Your ReAction Questions Answered Here!

[1000thghost]

Reis,

Just asking for someone else:

"So has Funko offered any recent update on the status of the non-exclusive black box version of the Alien Egg Chamber playset? I can't even remember how long ago I pre-ordered that thing now. Seems like we've been waiting a ridiculous amount of time to get it, while the exclusive blue-box version has been available to purchase for over a year now through secondary dealers like BBTS. Funko mailed courtesy cards many months ago to everyone who pre-ordered this playset through their website, explaining the delay in producing/shipping the playset, but I think that was nearly a year ago in the Spring or early summer 2014. So how much more delay will there be??"

Thanks

[1000thghost]

Ok Reis this one is for me.

Have you guys ever thought about combining some of the one shot figures into a larger series like you did with the Horror Series?

The Taxi Driver, Scarface, V for Vendetta and Boondock Saints could all fall into a Action Series, have a common card with differant cast pictures like the Horror.

[ReisOBrien]

Reis, you rock!

Dark Crystal hype has finally persuaded me to buy my first ReAction figure: Jack Burton.

1. I'm dying to know, are you even considering the larger landstrider and garthim creatures? I would expect them boxed instead of carded. Please say yes.

I NEED NEED NEED a garthim army! I've needed it for like 30-something years.

2. Have you *contemplated* including the "build-a-crystal" fragment accessories like the un-released series?

Regardless of what actually happens, I'm buying everything Dark Crystal that you produce, and likely to buy numerous others because of it.

3. In a previous question about videogame ReActions, I noticed you specified there are no plans for "modern" licenses. Does that leave the door open for something old, like say Metroid? (the first one, on NES?) That would be my thing. I would LOVE to see how Kenner would have handled Samus in her original suit before the giant shoulders. I would love it with my dollars.

1. Yes.

2. Yes.

3. Sadly, we don't currently have the Nintendo license. One vintage video game license that I think would rule in ReAction for is Dragon's Lair, but we don't have that license, either.

[ReisOBrien]

Reis,

Just asking for someone else:

"So has Funko offered any recent update on the status of the non-exclusive black box version of the Alien Egg Chamber playset? I can't even remember how long ago I pre-ordered that thing now. Seems like we've been waiting a ridiculous amount of time to get it, while the exclusive blue-box version has been available to purchase for over a year now through secondary dealers like BBTS. Funko mailed courtesy cards many months ago to everyone who pre-ordered this playset through their website, explaining the delay in producing/shipping the playset, but I think that was nearly a year ago in the Spring or early summer 2014. So how much more delay will there be??"

Thanks

This is not a Funko thing, this is all up to Super7. Sorry. It's out of our hands.

[ReisOBrien]

Ok Reis this one is for me.

Have you guys ever thought about combining some of the one shot figures into a larger series like you did with the Horror Series?

The Taxi Driver, Scarface, V for Vendetta and Boondock Saints could all fall into a Action Series, have a common card with differant cast pictures like the Horror.

We have talked about that, such as "80s Action" or "Classic TV", but haven't set anything in motion yet.

[1000thghost]

Reis,

Just asking for someone else:

"So has Funko offered any recent update on the status of the non-exclusive black box version of the Alien Egg Chamber playset? I can't even remember how long ago I pre-ordered that thing now. Seems like we've been waiting a ridiculous amount of time to get it, while the exclusive blue-box version has been available to purchase for over a year now through secondary dealers like BBTS. Funko mailed courtesy cards many months ago to everyone who pre-ordered this playset through their website, explaining the delay in producing/shipping the playset, but I think that was nearly a year ago in the Spring or early summer 2014. So how much more delay will there be??"

Thanks

This is not a Funko thing, this is all up to Super7. Sorry. It's out of our hands.

Thanks. Someone from Super7 posted this on facebook. "It's not Funko, it's us here at Super7. The play sets are sitting at the port. We are just waiting for them to come through customs. They should be in the mail in the next two weeks.
The blue resin bases, were physically sold at SDCC, so any you are seeing on the secondary market are just that, secondary. The black boxes are true injection molds. The players were ordered last week of July 2014, so we are 7 months after release. We projected a 6 month wait for injection, things are just going a bit slower than expected. I think you will love them! They turned out great!"

[garsh]

1. are you even considering the larger landstrider and garthim creatures?

2. Have you *contemplated* including the "build-a-crystal" fragment accessories like the un-released series?

1. Yes.

2. Yes.

YES! I'm so pumped I can't stand it! Thanks for being so rad, Ries!

[LandoInDisguise]

1. I'm dying to know, are you even considering the larger landstrider and garthim creatures? I would expect them boxed instead of carded. Please say yes.

I NEED NEED NEED a garthim army! I've needed it for like 30-something years.

2. Have you *contemplated* including the "build-a-crystal" fragment accessories like the un-released series?

Regardless of what actually happens, I'm buying everything Dark Crystal that you produce, and likely to buy numerous others because of it.

3. In a previous question about videogame ReActions, I noticed you specified there are no plans for "modern" licenses. Does that leave the door open for something old, like say Metroid? (the first one, on NES?) That would be my thing. I would LOVE to see how Kenner would have handled Samus in her original suit before the giant shoulders. I would love it with my dollars.


1. Yes.

2. Yes.

That's awesome news! How close will the final figures resemble the Aviva originals?

Also, are the Pop licenses any indication of what's available for the Reaction line? In other words, how long till we get Ghostbusters Reavtion figures?

[Wakko]

Is "The Princess Bride" a license that is at all a possibility for future POP/Legacy release?

[ReisOBrien]

1. I'm dying to know, are you even considering the larger landstrider and garthim creatures? I would expect them boxed instead of carded. Please say yes.

I NEED NEED NEED a garthim army! I've needed it for like 30-something years.

2. Have you *contemplated* including the "build-a-crystal" fragment accessories like the un-released series?

Regardless of what actually happens, I'm buying everything Dark Crystal that you produce, and likely to buy numerous others because of it.

3. In a previous question about videogame ReActions, I noticed you specified there are no plans for "modern" licenses. Does that leave the door open for something old, like say Metroid? (the first one, on NES?) That would be my thing. I would LOVE to see how Kenner would have handled Samus in her original suit before the giant shoulders. I would love it with my dollars.


1. Yes.

2. Yes.

That's awesome news! How close will the final figures resemble the Aviva originals?

Also, are the Pop licenses any indication of what's available for the Reaction line? In other words, how long till we get Ghostbusters Reavtion figures?

We will try to stick somewhat close to the originals. In fact, we've been in contact with the sculptors of the original line and are looking forward to working with them on this!

Ghostbusters will never, ever happen. We've tried. Mattel is holding tight to that license. Keep in mind, from a contractual point of view, Pops are very different from ReAction figures. So just because we have the license for Pops, doesn't mean we can make the same license in ReAction.

[ReisOBrien]

Is "The Princess Bride" a license that is at all a possibility for future POP/Legacy release?

We don't have the license for that, but there are some big Princess Bride fans here at HQ who aren't giving up on this one!

[Wakko]

Is "The Princess Bride" a license that is at all a possibility for future POP/Legacy release?

We don't have the license for that, but there are some big Princess Bride fans here at HQ who aren't giving up on this one!

That is AWESOME to hear. Don't give up the fight, Funko!

[darthJbay]

Very excited about the new lines coming out, I have already preordered Star Trek, T2 and Jaws. So one question, any chance of landing James Bond? Lots of classic villians there!

[Darkbill]

Hi Reis,

As a non-US collector I wonder how the figures have been doing internationally?

What territories are these figures actually available in?

Have you guys ever considered 'franchising' for certain overseas properties, i.e. like Underground Toys (US) and Forbidden Planet (UK) do with Doctor Who?

[ReisOBrien]

Very excited about the new lines coming out, I have already preordered Star Trek, T2 and Jaws. So one question, any chance of landing James Bond? Lots of classic villians there!

We don't currently have the license for James Bond. Sorry!

[ReisOBrien]

Hi Reis,

As a non-US collector I wonder how the figures have been doing internationally?

What territories are these figures actually available in?

Have you guys ever considered 'franchising' for certain overseas properties, i.e. like Underground Toys (US) and Forbidden Planet (UK) do with Doctor Who?

Sorry, as I work more on the creative end of things, I don't really have sales information available. And the inner workings of our international distribution are a mystery to me. Although, word on the street is that they're doing pretty well outside of the US. However, across the board, I think Doctor Who is off the table for ReAction, sadly.

[TheDorkKnight]

When do the Star Trek ReAction Figures come out? According to Amazon, March 16th or 31st, or February 27th, and Super7 has them in stock on their store website.

[ReisOBrien]

When do the Star Trek ReAction Figures come out? According to Amazon, March 16th or 31st, or February 27th, and Super7 has them in stock on their store website.

Sorry, not sure about release dates.

[Funko Pop! Fan16]

With us getting a Wobbler and (upcoming) mini of Alfred Hitchcock, could we see him in Reaction form and maybe even Pop form?

[Jack_Nimball]

Hey Reis,

In regards to the Aliens series:

1. Will it be one series or two? Also, around when will they be released?

2. Will it be marine heavy? (Hoping the answer is yes)

3. Will any of the figures have added articulation, or some other way of realistically holding their weapons? I'm thinking specifically about the smart gun if any of the figures come with one.

Hoping for a good variety of colonial marine weapons in this series. Thanks!

[ReisOBrien]

With us getting a Wobbler and (upcoming) mini of Alfred Hitchcock, could we see him in Reaction form and maybe even Pop form?

Mmmmmmmmmmmaybe?

[ReisOBrien]

Hey Reis,

In regards to the Aliens series:

1. Will it be one series or two? Also, around when will they be released?

2. Will it be marine heavy? (Hoping the answer is yes)

3. Will any of the figures have added articulation, or some other way of realistically holding their weapons? I'm thinking specifically about the smart gun if any of the figures come with one.

Hoping for a good variety of colonial marine weapons in this series. Thanks!

1. That depends on the sale of series 1. Shooting for a September release, but that may get pushed.

2. Not sure of the final lineup yet.

3. Nope. We're sticking with 5 POA. We think that's an important feature for ReAction at this time.

[Jack_Nimball]

Do you mean the Aliens release could get pushed up or pushed back?

Thanks Reis!

[ReisOBrien]

Do you mean the Aliens release could get pushed up or pushed back?

Thanks Reis!

Pushed to possibly November.

[Darkbill]

Hi Reis,

Some of these questions you might not be in a position to answer, but what the hell let's try anyway...

1) Any idea if we might see another playlist as an SDCC exclusive this year? If so, is it likely it would be followed by a similar pre-order programme?

2) I understand the playset pre-orders were ok, but not spectacular. Was there at least enough interest for you to consider making another playset in the future, even on a similar pre-order basis?

3) Is it safe to say that the best selling properties would be the ones most likely to be considered for playsets or vehicles in the future?

4) Rather than full-blown vehicles have you considered any old-school style mini-rigs?

5) How exactly does the relationship between Funko and Super 7 actually work? It sounds like you share some things like sculpting and which licenses to pursue, but I wonder if you take responsibility for different things?

6) In light of the KISS 3.75 figure line I wonder if you'd considered doing a music line, especially as most record labels and film companies are one and the same these days?

7) I've seen a few actors posing with their Reaction figures, do you actually send figures to them? Or is the first time most of them know there is a figure when somebody puts it in front of them to sign?

8) It was fun seeing Samuel L Jackson posing with his Reaction figure from Pulp Fiction, anyone in particular you'd like to see posting a selfie or pic of themselves with their plastic counterpart?

[mdewater]

Pretty awesome that you're here to be so involved with fans, Reis. Keep up the great work on the figures!

Being a Disney guy, I'm really happy to hear that Nightmare Before Christmas is doing well enough to warrant a second series. Has this led to any discussions about other Disney animated properties? There's so much to pull from that massive library of films. All the classics would be so fun. Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland... the list goes on.

[ReisOBrien]

Hi Reis,

Some of these questions you might not be in a position to answer, but what the hell let's try anyway...

1) Any idea if we might see another playlist as an SDCC exclusive this year? If so, is it likely it would be followed by a similar pre-order programme?

2) I understand the playset pre-orders were ok, but not spectacular. Was there at least enough interest for you to consider making another playset in the future, even on a similar pre-order basis?

3) Is it safe to say that the best selling properties would be the ones most likely to be considered for playsets or vehicles in the future?

4) Rather than full-blown vehicles have you considered any old-school style mini-rigs?

5) How exactly does the relationship between Funko and Super 7 actually work? It sounds like you share some things like sculpting and which licenses to pursue, but I wonder if you take responsibility for different things?

6) In light of the KISS 3.75 figure line I wonder if you'd considered doing a music line, especially as most record labels and film companies are one and the same these days?

7) I've seen a few actors posing with their Reaction figures, do you actually send figures to them? Or is the first time most of them know there is a figure when somebody puts it in front of them to sign?

8) It was fun seeing Samuel L Jackson posing with his Reaction figure from Pulp Fiction, anyone in particular you'd like to see posting a selfie or pic of themselves with their plastic counterpart?

1) If you meant "playset" (stupid autocorrect!), then that would be Super7's department. They do have something planned, but I'm not sure if it'll make it in time for SDCC, but I know they're trying. And I'm not sure what their plans are after SDCC. We're still working out that deal with them.

2) Again, that's a Super7 thing. Funko had nothing to do with that other than helping with some sculpting and getting licensor approvals for them.

3) Pretty much, but sales isn't everything. The concept of the playset would also have to make sense.

4) We have not. If we do get around to vehicles, we'll go all out.

5) Funko has complete control of ReAction, we took it over from Super7 right before the Alien figures were released. We handle all production and distribution. Super7 still gets to make some crazy exclusives here and there, but they do so through us as far as production and approvals go. But they also consult on the look and feel of the ReAction line every now and then.

6) Possibly. But other than KISS, most music related toys don't sell well enough to justifying the production costs. Which makes me sad. Believe me, I'd love a little set of Black Sabbath figures!

7) As far as I know, we don't send any figures to talent. I don't know how they get them! I spoke with Seth Green last year at SDCC and he told me he pre-ordered his Buffy figures and I was like, "Dude, you're Oz. We can send you some free figures!" But he wouldn't hear of it. Stand up guy.

8) All of them!

[ReisOBrien]

Pretty awesome that you're here to be so involved with fans, Reis. Keep up the great work on the figures!

Being a Disney guy, I'm really happy to hear that Nightmare Before Christmas is doing well enough to warrant a second series. Has this led to any discussions about other Disney animated properties? There's so much to pull from that massive library of films. All the classics would be so fun. Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland... the list goes on.

Mmmmmmmmmmmaybe?

[mdewater]

Nice! Thanks Reis. Can't wait to see what you guys have in store for us.

[Agent 86]

Will the next round of announcements about newly acquired licences by Funko be made at SDCC in July?

Or are the most recent round of announcements all that will be confirmed by Funko until around NYTF in 2016?

I couldn't help but notice that the licence for Xena: Warrior Princess still hasn't been acquired by Funko and I need to know how long until the next round of announcements so that I can start counting down!

[Barbecue17]

Hello!

I'm loving the Big Trouble in Little China figures and I'm hoping we get another series of them if they sell well enough. I was thinking about how great a David Lo Pan figure would be but then I started wondering how wheelchairs users might be rendered in the ReAction style. With current ReAction lines this could apply to David Lo Pan and also Dr. Finkelstein from Nightmare Before Christmas but might extend to plenty of other great characters who are wheelchair users (I can't be the only person wanting Big Lebowski ReAction figures and we would definitely need the Big Lebowski himself).

Anyways, just curious if you had any thoughts as to how a character using a wheelchair might be rendered in the old Kenner style. I could see the knees either permanently bent with the character able to be place don a chair or the chair and legs as one sculpted piece with the upper body attaching as a separate piece.

[Sam83]

Pretty awesome that you're here to be so involved with fans, Reis. Keep up the great work on the figures!

Being a Disney guy, I'm really happy to hear that Nightmare Before Christmas is doing well enough to warrant a second series. Has this led to any discussions about other Disney animated properties? There's so much to pull from that massive library of films. All the classics would be so fun. Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland... the list goes on.

Mmmmmmmmmmmaybe?

This is exciting to hear since I am a big Disney fan too. Would love to see a heroes & villains line with a mix of classic and newer movies. Frozen would probably sell really well now and it's a small cast so all the characters would fit in 1 wave.

[Sam83]

Hey Reis,

In regards to the Aliens series:

1. Will it be one series or two? Also, around when will they be released?

2. Will it be marine heavy? (Hoping the answer is yes)

3. Will any of the figures have added articulation, or some other way of realistically holding their weapons? I'm thinking specifically about the smart gun if any of the figures come with one.

Hoping for a good variety of colonial marine weapons in this series. Thanks!

1. That depends on the sale of series 1. Shooting for a September release, but that may get pushed.

2. Not sure of the final lineup yet.

3. Nope. We're sticking with 5 POA. We think that's an important feature for ReAction at this time.

Reis,

Is it be possible that the marines even with 5 POA could be posed holding their pulse rifles and smart guns with two hands like vintage ROTJ Weequay?

Sam

[bgiles73]

Is it true that Phoebe Cates action figure is being pulled from the lineup for Gremlins figures because the actress isn't allowing it? This really is a bummer if true. I hate when actors pull this crap! Especially when they haven't had an acting gig in over 20 years. Star Wars Tonnika Twins I'm looking at you!

[Darkbill]

Hi Reis,

1. Is there a 'standard' lead time for a figure/property once its decided and the license agreed? I mean, Star Wars figures are supposed to be something like 18 months from approval to hitting the shops (sh'yeah right!). I know ReAction is a different beast but I wonder if you are still working on 2015 figures, or if you are now on 2016, even 2017 waves at the moment?

2. Does the Disney takeover/Force Awakens mean that there is more wriggle room around Star Wars licenses in general? Or does Hasbro still have the lid firmly shut on anything even remotely action figure related?

3. How cool would it be to have a ReActions video game? Like LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Batman. Sorry, this isn't even a question really, more of a wouldn't that be cool?

4. In ReAction and Legacy we've seen the same Firefly characters each time. Assuming there is a second wave you do have rights to the other main characters, Simon, River and Book?

5. As above, does the same apply to Alien and Aliens? Are there existing lines where you've done a wave but there is doubt you could ever do some characters going forwards due to rights issues? (I guess the Phoebe Cates rumour is behind this question)

6. Star Trek question. William Shatner? A nightmare to sculpt or what? (This isn't a dig at you guys, I mean Art Asylum couldn't nail him, and on closer inspection even the Twilight Zone sculpt is kind of meh. See also: Harrison Ford)


7. Again related to the above which figures/characters so far have been the toughest or most challenging to do in terms of likeness/sculpt?

[ReisOBrien]

Will the next round of announcements about newly acquired licences by Funko be made at SDCC in July?

Or are the most recent round of announcements all that will be confirmed by Funko until around NYTF in 2016?

I couldn't help but notice that the licence for Xena: Warrior Princess still hasn't been acquired by Funko and I need to know how long until the next round of announcements so that I can start counting down!

Yes, probably at SDCC. We have no plans for Xena ReAction figures at this time. Sorry.

[ReisOBrien]

Hello!

I'm loving the Big Trouble in Little China figures and I'm hoping we get another series of them if they sell well enough. I was thinking about how great a David Lo Pan figure would be but then I started wondering how wheelchairs users might be rendered in the ReAction style. With current ReAction lines this could apply to David Lo Pan and also Dr. Finkelstein from Nightmare Before Christmas but might extend to plenty of other great characters who are wheelchair users (I can't be the only person wanting Big Lebowski ReAction figures and we would definitely need the Big Lebowski himself).

Anyways, just curious if you had any thoughts as to how a character using a wheelchair might be rendered in the old Kenner style. I could see the knees either permanently bent with the character able to be place don a chair or the chair and legs as one sculpted piece with the upper body attaching as a separate piece.

We've talked about sitting characters before (like Dr. Finklestein) and we imagine that we'd have to put some articulation in the knees, like Kenner Superpowers or Gabriel's Lone Ranger figures.

[ReisOBrien]

Hey Reis,

In regards to the Aliens series:

1. Will it be one series or two? Also, around when will they be released?

2. Will it be marine heavy? (Hoping the answer is yes)

3. Will any of the figures have added articulation, or some other way of realistically holding their weapons? I'm thinking specifically about the smart gun if any of the figures come with one.

Hoping for a good variety of colonial marine weapons in this series. Thanks!

1. That depends on the sale of series 1. Shooting for a September release, but that may get pushed.

2. Not sure of the final lineup yet.

3. Nope. We're sticking with 5 POA. We think that's an important feature for ReAction at this time.

Reis,

Is it be possible that the marines even with 5 POA could be posed holding their pulse rifles and smart guns with two hands like vintage ROTJ Weequay?

Sam

It's possible. That would certainly be a nice solution. But we're just not at that stage yet.

[ReisOBrien]

Is it true that Phoebe Cates action figure is being pulled from the lineup for Gremlins figures because the actress isn't allowing it? This really is a bummer if true. I hate when actors pull this crap! Especially when they haven't had an acting gig in over 20 years. Star Wars Tonnika Twins I'm looking at you!

Sadly, yes.

[ReisOBrien]

Hi Reis,

1. Is there a 'standard' lead time for a figure/property once its decided and the license agreed? I mean, Star Wars figures are supposed to be something like 18 months from approval to hitting the shops (sh'yeah right!). I know ReAction is a different beast but I wonder if you are still working on 2015 figures, or if you are now on 2016, even 2017 waves at the moment?

2. Does the Disney takeover/Force Awakens mean that there is more wriggle room around Star Wars licenses in general? Or does Hasbro still have the lid firmly shut on anything even remotely action figure related?

3. How cool would it be to have a ReActions video game? Like LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Batman. Sorry, this isn't even a question really, more of a wouldn't that be cool?

4. In ReAction and Legacy we've seen the same Firefly characters each time. Assuming there is a second wave you do have rights to the other main characters, Simon, River and Book?

5. As above, does the same apply to Alien and Aliens? Are there existing lines where you've done a wave but there is doubt you could ever do some characters going forwards due to rights issues? (I guess the Phoebe Cates rumour is behind this question)

6. Star Trek question. William Shatner? A nightmare to sculpt or what? (This isn't a dig at you guys, I mean Art Asylum couldn't nail him, and on closer inspection even the Twilight Zone sculpt is kind of meh. See also: Harrison Ford)


7. Again related to the above which figures/characters so far have been the toughest or most challenging to do in terms of likeness/sculpt?

1. We move a lot faster than most companies. We're still working on 2015 figures.

2. I wish! But, nope. Hasbro is not giving up Star Wars action figures anytime soon.

3. Hmmm... I don't know. I think a Pop game would rule, though!

4. Yes, we have the rights to all the characters from the TV show (not the movie).

5. For the most part, we have rights to all characters in a license. The Phoebe Cates issue was a surprise to us. I guess she made sure she maintained control of all of her characters, even in a non-likeness format. Trust me, since her character in Gremlins was my movie girlfriend when I was 11, nobody is more bummed about this than me.

6. No kidding! His face is so hard to capture!

7. Shatner for sure, but Kaylee from Firefly is tough. Her face is made up of these tiny little subtleties and any one out of place makes her look completely wrong! Elizabeth Shue was tough, too. (She was my movie-girlfriend when I was 12.)