Latest Specialty Series announcement- no Dorbz?

[treswright]

I think this is the first time there's been a Specialty Series reveal without a Dorbz in it isn't it? Hmmmm.

[kingdomcustoms]

The last announcement (before today's) was for 2 Pops, was it not? Popeye and Krypto! Perhaps the Specialty Dorbz haven't been selling well so they're trying to mix it up.

[PopGoestheJess]

They could try actually making what we've been asking for and setting the edition sizes at the preordered amount.


Ahem...Hawkeye. War Machine. Unmasked Ant-Man. Age of Ultron or Ragnarok Bruce Banner. Martian Manhunter. Any version of Lex Luther. Animated series Robin. Nightwing. Comic version Red Skull. Any character from Black Panther. Any Disney character not done yet.

They aren't trying.

[Funko_Don]

I think this is the first time there's been a Specialty Series reveal without a Dorbz in it isn't it? Hmmmm.

I know a couple of the local comic book stores here in AZ stopped buying the Specialty Series Dorbz. They have a ton of Howard the Duck and Batman ones sitting there still.

Hoping this isn't a trend. Definitely love the Specialty Series lineup of Dorbz they've done thus far.

[TheLastDude]

The last three have not had Dorbz.

This newest one is a Pop and a Vynl 2-pack, the one before was two Pops, and the one before that was a Pop and a Rock Candy.

Could be that Dorbz have hit a downturn, or it could be that Funko is trying to work the other lines into the mix as well.

[Officerdorbz]

pop and some thing else seems to be the trend. pop and rock candy. pop and dorbz. pop and vynl.

[CaseyJones14]

And the monthly HT Dorbz have disappeared as well.

I hope they aren't dying out, but at the same time it makes them more special when they are released at Cons or exclusives. I guess only time will tell what happens. Also there were several new announcements in the Toy Fair catalog so I wouldn't get too worried.

[treswright]

The last announcement (before today's) was for 2 Pops, was it not? Popeye and Krypto! Perhaps the Specialty Dorbz haven't been selling well so they're trying to mix it up.

The last three have not had Dorbz.

This newest one is a Pop and a Vynl 2-pack, the one before was two Pops, and the one before that was a Pop and a Rock Candy.

Could be that Dorbz have hit a downturn, or it could be that Funko is trying to work the other lines into the mix as well.

Geesh, shows how well I've been paying attention It just seems like they're cutting back on Dorbz, first the Ridez dried up (nothing since November last year), then there weren't that many new series revealed in the Toy Fair catalog (I think it was just Winnie the Pooh, Nickelodeon and Hellboy), then the ECCC showing was pretty small, and now 3 cycles of Specialty Series with no Dorbz. They did just recently reveal the 8 Infinity War Dorbz so they are still in the works it seems, but fewer of them than there have been in a while.

They could try actually making what we've been asking for and setting the edition sizes at the preordered amount.

I'm probably not the best judge of this because I would always just say "MORE RIDEZ" but I hear you, it does seem like maybe they've been missing the mark a bit with the Dorbz offerings.

I know a couple of the local comic book stores here in AZ stopped buying the Specialty Series Dorbz. They have a ton of Howard the Duck and Batman ones sitting there still.

Yeah I suspect that now that they are publicly traded they will be quicker to cut back on unprofitable lines than before. Seems like before that there were some lines, products and individual items that they made just because they were fun or appealed to a certain segment of fans even though they may not have been very profitable. Maybe that has changed?

pop and some thing else seems to be the trend. pop and rock candy. pop and dorbz. pop and vynl.

They definitely have not slowed down on Pop offerings!

And the monthly HT Dorbz have disappeared as well.

I hope they aren't dying out, but at the same time it makes them more special when they are released at Cons or exclusives. I guess only time will tell what happens. Also there were several new announcements in the Toy Fair catalog so I wouldn't get too worried.

Good point, I forgot about HT! Yeah I don't think they'll go -completely- away but maybe they're just not putting as much focus on them as they used to.

[Valde]

Kinda sucks if they’re cutting back on Dorbz, they’re my favorite thing Funko makes right now.

[supertoygiant]

Yes, I noticed less Dorbz at stores, even Walgreens still has old releases on shelf.

[kingdomcustoms]

[Spoiler]

The last announcement (before today's) was for 2 Pops, was it not? Popeye and Krypto! Perhaps the Specialty Dorbz haven't been selling well so they're trying to mix it up.

The last three have not had Dorbz.

This newest one is a Pop and a Vynl 2-pack, the one before was two Pops, and the one before that was a Pop and a Rock Candy.

Could be that Dorbz have hit a downturn, or it could be that Funko is trying to work the other lines into the mix as well.

Geesh, shows how well I've been paying attention It just seems like they're cutting back on Dorbz, first the Ridez dried up (nothing since November last year), then there weren't that many new series revealed in the Toy Fair catalog (I think it was just Winnie the Pooh, Nickelodeon and Hellboy), then the ECCC showing was pretty small, and now 3 cycles of Specialty Series with no Dorbz. They did just recently reveal the 8 Infinity War Dorbz so they are still in the works it seems, but fewer of them than there have been in a while.

They're an odd one, Dorbz. As much as I like them I find I never buy them at a store unless they're on clearance. The only one recently I paid near retail for was the bombshells Black Canary, but otherwise it seems cheaper to get them on eBay or in the groups. Perhaps they should renew some interest and get some low LE ones made. That said, one of my favourite LE ones are the Alice in Wonderland 4-pack. Not worth much at all or a LE750.

[CaseyJones14]

Since this thread was created a new HT Dorbz was announced and some leaked stuff came out about this summer. Long live Dorbz!

[Vinyl4Blood]

There have been a ton of great designs coming out for the PSH lines.
Since they are just tiny Dorbz, I'm wondering if they are trying not to duplicate the designs for PSH & Dorbz.

How well did the Deadpool Duck sell at ECCC?
I know that when i go to walmart or walgreens, there are far more older dorbz left on the shelves than pops.
This line seems to have its ups and downs. I know for a while my local HT said they would never order any more.
Now they're chocked full of them.

When I see a great new pop about to come out... i tell myself... I'll wait for the Dorbz. Why? because i'm lovin them more than the pops right now, but the fact that they seem to be drying up a bit worries me.

To get back on topic... I'm looking forward to the Bazooka Joe Specialty Dorbz.
He was a staple of my childhood. Baseball cards, movie cards, etc.

[treswright]

Since this thread was created a new HT Dorbz was announced and some leaked stuff came out about this summer. Long live Dorbz!

Saw the Solo leaks so that's good news! Here's hoping for some new Ridez, at least SW ones

I know that when i go to walmart or walgreens, there are far more older dorbz left on the shelves than pops.

Same in my area, and a couple of the HT's have been trying to clearance out Dorbz here.

To get back on topic... I'm looking forward to the Bazooka Joe Specialty Dorbz.
He was a staple of my childhood. Baseball cards, movie cards, etc.

Yeah that one was perfect because the chubby Dorbz look fits him just right I usually preorder the Specialty Series after they are announced and then forget about them, so when they finally arrive months later it's always a nice surprise

[allamarane]

How well did the Deadpool Duck sell at ECCC?

I passed by the Funko booth in the late afternoon every day of ECCC, and Deadpool Duck was completely gone. There were plenty of Elmer Fudds left.

[bigant212]

I think the issue in general is
A) too many products coming out
B) almost all the dorbz they do are directly similar to there pop counterpart. Then people decide dorbz or pop. Or you just get both.

I think the solution is too keep it unique, like the Ridez. Sure we have POP rides but they're different. I feel like with Dorbz there's more detail in the scuplts and they translate better (IMO). As for regular releases do different things, like new or different characters. Different accessories than the POP we may already have for that character. And then do good exclusives things we haven't seen like the pooh with honey pot, the spider ham, classic ant man. OR even do retired/vaulted characters that are popular like the did with Steamboat, Compound hulk.

I really believe diversity will save this line. I collect both Pops and dorbz, but ive cut my dorbz to all Ridez and anything i really like.

Just my own opinion, maybe i'm completely off base or wrong but we wont know the truth regardless .

[Vinyl4Blood]

I really believe diversity will save this line. I collect both Pops and dorbz, but ive cut my dorbz to all Ridez and anything i really like.

I would agree that making them unique pieces would bolster the line a bit better. Either it be characters exclusive to the dorbz line or unique sculpts / poses.

[mikes_toybox]

Gonna try to keep pushing a Cheech and Chong 2 pack. Hahahaha

[Classier]

We still get a constant stream of Dorbz, albeit not as much as there was when they first came out, but they are far from dead.

[meangene]

I think this is the first time there's been a Specialty Series reveal without a Dorbz in it isn't it? Hmmmm.

I know a couple of the local comic book stores here in AZ stopped buying the Specialty Series Dorbz. They have a ton of Howard the Duck and Batman ones sitting there still.

Hoping this isn't a trend. Definitely love the Specialty Series lineup of Dorbz they've done thus far.

A few comic shops in Orlando did the same. If they don't have people to preorder a certain amount they won't order it.

[bigant212]

I really believe diversity will save this line. I collect both Pops and dorbz, but ive cut my dorbz to all Ridez and anything i really like.

I would agree that making them unique pieces would bolster the line a bit better. Either it be characters exclusive to the dorbz line or unique sculpts / poses.

definitely i personally see myself leaning to those unique pieces before others.

[jcrook]

I really believe diversity will save this line. I collect both Pops and dorbz, but ive cut my dorbz to all Ridez and anything i really like.

I would agree that making them unique pieces would bolster the line a bit better. Either it be characters exclusive to the dorbz line or unique sculpts / poses.

I agree, having unique pieces would bolster the line or having characters exclusive to the dorbz line would also help.

[Crazykidrev]

Could just be a decline in sales for dorbz in the specialty series line. Personally, I love the though

[NCDS]

I have to admit I like them but I rarely buy them. They are more special occasion for me. Tres you can blame me for the decline.

[Mobius8201]

They could try actually making what we've been asking for and setting the edition sizes at the preordered amount.


Ahem...Hawkeye. War Machine. Unmasked Ant-Man. Age of Ultron or Ragnarok Bruce Banner. Martian Manhunter. Any version of Lex Luther. Animated series Robin. Nightwing. Comic version Red Skull. Any character from Black Panther. Any Disney character not done yet.

They aren't trying.

I think they did a good job with the Black Panther Dorbz!