Funko Introduces Specialty Series

[Tinit]

Funko Introduces the Specialty Series!

Every store deserves an amazing Funko exclusive!

In an effort to recognize our most special accounts and loyal retailers,
Funko is introducing our latest line of exclusives – the Specialty Series. Every month,
we’ll be announcing two major exclusives – one Pop! Vinyl and one Dorbz – that can be
acquired through the Specialty Series.

Why is it so special?
You’ll only be able to find these Specialty Series
exclusives in boutique retail, specialty stores, local comic book shops and
from qualified online retailers. This is your chance to help support local businesses
and smaller retailers, and you’ll pick up an amazing exclusive item in the process!
Our first two exclusives are the Cosmo Pop! Vinyl from Marvel’s
Guardians of the Galaxy and the Dorbz version of Howard The Duck!

Remember, these two fantastic pieces are exclusive to the Specialty Series.
So pay a visit to your favorite specialty store or your local comic book
shop and let them know to order the Specialty Series from Funko. Keep
following Funko and subscribe to our newsletter to find out
about next month’s Specialty Series exclusives!

Source: http://funko.com/blogs/news/127536963-f ... lty-series

[groundhog7s]

Shut up! That's so awesome. I love having a guarantee of an exclusive Dorbz every month.

[JsinLegacy]

I hope I can find these pretty easily and that they don't go the same way the FCBD Dorbz went.

[PopGoestheJess]

I want that ducky! Ermagherd. I wonder if this is why "big" store exclusives have simmered down...

[Jango_Fresh]

I love that they picked Howard for Dorbz treatment! His little hat so cute!

[funkystark]

Oh man, this sounds awesome and terrifying at the exact same time.. since none of these specialty stores will be Canadian.

[tendra217]

I do really want this

Oh man, this sounds awesome and terrifying at the exact same time.. since none of these specialty stores will be Canadian.

There could be some coming to Canada. I was able to get both FCBD dorbz at my local shop.

[Geescube]

I love that they picked Howard for Dorbz treatment! His little hat so cute!

But the quacker is what really won you over right? Quack quack.

[SirMace]

Wouldn't mind a Howard the duck Dorbz, but can see it ending up being pricey, much like the comic book day figures. Time will tell though!!

[HowardTheDuck]

I love that they picked Howard for Dorbz treatment! His little hat so cute!

But the quacker is what really won you over right? Quack quack.

It's certainly what won me over. (This is the greatest day of my young life)

[Geescube]

Happy for you! I just wanna pinch that quacker. Quack quack.

[KMFH11]

Both the POP! and the Dorbz are amazing!!! Can't wait to get them.

[treswright]

Sounds like we're going to start seeing a lot more Dorbz exclusives! Way cool

[funkystark]

I do really want this

Oh man, this sounds awesome and terrifying at the exact same time.. since none of these specialty stores will be Canadian.

There could be some coming to Canada. I was able to get both FCBD dorbz at my local shop.

Scratch all that, maybe I was wrong, I'm confused Just don't make too many I want

[scottfoomusic510]

howard the duck getting his dorbz moment. im super happy!

[PinkeyPikaPika90]

Seems like Steve and Tony were just a step through the door for this line these little guys are too cute hopefully they aren't as expensive or as hard to find as the fcbd ones were (sidenote a Donald Duck dorbz is a need to accompany Howard on the shelf )

[Jezter]

Pretty happy about Howard, I just hope I can get him easily enough, not a lot of options store wise near me.

[valorandvellum]

This is really cool! I actually sent a Facebook message to one of my comic book stores to see if they might carry these each month. The other comic book store barely even knew what Funko is so I doubt they'd do this. Haha

[PopGoestheJess]

It's up! Hurry!!!! Run!!!!


http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Funko-Dorbz ... k11202.htm

[JsinLegacy]

It's up! Hurry!!!! Run!!!!


http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Funko-Dorbz ... k11202.htm

Go to check out and was gone. This was 3 minutes after you posted this. SMH

[Arloe8]

Definitely will be getting Howard! Looks like I am going to be all in with the Dorbz!

[absyrd]

It's up! Hurry!!!! Run!!!!


http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Funko-Dorbz ... k11202.htm

Go to check out and was gone. This was 3 minutes after you posted this. SMH

"Oops we're not quite ready to reveal that page, check back 6-1"

Maybe these online retailers just got smacked for allowing pre-orders? Haha.

[JsinLegacy]

It's up! Hurry!!!! Run!!!!


http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Funko-Dorbz ... k11202.htm

Go to check out and was gone. This was 3 minutes after you posted this. SMH

"Oops we're not quite ready to reveal that page, check back 6-1"

Maybe these online retailers just got smacked for allowing pre-orders? Haha.

Strange. Just says product not available for me.

[absyrd]

They just took out the "check back 6-1", too.

[slimpicks]

wow cool concept. hopefully these are easily accessible and that local comic book stores don't jack up the price

[Blasphemic Nephilim]

Wait a minute. These are available at multiple on and off line stores, yes? Doesn't that make them commons and not exclusives? Like an HT exclusive can be got through HT only, but if that same piece were available at GameStop, B&N, and EE it wouldn't be exclusive at all, right? Is Funko tricking us? This sounds like a guaranteed new figure in each line once a month that won't be tied to Walgreens, HT, Target, B&N, or Walmart (large store chains) but be available pretty much anywhere else that there's interest. That's awesome, I'm not saying it's not awesome, what I am saying is this isn't exactly 'exclusive'. I can imagine the sticker nazis getting kind of miffed about it all, haha.

Managed to order Howard from Dork Side before he went down. No cancellation email so far.

[jinxykat]

I ordered it from Gemini..... at least I shouldn't have to worry about it now until the October release date!

[allhermight]

I'm really, really excited about this and have already pre-ordered him and the Pop!

But it'll seem less like an "effort to recognize our most special accounts and loyal retailers" and more of an effort to gain more accounts and retailers if all these seemingly very new retailers end up with it. Either way, I'm stoked that they exist.

[valorandvellum]

Wait a minute. These are available at multiple on and off line stores, yes? Doesn't that make them commons and not exclusives? Like an HT exclusive can be got through HT only, but if that same piece were available at GameStop, B&N, and EE it wouldn't be exclusive at all, right? Is Funko tricking us? This sounds like a guaranteed new figure in each line once a month that won't be tied to Walgreens, HT, Target, B&N, or Walmart (large store chains) but be available pretty much anywhere else that there's interest. That's awesome, I'm not saying it's not awesome, what I am saying is this isn't exactly 'exclusive'. I can imagine the sticker nazis getting kind of miffed about it all, haha.

Managed to order Howard from Dork Side before he went down. No cancellation email so far.

Yeah, I'm a little confused about how this works. I thought it was supposed to be available only to small boutique stores and not online retailers?

[squidward]

Howard Dorbz
I just pre-ordered Dorbz Howard the Duck from Gemini. The Pop was already pre-sold out.

GOTG Cosmo Pop

[clashcityrocker33]

Whatever the reason behind it or who ultimately ends up stocking them, more Dorbz for me so no complaints here.

[Geescube]

Yeah, I'm a little confused about how this works. I thought it was supposed to be available only to small boutique stores and not online retailers?

"You’ll only be able to find these Specialty Series exclusives in boutique retail, specialty stores, local comic book shops and from qualified online retailers. This is your chance to help support local businesses and smaller retailers, and you’ll pick up an amazing exclusive item in the process!"

[xmaldigolax]

Wait a minute. These are available at multiple on and off line stores, yes? Doesn't that make them commons and not exclusives? Like an HT exclusive can be got through HT only, but if that same piece were available at GameStop, B&N, and EE it wouldn't be exclusive at all, right? Is Funko tricking us? This sounds like a guaranteed new figure in each line once a month that won't be tied to Walgreens, HT, Target, B&N, or Walmart (large store chains) but be available pretty much anywhere else that there's interest. That's awesome, I'm not saying it's not awesome, what I am saying is this isn't exactly 'exclusive'. I can imagine the sticker nazis getting kind of miffed about it all, haha.

Managed to order Howard from Dork Side before he went down. No cancellation email so far.

i think the point is giving other stores a fair shot. they have no chance in the funko market with all of these corporate stores getting all the exclusives. and especially places like walgreens, target and wal-mart that are just flipper havens and don't know anything or care at all about collecting. when you have comic stores and small toy stores that specialize in collectibles, you shouldn't let them fall by the wayside. it alienates your fans.

either way, you and I are getting us some Howard the Duck Dorbz my friend!!

[ohheyitsshannon]

Would love to get my hands on a Cosmo. Guess these won't be coming out until October, though, according to Gemini.

[JsinLegacy]

Would love to get my hands on a Cosmo. Guess these won't be coming out until October, though, according to Gemini.

Probably a tentative date. Push it way out so if it's release takes longer you don't have a ton of people emailing and complaining. ToyWars is offering to allow people to pick them up at SDCC.

[ohheyitsshannon]

Would love to get my hands on a Cosmo. Guess these won't be coming out until October, though, according to Gemini.

Probably a tentative date. Push it way out so if it's release takes longer you don't have a ton of people emailing and complaining. ToyWars is offering to allow people to pick them up at SDCC.

Tru . Didn't think about that.
Still. I hope I can get my hands on these. Don't know know how difficult it might be.

[MartinMtz702]

Get Howard Here

Get Cosmo Here

[nicole1313]

"Remember, these two fantastic pieces are exclusive to the Specialty Series.
So pay a visit to your favorite specialty store or your local comic book
shop and let them know to order the Specialty Series from Funko. Keep
following Funko and subscribe to our newsletter to find out
about next month’s Specialty Series exclusives!"

Or just sit at home and pre order them on PC.
Not exactly looking out for the "little Guys" here....

[Battastic]

I am very excited for this set-up. Especially if this means we can get more non-mainstream characters that most big retailers would not stock. Comic shops or smaller online stores would sell these like crazy to more hardcore fans. The character possibilities are really out there...if Funko can get approval for those characters. I know the first two have movie tie-ins but I am still excited.
I found them on a few sites yesterday but chose to go by my local comic shop and talk to them about them. They seemed very excited and allowed me to be the first to pre-order a set.

[PopGoestheJess]

What is the official shipping date? I've seen June-October. :/