Marvel POP! Updates Thread 2018 (Updated July 20th)

Postby **CanDMan47** » Wed Oct 01, 2014 10:11 am

wildcat47 wrote:Very cool thread, love reading bout upcoming Marvel POPS! Thanks!

I did notice they are releasing GotG villains? Not that I wont buy them (more than likely), but is there really that great a demand for these characters?

I'm coming from the viewpoint of not having ever been a comic reader, but way into the movies. All the superhero movies are great, but I'm really loving the MCU ones the best. So from my angle, I want the villains less than the heroes, for the most part. That's because I'm not nearly as familiar with the baddies. But I would still buy the villains without thought, especially the ones that have been in the movies. But from the old school readers view, wouldn't the interest in the villains be even bigger? You (the readers, in this case) already know them, their stories, who their main enemies are, as well as thier cross overs. In general, are the villains not as important to you as are the heroes? And, and this is pure speculation, aren't the Marvel and DC Pop! buyers more likely to be readers, or at least former readers collecting figures from their youth? Collectors of the other lines of Pop! would be a different type of buyer, for example, TWD and GoT (both books first, so kind of a bad example), don't have a long history before becoming Pop! toys. So there is no nostalgia, and all the characters, on both sides of and sitting directly upon the good/bad guy line would be equally sought after and important to the ongoing story and the fans. Examples of longer histories, Disney and Star Wars, the bad guys are as important and sought as are the guys in white. In fact, I'd say with SW, the bad guys, Darth, Boba, Greedo (who'd of thunk it lol

), are just as much wanted as Luke, Han, Leia, Wicket and Jar-Jar. I know the Disney movies, but I'm not really collecting them, or paying much attention to what's wanted or not, so it's more of a guess, based upon what and who I see on t-shirts, tattoos, etc...but I'd say those villains are are as popular as the their heroes as well. In truth, I have no data, it's all based on my opinion and my observations, but this is why I think the demand is there for GotG and all the Marvel/DC villains, and I hope they continue to make more. And sonIncan have some place to spend my money. ](*,)

Postby **AbelBeja** » Wed Oct 01, 2014 11:18 am

Paragraphs bro.

Postby **Jeggy** » Wed Oct 01, 2014 11:52 am

I'm on the fence with the GotG villains. Of course I will buy them, but I find them to be unnecessary, well at least most of them. They are just milking the cash cow that is GotG which I don't blame them as I would to. I'm a huge Marvel fan since forever, and other than Thanos I never once thought about Nebula or Ronan becoming a Pop. I don't get it as to why they will release Pops for all the villains in GotG, but when the Avengers came out they skipped on Black Widow and Hawkeye. The same for CATWS. They skipped on Falcon which was a huge bummer. I think there was more of a demand for Falcon than everyone of the villains from GotG (minus Thanos, Thanos is big time).

I'd much rather they release Pops for other well known villains as I agree we need more. Magneto is one of the most famous characters in Marvel, and is just barely getting his own pop. You think with how popular he is he would have had a Pop of him made back in the teens or early 20's of the Marvel Pop series. Many Spider-Man villains are stupid famous yet none of them have been made other than the Shocker which was for movie purposes only. Seriously when you think best Spider-Man villain you don't think of the Shocker.

This is just for fun, but my top 10 other villains I would love to see get made. (this list would be really long if I didn't pick 10)

Venom
Juggernaut
Green Goblin
Ultron
Sentinel
Taskmaster
Apocalypse
Galactus
Norman Osborn
Bullseye

Honorable mention goes to MODOK simply because that would be a funny looking Pop. And more than likely Ultron will be made for Avengers 2. Can't say the same for Apocalypse as they didn't even touch X-Men Days of Future Past.

Postby **CanDMan47** » Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:00 pm

AbelBeja wrote:Paragraphs bro.

Normally I do, I was on a roll and never took a break. My bad.

Postby **CanDMan47** » Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:06 pm

CanDMan47 wrote:
wildcat47 wrote:Very cool thread, love reading bout upcoming Marvel POPS! Thanks!

I did notice they are releasing GotG villains? Not that I wont buy them (more than likely), but is there really that great a demand for these characters?

I'm coming from the viewpoint of not having ever been a comic reader, but way into the movies. All the superhero movies are great, but I'm really loving the MCU ones the best. So from my angle, I want the villains less than the heroes, for the most part. That's because I'm not nearly as familiar with the baddies. But I would still buy the villains without thought, especially the ones that have been in the movies.

But from the old school readers view, wouldn't the interest in the villains be even bigger? You (the readers, in this case) already know them, their stories, who their main enemies are, as well as thier cross overs. In general, are the villains not as important to you as are the heroes? And, and this is pure speculation, aren't the Marvel and DC Pop! buyers more likely to be readers, or at least former readers collecting figures from their youth?

Collectors of the other lines of Pop! would be a different type of buyer, for example, TWD and GoT (both books first, so kind of a bad example), don't have a long history before becoming Pop! toys. So there is no nostalgia, and all the characters, on both sides of and sitting directly upon the good/bad guy line would be equally sought after and important to the ongoing story and the fans.

Examples of longer histories, Disney and Star Wars, the bad guys are as important and sought as are the guys in white. In fact, I'd say with SW, the bad guys, Darth, Boba, Greedo (who'd of thunk it ), are just as much wanted as Luke, Han, Leia, Wicket and Jar-Jar. I know the Disney movies, but I'm not really collecting them, or paying much attention to what's wanted or not, so it's more of a guess, based upon what and who I see on t-shirts, tattoos, etc...but I'd say those villains are are as popular as the their heroes as well.

In truth, I have no data, it's all based on my opinion and my observations, but this is why I think the demand is there for GotG and all the Marvel/DC villains, and I hope they continue to make more. And sonIncan have some place to spend my money.

Any better?

I should've proof read all around. I have some serious run-on sentences, too. :-&

Postby **Jeggy** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 9:22 am

The new Pops from the Thor series came out this week in case you hadn't heard. Online preorders started to ship, and people are already finding them in stores such as Hot Topic. I meant to add this earlier this week when I got my shipping notice, but I simply forgot lol

.

Postby **professorratigan** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 11:27 am

I'm a comics reader, though I'm in the DC camp, and the villains are, without a doubt, what draw me in as a reader, and have since I was a kid. Especially Batman's villains (but I like Superman's and the Flash's rogues galleries as well). I'm a huge Disney fan, and it's the same there: the villains are the stars for me, and have been since I was a kid. I collect Disney Villains and Batman Villains more than anything else. (And a few Marvel villains... I love Dr. Doom and Magneto, for instance.) I'd be thrilled to see more villains from Marvel, most especially Galactus. And, if we could talk MOVIES, I'd LOVE to see Alfred Molina's Dr. Octopus from Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2, who, for my money, is STILL the best villain from a Marvel movie.

Postby **Jezter** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 3:59 pm

I'm a Marvel fan through and through, but am far from a guy that would bash DC. That being said, I would buy villains from both camps if they looked good, and honestly, I want a lot more than what is available, especially Marvel.

Mister Sinister, Apocolypse, Venom, Carnage, Lizard, Galactus, Sabretooth, Omega Red, Lady Deathstryke, Spiral, Abomination, Juggernaut, Rhino, Thanos, Kingpin, Ultron, Doc Oc, Hobgoblin....and a million more. So yeah, I'd buy lots of the villains for sure, and that's only a small list from Marvel, haha.

For now, I'll settle for finding ways to buy the heroes I don't have yet, and begging for more that aren't made.

Postby **Queen of Marvel** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 5:06 pm

They will never make enough Marvel pieces to keep me happy. Not surprising, I know.

Postby **RapsAndJays21** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 6:56 pm

New Guradians concept art is out.

Postby **kaw** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 7:15 pm

RapsAndJays21 wrote:New Guradians concept art is out.

Where? Link!!!!!?

Postby **RapsAndJays21** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 7:20 pm

kaw wrote:
RapsAndJays21 wrote:New Guradians concept art is out.

Where? Link!!!!!?

Search "Funko Pop Hunters" on Facebook. They posted a picture.

Postby **kaw** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 7:50 pm

RapsAndJays21 wrote:Search "Funko Pop Hunters" on Facebook. They posted a picture.

Thanks! Found it.

- 6 inch Thanos!
- Yondu
- The Collector
- Nebula
- Ronan

Here is the picture by "Funko Pop Hunters" incase anyone is interested:

GotG_Pops2.jpg

Postby **AbelBeja** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 7:56 pm

March 2015?

So far away! :/

Postby **Justin-Lovejoy** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 8:59 pm

That would be the first Marvel 6in. And a worthy pop! to hold that place.

Postby **professorratigan** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 9:34 pm

Jezter wrote:'m a Marvel fan through and through, but am far from a guy that would bash DC. That being said, I would buy villains from both camps if they looked good, and honestly, I want a lot more than what is available, especially Marvel.

Mister Sinister, Apocolypse, Venom, Carnage, Lizard, Galactus, Sabretooth, Omega Red, Lady Deathstryke, Spiral, Abomination, Juggernaut, Rhino, Thanos, Kingpin, Ultron, Doc Oc, Hobgoblin....and a million more. So yeah, I'd buy lots of the villains for sure, and that's only a small list from Marvel, haha.

For now, I'll settle for finding ways to buy the heroes I don't have yet, and begging for more that aren't made.

Yeah, Marvel has quite a list of villains to choose from. I'm particularly fond of the X-Men and Fantastic Four (and a few Spider-Man) rogues.

Funko has been really good about giving the Disney Villains representation, but, are pretty slow about rolling out DC & Marvel Villains, I have to say. (I'm still waiting on The Scarecrow, Mr. Freeze, Professor Hugo Strange, Brainiac, Mr. Mxyzptlk, Solomon Grundy, Black Manta, Captain Cold, Captain Boomerang, Gorilla Grodd, etc.) Am very glad we're getting Bizarro Superman, though!

And that Thanos POP looks great! I'm not even a big fan of the character and I think he's fantastic.

Postby **RapsAndJays21** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 9:35 pm

With the popularity of Guardians, you would think that Funko would eventually re-release a 6" Groot.

Postby **RapsAndJays21** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 9:37 pm

With the popularity of Guardians, you would think that Funko would eventually re-release a 6" Groot.

Postby **RHYDA32** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 9:56 pm

kaw wrote:
RapsAndJays21 wrote:Search "Funko Pop Hunters" on Facebook. They posted a picture.

Thanks! Found it.

- 6 inch Thanos!
- Yondu
- The Collector
- Nebula
- Ronan

Here is the picture by "Funko Pop Hunters" incase anyone is interested:
GotG_Pops2.jpg

my... my... what a sight to behold. counting the days till march

Postby **dolphinax2** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 10:29 pm

Yeah, I have to admit I was loking for a Groot. I don't know why I can't get enough of him. Plus, some interesting Doctor Who Pops, I'll prolly get the weeping Angel.

Postby **CanDMan47** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:49 am

AbelBeja wrote:March 2015?

So far away! :/

All the better to rest my wallet, lol

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Postby **AbelBeja** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:57 am

CanDMan47 wrote:
AbelBeja wrote:March 2015?

So far away! :/

All the better to rest my wallet, .

hahaha, I hear ya. But 6 months? Guess we have the X-Men to tie us over until then.

Postby **BlueberryWaffles** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 9:11 am

Awesome GOTG villains. But Nebula is going to need a stand desperately.

Postby **naisatoh** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 1:21 am

Thanos! Really awesome concepts!

Postby **swind15** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 1:50 am

That Nebula looks really nice.

Postby **DARTH STARK** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 12:09 am

i want the thanks

Postby **havok6** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 6:32 am

Don't know if this has been mentioned anywhere but any word on what number 63 pop will be in the marvel series?

Postby **Poncho Pete** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 7:01 am

6" thanos is all win.

Postby **candyle73** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:19 am

Great list! I'm still holding out hope for a nightcrawler in the xmen line

Postby **AbelBeja** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:28 am

havok6 wrote:Don't know if this has been mentioned anywhere but any word on what number 63 pop will be in the marvel series?

Still a mystery...

Postby **Joker_Heath** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:33 am

havok6 wrote:Don't know if this has been mentioned anywhere but any word on what number 63 pop will be in the marvel series?

Think I heard it's a new Deadpool variant.

Postby **Jeggy** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:27 am

6in Thanos for the WIN! Now give me a 6in Hulk!

Postby **AbelBeja** » Tue Oct 14, 2014 7:34 am

Joker_Heath wrote:
havok6 wrote:Don't know if this has been mentioned anywhere but any word on what number 63 pop will be in the marvel series?

Think I heard it's a new Deadpool variant.

Another Deadpool besides the X-Men Deadpool?

Postby **PWN3R** » Tue Oct 14, 2014 8:32 pm

Dem second wave Guardians, doe.

Postby **doao** » Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:34 pm

I can't wait for the X-Men line... Colossus begs for a metallic version

Postby **Coulsonsss** » Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:57 pm

Probably a dumb question, but is Unmasked Cap going to be at Hottopic like Peter Parker was last year?

Postby **AbelBeja** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:58 am

Dr. Who pops in a Marvel pop thread... really?

Postby **doao** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:51 am

Coulsonsss wrote:Probably a dumb question, but is Unmasked Cap going to be at Hottopic like Peter Parker was last year?

I hope that's not a dumb question because I'm wondering the same thing but with the GITD Storm

Postby **Jeggy** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 11:57 am

doao wrote:I can't wait for the X-Men line... Colossus begs for a metallic version

Yes he does. Although I wouldn't hold your breath. Silver Surfer should be the first on the list for a metallic version and he hasn't received one.

Postby **Jezter** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:01 pm

Jeggy wrote:
doao wrote:I can't wait for the X-Men line... Colossus begs for a metallic version

Yes he does. Although I wouldn't hold your breath. Silver Surfer should be the first on the list for a metallic version and he hasn't received one.

Right there with ya. Sometimes I question the ones given the metallic treatment, and then wonder why others like Silver Surfer isn't. Maybe they thought his paint was metallic enough looking already? Haha.

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