New Hikari Funko Vinyl ~ What's Caught Your Eye?

Postby **Scotty** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:02 pm

The Funko booth at Toy Fair was so amazing and there was lots of great product to look at. It took me no less then 10 walk-throughs over the last three days to really see everything and absorb it. What I'm walking away with is a HUGE love for the new Hikari pieces. Batman is super cool, but it's the TMNT that stole the show for me--I will be soooo collecting these. Pictures do not do these pieces justice. The translucent vinyl with the light play and the sparkles--it really is something that has to be seen in person. The gold and the silver turtles are incredible.

Just thought I'd give this great new Funko line a shout out and post some pics that I had. Sorry I didn't get the back of Batman too well, I was a bit fixated on the turtles. In the first pic, in the background, you can get a glimpse of Batman's cape.

And yes, that is a button on the tube that you press and a little LED light illuminates the container.

Postby **Poncho Pete** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:17 pm

About how tall are they? They look great!

Postby **haydenstorm** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:23 pm

I will say they look better in your pics.

Postby **yellowrice** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:23 pm

They look pretty damn sweet! Can't wait to see how they look in person. But like Pete, curious to see how tall they are as well. Were you able to see it light up in the packaging?

Postby **Scotty** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:42 pm

I want to say they were about 8 inches tall. It was already said, but the price point will be $40.00 for the non-exclusives. I believe the translucent and metallic are both non-exclusives. Brian told Stacey and I the production run numbers but let me double check with him tomorrow to confirm the numbers. I don't want to put out bad info. The translucent guys (Batman and TMNT) are going to be runs of about 5000, so it shouldn't be hard to get them in your collection.

Postby **Scotty** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:44 pm

yellowrice wrote:They look pretty damn sweet! Can't wait to see how they look in person. But like Pete, curious to see how tall they are as well. Were you able to see it light up in the packaging?

I did push one of the buttons and the light did work, but the lighting in the display case was quite bright so no way to tell how fully the tube will illuminate. It looked like a single LED in the top front, but I can double check that tomorrow also. It stays on for a while. Pretty cool concept.

Postby **Chemo_Nchicago** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:47 pm

I need all those Batman's in my life! Thanks for the close up pic's Scott!

Postby **blade2025** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:53 pm

Thank you Scott for the update. I can't believe I will be broadening my horizon and step out of the POP realm.

Postby **Scotty** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:57 pm

blade2025 wrote:Thank you Scott for the update. I can't believe I will be broadening my horizon and step out of the POP realm.

I hear you Matson. I wouldn't have thought this kind of vinyl would have been my thing either, but they're definitely a game changer. Of course they won't speak to everyone, nothing does, but I think this line is going to be very successful.

Postby **HobieWanKenobi** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:02 pm

I'm eager to discuss this line, especially details about the Star Wars Hikari, but shouldn't this thread be merged into the Toy Fair thread?

Or is it now safe to start individual threads for the different products?

Postby **yellowrice** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:04 pm

Scotty3333 wrote:
yellowrice wrote:They look pretty damn sweet! Can't wait to see how they look in person. But like Pete, curious to see how tall they are as well. Were you able to see it light up in the packaging?

I did push one of the buttons and the light did work, but the lighting in the display case was quite bright so no way to tell how fully the tube will illuminate. It looked like a single LED in the top front, but I can double check that tomorrow also. It stays on for a while. Pretty cool concept.

Thanks for the reply Scotty!

Postby **dustman94** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:05 pm

I KNOW IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN BUT WOULD TOTALLY BUY THE COUNT, MR BOO, FRANK AND THE YUMMY MUNNY VERSIONS AND THROW IN THE LUCKY CHARMS DUDE

Postby **blade2025** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:07 pm

dustman94 wrote:I KNOW IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN BUT WOULD TOTALLY BUY THE COUNT, MR BOO, FRANK AND THE YUMMY MUNNY VERSIONS AND THROW IN THE LUCKY CHARMS DUDE

Don't forget Huckleberry Hound. I know two people who would want one made.

Postby **unoudid** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:29 pm

The cereal boys I would go for no doubt. I'm a little torn on these new pieces. Cool looking but not sure if they will end up in my collection.

Postby **G_O_Rilla** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:33 pm

Thanks for this update!! I was nervous because of the hand numbered, good to know 5000 for atleast one or 2 of the bats will be pretty easy to get. Crossing my fingers for a decent number for the others.

Postby **TheJobaFett** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:34 pm

I'm with HWK...I need SW information so I know how many more pieces I have to buy...it's gonna be hard to avoid those TMNT ones tho...

Postby **hkcrazy88** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 7:12 pm

I'm with Ross on these. I'm very unsure. I will definitely have to see them in person before I decide.

Postby **TulaBug** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 7:26 pm

Krissy, when I saw the pictures posted I felt the same as you but seeing them in person changed my mind. They are really cool!

Postby **Scotty** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:05 pm

dustman94 wrote:I KNOW IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN BUT WOULD TOTALLY BUY THE COUNT, MR BOO, FRANK AND THE YUMMY MUNNY VERSIONS AND THROW IN THE LUCKY CHARMS DUDE

I think this is sheer genius. I am going to have to float this idea tomorrow.

Postby **homietrav** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:34 pm

Hey Scott, any word on how/where these will the be sold?

Postby **Scotty** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:03 pm

homietrav wrote:Hey Scott, any word on how/where these will the be sold?

I'll ask tomorrow.

Postby **dustman94** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:08 pm

homietrav wrote:Hey Scott, any word on how/where these will the be sold?

I KNOW THE HOW-CASH, ATM OR CHARGE IT

Postby **homietrav** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:15 pm

dustman94 wrote:
homietrav wrote:Hey Scott, any word on how/where these will the be sold?

I KNOW THE HOW-CASH, ATM OR CHARGE IT

Cash? You can still buy stuff with that?

Postby **Mad4toys1963** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:38 pm

Those are cool. Turtles & Batty don't interest me...but other characters might. Neat concept overall. Great pictures, Scott.

Postby **SuperDanOfSteel** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:21 pm

Thanks for the info. 5,000 is great news because I definitely need at least 1 of the Batmans. Curious to see how other characters will translate into this style. I think it's great start to a new line with a lot of potential.

Postby **sclarke03** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 1:44 pm

This is a pretty nifty idea. I'll definitely be picking up at least one Freddy, assuming he makes it into Hikari-form.

Postby **Dinobuzz** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 1:53 pm

dustman94 wrote:I KNOW IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN BUT WOULD TOTALLY BUY THE COUNT, MR BOO, FRANK AND THE YUMMY MUNNY VERSIONS AND THROW IN THE LUCKY CHARMS DUDE

I'm with you on this one!

Postby **Scotty** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:51 pm

Well, strike it up to the incredible popularity of Funko at this toy fair but Brian was booked solid with appointments for the entire day so I couldn't ask him any extra questions. The gist of our original conversation was that for the regular pieces [whatever they are] will be run in generous numbers, 3000, 5000. There will be some limited editions but not 12/24/48; more like 100 or 300.

Didn't find out where they'll be sold but you have to expect Gemini will have them.

I did take two more pics so you could see their size relative to a PoP and also a shot to see Batman's cape.

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Postby **Trixt** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:57 pm

Thanks for the info Scott! Gotta have that gold batman, hopefully it won't be too hard to come by.

Postby **ShoMeNodder** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 3:00 pm

Hard to believe they'll be hand numbered with those kind of edition sizes.

Postby **tjbhab** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 3:03 pm

These look cool but not sure I will be getting them. If they make a Freddy version that is a whole different beqst though lol

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Postby **Scotty** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 3:31 pm

ShoMeNodder wrote:Hard to believe they'll be hand numbered with those kind of edition sizes.

I know. I wish I could have asked him about that.

Postby **Scotty** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 3:35 pm

A Freddy would be very cool. I'd really like to see a classic Superman.

Postby **Mitchman48** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 3:36 pm

Scotty3333 wrote:A Freddy would be very cool. I'd really like to see a classic Superman.

Those would both be awesome! How about iron man for marvel?

Postby **Mad4toys1963** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:39 pm

tjbhab wrote:These look cool but not sure I will be getting them. If they make a Freddy version that is a whole different beqst though .

I would totally be down with that!

Postby **xHEMLOCKx** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 8:15 pm

dustman94 wrote:I KNOW IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN BUT WOULD TOTALLY BUY THE COUNT, MR BOO, FRANK AND THE YUMMY MUNNY VERSIONS AND THROW IN THE LUCKY CHARMS DUDE

I support this,

Postby **dustman94** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 8:39 pm

THERE SHOULD BE SOME FUNKO LAW THAT WITH EVERY NEW LINE THEY HAVE TO DO A BOBS BIG BOY. BIG BOY IN THIS AND POP AND FUNKO FORCE WOULD TOTALLY BE BAD A$$ EVEN STUFFED AND PLUSH

Postby **kevinbuddha** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:09 pm

xHEMLOCKx wrote:
dustman94 wrote:I KNOW IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN BUT WOULD TOTALLY BUY THE COUNT, MR BOO, FRANK AND THE YUMMY MUNNY VERSIONS AND THROW IN THE LUCKY CHARMS DUDE

I support this,

I also support this......................great idea!

Postby **Queen of Marvel** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:42 pm

I'd consider these if they happened to Marvel. I suppose it will depend on how popular these pieces are.

Postby **funkystark** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:43 pm

JAH1844 wrote:I'd consider these if they happened to Marvel. I suppose it will depend on how popular these pieces are.

I'd remove the word if and replace it with when

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