Anybody else think they’re overdoing it on Freddy lately?
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Anybody else think they’re overdoing it on Freddy lately?
I’m usually in the minority here on opinions, but am I the only one who thinks them taking Freddy from being a yearly offering that gets maybe a couple hundred pieces and turning him into a bi-monthly drop of thousands is really diminishing his appeal? Wanting a Freddy collection was my top priority when I first learned about him and Fundays, but now what was once such a special epic thing is starting to feel so mundane, which is sad and kind of how I’ve been feeling about collecting Funko in general. I dunno, maybe it’s the announcement of yet another NFT drop meaning a couple thousand new Freddys are destined for this world, but it just got me thinking , and I know how much you all hate me thinking so I’ll end it there.
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Re: Anybody else think they’re overdoing it on Freddy lately?
I definitely agree that it's going a little crazy. Here are some stats from the past year...
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Fright Night - 33
NFT (going back to last year) - 27
Almost 100 new Freddy's in a year is pretty nuts.
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Almost 100 new Freddy's in a year is pretty nuts.
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Re: Anybody else think they’re overdoing it on Freddy lately?
It’s a bit overwhelming for sure but I think they are trying to get more people into them. Sometimes it just takes the right one to get someone’s interest. Sometimes though too many too fast can just feel like omg I can’t do this .
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Mr Yac wrote:I’m usually in the minority here on opinions, but am I the only one who thinks them taking Freddy from being a yearly offering that gets maybe a couple hundred pieces and turning him into a bi-monthly drop of thousands is really diminishing his appeal? Wanting a Freddy collection was my top priority when I first learned about him and Fundays, but now what was once such a special epic thing is starting to feel so mundane, which is sad and kind of how I’ve been feeling about collecting Funko in general. I dunno, maybe it’s the announcement of yet another NFT drop meaning a couple thousand new Freddys are destined for this world, but it just got me thinking , and I know how much you all hate me thinking so I’ll end it there.
I said the same thing in an NFT royalty discussion.
Like for the GOT I was glad to see it being Jon Snow instead of another Freddy since we're being oversaturated when them.
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They can make 500 a year and I wouldn’t mind it. Freddy is important to the brand and I understand why Funko would want to get as much exposure as possible.
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Before this year, I really didn’t care much of going after many Freddy’s. But this past year I have gotten in to it more. Maybe make some a little less count, but don’t want them to make less. I would love to see some more 24 piece counts.
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MarcuSFunko wrote:Before this year, I really didn’t care much of going after many Freddy’s. But this past year I have gotten in to it more. Maybe make some a little less count, but don’t want them to make less. I would love to see some more 24 piece counts.
With the way things are going - I believe that LE12/24 is already a thing of the past.
The idea is that they want to accomodate more people to collect, thus the higher number of variety as well.
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mongoose12 wrote:They can make 500 a year and I wouldn’t mind it. Freddy is important to the brand and I understand why Funko would want to get as much exposure as possible.
Co-sign with you on this one on the overall idea of how Freddy is related to the brand.
But I believe the downside here is just given the sheer number of drops, being a completist is really not feasible anymore right now, so people will just be more inclined to be focusing on their fandoms.
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yes I have to agree.
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MarcuSFunko wrote:Before this year, I really didn’t care much of going after many Freddy’s. But this past year I have gotten in to it more. Maybe make some a little less count, but don’t want them to make less. I would love to see some more 24 piece counts.
I also think the 500 piece counts are pretty good - enough to be able to at least try for them but lmited enough where you could conceivably know everyone that has one.
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renardchua wrote:mongoose12 wrote:They can make 500 a year and I wouldn’t mind it. Freddy is important to the brand and I understand why Funko would want to get as much exposure as possible.
Co-sign with you on this one on the overall idea of how Freddy is related to the brand.
But I believe the downside here is just given the sheer number of drops, being a completist is really not feasible anymore right now, so people will just be more inclined to be focusing on their fandoms.
I see your second point as a good thing. Now Freddy’s related to certain fandoms may end up with actual fans vs a completionist only getting it to be complete. Love ya
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The more Freddy made the merrier it is IMO. Just need a Freddy Hiesenberg to be made.
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I'm okay with it since I only buy the Freddys that I like. I'm also quickly turning into just a Freddy collector since my usual Fandoms are no longer on Funko's radar.
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While its a lot that means more people can get their hands on a Freddy that they will likely enjoy so I feel its better than having less Freddy's.
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I think I liked it more when you got a Freddy at Fundays. Now, anyone can get one, doesn't mean it is a bad thing, but no longer as special.
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I agree, they are making too many freddies IMO.
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renardchua wrote:MarcuSFunko wrote:Before this year, I really didn’t care much of going after many Freddy’s. But this past year I have gotten in to it more. Maybe make some a little less count, but don’t want them to make less. I would love to see some more 24 piece counts.
With the way things are going - I believe that LE12/24 is already a think of the past.
The idea is that they want to accomodate more people to collect, thus the higher number of variety as well.
I agree that LE 12/24 Freddy's are probably as thing of the past. Personally I don't mind. A pop should not cost as much as a nice brand new car, that's just absurd in my opinion.
But I don't mind the amount of Freddy's being released.I love Freddy's, especially Halloween ones! But I'm also not trying to get every single one, just the ones I have a direct affinity for.
Anyone trying to be Freddy complete though? This release pace is a bit of a nightmare. Though fortunately only a few are really expensive.
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I can see both sides on this one. I love having Freddy’s but it’s becoming too hard to get every one of them that I like due to the number coming out.
Freddy is the mascot of the company so it’s a very important character for Funko. I don’t think making more variants is a bad thing. Pick and choose what you want. I’ve definitely cut back on which ones I’ll try to get and will try more for my specific fandoms vs getting them just to be more complete (which never was nor will going to happen).
Can’t imagine that there is anyone who is a true or as close as possible “complete” Freddy collector now. I know Rev was very close but I’m curious now due to NFT Freddy’s and everything else.
Freddy is the mascot of the company so it’s a very important character for Funko. I don’t think making more variants is a bad thing. Pick and choose what you want. I’ve definitely cut back on which ones I’ll try to get and will try more for my specific fandoms vs getting them just to be more complete (which never was nor will going to happen).
Can’t imagine that there is anyone who is a true or as close as possible “complete” Freddy collector now. I know Rev was very close but I’m curious now due to NFT Freddy’s and everything else.
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Overdoing it? Not for me, the more the better. But I will one hundred percent agree with the sentiment that this year we saw a ginormous wave of new Freddys into the mix.
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I am a die hard Freddy fan so bring them on!!! I have been trying to get a bunch released this year, especially the fright night ones. The ones released this year have been nothing short of fantastic and I have been trying to get as many as I can.
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I’m absolutely loving it. Keep them coming. I know there’s been a bunch, but I haven’t even scratch the surface with getting most of the Freddy’s that were released. I’m so behind.
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Maybe some twilight zone Freddys on the horizon...
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Definitely feels like a lot more have been released lately. Collectors will have to be more selective about their fandoms, being a completionist is too costly to keep up
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a lot of fans enjoying them especially to all new collectors and besides funko did a back to back con with both have events that has Freddys, plus you add funko nft's with FREDDY as royalty and Holloween Series, people will buy what they like to spent there money with and funko is taking that advantage..
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Before this year I had six Freddys, and thanks to the NFTs, FunDays, and Fright Night my collection is close to 40 (and that’s not counting the NFTs I have not gotten yet). I agree that there have been a lot of Freddys but still not too many for me.
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scullysdad wrote:Before this year I had six Freddys, and thanks to the NFTs, FunDays, and Fright Night my collection is close to 40 (and that’s not counting the NFTs I have not gotten yet). I agree that there have been a lot of Freddys but still not too many for me.
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I like it, there's more variety which makes it more likely to get a character you've been waiting for. I'd hate it if I was a completionist, but as someone that tries to collect characters I like it's made it more fun. Some of the NFT drops I've participated in primarily for the Freddy version (Transformers, DC series 2, Power Rangers, etc.). To that point, I think the NFT drops have been especially good! I just wish I didn't have to wait so long to get them.
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It's a lot easier for people to get into the freddy line with the large amount of them coming out each year.
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I understand what you are talking about. I want to collect all the Freddy’s, but I don’t think it is possible for me. That is why I only collect Freddys that have a crown. The reason for this is because I collect out of box and if anyone comes to take my collection, I can use Freddy’s crown as defensive weapon
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Anhtrung05 wrote:I understand what you are talking about. I want to collect all the Freddy’s, but I don’t think it is possible for me. That is why I only collect Freddys that have a crown. The reason for this is because I collect out of box and if anyone comes to take my collection, I can use Freddy’s crown as defensive weapon
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love all the new freddy Pops, a lot made though.
one day maybe i`ll get a social media freddy to go with the rest.
one day maybe i`ll get a social media freddy to go with the rest.
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love all the new freddy Pops, a lot made though.
one day maybe i`ll get a social media freddy to go with the rest.
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I love Freddy and am happy more people are starting to fall in love with him too. Like pops many are not for me so I don’t go for them. Plus the molds are constantly getting better. I could see where people going for all of them could be fatigued but luckily that’s not me.
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I say the more the merrier. There have been so many great Freddy's this year. Feel bad for the completists but for those of use who pick and choose, it's been fun!
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I don't mind the quantity necessarily, but I am disappointed that many of the cooler ones are within the whole NFT system
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ryanc_ wrote:I don't mind the quantity necessarily, but I am disappointed that many of the cooler ones are within the whole NFT system
It may be an attempt to draw attention to the new digital funko platform. It’s working in my opinion.
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mongoose12 wrote:ryanc_ wrote:I don't mind the quantity necessarily, but I am disappointed that many of the cooler ones are within the whole NFT system
It may be an attempt to draw attention to the new digital funko platform. It’s working in my opinion.
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