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- SpongeTheSquid
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Rareware Pops!
Chances are if you've ever played video games before, you've seen one of Rare's games. They've been around for over 30 years and have a huge catalog of memorable and iconic characters. However, there hasn't been a lot of merchandise in the past for their characters.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Banjo-Kazooie, and we're already seeing a ton of merchandise including a high-end statue, Amiibo-like figurines (Conker included), and a stylized plush.
Funko currently has a great relationship with Microsoft. Halo, Minecraft, and Gears of War are all licenses Funko has worked with before. The later eve getting a Funko inspired mobile game shown off at E3. There's quite the amount of IPs under Rare that would translate well as Pops. Banjo-Kazooie, Conker, Battletoads, Killer Instinct, Perfect Dark,Viva Pinata, and Sea of Thieves just to name the most well known. Personally, a line like this would the holy grail of Funko products for me.
With all the recent merch coming for Banjo this year, I hope one day Funko can reach a deal with Rare.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Banjo-Kazooie, and we're already seeing a ton of merchandise including a high-end statue, Amiibo-like figurines (Conker included), and a stylized plush.
Funko currently has a great relationship with Microsoft. Halo, Minecraft, and Gears of War are all licenses Funko has worked with before. The later eve getting a Funko inspired mobile game shown off at E3. There's quite the amount of IPs under Rare that would translate well as Pops. Banjo-Kazooie, Conker, Battletoads, Killer Instinct, Perfect Dark,Viva Pinata, and Sea of Thieves just to name the most well known. Personally, a line like this would the holy grail of Funko products for me.
With all the recent merch coming for Banjo this year, I hope one day Funko can reach a deal with Rare.
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Battletoads Pops would be a dream come true!
Funko is pretty good at releasing Pops for anniversaries so hopefully we do see a Banjo Pop that would be pretty awesome.
Funko is pretty good at releasing Pops for anniversaries so hopefully we do see a Banjo Pop that would be pretty awesome.
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- SpongeTheSquid
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CaseyJones14 wrote:Battletoads Pops would be a dream come true!
Funko is pretty good at releasing Pops for anniversaries so hopefully we do see a Banjo Pop that would be pretty awesome.
Agreed. I would love to see one for Banjo. I've seen a few good customs in the past.
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I've been hoping for this idea to make it to Funko for a long time... I would LOVE a Banjo-Kazooie and Conker POP! line. I mean Banjo alone would make my life as a Funko POP! collector so much more fulfilling. Banjo-Kazooie, Mumbo, Tooty, Gruntilda, and Bottles for the 1st series. Conker, Berri, Panther King, Prof. Von Kriplespac for Series 1.
I mean they have so many possibilities with Rare's IPs. As you said, Microsoft has a pretty good working relationship with Funko (Halo, Gears, Minecraft). It's my hope that these series get some more love (still waiting on their eventual return to the gaming world). Viva Piñata would also be a flavorful line for Funko to invest in too (honestly the game is a hidden gem).
Come on, Funko! Please make it happen!!
I mean they have so many possibilities with Rare's IPs. As you said, Microsoft has a pretty good working relationship with Funko (Halo, Gears, Minecraft). It's my hope that these series get some more love (still waiting on their eventual return to the gaming world). Viva Piñata would also be a flavorful line for Funko to invest in too (honestly the game is a hidden gem).
Come on, Funko! Please make it happen!!
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YESss banjo and conker pops would be amazing!!!
If only rare still had donkey kong....
If only rare still had donkey kong....
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A 10 inch Great Mighty Poo?
- SpongeTheSquid
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Chase Variant wrote:A 10 inch Great Mighty Poo?
Would buy that with zero hesitation.
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SpongeTheSquid wrote:CaseyJones14 wrote:Battletoads Pops would be a dream come true!
Funko is pretty good at releasing Pops for anniversaries so hopefully we do see a Banjo Pop that would be pretty awesome.
Agreed. I would love to see one for Banjo. I've seen a few good customs in the past.
Those are pretty good customs, I would love to see an official Funko concept art!
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I've played almost all of these games and loved them. I would be so happy to see them as pops.
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Battletoads!!
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How about a 64 bit version of Oddjob?
- SpongeTheSquid
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N POP wrote:How about a 64 bit version of Oddjob?
That would be awesome! If Funko ever does acquire a license from Rare, I know for a fact I'd have to buy one of the current James Bond pops to go in my collection.
- ldfm
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I've asked for (at least) Banjo-Kazooie several times! Think I suggested them for a Mystery Mini's line as well. They could probably do Rare theme, a la Best of Bethesda even!
And from their Twitter recently:
Even if there isn't anything Funko, I'm excited to possibly see more Rare merch!
And from their Twitter recently:
As you may have seen, Banjo-Kazooie and Conker figures are both joining the Totaku range soon, and you can look forward to an adorable Banjo-Kazooie Stubbins plushie too! Better yet, we're making plans for a Rare online store with plenty more where those came from. Stay tuned...
Even if there isn't anything Funko, I'm excited to possibly see more Rare merch!
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I remember the pinata guys! I think a line like this could do great off the nostalgia factor alone!
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Some would look great as 8 bit
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- SpongeTheSquid
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Feels like the perfect time for these now that Banjo & Kazooie are back and in Smash Brothers. Especially with all the Banjo merch that's came out recently!
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Count me in! I'm so IN!
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Oh man I wish this happens! So many great memories I had with Rare games, it's pretty much my childhood!
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I'd enjoy a few Sea of Thieves Pops. They might not be the most popular but I really enjoy pirate-themed Pops!
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conker and Dk pops please they would be amazing
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Would love to see some Killer Instinct Pops.. like Vulgore... GiTD Cinder... just to name a few..
Also, GiTD Battletoads is a must. no questions asked..
Also, GiTD Battletoads is a must. no questions asked..
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I'm holding onto hope that we'll see some reveals of Rareware IP at Fundays!
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Conker would be... well, unrealistic.
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I've said it before and I will say it again.....BattleToads please
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- SpongeTheSquid
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Thank you Funko and Microsoft!
Hoping to see more down the line, but I'll definitely be picking this one up!
Hoping to see more down the line, but I'll definitely be picking this one up!
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that's pretty interesting. but more video box funkos. I can't spare the room. You'll see me in the next episode of hoarders buried alive, with funkos.
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KingKag3 wrote:that's pretty interesting. but more video box funkos. I can't spare the room. You'll see me in the next episode of hoarders buried alive, with funkos.
Are video box funkos able to come off their stands?
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SpongeTheSquid wrote:KingKag3 wrote:that's pretty interesting. but more video box funkos. I can't spare the room. You'll see me in the next episode of hoarders buried alive, with funkos.
Are video box funkos able to come off their stands?
You have to break the enclosure but I’ve seen plenty of people do it and just display the Pop.
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Anyone able to tell what render is under Banjo's feet here?
Oh hey, it's the other Smash Ballot topper, Sora.
Oh hey, it's the other Smash Ballot topper, Sora.
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CaseyJones14 wrote:Battletoads Pops would be a dream come true!
Funko is pretty good at releasing Pops for anniversaries so hopefully we do see a Banjo Pop that would be pretty awesome.
Battle Toads will always be on those characters I would love to see in Pop form. Banjo Pop was a cool game back in the day.
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KingKag3 wrote:that's pretty interesting. but more video box funkos. I can't spare the room. You'll see me in the next episode of hoarders buried alive, with funkos.
You and me both! I realized that I needed to start curating the collection when I told my wife I was thinking of renting a storage space.
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Ask and you shall receive. Banjo Kazooie Game cover available for preorder from Gamestop. Announced today
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I'm literally crying, people!!!
I've been waiting and waiting and my prayers have FINALLY BEEN ANSWERED!!
Thank you Funko! Hopefully we get regular sized Pops for Banjo, but I've already pre-ordered 3 of them! I'm also getting a custom of Banjo so these will go nicely next to each other
I've been waiting and waiting and my prayers have FINALLY BEEN ANSWERED!!
Thank you Funko! Hopefully we get regular sized Pops for Banjo, but I've already pre-ordered 3 of them! I'm also getting a custom of Banjo so these will go nicely next to each other
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SpongeTheSquid wrote:Thank you Funko and Microsoft!
Hoping to see more down the line, but I'll definitely be picking this one up!
This is what dreams are made of.
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SpongeTheSquid wrote:Thank you Funko and Microsoft!
Hoping to see more down the line, but I'll definitely be picking this one up!
This is so good. I love the Jinjo!
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rexflexall wrote:Battletoads!!
Haha! Yes! Enough said!
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scullysdad wrote:KingKag3 wrote:that's pretty interesting. but more video box funkos. I can't spare the room. You'll see me in the next episode of hoarders buried alive, with funkos.
You and me both! I realized that I needed to start curating the collection when I told my wife I was thinking of renting a storage space.
i had all my pops in storage for almost 2 years. I recently got all of them out in November.
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POP&lock wrote:rexflexall wrote:Battletoads!!
Haha! Yes! Enough said!
Played some vintage Battletoads the other night, was fun!
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rexflexall wrote:POP&lock wrote:rexflexall wrote:Battletoads!!
Haha! Yes! Enough said!
Played some vintage Battletoads the other night, was fun!
We have flashback game night here every Saturday. It's so much fun.
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zonkttc wrote:rexflexall wrote:POP&lock wrote:Haha! Yes! Enough said!
Played some vintage Battletoads the other night, was fun!
We have flashback game night here every Saturday. It's so much fun.
I got a table top Arcade 1Up that I still need to setup with extra games on the side, might do that this weekend!
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