Funko over produced?

[Pogiboy67]

yeah hoping to more original products for 2024. cheers!

[fairytail081202]

Looks like it. Reproducing the limited pops in slightly different molds is kindda questioning.

[Kwik_One]

I'm feeling the same. Even the hunt isn't the same when I can just pick any retailer exclusive on their site half of the time. Hopefully they stay true to their plan to overhaul their flow. Variants of the same pop have always been a thing and will never go away but its how they distribute it. I don't see anyone complaining about how ugly Planet Arlia Vegeta and it has a common and metallic variant in regular colors. That pop will always be desired due to how rare it is. I just wish Funko still made limited pops for those who want it. When was the last time we had a good numbered exclusive on the funko shop

I think the issue IMO is that when a company tries to make everyone happy, no one is happy. If things get limited and hard to get, funko gets the rage of others stating that they are feeding the resellers. If they make things available and not so limited, the same rage against funko comes out stating that things are not limited and have little to no value. So what is there to do from a company standpoint? Be like other companies and just make products that are attainable by all?? I honestly just wish that convention pops were only available at conventions. I am not a fan of making all pops except a few con exclusives. It costs a lot of money to attend a convention and it would be amazing if all pops were made for con attendees only. But like I said that would make me happy but anger others, so if Funko is trying to make everyone happy, no one is going to be happy. It's a tough place to be in.

I agree with it being hard to please both sides. Personally I feel they should still cater more to the collector side and keep them more limited. Especially convention ones or event exclusive. Otherwise, why have them labeled as a collectible or exclusive?

Funko does a lot to please the collectors, however, they are a public company and there are expectations on their financial performance. They are accountable to their shareholders. It is extremely hard to limit production of items and still achieve financial success as a larger company.

[chaostryder]

My convention exclusive Dabi compared to the new common Dabi that looks the same hurts my soul a bit haha

I sold my Dabi last year. I figured Funko would eventually make a new mold and variant, but I didn’t figure it would be that similar to the con exclusive. SDCC Bakugo vs HT Bakugo is still probably one of the worst perpetrators of this though. The HT one is exactly the same, they just faced one arm forward.

Yea I definitely should have seen that coming as well haha

[zonkttc]

I think the issue IMO is that when a company tries to make everyone happy, no one is happy. If things get limited and hard to get, funko gets the rage of others stating that they are feeding the resellers. If they make things available and not so limited, the same rage against funko comes out stating that things are not limited and have little to no value. So what is there to do from a company standpoint? Be like other companies and just make products that are attainable by all?? I honestly just wish that convention pops were only available at conventions. I am not a fan of making all pops except a few con exclusives. It costs a lot of money to attend a convention and it would be amazing if all pops were made for con attendees only. But like I said that would make me happy but anger others, so if Funko is trying to make everyone happy, no one is going to be happy. It's a tough place to be in.

I agree with it being hard to please both sides. Personally I feel they should still cater more to the collector side and keep them more limited. Especially convention ones or event exclusive. Otherwise, why have them labeled as a collectible or exclusive?

Funko does a lot to please the collectors, however, they are a public company and there are expectations on their financial performance. They are accountable to their shareholders. It is extremely hard to limit production of items and still achieve financial success as a larger company.

I agree completely. I just find that there are usually high or unreasonable expectations. That's not fair.

[Dave17251]

I think the issue IMO is that when a company tries to make everyone happy, no one is happy. If things get limited and hard to get, funko gets the rage of others stating that they are feeding the resellers. If they make things available and not so limited, the same rage against funko comes out stating that things are not limited and have little to no value. So what is there to do from a company standpoint? Be like other companies and just make products that are attainable by all?? I honestly just wish that convention pops were only available at conventions. I am not a fan of making all pops except a few con exclusives. It costs a lot of money to attend a convention and it would be amazing if all pops were made for con attendees only. But like I said that would make me happy but anger others, so if Funko is trying to make everyone happy, no one is going to be happy. It's a tough place to be in.

I agree with it being hard to please both sides. Personally I feel they should still cater more to the collector side and keep them more limited. Especially convention ones or event exclusive. Otherwise, why have them labeled as a collectible or exclusive?

Funko does a lot to please the collectors, however, they are a public company and there are expectations on their financial performance. They are accountable to their shareholders. It is extremely hard to limit production of items and still achieve financial success as a larger company.

Yeah, once it was known they would go public, it was felt that some parts were going to change like this. I understand from that point of view, I just wish we had our more limited items here and there.

[sxrgio115]

As many people state, it’s a blessing and curse that they’ve extended their influence across dozens of series and lines at a time. The only issue is that if you’re not picky, you’re going broke!

[Greek187]

As many people state, it’s a blessing and curse that they’ve extended their influence across dozens of series and lines at a time. The only issue is that if you’re not picky, you’re going broke!

I started to be picky ! Very very picky .
Just pick up 18” mega Mickey

[Ginzo1622]

As many people state, it’s a blessing and curse that they’ve extended their influence across dozens of series and lines at a time. The only issue is that if you’re not picky, you’re going broke!

I started to be picky ! Very very picky .
Just pick up 18” mega Mickey

So your just picking up 18" now? That is how picky you are?

[keyese]

There is a balance with limited items that I think Funko tries to achieve. Make it too limited and people get upset and you don't make any money yourselves from second hand market. Make it too accessible and you get headlines about dumping unsold product in landfills. I do think it can be frustrating if the only way to get a character is a low LE con exclusive (looking at you Qui-Gon Jinn) but I can also see where even if they have a con sticker, it's not as exciting if you can just get them on clearance a couple of months later (like the Shippo that was marked down to $7 and buy one get two free at Hot Topic).

[zonkttc]

I believe in certain lines it is a bit over produced but over all I find that with time they got the hang with supply and demand.

[rexflexall]

I believe in certain lines it is a bit over produced but over all I find that with time they got the hang with supply and demand.

YUP pretty sure Funko is here for the long haul!

[zonkttc]

I believe in certain lines it is a bit over produced but over all I find that with time they got the hang with supply and demand.

YUP pretty sure Funko is here for the long haul!

Let's just hope this is the year for more horror movie pops. Been my wish for a bit.

[noahhrs]

Yeah, I think they should really cut back. Seems like most collectors aren’t into this extreme over saturation they’ve been doing over the last few years.

[Funkolotz1622]

Yeah, I think they should really cut back. Seems like most collectors aren’t into this extreme over saturation they’ve been doing over the last few years.

That's their promise let's see what happens

[noahhrs]

Yeah, I think they should really cut back. Seems like most collectors aren’t into this extreme over saturation they’ve been doing over the last few years.

That's their promise let's see what happens

I feel like they’ve said things before that haven’t ended up happening so I’m not gonna hold my breath

[sxrgio115]

As many people state, it’s a blessing and curse that they’ve extended their influence across dozens of series and lines at a time. The only issue is that if you’re not picky, you’re going broke!

I started to be picky ! Very very picky .
Just pick up 18” mega Mickey

The amount of space you’d need for that behemoth haha

[Greek187]

Target con knuckles 2022 is reprinted for target con 2024 .. yeah Funko is doing the limited collectible correct .. this is why we lost collectors and stale content is not good moving forward

[hpellot]

Yeah, I think they should really cut back. Seems like most collectors aren’t into this extreme over saturation they’ve been doing over the last few years.

True but maybe thing will slow down

[noahhrs]

Yeah, I think they should really cut back. Seems like most collectors aren’t into this extreme over saturation they’ve been doing over the last few years.

True but maybe thing will slow down

I hope so. Value is good but I also collect to collect. I think it’s more fun when things are a bit more limited and you have to “fight” for them. And when you finally get your hands on it it’s that much better

[Nemesis989]

In some ways I appreciate being able to grab a character I missed before. Two Face is the example that comes immediately to mind

[hpellot]

Yeah, I think they should really cut back. Seems like most collectors aren’t into this extreme over saturation they’ve been doing over the last few years.

True but maybe thing will slow down

I hope so. Value is good but I also collect to collect. I think it’s more fun when things are a bit more limited and you have to “fight” for them. And when you finally get your hands on it it’s that much better

I agree and the entire collectible industry has and needed to cut production nunber it’s not just a funko issue

Hasbro has done massive cuts as well

[rsomo93]

When it comes to certain variants (Blacklight), lines, & molds yes Funko has definitely been overproducing quite the amount of stock. It would be in their best interest to listen to what the Funko Fandom has to say & what they like then take it from there...

[Ginzo1622]

When it comes to certain variants (Blacklight), lines, & molds yes Funko has definitely been overproducing quite the amount of stock. It would be in their best interest to listen to what the Funko Fandom has to say & what they like then take it from there...

They overproduced black light for sure

[rexflexall]

I believe in certain lines it is a bit over produced but over all I find that with time they got the hang with supply and demand.

YUP pretty sure Funko is here for the long haul!

Let's just hope this is the year for more horror movie pops. Been my wish for a bit.

Horror lines definitely need to be more robust!

[post31]

The thing is if they make a hundred or if they make a million of the same pop it doesn’t really matter to me because I only buy one.

[poporazzy]

The thing is if they make a hundred or if they make a million of the same pop it doesn’t really matter to me because I only buy one.

Wish I was like this. I’ve definitely been guilty of buying the same pop

[KelsoTastic]

Really hurt me too since I was collecting MHA and then stopped going after all of them.
Got more selective and stopped pre-ordering commons since a lot of them announce a glow or metallic version of the same mold.

My convention exclusive Dabi compared to the new common Dabi that looks the same hurts my soul a bit haha

I sold my Dabi last year. I figured Funko would eventually make a new mold and variant, but I didn’t figure it would be that similar to the con exclusive. SDCC Bakugo vs HT Bakugo is still probably one of the worst perpetrators of this though. The HT one is exactly the same, they just faced one arm forward.

[hpellot]

When it comes to certain variants (Blacklight), lines, & molds yes Funko has definitely been overproducing quite the amount of stock. It would be in their best interest to listen to what the Funko Fandom has to say & what they like then take it from there...

I agree they have done blacklight to death

[Fnava87]

Not sure what happened to collecting ways of Funko but it seems everything is a rehash of same characters , nothing really truly limited ? It’s not complaint I collect my Funko since 2015 . But just every thing lately has been bland . Besides a few releases . I’m hope 2024 for Funko they make some good changes towards the collector !!

I hope my money is over produced one day so I can buy all these funko grails that I need

[zonkttc]

Not sure what happened to collecting ways of Funko but it seems everything is a rehash of same characters , nothing really truly limited ? It’s not complaint I collect my Funko since 2015 . But just every thing lately has been bland . Besides a few releases . I’m hope 2024 for Funko they make some good changes towards the collector !!

I hope my money is over produced one day so I can buy all these funko grails that I need

I couldn't agree faster.

[TonyMa]

Not sure what happened to collecting ways of Funko but it seems everything is a rehash of same characters , nothing really truly limited ? It’s not complaint I collect my Funko since 2015 . But just every thing lately has been bland . Besides a few releases . I’m hope 2024 for Funko they make some good changes towards the collector !!

Agree

[supertoygiant]

When it comes to certain variants (Blacklight), lines, & molds yes Funko has definitely been overproducing quite the amount of stock. It would be in their best interest to listen to what the Funko Fandom has to say & what they like then take it from there...

I agree they have done blacklight to death

We need more blacklight pocket Pops!

[zonkttc]

I do agree there is a high saturation of blacklight from 2023 but I'm not gonna lie those pops just attract me

[Fnava87]

Not sure what happened to collecting ways of Funko but it seems everything is a rehash of same characters , nothing really truly limited ? It’s not complaint I collect my Funko since 2015 . But just every thing lately has been bland . Besides a few releases . I’m hope 2024 for Funko they make some good changes towards the collector !!

I hope my money is over produced one day so I can buy all these funko grails that I need

I couldn't agree faster.

[hpellot]

I do agree there is a high saturation of blacklight from 2023 but I'm not gonna lie those pops just attract me

I like them as well I just think they over did it

[noahhrs]

True but maybe thing will slow down

I hope so. Value is good but I also collect to collect. I think it’s more fun when things are a bit more limited and you have to “fight” for them. And when you finally get your hands on it it’s that much better

I agree and the entire collectible industry has and needed to cut production nunber it’s not just a funko issue

Hasbro has done massive cuts as well

The Disney Lorcana cards are also a good example. Huge hype but then they ended up being everywhere and seemed super overproduced

[bbauwe01]

Things seem to be turning around w more limited pieces.

But it was inevitable that tons of pops of characters would be made. There is just no way around it. Though I wish they would spread them out a little (i.e bo Katan)

[zonkttc]

Things seem to be turning around w more limited pieces.

But it was inevitable that tons of pops of characters would be made. There is just no way around it. Though I wish they would spread them out a little (i.e bo Katan)

True and with the trend that later on the years a new community will be looking for these pops will only aid over production.

[hpellot]

I hope so. Value is good but I also collect to collect. I think it’s more fun when things are a bit more limited and you have to “fight” for them. And when you finally get your hands on it it’s that much better

I agree and the entire collectible industry has and needed to cut production nunber it’s not just a funko issue

Hasbro has done massive cuts as well

The Disney Lorcana cards are also a good example. Huge hype but then they ended up being everywhere and seemed super overproduced

True and lorcana still keeps pumping them out