DJR wrote:Marvel_Mama wrote:SonicFan1987 wrote:Hi DJR, welcome to the boards. From my understanding prototypes are the first "pulls" they do of a mold without all the color that you would see in a finished pop. Usually they are all one color or two tone and among certain collectors very popular. Go check out eBay for some ideas, there are also Facebook groups dedicated to auctions for them. If I'm off base this IS the internet and there is no faster way to get a response than when you are slightly wrong about something XD
The prototype is the first thing made for Funko to approve the mold. There is an average 2-3 white and 5-6 color produced but that also varies greatly. Funko gives out at events or contests etc. 90% of ebay sales are scrappers which are pulled of the production line at the factory and are not prototypes. The protos are sent to Funko directly and Funko gives those out to a couple stores and mostly events. Always ask questions, thats how we all learn this process and how to not buy scrappers. They are a very cool piece of Funko history for sure. Funko Protos 101 on facebook has a lot of older collectors with a lot of knowledge there to help. Happy Hunting and goodluck at SDCC and hopefully Fundays!!
Whoa, thanks for the knowledge. Lots to learn for sure!
Here any time for questions. I have been collecting, selling, trading protos for about 6 years. So fun!!!