zaghawk wrote:I think its safe to assume Common Sith Trooper isn't coming...if there was a time...it would've been ROS DVD Release or May 4th.
I was afraid of that but still holding out hope until that Funko App says Vaulted.
zaghawk wrote:I think its safe to assume Common Sith Trooper isn't coming...if there was a time...it would've been ROS DVD Release or May 4th.
anime23 wrote:digithor wrote:anime23 wrote:I wonder if this is just going to get vaulted like that first to market 13th Doctor from Dr Who that was at SDCC a couple years ago. I was lucky enough to get one though I wish I had one more to take out of the box. Most of my stormtroopers are out of the box. I definitely won't complain though
Just take it out of the box and put it up on the shelf.
LOL I know I should..
codytranum wrote:renardchua wrote:zaghawk wrote:Funkoween was great because I feel like a lot of folks who went, truly went to just hang out with others. There wasn't the promise of tons of stuff you'd come to expect from Fundays. I believe the low number of allowed attendees was also a big contributor as truly tickets were limited to funatics, which just ensured a much higher percentage of funatics in the building (IMHO it easily felt like 80% of the crowd were all funatics from the board) vs Fundays I could say is more (1/4 Business Partners, 1/4 Resellers, 1/4 Funatics on the board, 1/4 Funko Collectors who are funatics, but not on the board). I think other great memories for me just comes from local funatic events, if you don't have someone locally throwing smaller get togethers. Well why be a follower when you can be a leader. When the world returns to the new normal, find an event space that's free and invite 20-40 funatics locally and just get to know each other.
Great analysis here, Gavin. Hopefully we get to have more of the more “intimate” events moving forward once everything returns back to the new normal.
Agreed. I wasn't able to go to Funkoween but I've been to a few Fundays. I'd love if there was a chance to go to something like what you described again
nightbodega wrote:zaghawk wrote:wolfy233 wrote:
Haha, this was the greatest thing to happen to my bank account tbh.
When you take into the account of all the expenses involved for a convention trip, Airfare, Taxi/uber, All the expensive eating out, Tickets to events, Tickets to the con then you finally tab in any $ spent on collectibles. I'd say total money saved on cancelled conventions easily in the thousands if you're there for more than a few days. I think I estimated that an SDCC trip alone put me somewhere like 5k in the hole, yeah sure you could make out if you're someone who's business is selling every collectible you get, but if you're keeping it all (or at least a large majority) then...you're just in the hole.
Agree. I've stayed in a room by myself, all days and I have paid up to $1,500 for my self.
rexflexall wrote:So much win on this Sith Trooper!
Mario Wario wrote:rexflexall wrote:So much win on this Sith Trooper!
The Force is definitely stronger with this rare Pop! now.
lavery01 wrote:I’m a bit surprised that Sith Trooper will not be released this SDCC. I know so many Funatics have been waiting anxiously for this guy.
wolfy233 wrote:nightbodega wrote:zaghawk wrote:
When you take into the account of all the expenses involved for a convention trip, Airfare, Taxi/uber, All the expensive eating out, Tickets to events, Tickets to the con then you finally tab in any $ spent on collectibles. I'd say total money saved on cancelled conventions easily in the thousands if you're there for more than a few days. I think I estimated that an SDCC trip alone put me somewhere like 5k in the hole, yeah sure you could make out if you're someone who's business is selling every collectible you get, but if you're keeping it all (or at least a large majority) then...you're just in the hole.
Agree. I've stayed in a room by myself, all days and I have paid up to $1,500 for my self.
Yeah, my gf and I total around 2k for sdcc week but we have family to stay with and free parking near the convention center. It would skyrocket if we didn't have those accommodations. TBH, was kinda burnt out before covid hit. Now, I'm fully looking forward to it next year.
nightbodega wrote:wolfy233 wrote:nightbodega wrote:
Agree. I've stayed in a room by myself, all days and I have paid up to $1,500 for my self.
Yeah, my gf and I total around 2k for sdcc week but we have family to stay with and free parking near the convention center. It would skyrocket if we didn't have those accommodations. TBH, was kinda burnt out before covid hit. Now, I'm fully looking forward to it next year.
I agree with the skyrocket. I guess it's nice to have a break. For some of us, forced break.
wolfy233 wrote:nightbodega wrote:wolfy233 wrote:
Yeah, my gf and I total around 2k for sdcc week but we have family to stay with and free parking near the convention center. It would skyrocket if we didn't have those accommodations. TBH, was kinda burnt out before covid hit. Now, I'm fully looking forward to it next year.
I agree with the skyrocket. I guess it's nice to have a break. For some of us, forced break.
Let's be honest, We prolly needed it, haha.
zaghawk wrote:lavery01 wrote:I’m a bit surprised that Sith Trooper will not be released this SDCC. I know so many Funatics have been waiting anxiously for this guy.
My theory is that his main release was coming with the hype of ROS. However, the movie really didn't generate a lot of post movie hype and they probably said never mind. It seems like people want this guy, but they only want him because he's a $1000-$2000 pop right now. If he was sitting around in stores as a common, be real with yourself...how many people would want him or care about it? Would it actually be enough for a FULL run of what Funko generally does for a common release? Think about Blue Box Greedo...everyone was screaming about how EVEYRONE wanted him cus he was $500 at the time. Funko did a full production black box run and years later even with it vaulted that's a $10-$15 Pop. The count of funatics who have been waiting anxiously for this guy is probably less than 2k people.
digithor wrote:zaghawk wrote:lavery01 wrote:I’m a bit surprised that Sith Trooper will not be released this SDCC. I know so many Funatics have been waiting anxiously for this guy.
My theory is that his main release was coming with the hype of ROS. However, the movie really didn't generate a lot of post movie hype and they probably said never mind. It seems like people want this guy, but they only want him because he's a $1000-$2000 pop right now. If he was sitting around in stores as a common, be real with yourself...how many people would want him or care about it? Would it actually be enough for a FULL run of what Funko generally does for a common release? Think about Blue Box Greedo...everyone was screaming about how EVEYRONE wanted him cus he was $500 at the time. Funko did a full production black box run and years later even with it vaulted that's a $10-$15 Pop. The count of funatics who have been waiting anxiously for this guy is probably less than 2k people.
It's a good point that you have there.
codytranum wrote:digithor wrote:zaghawk wrote:
My theory is that his main release was coming with the hype of ROS. However, the movie really didn't generate a lot of post movie hype and they probably said never mind. It seems like people want this guy, but they only want him because he's a $1000-$2000 pop right now. If he was sitting around in stores as a common, be real with yourself...how many people would want him or care about it? Would it actually be enough for a FULL run of what Funko generally does for a common release? Think about Blue Box Greedo...everyone was screaming about how EVEYRONE wanted him cus he was $500 at the time. Funko did a full production black box run and years later even with it vaulted that's a $10-$15 Pop. The count of funatics who have been waiting anxiously for this guy is probably less than 2k people.
It's a good point that you have there.
Agreed, especially because sith troopers were only in the movie for about 10 minutes of on-screen time. Regardless it’s a really cool pop, but the market prices are pure insanity. Just wish I could pick it up for a reasonable price. Nice to at least have the paratrooper though, hopefully can grab that one
Trujitsu Ninja wrote:wolfy233 wrote:nightbodega wrote:
I agree with the skyrocket. I guess it's nice to have a break. For some of us, forced break.
Let's be honest, We prolly needed it, haha.
A break yes but man this is a long one. Well can’t wait till next year since I’m locked in and what new things sdcc will bring since they’ve had lots of time to plan new things.
wolfy233 wrote:Trujitsu Ninja wrote:wolfy233 wrote:
Let's be honest, We prolly needed it, haha.
A break yes but man this is a long one. Well can’t wait till next year since I’m locked in and what new things sdcc will bring since they’ve had lots of time to plan new things.
As long as the economy doesn't go down in flames before next year, my whole calendar is going to be filled with anything I can get in to. I went from burnt out to fully in for next year.
Nemesis989 wrote:wolfy233 wrote:Trujitsu Ninja wrote:
A break yes but man this is a long one. Well can’t wait till next year since I’m locked in and what new things sdcc will bring since they’ve had lots of time to plan new things.
As long as the economy doesn't go down in flames before next year, my whole calendar is going to be filled with anything I can get in to. I went from burnt out to fully in for next year.
That makes two of us
codytranum wrote:digithor wrote:zaghawk wrote:
My theory is that his main release was coming with the hype of ROS. However, the movie really didn't generate a lot of post movie hype and they probably said never mind. It seems like people want this guy, but they only want him because he's a $1000-$2000 pop right now. If he was sitting around in stores as a common, be real with yourself...how many people would want him or care about it? Would it actually be enough for a FULL run of what Funko generally does for a common release? Think about Blue Box Greedo...everyone was screaming about how EVEYRONE wanted him cus he was $500 at the time. Funko did a full production black box run and years later even with it vaulted that's a $10-$15 Pop. The count of funatics who have been waiting anxiously for this guy is probably less than 2k people.
It's a good point that you have there.
Agreed, especially because sith troopers were only in the movie for about 10 minutes of on-screen time. Regardless it’s a really cool pop, but the market prices are pure insanity. Just wish I could pick it up for a reasonable price. Nice to at least have the paratrooper though, hopefully can grab that one
wolfy233 wrote:
Maybe since a lot more newer Funkos will be going to lower stock counts.
zaghawk wrote:wolfy233 wrote:
Maybe since a lot more newer Funkos will be going to lower stock counts.
I am curious where this information is coming from?
zaghawk wrote:lavery01 wrote:I’m a bit surprised that Sith Trooper will not be released this SDCC. I know so many Funatics have been waiting anxiously for this guy.
My theory is that his main release was coming with the hype of ROS. However, the movie really didn't generate a lot of post movie hype and they probably said never mind. It seems like people want this guy, but they only want him because he's a $1000-$2000 pop right now. If he was sitting around in stores as a common, be real with yourself...how many people would want him or care about it? Would it actually be enough for a FULL run of what Funko generally does for a common release? Think about Blue Box Greedo...everyone was screaming about how EVEYRONE wanted him cus he was $500 at the time. Funko did a full production black box run and years later even with it vaulted that's a $10-$15 Pop. The count of funatics who have been waiting anxiously for this guy is probably less than 2k people.
theraven00 wrote:zaghawk wrote:lavery01 wrote:I’m a bit surprised that Sith Trooper will not be released this SDCC. I know so many Funatics have been waiting anxiously for this guy.
My theory is that his main release was coming with the hype of ROS. However, the movie really didn't generate a lot of post movie hype and they probably said never mind. It seems like people want this guy, but they only want him because he's a $1000-$2000 pop right now. If he was sitting around in stores as a common, be real with yourself...how many people would want him or care about it? Would it actually be enough for a FULL run of what Funko generally does for a common release? Think about Blue Box Greedo...everyone was screaming about how EVEYRONE wanted him cus he was $500 at the time. Funko did a full production black box run and years later even with it vaulted that's a $10-$15 Pop. The count of funatics who have been waiting anxiously for this guy is probably less than 2k people.
It really is surprising that people would pay so much more for a box (blue) for Greedo. As a collector, I get it, but it's still crazy to think of.
zaghawk wrote:There are times I wish I did not collect stuff...
zaghawk wrote:Funkoween was great because I feel like a lot of folks who went, truly went to just hang out with others. There wasn't the promise of tons of stuff you'd come to expect from Fundays. I believe the low number of allowed attendees was also a big contributor as truly tickets were limited to funatics, which just ensured a much higher percentage of funatics in the building (IMHO it easily felt like 80% of the crowd were all funatics from the board) vs Fundays I could say is more (1/4 Business Partners, 1/4 Resellers, 1/4 Funatics on the board, 1/4 Funko Collectors who are funatics, but not on the board). I think other great memories for me just comes from local funatic events, if you don't have someone locally throwing smaller get togethers. Well why be a follower when you can be a leader. When the world returns to the new normal, find an event space that's free and invite 20-40 funatics locally and just get to know each other.
digithor wrote:zaghawk wrote:wolfy233 wrote:
Maybe since a lot more newer Funkos will be going to lower stock counts.
I am curious where this information is coming from?
From a galaxy far far away......
wolfy233 wrote:codytranum wrote:digithor wrote:
It's a good point that you have there.
Agreed, especially because sith troopers were only in the movie for about 10 minutes of on-screen time. Regardless it’s a really cool pop, but the market prices are pure insanity. Just wish I could pick it up for a reasonable price. Nice to at least have the paratrooper though, hopefully can grab that one
Maybe since a lot more newer Funkos will be going to lower stock counts, it will make many more pops sought after and raise the profile of pops in general.
wolfy233 wrote:Trujitsu Ninja wrote:wolfy233 wrote:
Let's be honest, We prolly needed it, haha.
A break yes but man this is a long one. Well can’t wait till next year since I’m locked in and what new things sdcc will bring since they’ve had lots of time to plan new things.
As long as the economy doesn't go down in flames before next year, my whole calendar is going to be filled with anything I can get in to. I went from burnt out to fully in for next year.
nightbodega wrote:wolfy233 wrote:Trujitsu Ninja wrote:
A break yes but man this is a long one. Well can’t wait till next year since I’m locked in and what new things sdcc will bring since they’ve had lots of time to plan new things.
As long as the economy doesn't go down in flames before next year, my whole calendar is going to be filled with anything I can get in to. I went from burnt out to fully in for next year.
I guess this quarantine will get you hustling everywhere. Now, you just have to exercise your legs for all those steps.
Trujitsu Ninja wrote:nightbodega wrote:wolfy233 wrote:
As long as the economy doesn't go down in flames before next year, my whole calendar is going to be filled with anything I can get in to. I went from burnt out to fully in for next year.
I guess this quarantine will get you hustling everywhere. Now, you just have to exercise your legs for all those steps.
So this sith trooper did u guys think the limit will be two or just 1 of each? I’m sure Funko will tell us the day before.
nightbodega wrote:Trujitsu Ninja wrote:nightbodega wrote:
I guess this quarantine will get you hustling everywhere. Now, you just have to exercise your legs for all those steps.
So this sith trooper did u guys think the limit will be two or just 1 of each? I’m sure Funko will tell us the day before.
I thought I heard 2 somewhere. I could be thinking of another pop.
wolfy233 wrote:digithor wrote:zaghawk wrote:
I am curious where this information is coming from?
From a galaxy far far away......
I think they announced it earlier in the year once covid hit that there would be changes including stock limit lowering of some new releases.
Trujitsu Ninja wrote:nightbodega wrote:Trujitsu Ninja wrote:
So this sith trooper did u guys think the limit will be two or just 1 of each? I’m sure Funko will tell us the day before.
I thought I heard 2 somewhere. I could be thinking of another pop.
We will soon know. Got my list and money ready.
zaghawk wrote:Mario Wario wrote:rexflexall wrote:So much win on this Sith Trooper!
The Force is definitely stronger with this rare Pop! now.
Yeah....until the fakes come.
nightbodega wrote:Trujitsu Ninja wrote:nightbodega wrote:
I thought I heard 2 somewhere. I could be thinking of another pop.
We will soon know. Got my list and money ready.
Just a few days left. So exciting.
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