What is the best selling Funko series right now?

[valorandvellum]

I'm going to guess power rangers. Nostalgia for the people that grew up on it plus a new movie coming out.

That's what I was thinking, plus people in this age group usually have disposable income. FNAF seems like a great guess, but the age group is probably a bit younger and they may not have as much disposable income? Not sure.

[synergy56]

I was going to guess Harry potter but based on the never would have guessed it comment I would have to go with FNAF.

[willy wonka]

I would never have guessed FNAF, So maybe itt is FNAF.

[JsinLegacy]

Hmmm... best selling Funko series right now would probably be POPs

I mean Hikaris do alright, dorbz are taking off. Reaction figures are ... okay, they probably do better then I think tho. Deluxe Vinyl are so limited right now they don't really count it seems. I don't really know much about the others at the moment. But I know for sure it is POPs. Their popularity is SKY HIGH right now.

[jagpop]

Anything Disney and LE I'd say is the best seller.

[ruxy_100]

I would have said Star Wars as one of the better selling lines all up. But probably not 'right now'.

My guess would probably be Power Rangers. Or Five Nights. Those seem to have exploded from just a couple of pops to full waves, PSH, mysetery minis, dorbz, plush and Hikari. So I assume they must be selling well.

[ShockWaveZ55]

Actually I think I heard on the funko podcast that their biggest surprise seller was fnaf. I don't know if they said it was the biggest seller but I was pretty huge.

[treswright]

And the answer is...

shannaduncanart@john.doe171 ... Actually, the FNAF line has been our top selling license since Funko acquired it. It out sells all other Funko licenses, including Star Wars, Marvel & DC Comics. We can't make these fast enough to fulfill retailer demand.

I was really stunned when I read this, I would have said Star Wars or Marvel!! But FNAF? Wow!! Congrats to those who guessed right, you have your pulse on Funko trending way better than I do



By the way the quote is from Funko designer Shannon Duncan, it is a response she posted on IG.

[cooldemigod]

And the answer is...

shannaduncanart@john.doe171 ... Actually, the FNAF line has been our top selling license since Funko acquired it. It out sells all other Funko licenses, including Star Wars, Marvel & DC Comics. We can't make these fast enough to fulfill retailer demand.

I was really stunned when I read this, I would have said Star Wars or Marvel!! But FNAF? Wow!! Congrats to those who guessed right, you have your pulse on Funko trending way better than I do



By the way the quote is from Funko designer Shannon Duncan, it is a response she posted on IG.

Ya FNAF first became popular to young adults/teens when Markiplier, pewdiepie, and Jacksepticeye and other have played it. It hit the kids when DanTDM and other kid youtubers played it/ played a version of it. So then all the kids are skiing their parents for the merch and the parents just think it is a kid game because kid youtubers have played it but it is in actuality a horror game.

[Strending625]

FNAF was actually my 2nd guess I've never played it but good for them for having such a popular license!

[blockablelaser]

I do see FNAF everywhere. Makes sense. DC just sitting on shelves unsold

[felixfelicis]

And the answer is...

shannaduncanart@john.doe171 ... Actually, the FNAF line has been our top selling license since Funko acquired it. It out sells all other Funko licenses, including Star Wars, Marvel & DC Comics. We can't make these fast enough to fulfill retailer demand.

I was really stunned when I read this, I would have said Star Wars or Marvel!! But FNAF? Wow!! Congrats to those who guessed right, you have your pulse on Funko trending way better than I do



By the way the quote is from Funko designer Shannon Duncan, it is a response she posted on IG.

Really? Because they are shelf warmers here. I do regular rounds on my lunch break and those Pops just sit there. Actually, all FNAF merchandise just seems to linger. How odd.

[JohnnyPOP]

We still have a corrugate full of the FNAF pops at work but they're mostly the commons all the exclusives sold out that first week

[NightmareMermaid]

I'm surprised by this mostly because before Funko acquired the license I had never even heard of it.

[maythefunkobewithyou]

The real question is which is the best selling line overall, not just right now....

[lcarus83]

It outsells DC, Disney and Marvel because you dont make enough cool DC, Disney or Marvel anymore, Star Wars has been done to death, and most of the Harry Potter pops are lame variants. Im no fan of HP, but even if I was how many "kid with a stick" figures do people need? Seriously there must be 35 that are all close to the same. If FNAF is your top seller, you might wanna rethink what the hell youre doing with your other great licenses

[emk194]

I find that hard to believe. FNAF Pops here have been on shelves forever. I'll be honest - I bought the Shadow and Golden Freddy Pops because they were cute, not because I'm a fan of the games. I just see so many left over on the shelves that it surprised me.

[ScarletFunko]

Interesting. I knew it was popular but I didn't think it was the most popular. Oddly enough those pops are always around it seems. I can find them at any store easily.

[treswright]

It outsells DC, Disney and Marvel because you dont make enough cool DC, Disney or Marvel anymore, Star Wars has been done to death, and most of the Harry Potter pops are lame variants. Im no fan of HP, but even if I was how many "kid with a stick" figures do people need? Seriously there must be 35 that are all close to the same. If FNAF is your top seller, you might wanna rethink what the hell youre doing with your other great licenses

Yeah I hear you, seems like some of the franchises are getting worn out with new releases of obscure characters or yet another variant of an existing character that we already have. But I do have to give them some credit, Han on the Taun Taun was a shocker! I've been burned out on SW lately, but that got me fired up again! And even though yet another HP variant was enough to make me cringe, I was pleasantly surprised with the Harry holding Hedwig variant. That was way more interesting than Harry in a sweater or holding an egg or orb or whatever. And similarly, I was so tired of Batman and Superman variants but the two pack with them in action poses was fantastic! I wish they would do more of these kinds of things with the existing franchises to keep them fresh and interesting. And maybe they will!

[toro423]

When I first saw this line I though to myself "Why?" I have never played the game but I had heard about it. I guess this explains it haha

[Libertyroxx]

Huh, I'm surprised. I say this simply because when I go in basically anywhere that sells Funko items, FNAF seems to be the only thing NOT selling. I base that on for instance the Hot Topic I go to; they never have Spider Man or batman PSH, but a ton of FNAF. Same with the exclusive FNAF Pops. I don't understand the appeal, I read about the game and it sounds unspectacular or even that unique. I just mainly see it taking up space that could be devoted to other Funko lines!!!

[Libertyroxx]

It outsells DC, Disney and Marvel because you dont make enough cool DC, Disney or Marvel anymore, Star Wars has been done to death, and most of the Harry Potter pops are lame variants. Im no fan of HP, but even if I was how many "kid with a stick" figures do people need? Seriously there must be 35 that are all close to the same. If FNAF is your top seller, you might wanna rethink what the hell youre doing with your other great licenses

Yeah I hear you, seems like some of the franchises are getting worn out with new releases of obscure characters or yet another variant of an existing character that we already have. But I do have to give them some credit, Han on the Taun Taun was a shocker! I've been burned out on SW lately, but that got me fired up again! And even though yet another HP variant was enough to make me cringe, I was pleasantly surprised with the Harry holding Hedwig variant. That was way more interesting than Harry in a sweater or holding an egg or orb or whatever. And similarly, I was so tired of Batman and Superman variants but the two pack with them in action poses was fantastic! I wish they would do more of these kinds of things with the existing franchises to keep them fresh and interesting. And maybe they will!

Totaly inclined to agree. Even on the Funkast Cam made fun of the fact that they had made a pop of C2-B5 from Rogue One, a character that may not even appear(can't remember). And then, of course, there is the debacle of Varmik and Sidon Ithano being part of wave 1 from TFA. Especially when dealing with a company like Disney, I can't imagine Funko has the final say on what or is not made. But knowing C2-B5 has a Pop but not Galen Erso or Bodhi Rook is puzzling. Sure they could come in a wave 2 sort of like how TFA had a few important characters made but still.

[FunkoJoeSuper]

Huh, I'm surprised. I say this simply because when I go in basically anywhere that sells Funko items, FNAF seems to be the only thing NOT selling. I base that on for instance the Hot Topic I go to; they never have Spider Man or batman PSH, but a ton of FNAF. Same with the exclusive FNAF Pops. I don't understand the appeal, I read about the game and it sounds unspectacular or even that unique. I just mainly see it taking up space that could be devoted to other Funko lines!!!

Good point. I've witnessed the same. There are usually a ton of FNAF in stock in the stores in my area.

[felixfelicis]

Oh good, I'm not the only one flabbergasted about FNAF. I'm guessing wherever it is selling, must be selling well enough to offset where they are not.

[maythefunkobewithyou]

It outsells DC, Disney and Marvel because you dont make enough cool DC, Disney or Marvel anymore, Star Wars has been done to death, and most of the Harry Potter pops are lame variants. Im no fan of HP, but even if I was how many "kid with a stick" figures do people need? Seriously there must be 35 that are all close to the same. If FNAF is your top seller, you might wanna rethink what the hell youre doing with your other great licenses

Yeah I hear you, seems like some of the franchises are getting worn out with new releases of obscure characters or yet another variant of an existing character that we already have. But I do have to give them some credit, Han on the Taun Taun was a shocker! I've been burned out on SW lately, but that got me fired up again! And even though yet another HP variant was enough to make me cringe, I was pleasantly surprised with the Harry holding Hedwig variant. That was way more interesting than Harry in a sweater or holding an egg or orb or whatever. And similarly, I was so tired of Batman and Superman variants but the two pack with them in action poses was fantastic! I wish they would do more of these kinds of things with the existing franchises to keep them fresh and interesting. And maybe they will!

Totaly inclined to agree. Even on the Funkast Cam made fun of the fact that they had made a pop of C2-B5 from Rogue One, a character that may not even appear(can't remember). And then, of course, there is the debacle of Varmik and Sidon Ithano being part of wave 1 from TFA. Especially when dealing with a company like Disney, I can't imagine Funko has the final say on what or is not made. But knowing C2-B5 has a Pop but not Galen Erso or Bodhi Rook is puzzling. Sure they could come in a wave 2 sort of like how TFA had a few important characters made but still.

I think you are missing the point. There are many reasons for this to happen. First, Funko gets these a year or so before the movie and has no clue who is important and who is not (or who will even be in the movie) and I am sure even if they do, they design a bunch that they think will sell and will look good in POP form. Second, and perhaps more importantly, they need to strategically spread out the key characters in different waves so people keep buying them. OK so the movie is almost out/they have a better idea of who the main characters are. What do they do? If they place all the main characters in wave 1 and all the background in wave 2, only a few people will go hunting for wave 2 and it won't even be big news. You spread your main characters in different waves, it keeps the hype up and people go out to buy more. C2-B5 might not get you off the couch to hunt down wave 2 but Bodhi & Galen will. Also, Bodhi has been confirmed for wave 2 multiple times by Funko. Probably going to see an announcement during NY Toy Fair,

[TriFeckTa]

Wow i am surprised that FNAF is the top selling license. Whenever i go to different retailers their exclusives are always readily available. So its surprising that its a bestseller.

[squidward]

This is interesting. I'm more confident that we'll see a FNAF Freddy Funko in the future.

[The Head]

I think it's all lines of FNAF stuff, not just pops. I don't follow it closely enough, but perhaps non pop lines of FNAF is making up for any perceived lack of sales for the pops.

Also, this is based on retailer orders, not customer purchases. Yes, one should drive the other, but retailers could have expected FNAF to sell really well in stores so they ordered a ton, which is why you see them everywhere. That may or may not have translated to customers actually buying them. OR, customers buy them, retailers restock, customers buy more, retailers restock... lather-rinse-repeat, hence the constant availability in store.

Finally, I wonder how they define "best selling." It may not be based simply on gross sales or total units. It could be on a per capita basis, which would make FNAF a little less surprising.

[cooldemigod]

This is interesting. I'm more confident that we'll see a FNAF Freddy Funko in the future.

I would buy that in an instant

[synergy56]

That is so crazy to me, considering I had never even heard of FNAF and didn't know what the heck it was until they announced Funko stuff for it. Then I had to look it up on wikipedia. I am most definitely not the target demographic for that line I feel like that stuff is pretty well stocked too - I always see it at stores so I just assumed it wasn't super popular. Maybe that's just because I don't hunt for it or know anyone that does. All you kids...Get off my lawn!!

[felixfelicis]

I think it's all lines of FNAF stuff, not just pops. I don't follow it closely enough, but perhaps non pop lines of FNAF is making up for any perceived lack of sales for the pops.

Also, this is based on retailer orders, not customer purchases. Yes, one should drive the other, but retailers could have expected FNAF to sell really well in stores so they ordered a ton, which is why you see them everywhere. That may or may not have translated to customers actually buying them. OR, customers buy them, retailers restock, customers buy more, retailers restock... lather-rinse-repeat, hence the constant availability in store.

Finally, I wonder how they define "best selling." It may not be based simply on gross sales or total units. It could be on a per capita basis, which would make FNAF a little less surprising.

Well, around here, all FNAF products are shelf-warmers. My Target section was cleaned out of everything around it's section, but had it fully stocked with stuff that I have seen for months. My B&N - that was the only fully (and overstocked) one of their standalone displays - everything else was pilfered. My Hot Topic and Game Stop, same story. And I'm in Los Angeles, where you'd think that would be the big market.

[sdcccrasher]

FNAF for sure!

[bryan_sato54]

stranger things will be a top seller for sure..and dragon ball z is a hit as of now...