How should Funko approach the Star Wars minis?

[MiniDeadpool]

How many people would buy the 1-3 set?
I wouldn't, other than hunting for a Darth Maul.
I think a lot of the appeal of these is going to be largely related to the style they choose for them as well.
We know they can do some great detailed figures, but to me, some of the range can be a bit too 'cute'.
If they mix all the movies and say launch two sets at once (dark side /rebels) I would be reluctantly 'forced' to buy the series 1-3 figures to complete the set.
I'm sure Funko have figured this as the love for episodes 1-3 just isn't as strong and this range will probably eclipse all previous MM sales due to the large Star Wars fan base and appeal to MM collectors!

I mean I can imagine how many people would immediately give away or sell the Jar Jar ones on eBay. I would like a Qui Gon personally besides Maul as well.

[TheBoilerman]

How many people would buy the 1-3 set?
I wouldn't, other than hunting for a Darth Maul.
I think a lot of the appeal of these is going to be largely related to the style they choose for them as well.
We know they can do some great detailed figures, but to me, some of the range can be a bit too 'cute'.
If they mix all the movies and say launch two sets at once (dark side /rebels) I would be reluctantly 'forced' to buy the series 1-3 figures to complete the set.
I'm sure Funko have figured this as the love for episodes 1-3 just isn't as strong and this range will probably eclipse all previous MM sales due to the large Star Wars fan base and appeal to MM collectors!

I mean I can imagine how many people would immediately give away or sell the Jar Jar ones on eBay. I would like a Qui Gon personally besides Maul as well.

Jar Jar I could do without, but there are quite a few prequel characters I would go after. Any Jedi, Dooku, variously dressed Amidalas and Clone Trooper variants to name a few.

I don't despise the prequels. I just think Lucas was too focused on visual effects than storytelling (also evidenced by his comments on Force Awakens). The first thing I thought of after watching the midnight showing of Phantom Menace was "that was just to show off what ILM can do".

[mikechickenhead]

the best way for funko to approach them... would be to send em all to my house before letting them go for sale... that way I can "approve" of them myself:)

[The Minifigure Vinyl]

the best way for funko to approach them... would be to send em all to my house before letting them go for sale... that way I can "approve" of them myself:)

Judging that picture you have up it seems that your shelf is full, I'll do you a favor and have Funko send them to me so I can approve of them for you!

[mikechickenhead]

the best way for funko to approach them... would be to send em all to my house before letting them go for sale... that way I can "approve" of them myself:)

Judging that picture you have up it seems that your shelf is full, I'll do you a favor and have Funko send them to me so I can approve of them for you!

theres always room for mystery minis!

[popmad2016]

How many people would buy the 1-3 set?

Actually I would get a case of Episode 1 Phantom Menace Mystery Minis, for sure! Have nostalgia for that one and imo it wasn't nearly as bad, as what was to follow on from it....now, if we're talking Attack of Clones of Revenge of Sith...well, I wouldn't even want Mystery Minis from those two prequels for free...

[popmad2016]

And I think we already know what the Minis are going to look like... the new Wobblers are basically giant Mystery Minis.

You know part of me had actually hoped that the Star Wars mystery minis would resemble more the Horror and Sci-Fi look / sculpts...bit more angst-ridden and far out...

[Stu]

I have resisted collecting mystery minis. It will be really hard to not collect the Star Wars mystery minis. The majority of my Star Wars POP collection are droids, I'd likely continue with that and add a few other characters to the mix (Mace Windu, Darth Maul, Qui Gon Jin, Rebel Pilots), they could do a lot with this line. It actually has me very excited.

[synergy56]

Even though I don't particularly like the Prequels, I do really like some of the characters from them. I think they could probably get away with just one set for all 3 of the prequels though instead of a set per movie like the other movies deserve. I would need a Qui-Gon, Maul, Obi-Wan, Amidala and Senator Palpatine at the very least. From that general time period I would probably enjoy a Clone Wars set a little more (I like that version of Anakin WAY better than the movie one). There were some great characters in there like Ventress, Captain Rez, Commander Cody, Grevious, Ahsoka, Bane and more that I would thoroughly enjoy.

[commodorefunko]

I'm hoping for sci fi style for the main ones AND a set of cutesy with pets, cause that'd be awesome. Whatever they go with, I'll be sure to buy them all

[squidward]

I would start with MM's for Episode 8 set to release December 15, 2017. But I would include some rare (1:36, 1:72) MM's for a few characters as a teaser to future series and to drive more sales of Episode 8 MM's. Maybe Yoda, Boba Fett, Queen Amidala, and lastly Leia with white dress and buns in her hair.

I don't personally like the idea for my own pocketbook, but I know that I would hunt for those characters if they were released.

[minusdatails]

I'm excited to see these minis hit the shelves! I don't really care how they end up getting organized, I will probably try to get every single one even though my wallet will hate me haha

for those of you who don't like the prequels, just send all your prequel minis to me please I want an army of jar jars

[The Minifigure Vinyl]

I would start with MM's for Episode 8 set to release December 15, 2017. But I would include some rare (1:36, 1:72) MM's for a few characters as a teaser to future series and to drive more sales of Episode 8 MM's. Maybe Yoda, Boba Fett, Queen Amidala, and lastly Leia with white dress and buns in her hair.

I don't personally like the idea for my own pocketbook, but I know that I would hunt for those characters if they were released.

1/36 and 1/72 Star Wars minis? Don't let Funko see this post, I can imagine now the price I'm gonna have to pay for those once I can't find anymore cases to pick from!

[MiniDeadpool]

I would start with MM's for Episode 8 set to release December 15, 2017. But I would include some rare (1:36, 1:72) MM's for a few characters as a teaser to future series and to drive more sales of Episode 8 MM's. Maybe Yoda, Boba Fett, Queen Amidala, and lastly Leia with white dress and buns in her hair.

I don't personally like the idea for my own pocketbook, but I know that I would hunt for those characters if they were released.

1/36 and 1/72 Star Wars minis? Don't let Funko see this post, I can imagine now the price I'm gonna have to pay for those once I can't find anymore cases to pick from!

yeah, with my luck it would probably be a new sculpt too and would be impossible to get

[Mister Piggy Wiggy]

Frankly, I'd prefer if they release series based on the movies.

[Toralei]

It's a franchise that thrives off army builders, so in a set of 12 they could have

2x era heroic troop variants
2x era villainous troop variants
1x main protagonist variant
1x supporting protagonist variant
1x main antagonist variant
1x era bounty hunter
2x era alien types
2x era droid types

It's a template that can apply to almost any theme they do, and then retailers add in an exclusive character or variant they feel people will come looking for. If you buy another full case you'll wind up with some duplicates of named characters, but extra troops and droids that you will want to keep for your display. No doubt the race will soon be on for who can have the most Stormtroopers.

Licensing will probably require them to be bobble-heads, but on the bright side when you put a clone and battle droid together it's just like Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots.

[Mr Yac]

i'd rather see them just do an army builder series then put doubles in a normal box. it could contain 2 of everybody from Storm Troopers to Droids and Jawas. that way folks that want to build can and those who hate duplicates won't have to fear picking a case apart.

[BillyLouis]

With love.

[Toralei]

i'd rather see them just do an army builder series then put doubles in a normal box.

I didn't mean two of the same figure, just two of the same type. Like for ANH, there could be a Tantive IV Defender and a Yavin Hangar Technician. Although I'm sure there will be at least one instance where there are two Stormtroopers in different poses, or a smaller variation like Snowtrooper and Snowtrooper Commander.

I think I'd stay away from the troops-only series, just because they'd probably make Stormtrooper Luke and Han the very rare figures. Some would love it, but some would really really hate if they never found that iconic duo.

[DeatoN]

I'd like to see them in Trilogys (4-6 + 1-3), plus Animated (Clone Wars & Rebels), then a new set for each new movie (The Force Awakens, Rogue One, Episode VIII etc.)

Plus I'd like to see some additional special ones be sent out in the Smugglers Bounty box, like they did with the Collectors Corps one time.

[POPtor WHO]

I just had a frightening thought that I hope never comes to pass...what if Disney Parks get exclusives? I mean store exclusives are bad enough but that ould be infuriating.

[maythefunkobewithyou]

My best guess is that they will start with the core OT characters (Vader, Luke, etc) because they know they will sell and they need them to do well at first in order to justify making more.

[Kwiksilverpop]

I hope they start from Episode 4 and on, the first three don't count

[treswright]

I don't know but I really hope they're not bobble-heads, I'm concerned they will be due to the licensing issues. I don't like the Marvel MM's simply because they are bobble-heads. I can tolerate the SW Pops being bobble-heads even though I don't like it, but if the MMs are then that's going to be a huge bummer for me.

Just from a design point-of-view I hope they don't do the oval-shaped heads/ faces like the GoT minis. Those just look really peculiar to me. I also hope they give them eyeballs and don't do the white zombie eyes like they did on the sci-fi series, horror series and Walking Dead, etc. (it's fine for zombies but it looks strange on other characters).

[Shalee04]

I don't know but I really hope they're not bobble-heads, I'm concerned they will be due to the licensing issues. I don't like the Marvel MM's simply because they are bobble-heads. I can tolerate the SW Pops being bobble-heads even though I don't like it, but if the MMs are then that's going to be a huge bummer for me.

Just from a design point-of-view I hope they don't do the oval-shaped heads/ faces like the GoT minis. Those just look really peculiar to me. I also hope they give them eyeballs and don't do the white zombie eyes like they did on the sci-fi series, horror series and Walking Dead, etc. (it's fine for zombies but it looks strange on other characters).

I have to agree, I am NOT a fan of bobble head minis.
With that being said.
Star Wars minis, have them all I must.

[HowardTheDuck]

I think SW should probably be designed somewhat similarly to the DC series one minis.

[scottfoomusic510]

i just at some point there's some Ewoks hahahaha Wicket and Teebo

[Classier]

I think they should start out with an all Jar Jar series. No, wait! Jar Jar and Jar Jar pets! Perfect!

[minusdatails]

I think they should start out with an all Jar Jar series. No, wait! Jar Jar and Jar Jar pets! Perfect!

I'd buy it

[maythefunkobewithyou]

I don't know but I really hope they're not bobble-heads, I'm concerned they will be due to the licensing issues. I don't like the Marvel MM's simply because they are bobble-heads. I can tolerate the SW Pops being bobble-heads even though I don't like it, but if the MMs are then that's going to be a huge bummer for me.

Just from a design point-of-view I hope they don't do the oval-shaped heads/ faces like the GoT minis. Those just look really peculiar to me. I also hope they give them eyeballs and don't do the white zombie eyes like they did on the sci-fi series, horror series and Walking Dead, etc. (it's fine for zombies but it looks strange on other characters).

I have to agree, I am NOT a fan of bobble head minis.
With that being said.
Star Wars minis, have them all I must.

Unfortunately, they will most certainly be bobble heads. Brian was saying we will get Star Wars Dorbz last year but I guess they haven't quite figured out how to make Dorbz bobble (or have the lawyers masterfully explain how they are not action figures) just yet which is why they are doing the mystery minis now. The Star Wars license seems to be the most constrained, even more so than Marvel.

That being said, I expect to see the Star Wars Mystery Minis announcement for NY Toy Fair.

[Shalee04]

I don't know but I really hope they're not bobble-heads, I'm concerned they will be due to the licensing issues. I don't like the Marvel MM's simply because they are bobble-heads. I can tolerate the SW Pops being bobble-heads even though I don't like it, but if the MMs are then that's going to be a huge bummer for me.

Just from a design point-of-view I hope they don't do the oval-shaped heads/ faces like the GoT minis. Those just look really peculiar to me. I also hope they give them eyeballs and don't do the white zombie eyes like they did on the sci-fi series, horror series and Walking Dead, etc. (it's fine for zombies but it looks strange on other characters).

I have to agree, I am NOT a fan of bobble head minis.
With that being said.
Star Wars minis, have them all I must.

Unfortunately, they will most certainly be bobble heads. Brian was saying we will get Star Wars Dorbz last year but I guess they haven't quite figured out how to make Dorbz bobble (or have the lawyers masterfully explain how they are not action figures) just yet which is why they are doing the mystery minis now. The Star Wars license seems to be the most constrained, even more so than Marvel.

That being said, I expect to see the Star Wars Mystery Minis announcement for NY Toy Fair.

Well bobble or not, I will buy them and hunt every exclusive down to the set.

[popfanboy]

Don't care if they are bobbleheads or how they approach the character selections as long as they aren't the style of the newer Disney/Harry Potter minis. That would be a HUGE bummer for me. Hoping they are similar to Marvel or DC line.

[Pryde72]

Call me nuts, but what about transport?

1:12 could include;
Millennium Falcon
Tie Fighter Advanced
Luke's X-Wing
Slave One
Regular Tie Fighter
First Order Tie Fighter
Snow Speeder
Luke's Speeder
Poe's X-Wing
Star Destroyer
Speeder Bike
Blockade Runner

Ok I know I'm dreaming, but I think it would be a cool twist

[ldfm]

Call me nuts, but what about transport?

1:12 could include;
Millennium Falcon
Tie Fighter Advanced
Luke's X-Wing
Slave One
Regular Tie Fighter
First Order Tie Fighter
Snow Speeder
Luke's Speeder
Poe's X-Wing
Star Destroyer
Speeder Bike
Blockade Runner

Ok I know I'm dreaming, but I think it would be a cool twist

Yeah, I said in one thread it probably wouldn't happen. Micro Machines made a come back, and some are even are sold in blind bags now. That, and thinking, Funko has never really done inanimate objects. Sure there's the Pop/Dorbz Rides, but they HAVE a driver or person attached with them.

[Pryde72]

Call me nuts, but what about transport?

1:12 could include;
Millennium Falcon
Tie Fighter Advanced
Luke's X-Wing
Slave One
Regular Tie Fighter
First Order Tie Fighter
Snow Speeder
Luke's Speeder
Poe's X-Wing
Star Destroyer
Speeder Bike
Blockade Runner

Ok I know I'm dreaming, but I think it would be a cool twist

Yeah, I said in one thread it probably wouldn't happen. Micro Machines made a come back, and some are even are sold in blind bags now. That, and thinking, Funko has never really done inanimate objects. Sure there's the Pop/Dorbz Rides, but they HAVE a driver or person attached with them.

After posting, I remembered the Micro Machines and started kicking myself

Oh well...I can keep dreaming