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Dorbz Asia? Can this be a thing or not.
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Dorbz Asia? Can this be a thing or not.
So I really really like dorbz. I also really really like Kung fu panda and other pop Asia pieces. I also have no idea at all how licensing works or how pop Asia works in regards to funko and all that. Anyway what are the chances of me getting Po as a dorbz wether it's funko or pop Asia. Or say a fudo myo-o dorbz. Is this a likely thing or not even a chance or a maybe. Just wondering if anyone else had visions of sukjai dorbz or the like.
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Huh, never thought of that. I guess it would depend on how popular Dorbz are in Asian countries, maybe one of our Asian Funatics can chime in and let us know. I think it would be cool to see some of the Legendary Creatures & Myths as Dorbz!
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I would be elated with an Astro Boy dorbz series....however I would like them to finish the Astro Boy pop series first.
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funkystark wrote:I would be elated with an Astro Boy dorbz series....however I would like them to finish the Astro Boy pop series first.
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Oh geez... if they did a line of Legendary Creatures & Myths as Dorbz, I'd be in trouble!
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I was just remembering a contact in the Philippines. He loves Dorbz, but can't get any of the exclusives over there so we've been trying to help him. He said there is not very much interest for Dorbz in that part of the world (they only seem to care about Pops). I suppose if that is the case, then maybe we wouldn't see Pop Asia Dorbz? As it stands, even the Pop Asia lines are very slim compared to the constant flow of US releases. Unfortunately, I don't think it looks promising to have Pop Asia Dorbz, but I guess you never know. If Dorbz suddenly become VERY popular, then there would be a good chance.
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Hopefully one day it could happen. I'd love to see a Monkey King Dorbz!
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I fully approve and endorse this idea.
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I wonder if pop Asia wasn't going to make dorbz if funko could license them for dorbz form. Is it mindstyle that owns pop Asia? Maybe funko could release those characters as dorbz here where the dorbz market is starting to gain more momentum.
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I doubt it. Very small chance.
They have been pretty lazy releasing new Pop Asia. We haven't seen any new Pops. I hope we get new ones for Philippines ToyCon.
They have been pretty lazy releasing new Pop Asia. We haven't seen any new Pops. I hope we get new ones for Philippines ToyCon.
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nikko wrote:I doubt it. Very small chance.
They have been pretty lazy releasing new Pop Asia. We haven't seen any new Pops. I hope we get new ones for Philippines ToyCon.
That's to bad. Hopefully you guys get some goodies for the cons.
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valorandvellum wrote:He said there is not very much interest for Dorbz in that part of the world (they only seem to care about Pops). I suppose if that is the case, then maybe we wouldn't see Pop Asia Dorbz?
Awwww. I was afraid that that might be the case. Well, back to hoping for a Universal Monsters Dorbz release then
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There's already Pop Asia, so why not?
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Pop Asia is separate from Funko all together. It is owned by MindSTYLE so it is VERY unlikely we'll see Asia Dorbz. MD (the CEO of MindSTYLE) seems to have very little interest in expanding the line and the company as a whole is focusing more on high end art toys collabs with Ron English and their PopLife branded expos.
I would go gaga over Asia Dorbz but firstly I want all the pops to be released after all these years! Still waiting to finish my Three Kingdoms set....
I would go gaga over Asia Dorbz but firstly I want all the pops to be released after all these years! Still waiting to finish my Three Kingdoms set....
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Mister Piggy Wiggy wrote:There's already Pop Asia, so why not?
Because it probably wouldn't sell well over there. If there's no market for it, then they probably won't create it.
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I really like the Pop Asia lines, especially the Legendary Creatures & Myths, so Dorbz versions would be cool... but seemingly unlikely.
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eastWOLF wrote:Pop Asia is separate from Funko all together. It is owned by MindSTYLE so it is VERY unlikely we'll see Asia Dorbz. MD (the CEO of MindSTYLE) seems to have very little interest in expanding the line and the company as a whole is focusing more on high end art toys collabs with Ron English and their PopLife branded expos.
I would go gaga over Asia Dorbz but firstly I want all the pops to be released after all these years! Still waiting to finish my Three Kingdoms set....
Thanks. That is fairly informative. I never fully understood how Funko and pop Asia were connected. Seems like a no go then. Who owns the IP for a line like legendary myths. Maybe Funko can license them as dorbz. For a US release. Hopefully you get the rest of your three kingdoms pops!
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If we can't get Asia Dorbz, can we at the very least get something Gold? Like the Capt. America from last year. Just any Dorbz, doesn't have to be anything special. Just....GOLD!
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I would buy them. I love all the Dorbz.
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dorbz don't sell that well here in Singapore either, unfortunately!
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valorandvellum wrote:Because it probably wouldn't sell well over there. If there's no market for it, then they probably won't create it.
Although you have a valid point, one can never truly knows. I can never figure out what came first, the chicken, or the egg?
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Funko_Don wrote:Or a patina finish Dorbz.
Oooo patina dorbz I love it
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Maybe Pop Asia can help bring more anime based Dorbz to the U.S? Just a thought.
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You know, there shouldn't even be the need for a "Dorbz ASIA" to make this happen. Funko can just continue the standard Dorbz line and add Asian Mythology and culture themed. For example, you can't trademark or copyright a mythological entity. therefore, Funko doesn't need Mindstyle permission (if it ever did) to make one of those Buddhism entities they've made in Pop! format. Funko can do all of these regardless of how the market is in Asia for Dorbz.
Now, Dorbz are following a trend of only doing really popular characters that have the highest chance of selling. I don't think Funko is taking risks with Dorbz in order to avoid a major case of shelf warming. It sucks that such a great line has to be limited by the sheer popularity of Pop! and how it clouds these figures. Funatics and other vinyl fans who collect Pop! are so "clouded vision" and busy collecting Pop! that there is almost no mental, physical and monetary space for Dorbz, it seems. Although it would be lovely to see some of those Astroboys in Dorbz format. I know for a fact that Dorbz will grow sooner or later. Batman SDCC 15 Dorbz have gone 3X it's initial eBay value. If that's not because Dorbz are getting more popular, then I do not know how to call it (don't insert smartass answer reply, .)
Now, Dorbz are following a trend of only doing really popular characters that have the highest chance of selling. I don't think Funko is taking risks with Dorbz in order to avoid a major case of shelf warming. It sucks that such a great line has to be limited by the sheer popularity of Pop! and how it clouds these figures. Funatics and other vinyl fans who collect Pop! are so "clouded vision" and busy collecting Pop! that there is almost no mental, physical and monetary space for Dorbz, it seems. Although it would be lovely to see some of those Astroboys in Dorbz format. I know for a fact that Dorbz will grow sooner or later. Batman SDCC 15 Dorbz have gone 3X it's initial eBay value. If that's not because Dorbz are getting more popular, then I do not know how to call it (don't insert smartass answer reply, .)
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Asia Dorbz would be awesome! I'd be more than happy to see the Creatures pop up in Dorbz form!
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Officerdorbz wrote:You know, there shouldn't even be the need for a "Dorbz ASIA" to make this happen. Funko can just continue the standard Dorbz line and add Asian Mythology and culture themed. For example, you can't trademark or copyright a mythological entity. therefore, Funko doesn't need Mindstyle permission (if it ever did) to make one of those Buddhism entities they've made in Pop! format. Funko can do all of these regardless of how the market is in Asia for Dorbz.
Now, Dorbz are following a trend of only doing really popular characters that have the highest chance of selling. I don't think Funko is taking risks with Dorbz in order to avoid a major case of shelf warming. It sucks that such a great line has to be limited by the sheer popularity of Pop! and how it clouds these figures. Funatics and other vinyl fans who collect Pop! are so "clouded vision" and busy collecting Pop! that there is almost no mental, physical and monetary space for Dorbz, it seems. Although it would be lovely to see some of those Astroboys in Dorbz format. I know for a fact that Dorbz will grow sooner or later. Batman SDCC 15 Dorbz have gone 3X it's initial eBay value. If that's not because Dorbz are getting more popular, then I do not know how to call it (don't insert smartass answer reply, .)
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They need to make an astroboy dorbz. They have teased it with the one on the le shirt
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chezpopp wrote:So I really really like dorbz. I also really really like Kung fu panda and other pop Asia pieces. I also have no idea at all how licensing works or how pop Asia works in regards to funko and all that. Anyway what are the chances of me getting Po as a dorbz wether it's funko or pop Asia. Or say a fudo myo-o dorbz. Is this a likely thing or not even a chance or a maybe. Just wondering if anyone else had visions of sukjai dorbz or the like.
That will be so cool to have! Especially white lady!!!!
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Rickakatuna wrote:They need to make an astroboy dorbz. They have teased it with the one on the le shirt
Wow that will be so great!!!!
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Some great Dorbz could come from this...Astro boy, Sukjai, Dorbz XL Tossakan..so much awesomeness!!
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The more I think about it, the more Dorbz Asia Anime could be a smash hit.
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thejosh2010 wrote:Some great Dorbz could come from this...Astro boy, Sukjai, Dorbz XL Tossakan..so much awesomeness!!
I'm thinking popular, yet obscure in the US anime.
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Rantt wrote:Rickakatuna wrote:They need to make an astroboy dorbz. They have teased it with the one on the le shirt
Wow that will be so great!!!!
I think so and they would sell so fast
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Rickakatuna wrote:Rantt wrote:Rickakatuna wrote:They need to make an astroboy dorbz. They have teased it with the one on the le shirt
Wow that will be so great!!!!
I think so and they would sell so fast
Yes I totally agree!
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.I think it's a great idea, i would buy stan lee samurai one great line of characters from the pop line
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I think it is possible, but i wonder what the demand for dorbz is like in Asia?
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