Special Share from Fundays 1

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got a spring. Come inside and chat about Funko Wacky Wobblers (bobble heads, for the less sophisticated).
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Special Share from Fundays 1

Postby SpaceDude » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:54 pm

I have a special share today that is apart of Funko history! The display piece I obtained was part of the front of the life size wacky wobbler photo op box display at the first fundays event at Sparkys at Universal CityWalk Hollywood on October 19, 2002! This display was introduced by having yellow paper over it hiding everything, everyone did a countdown before the paper dropped. After the countdown the paper was dropped revealing Mike Becker inside as well as all the Funko pieces!! All Funatics who were there had the opportunity to get a photo inside the box! The event was shown on ABC 7 news back in 2002 and featured in the Making Fun Documentary in 2018! I’m super honored to have this piece of Funko history!! Hope everyone has a great day and an awesome weekend!! Don’t forget to smile my friends!! \:D/
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Postby supertoygiant » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:17 pm

Great photo and story behind it, thanks for sharing this!
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Postby StarWarner » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:20 pm

So cool! Thanks for sharing.
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Postby SpaceDude » Sat Apr 08, 2023 1:56 pm

supertoygiant wrote:Great photo and story behind it, thanks for sharing this!


Thank you so much my friend! Of course!!
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Postby SpaceDude » Sat Apr 08, 2023 1:57 pm

StarWarner wrote:So cool! Thanks for sharing.


Thank you so much! Of course! \:D/
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Postby lavery01 » Sat Apr 08, 2023 2:36 pm

You always have the best shares, I love this bit of funko history! Congrats on having this iconic piece in your collection.
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Postby Toys R Us Kid » Sat Apr 08, 2023 4:30 pm

Always a pleasure seeing these throwback photos. Would have been pretty awesome to witness in person. Thanks for sharing, Tate!
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Postby Scotty » Sun Apr 09, 2023 3:04 pm

Nice, Tate. Great pic of Mike.
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Postby XSRK » Mon Apr 10, 2023 2:39 am

That’s amazing. What an incredible piece of Funko history congratulations.
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Postby dork_knight » Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:25 am

Always enjoy hearing the stories from back then. Wish we had a Time Machine to go back and experience some of the old fundays. I may need to watch the documentary since it’s been a while since I last watched it (last year)
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Postby pberickp » Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:54 am

dork_knight wrote:Always enjoy hearing the stories from back then. Wish we had a Time Machine to go back and experience some of the old fundays. I may need to watch the documentary since it’s been a while since I last watched it (last year)


It’s been a few years since I’ve watched it, but I have been wanting to watch it again as well. Such a good documentary with awesome old school footage. Love the clips of the first Fundays.
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Postby SpaceDude » Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:12 pm

dork_knight wrote:Always enjoy hearing the stories from back then. Wish we had a Time Machine to go back and experience some of the old fundays. I may need to watch the documentary since it’s been a while since I last watched it (last year)


Wouldn't that be awesome getting to witness those early fundays! I always enjoy watching the documentary and seeing footage from the early days makes me feel like I am kinda there! \:D/
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Postby SpaceDude » Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:13 pm

XSRK wrote:That’s amazing. What an incredible piece of Funko history congratulations.


Thank you so much my friend! I appreciate it! :cheers:
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Postby SpaceDude » Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:14 pm

Scotty wrote:Nice, Tate. Great pic of Mike.


Thank you so much my friend! I hope you have been well! \:D/
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Postby SpaceDude » Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:15 pm

Toys R Us Kid wrote:Always a pleasure seeing these throwback photos. Would have been pretty awesome to witness in person. Thanks for sharing, Tate!


Thank you brother! I appreciate it! Always enjoy sharing this stuff with everyone and the history behind it! \:D/
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Postby SpaceDude » Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:15 pm

lavery01 wrote:You always have the best shares, I love this bit of funko history! Congrats on having this iconic piece in your collection.


Thank you so much my friend! I enjoy sharing the history behind this stuff! Hope you have been well! :cheers:
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Postby fieldsy32 » Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:22 pm

This is great. Thank you for the share!!
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Postby SpaceDude » Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:35 pm

fieldsy32 wrote:This is great. Thank you for the share!!


Thank you so much I appreciate it and of course! :cheers:
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Postby Fugly16 » Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:08 pm

Nice share and congrats again on your engagement!
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Postby PixelPandaPops » Tue Apr 11, 2023 7:24 pm

AMAZING! I so wish I could have been there back in the day! I've only seen the footage in the Making Fun doc...
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Postby beckysaurus » Tue Apr 11, 2023 8:25 pm

Incredible. Love these old props! What a great piece to have. Thanks for sharing, Tate!
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Postby riddle360 » Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:37 am

Amazing - thanks for sharing with us!
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Postby FunCo010 » Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:59 am

Thanks for sharing this history...... awesome!!
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Postby Mawhonic7 » Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:41 am

Amazing! And it looks like it’s in really good shape too. Nice piece of history there.
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Postby Typale » Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:56 am

This is awesome!!
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Postby willy wonka » Wed Apr 12, 2023 12:00 pm

Thanks for sharing. Would love to see a video of the whole first fundays.
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Postby mfdepop » Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:35 pm

Aw man, I wish I was there in person. A life-size young-er Mike Becker wackly wobbler is downright historic!

So many cool bobble-heads in that window display too. In-person Marketing from Funko back then was truly iconic.
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Postby X23 » Sat Apr 15, 2023 4:20 am

That is so cool. Thank you for sharing.
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Postby Hopesdenial » Wed Apr 19, 2023 2:29 pm

Great Pic and awesome piece for your collection! Thank you for sharing!
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Postby Acoscia » Sun May 07, 2023 7:49 pm

Awesome Tate! Thank you for sharing
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Postby mattytreks » Fri May 19, 2023 5:31 pm

SpaceDude wrote:I have a special share today that is apart of Funko history! The display piece I obtained was part of the front of the life size wacky wobbler photo op box display at the first fundays event at Sparkys at Universal CityWalk Hollywood on October 19, 2002! This display was introduced by having yellow paper over it hiding everything, everyone did a countdown before the paper dropped. After the countdown the paper was dropped revealing Mike Becker inside as well as all the Funko pieces!! All Funatics who were there had the opportunity to get a photo inside the box! The event was shown on ABC 7 news back in 2002 and featured in the Making Fun Documentary in 2018! I’m super honored to have this piece of Funko history!! Hope everyone has a great day and an awesome weekend!! Don’t forget to smile my friends!! \:D/
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What an amazing story and piece of Funko history -- I'd love to hear the story on how you obtained such a neat item!
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Postby DarkSonic » Wed May 24, 2023 4:58 am

wow thats amazing!
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