do more in 2023.


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Re: Autograph or not to autograph? That is the question!

Postby V2daTizzo » Tue Dec 13, 2022 12:12 pm

no auto for me. looks cleaner

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Postby jagpop » Tue Dec 13, 2022 1:00 pm

Auto only if it's someone I really want to meet. I would more than likely have some sports Pops signed like Trout and Ohtani.
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Postby rexflexall » Thu Dec 15, 2022 12:35 pm

V2daTizzo wrote:no auto for me. looks cleaner


It does indeed!

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Postby Greymom » Fri Dec 16, 2022 2:32 am

I do have some Pops autographed (mostly Dr Who), but it's not a have-to-have habit of mine. Do what feels right for you!
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Postby funko_gtx91 » Fri Dec 16, 2022 2:47 am

I like getting autographs but as long as they use paint pens

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Postby LakerSpartan117 » Fri Dec 16, 2022 3:08 pm

After missing out on autographs for Kobe Bryant and Robin Williams, if I have an opportunity to get one from someone I admire or like... I'm getting it.

Only get autographs on Pops that are easy to get again or special occasions where I'll get a grail signed (like anything Master Chief/Steve Downes related)
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Postby Mario Wario » Fri Dec 16, 2022 11:17 pm

I have a few autographed, so yeah, I’m a fan of this move. It is also a “cheat” to have the character name next to the signature. Most guests will charge extra to have the character name included with the autograph.
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Postby FunkOCD » Fri Dec 16, 2022 11:51 pm

I blew my wad with Simu Liu at LACC: got the SDCC Hall H Shang signed! Personal double grail was worth it!
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Postby Brianbiz » Sat Dec 17, 2022 1:04 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 think autograph funkos are awesome if you get the signatures in person it feels so much better.

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Postby JJLecaros » Sat Dec 24, 2022 5:20 am

if I can't get a comic signed my go to is a pop
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Postby Ginzo1622 » Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:57 am

I think really depends on Pop. I like Pop autograph for people that turned into pop not really much for those voice actor.
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Postby Mr Yac » Sun Dec 25, 2022 2:08 pm

Ginzo1622 wrote:I think really depends on Pop. I like Pop autograph for people that turned into pop not really much for those voice actor.


I feel the same, it has to be a ridiculously iconic voice for me to even consider a VO

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Postby PopPChulo » Sun Dec 25, 2022 4:31 pm

I think if you 100% a line , a Autographed peice is almost Mando. Kinda feels like a centerpiece
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Postby Gsanch28 » Sun Dec 25, 2022 6:04 pm

One of my favorite autograph funkos is the Batman Jim Lee GameStop black and white. Jim Lee was able to sign it and I even had him sign on the figure.
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Postby NightStyle » Sun Dec 25, 2022 6:13 pm

I gotten a few for Naruto but since I didn't watch the show with the English VA I only got it cause I really liked the quote. I wish I was able to get the Japanese VA but that has been a job in itself with really no opportunities.

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Postby DrunkoPop » Sun Dec 25, 2022 10:52 pm

Mr Yac wrote:
Ginzo1622 wrote:I think really depends on Pop. I like Pop autograph for people that turned into pop not really much for those voice actor.


I feel the same, it has to be a ridiculously iconic voice for me to even consider a VO


I agree with you both. Hence why I only have 2 pops autographed.
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Postby Katers » Tue Dec 27, 2022 12:59 am

FunkOCD wrote:I blew my wad with Simu Liu at LACC: got the SDCC Hall H Shang signed! Personal double grail was worth it!


That's an awesome pop to get signed, congrats! I like getting pops signed at LACC, a friend showed me about getting them JSA certified. I don't plan on selling my pops, but it's cool to have it regardless!
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Postby FunkOCD » Tue Dec 27, 2022 3:25 am

Katers wrote:
FunkOCD wrote:I blew my wad with Simu Liu at LACC: got the SDCC Hall H Shang signed! Personal double grail was worth it!


That's an awesome pop to get signed, congrats! I like getting pops signed at LACC, a friend showed me about getting them JSA certified. I don't plan on selling my pops, but it's cool to have it regardless!


Dang you have so many friends with insider tips, I wanna meet them!!!
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Postby Katers » Fri Dec 30, 2022 2:28 am

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Katers wrote:
FunkOCD wrote:I blew my wad with Simu Liu at LACC: got the SDCC Hall H Shang signed! Personal double grail was worth it!


That's an awesome pop to get signed, congrats! I like getting pops signed at LACC, a friend showed me about getting them JSA certified. I don't plan on selling my pops, but it's cool to have it regardless!


Dang you have so many friends with insider tips, I wanna meet them!!!


I'll introduce you at the next convention - you can buy us lunch! lol
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Postby FunkOCD » Sat Dec 31, 2022 1:51 pm

Katers wrote:
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That's an awesome pop to get signed, congrats! I like getting pops signed at LACC, a friend showed me about getting them JSA certified. I don't plan on selling my pops, but it's cool to have it regardless!


Dang you have so many friends with insider tips, I wanna meet them!!!


I'll introduce you at the next convention - you can buy us lunch! lol


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Re: Autograph or not to autograph? That is the question!

Postby DG_FunkPoppa » Sun Jan 01, 2023 2:59 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 would love to see a picture of your collection. Please share !
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Re: Autograph or not to autograph? That is the question!

Postby DG_FunkPoppa » Sun Jan 01, 2023 3:02 pm

I don’t have any autographed pops. I was hoping to get my Kanan Jarus signed by Freddie Prince Jr in NYCC but something came up and he backed out of the con.
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Re: Autograph or not to autograph? That is the question!

Postby FunkoAlphaBravo » Sun Jan 01, 2023 4:21 pm

It’s your item do what you want! But if you’re doing it for increasing values? Nahh
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Re: Autograph or not to autograph? That is the question!

Postby ExoSquad4 » Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:31 pm

Everyone has their prefer on signed pops. I personally do not collect signed pops. I have nothing against them but I just prefer to have mine without a signature :-$

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Re: Autograph or not to autograph? That is the question!

Postby Jessedtaylor77 » Sun Jan 01, 2023 7:42 pm

For me it would have to be a pop of that person to sign. Stan lee pop or fluffy pop. Or if it’s the creator of the property like George Lucas signing any Star Wars pop. If it’s a character pop or voice actor not really interested. Just me though.

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Postby Jessedtaylor77 » Sun Jan 01, 2023 7:42 pm

Now if you are team Autograph. Where do u have them sign and what color?

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Postby scullysdad » Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:21 pm

Jessedtaylor77 wrote:Now if you are team Autograph. Where do u have them sign and what color?


Always sign on the window, color depends on the Pop.

I usually go with white if there is no color that really stands out to match the POP. For example, I have my Hawkeye and Kate Bishop signed in purple to match their outfits and the box, and Ahsoka Tano is signed in orange to match her skin. But America Chavez didn’t have a color that really stood out so I stuck with white.
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Re: Autograph or not to autograph? That is the question!

Postby Mr Yac » Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:51 pm

scullysdad wrote:
Jessedtaylor77 wrote:Now if you are team Autograph. Where do u have them sign and what color?


Always sign on the window, color depends on the Pop.

I usually go with white if there is no color that really stands out to match the POP. For example, I have my Hawkeye and Kate Bishop signed in purple to match their outfits and the box, and Ahsoka Tano is signed in orange to match her skin. But America Chavez didn’t have a color that really stood out so I stuck with white.


choosing the right color is half the fun lol

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Postby Katers » Tue Jan 03, 2023 1:10 am

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Dang you have so many friends with insider tips, I wanna meet them!!!


I'll introduce you at the next convention - you can buy us lunch! lol


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My Simu Liu pop finally went through on the JSA website, there was much rejoicing throughout the land! My signed pop looks so pretty - I think a huge factor in yes or no for autographs is how the person actually SIGNS the pop. Some autographs are just an ugly mess. Simu's autograph is quite neat and stands out well on the pop.
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Postby Katers » Tue Jan 03, 2023 1:12 am

Mr Yac wrote:
scullysdad wrote:
Jessedtaylor77 wrote:Now if you are team Autograph. Where do u have them sign and what color?


Always sign on the window, color depends on the Pop.

I usually go with white if there is no color that really stands out to match the POP. For example, I have my Hawkeye and Kate Bishop signed in purple to match their outfits and the box, and Ahsoka Tano is signed in orange to match her skin. But America Chavez didn’t have a color that really stood out so I stuck with white.


choosing the right color is half the fun lol


Or the things that thwarts you after, if you choose the wrong color! I went with gold for a Benedict Wong pop, and it blends in too well to the pop itself. ](*,)

Still worth it to meet Benedict though! :cheers:
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Postby Mr Yac » Tue Jan 03, 2023 1:26 am

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Or the things that thwarts you after, if you choose the wrong color! I went with gold for a Benedict Wong pop, and it blends in too well to the pop itself. ](*,)

Still worth it to meet Benedict though! :cheers:


that is all part of the game, you have to find a color that compliments the pop but also one that doesn't get lost in the already existing colors. i had a rough color experience getting Thanos signed by Jim Starlin as Mr. Stalin is unfortunately allergic to the oil in paint pens, so i spent about a month debating whether i should go purple or gold for him and at the end of the day it ended up as black sharpie lol

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Re: Autograph or not to autograph? That is the question!

Postby Marvel_LS_02 » Tue Jan 03, 2023 3:28 am

I never thought in all these years that I would ever consider getting a pop signed because "everyone" does, but this past year yeah I joined the "everybody" hahaha. I went to Star Wars Celebration. And I decided to get a pop and picture signed by Temuera Morrison. I had also then months later at SDCC got my Inoske pop signed by Bryce Papenbrook.

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Postby Katers » Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:17 pm

Mr Yac wrote:
Katers wrote:
Or the things that thwarts you after, if you choose the wrong color! I went with gold for a Benedict Wong pop, and it blends in too well to the pop itself. ](*,)

Still worth it to meet Benedict though! :cheers:


that is all part of the game, you have to find a color that compliments the pop but also one that doesn't get lost in the already existing colors. i had a rough color experience getting Thanos signed by Jim Starlin as Mr. Stalin is unfortunately allergic to the oil in paint pens, so i spent about a month debating whether i should go purple or gold for him and at the end of the day it ended up as black sharpie lol


Wow, I can't even imagine going through all this and dealing with an allergy on top of it! And all that...and then going with black? OMG! :roflmao:

I'm sure it looks awesome though! If my gold for Benedict has been a true gold, I think it would've worked, but it was more a bronze gold. Lesson learned for the future, I hope.
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Postby Katers » Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:28 pm

Marvel_LS_02 wrote:I never thought in all these years that I would ever consider getting a pop signed because "everyone" does, but this past year yeah I joined the "everybody" hahaha. I went to Star Wars Celebration. And I decided to get a pop and picture signed by Temuera Morrison. I had also then months later at SDCC got my Inoske pop signed by Bryce Papenbrook.


Welcome to the club, that sounds like a fun experience! It's a slippery slope, but we're a fun group. lol I'm already looking forward to my next autograph, and I don't know what it is yet! \:D/
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Re: Autograph or not to autograph? That is the question!

Postby Mr Yac » Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:40 pm

Katers wrote:

I'm sure it looks awesome though!


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

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Re: Autograph or not to autograph? That is the question!

Postby rexflexall » Wed Jan 04, 2023 11:07 am

Mr Yac wrote:
Katers wrote:

I'm sure it looks awesome though!


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


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

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Re: Autograph or not to autograph? That is the question!

Postby Force951 » Wed Jan 04, 2023 1:15 pm

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


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