HOW DO WE SAVE THE DOCTOR WHO LINE?

[Victolus]

I've been thinking about this one for a while, and it occurs to me that a few things are going on here. The first release had villains and monsters in it. That would appeal to any collector that likes "different" looking pops, even if they aren't fans of the show. The variants were of the two recent doctors (10 and 11) that people remembered. The next wave was mostly Human companions. Kind of boring unless you are a hardcore fan of the show. The only truly interesting one was K-9, and for some reason that was made a Gamestop exclusive. It should have been the other way around (one or two companions made exclusive, and the more interesting looking ones more commonly available). Now with the next release, I'm sure Davros and Mr Clever will be the best sellers of the line. In sort, I suspect that for every Doctor Who wave to generate significant interest, it has to be a fair mix of Doctor variants AND villains. Making the companions exclusives will likely make them more sought after.

[addict2films]

That's an interesting. I was thinking the same thing... make fewer companions and make them exclusives. They will be more highly sought after and most likely land in the hands of real Doctor Who fans. However, flippers are always an issue.

[mohawkjones]

Distribution, distribution, distribution. Can't buy what one can not find. Wave 2 was practically non-existent in my city.

[addict2films]

SOOOO Funko answered my question in the q&a

https://twitter.com/OriginalFunko/statu ... 4742276096

I asked if Clara, Amy and Rory would be in the next wave of Doctor Who. They basically said that it would be left up to the sales of wave 3.

We can fantasize our dream line-up all we can... but it seems like the Doctor Who line is really in danger of ending.

[Jezter]

SOOOO Funko answered my question in the q&a

https://twitter.com/OriginalFunko/statu ... 4742276096

I asked if Clara, Amy and Rory would be in the next wave of Doctor Who. They basically said that it would be left up to the sales of wave 3.

We can fantasize our dream line-up all we can... but it seems like the Doctor Who line is really in danger of ending.

Ugh. I had no issues finding wave 2, so I hope the same is for wave 3, but we have to find a way to get non fans, or mild fans to buy more than just a character or two. Maybe us big fans need to buy more and gift them to people, getting others addicted and wanting more. We need some DW Pop street dealers!!

[Infinity]

Who else is absolutely devastated that the next wave of Doctor Who POPS may be the last??

I adore the new wave already, especially 12 with the guitar and 11/Mr. Clever... however, I'm still disappointed that there isn't Amy. Rory and most of all Clara.

Turns out the second wave did so poorly that the line may end.

I feel like that It's not that Doctor Who isn't a popular line... but because Funko has so many variants of Doctors and not produced other Doctors and popular nuwho companions.... (Roman Rory, Amy in her kissagram outfit, Clara in her face the raven outfit/Oswin, strax/jenny/vastra as a 3 pack etc)

How can we convince Funko not to end the line????

And Donna ! Especially Donna ! One of the most popular companion !

I would be sooo sad if it was the end of the line ! Especially because we have all these variants of Docors and just 2-3 companions. These variants are really fantastic but that's sad because of all the others characters !

I want , at least , Donna , Amy ( even if I don't like her she's important ) and Rory , Clara , The Master , Missy , Martha. And after the Classics Doctors and companions ! ( I'd like to see a Hartnell Pop in black and white ! ( why not ? ^^ )

[bobbybop]

Funko needed more recent characters in wave 2, the only recent characters were river song and the silence. The rest were RTD era charcters, good for the die-hard fans but not for fans who joined during Matt Smith's era. If there was a wave 4 my ideal line up would be Amy, Rory, Clara, Bill, a couple of classic monsters that have also appeared in the new series like a zygon, sontaran or a silurian. For exclusives there could be a roman centurion rory or Strax which would just be a sontaran but repaint.

[ErgThisIs]

Clearly, too many classic figures are not the issue, as some have suggested: only 2/7 pops in Wave Two were from the classic series, and even then both characters have repeatedly appeared in the New Series (and had spin-off shows).

What’s the noticeable difference between waves one and two? There’s hardly any Doctors in the latter. Wave One had four of the show's lead stars, Wave Two just one. People are far more likely to want all incarnations of the title character than anything else, surely?

If all thirteen Doctors are not released, but the Adipose, a species that appeared in one episode eight years ago has been, then there’s no justice in the world of Funko. At least release the Doctors!

Hopefully, Wave Three will be a success. The Doctor Who line is the only pop line I collect, and I will certainly be buying War and Davros as soon as they are released (I don’t do variants).

Wave Four suggestions:

At least two more Doctors (The First Doctor should absolutely be one of them),

Martha (let’s have a non-white Who Pop),

Clara (the most recent companion),

The Brigadier (third only to Sarah Jane and K9 in legendary companion status) - This is my personal most wanted

Missy (incredibly popular),

Additionally/alternatively non-bland human looking aliens: a Sontaran, a Zygon, etc.

[dolphinax2]

Hoping the line continues, my son is a huge fan and I can always count on DW pops for birthday and Christmas presents. As someone else pointed out earlier, maybe buy more to gift them to others to create more awareness and sales.

[ghostpimp4ever]

I hope the line continues because I love Doctor Who. The only character I liked from wave 2 was Rose. I will be getting 11, 12 and War Doctor from wave 3. It is sad that this series of pops is not selling well. I think that Doctor Who is on break this year is not helping either.

[HowardTheDuck]

Disappointing that the lines not doing well. I myself am not a major league Whovian but I do watch and love the show and have adored the pops. Of course all I have is all 3 Daleks, a TARDIS and K-9 but I always wanted the rest.

[hailmary25]

Its funny to read all the comments about suggestions of which pops and what can save the line. But all i keep seeing is "I do not do Variants" I dont buy variants" Well that is part of the problem right there. I am sure a lot of people feel that way. However, that is what funko does it makes variants of the most popular characters because thats what sells.

fix that mind set of the avergae fan and the line is saved

[Jezter]

Its funny to read all the comments about suggestions of which pops and what can save the line. But all i keep seeing is "I do not do Variants" I dont buy variants" Well that is part of the problem right there. I am sure a lot of people feel that way. However, that is what funko does it makes variants of the most popular characters because thats what sells.

fix that mind set of the avergae fan and the line is saved

Funny, I was just thinking this basically before I came into this thread. Anyone who says they are a Doctor Who fan and doesn't want the line to die needs to do just that. Instead of buying your favorite characters, or one variant, buy them all, to help and then maybe, just maybe the line will survive and other favorite characters will get made. Hell, buy them and give them away to friends and family, or buy them and put the ones you don't like in a closet, just do what you can to support the line. I just want more made!!

[Greeryboy2410]

Despite being a Doctor Who fan all my life, I've bought a total of 2 Doctor Who Pops, one of which was a custom dalek. The line hasn't been incredible for me, all I'd need is one of each Doctor but since there are so many of just the most recent 3, I've really not seen the need to buy many from wave 2. If they had a line of purely doctors, they'd have my money

[NCDS]

I agree with a lot of what has been said here. I like the line, however, I don't need a lot of variants of the 3 most popular doctors. I prefer a variety in my collection. I only have so much room and I want to display my favorite characters. I think Doctor Who is a line they could focus more on being exclusives. They would sell well at cons and keep their value. I would really like to have one of each Doctor and a companion for each Doctor with my favorite villains. If only I had been able to get the 12th doctor in the space Suit to complete my trilogy.

The 12th Doctor was dark and every time they go dark the ratings go down, hopefully, the next Doctor will be more on the campy side and bring back the average fans.

[T-Diamond Stylus]

I bought all of series 1 and 2 except the doctor variants, so with wave 3 I'll only be getting War Doctor and Davros. Don't care for variants as I'm a pretty casual fan of the show. Sucks that they won't continue it cause of sales but I'd rather they continue with Doctor Who then something like twilight, pride predjudice and zombies or Crimson peak. And if sales are what Funko are truly focused on then I think they should focus on lines and brands that are sure sellers. No need to get every brand under the sun as its obvious they don't care about anything but sales.

[Infinity]

I bought all of series 1 and 2 except the doctor variants, so with wave 3 I'll only be getting War Doctor and Davros. Don't care for variants as I'm a pretty casual fan of the show. Sucks that they won't continue it cause of sales but I'd rather they continue with Doctor Who then something like twilight, pride predjudice and zombies or Crimson peak. And if sales are what Funko are truly focused on then I think they should focus on lines and brands that are sure sellers. No need to get every brand under the sun as its obvious they don't care about anything but sales.

I agree , they don't need to do all these variants ( even if they're amazing ) instead of new and important other characters but Twilight has a huge fanbase and it's more profitable ( but DW has a huge fanbase too so I don't understand why Pops don't work ) and Crimson peak is a good film by Del Toro who is a great and amazing film-maker. You can't compare that to somethings like Twilight or Pride predjudice and zombies !

[Libertyroxx]

Doctor Who is one of my favorite lines and I hope they keep making many, for years to come. Super excited to get all the new ones, and was also super excited for the last wave. Sarah Jane and K-9 were very welcome. I wouldn't mind Amy, Rory and Clara but I'd sooner see more Doctors and aliens. Also, Captain Jack and Rose Tyler Pops made wave 2 for me. Could have lived without River Song(ever) or the Silence. Neat, but more iconic villains should have come first like a Cyber leader, Davros(I know he's coming now), The Master, Ice Warrios, Autons, even Zygons!

One of the Doctor Who's best selling point is the extensive gallery of cool looking and unusual monsters. They could do a wave just focused on the, and that could do well.

[mohawkjones]

Picked up 12 with guitar today... he rocks!

Yes, I went there.

[Tany]

I didn't see it mentioned in the thread, but during one of the question days on Funko's twitter they said the DW line wasn't in any danger...

[NCDS]

I didn't see it mentioned in the thread, but during one of the question days on Funko's twitter they said the DW line wasn't in any danger...

Best news I have heard all day!

[popoy]

We need more Tardis variants. And of course Rory and Amy!

[Blake85]

Matt Smith will be at nycc this year.
Prob gonna charge a lot for autographs
Hopefully i can bump into him outside

[addict2films]

I didn't see it mentioned in the thread, but during one of the question days on Funko's twitter they said the DW line wasn't in any danger...

1. The Funko marketing team and the actual lead designers/supervisors of the Doctor Who line have poor communication. The lead director of the Doctor Who line commented on this blog (another thread, BRING ON DOCTOR WHO POPS) and said that they planned to have 5 new sculpts in wave 3, but was scrapped BECAUSE of the poor sales of wave 2. If you scroll back on this post, I actually asked Funko the same question in a Q&A LAST FRIDAY and asked about new characters... in short, they replied, it will DEPEND ON THE SALES OF WAVE 3.

2. FYI for those going to NYCC for Matt Smith, Karen Gillian, Jenna Coleman.
Matt's Autograph is around $100
Karen/Jenna is around $60 each.

[NCDS]

I didn't see it mentioned in the thread, but during one of the question days on Funko's twitter they said the DW line wasn't in any danger...

1. The Funko marketing team and the actual lead designers/supervisors of the Doctor Who line have poor communication. The lead director of the Doctor Who line commented on this blog (another thread, BRING ON DOCTOR WHO POPS) and said that they planned to have 5 new sculpts in wave 3, but was scrapped BECAUSE of the poor sales of wave 2. If you scroll back on this post, I actually asked Funko the same question in a Q&A LAST FRIDAY and asked about new characters... in short, they replied, it will DEPEND ON THE SALES OF WAVE 3.

2. FYI for those going to NYCC for Matt Smith, Karen Gillian, Jenna Coleman.
Matt's Autograph is around $100
Karen/Jenna is around $60 each.

Thanks for the info so it sounds like the fate is still in the air. While I love having my things autographed I just can't justify paying that much. I understand why people do. I love my signed Evil Ash figure, even in it's very yellow state. Maybe they'll write books and stay to sign anything else like Bruce did.

[Tany]

I didn't see it mentioned in the thread, but during one of the question days on Funko's twitter they said the DW line wasn't in any danger...

If you scroll back on this post, I actually asked Funko the same question in a Q&A LAST FRIDAY and asked about new characters... in short, they replied, it will DEPEND ON THE SALES OF WAVE 3.

To be fair, they say 'it will DEPEND ON THE SALES' for every pop line ever, but thank you for the caps. I understand better when things are in caps. (◕‿◕✿)

[ghostpimp4ever]

Picked up 12 with guitar today... he rocks!

Yes, I went there.

Where did you find him?

[NCDS]

Not sure where in stores but he is available for pre-order on Amazon.

[addict2films]

I didn't see it mentioned in the thread, but during one of the question days on Funko's twitter they said the DW line wasn't in any danger...

If you scroll back on this post, I actually asked Funko the same question in a Q&A LAST FRIDAY and asked about new characters... in short, they replied, it will DEPEND ON THE SALES OF WAVE 3.

To be fair, they say 'it will DEPEND ON THE SALES' for every pop line ever, but thank you for the caps. I understand better when things are in caps. (◕‿◕✿)

true. but it was really the lead on the Doctor Who Line who really made it sound like that would actually pull the plug on the line. I only used caps, cause i figured you didn't read the earlier posts/or do any research about the topic. I mean why the heck have this thread if the line wasn't actually wasn't in danger right? (◕‿◕✿)

[addict2films]

Picked up 12 with guitar today... he rocks!

Yes, I went there.

Where did you find him?

He's available in some local comic book shops in California already according to a friend on mine on the west coast. DDD

[Tany]

If you scroll back on this post, I actually asked Funko the same question in a Q&A LAST FRIDAY and asked about new characters... in short, they replied, it will DEPEND ON THE SALES OF WAVE 3.

To be fair, they say 'it will DEPEND ON THE SALES' for every pop line ever, but thank you for the caps. I understand better when things are in caps. (◕‿◕✿)

true. but it was really the lead on the Doctor Who Line who really made it sound like that would actually pull the plug on the line. I only used caps, cause i figured you didn't read the earlier posts/or do any research about the topic. I mean why the heck have this thread if the line wasn't actually wasn't in danger right? (◕‿◕✿)

Okay look. I literally said 'I didn't see it mentioned', which would imply I read through this thread before commenting. However, I'm not a fan of DW, so no, I didn't 'research' before reaching out and offering a potential note of reassurance for scared fans of the line. Next time I'll put in the time and effort to thoroughly 'think before I type' to avoid angry backlash of someone on the internet mockingly using my emoji back at me. Cheers.

[addict2films]

To be fair, they say 'it will DEPEND ON THE SALES' for every pop line ever, but thank you for the caps. I understand better when things are in caps. (◕‿◕✿)

true. but it was really the lead on the Doctor Who Line who really made it sound like that would actually pull the plug on the line. I only used caps, cause i figured you didn't read the earlier posts/or do any research about the topic. I mean why the heck have this thread if the line wasn't actually wasn't in danger right? (◕‿◕✿)

Okay look. I literally said 'I didn't see it mentioned', which would imply I read through this thread before commenting. However, I'm not a fan of DW, so no, I didn't 'research' before reaching out and offering a potential note of reassurance for scared fans of the line. Next time I'll put in the time and effort to thoroughly 'think before I type' to avoid angry backlash of someone on the internet mockingly using my emoji back at me. Cheers.

you're the best! (◕‿◕✿)

[hailmary25]

Picked up 12 with guitar today... he rocks!

Yes, I went there.

They are out?

[Jezter]

Picked up 12 with guitar today... he rocks!

Yes, I went there.

They are out?

Oh man! The east always gets stuff late, but I'll keep an eye out this weekend when I'm Pop Hunting!!!

[NCDS]

Question, I keep seeing that people have picked up POPs that are only pre-order on amazon. Does Amazon get POPs later than stores? It says the Doctor won't be released until September 10th.

[mohawkjones]

Picked up 12 with guitar today... he rocks!

Yes, I went there.

Where did you find him?

A local boutique toy store got them all but War Doctor in on Tuesday. They are a direct Funko retailer.

[mohawkjones]

Picked up 12 with guitar today... he rocks!

Yes, I went there.

They are out?

Yup! All but War Doctor it seems...

[mohawkjones]

Picked up 12 with guitar today... he rocks!

Yes, I went there.

Where did you find him?

He's available in some local comic book shops in California already according to a friend on mine on the west coast. DDD

This. Local vinyl toy shop in Northern NV.

[hailmary25]

Darn you west coast. I really hate tracking Pops like the HT exclusive when they show on up on west coast and they take up to two weeks to reach us on the east coast.

Save the line buy the variants do it for the greater good.

[mohawkjones]

kdempire.com is the shop, he has them online and I believe does a $5 flat rate shipping too (I do store pick-up). Small local guy so I like supporting him. He had Mr Clever, 12 with guitar, 10 with hand & Davaros in stock yesterday. Said War Doctor is arriving on Friday.