Best part of opening sodas?

Included with each SODA can is a 4.25” vinyl figure and a collectible disc both with a 1 in 6 chase variant!
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Re: Best part of opening sodas?

Postby Chingy » Mon Sep 12, 2022 6:50 pm

This is going to sound strange but my favorite part of Sodas is shaking them while they're still wrapped/closed. The sound and the feel give a sense of completeness to me. I'm not sure how to describe it but it's a wholly satisfying experience.
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Postby jessishere » Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:34 am

willowbard wrote:Agree on finding the chase being the best part. We draw it out to keep up the suspense lol. Open the can facing away so can't see the pog and carefully open the bag (unless it's stuck to the bubble wrap of course)

I do that, too! Opening a soda is the closest I can get as an adult to the feelings I had on Christmas morning as a kid. I do not want to rush it!
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Postby Jortega321 » Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:36 am

Question: Do you rip open the bag or check the PPG first?
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Postby joshuadoescosplay » Wed Sep 14, 2022 11:01 am

Joker3346 wrote:That feeling when you get a chase! I know most of the time the odds aren't bad but it's still fun. I've been collecting for about a year and the highs and lows are there. Dry spells for months or pull multiple chases in a row. Either way it all part of what makes it fun. Hoping the sodsla line continues to thrive.


Over the past year, I’ve twice had errors though. One time was chase pog with non-Chase figure, other time was Chase figure and non-Chase pog. Definitely mixing it up now haha
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Postby DrunkoPop » Wed Sep 14, 2022 6:33 pm

Joker3346 wrote:That feeling when you get a chase! I know most of the time the odds aren't bad but it's still fun. I've been collecting for about a year and the highs and lows are there. Dry spells for months or pull multiple chases in a row. Either way it all part of what makes it fun. Hoping the sodsla line continues to thrive.


Oh it’s going to continue and thrive! I strongly believe that. For me it consumes a lot less space than Funko pops and I don’t have to worry about any sort of damaged to the can.
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Re: Best part of opening sodas?

Postby willowbard » Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:30 pm

dzinction wrote:Like everyone else its finding out if it is a chase or not. Opening up the can, pulling out the black bag, then flipping over the pog in the can to see how happy I am going to be.


Only thing is you can't always trust the pog. I've had chases with common pog and wrong pog. So opening the bag could still be a surprise lol

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Postby sassypops » Tue Sep 27, 2022 5:30 am

pinklaquer wrote:Best part of opening a soda is that pre shake for good luck! lol


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Postby Wiselordship » Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:23 am

I usually open the bag and then confirm it is just look at pog to check it is just a common, if it is not clear it is the chase.

Kids are random when I let them open them. So it is a mix bag of them looking at the pog and saying it out loud. Or sneaking off to look and then making us guess.

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Postby DrunkoPop » Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:08 pm

willowbard wrote:
dzinction wrote:Like everyone else its finding out if it is a chase or not. Opening up the can, pulling out the black bag, then flipping over the pog in the can to see how happy I am going to be.


Only thing is you can't always trust the pog. I've had chases with common pog and wrong pog. So opening the bag could still be a surprise lol


I had a chase with NO pog. :roflmao:
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Re: Best part of opening sodas?

Postby Bad Motherfunko » Sun Oct 30, 2022 8:46 pm

Opening SODA's can be absolutely thrilling. Wondering whats in the can, common or chase. Its loads of fun to find out what you got. I've only ever pulled two chases naturally but its still fun every time.
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Re: Best part of opening sodas?

Postby The_Avatar_Wan » Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:05 pm

I think it’s the anticipation build up before you open it after you buy it from the store. The waiting to see if you got a chase or not, the drive home always get my mind going what one did I get today.

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Postby FunkoholicsAnonymous » Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:51 pm

For me the best part is holding them on your hands and feeling the one you think might be the chase and then starting to open it. After that, it can go either way when you open the bag or check the pog lol.

I’m a bag opener more than a pog checker cuz you never know if it can still be the chase in the bag even tho the pog says common.
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Postby Anthonybisi » Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:52 am

Joker3346 wrote:That feeling when you get a chase! I know most of the time the odds aren't bad but it's still fun. I've been collecting for about a year and the highs and lows are there. Dry spells for months or pull multiple chases in a row. Either way it all part of what makes it fun. Hoping the sodsla line continues to thrive.

Best part is getting the chase for me especially the ones you really want!

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Postby FunkoAlphaBravo » Wed Dec 28, 2022 10:37 am

I love opening the can smelling it.. then, I love opening the black bag and smelling there too. Lol I’m weird
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Postby FlinksPoppinPics » Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:29 pm

Best part is seeing the pog. It's a thrill to do a slow reveal and the moment you see the alt color on the pog it's a total win.
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Postby DrunkoPop » Wed Dec 28, 2022 6:38 pm

CryptoJenkins7 wrote:Best part is seeing the pog. It's a thrill to do a slow reveal and the moment you see the alt color on the pog it's a total win.


I actually do the opposite. I open up the bag first to reveal the fig.
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Postby Trendkill24hr » Wed Jan 04, 2023 5:29 pm

My favorite part of opening a soda is flipping that pog while it’s in a can to see if it is a chase. For some reason I like that reveal more then opening the bag
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Re: Best part of opening sodas?

Postby Elviax » Thu Jan 05, 2023 12:04 pm

Im a bag opener so its always fun to get the butterflies hoping for a chase!
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Postby Justsonice25 » Thu Jan 05, 2023 12:47 pm

Joker3346 wrote:That feeling when you get a chase! I know most of the time the odds aren't bad but it's still fun. I've been collecting for about a year and the highs and lows are there. Dry spells for months or pull multiple chases in a row. Either way it all part of what makes it fun. Hoping the sodsla line continues to thrive.


Ugh, when it comes to Funko Shop Soda drops, it's bad for me.
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Postby Kakarote » Tue Jan 17, 2023 5:53 pm

I've never opened a Soda. Should I hold and never open?
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Re: Best part of opening sodas?

Postby HockeyDad » Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:48 pm

Best Part? The anticipation of finding the chase or common then looking down and seeing the chase pog.
Worst Part? The anticipation of finding the chase or common then looking down and seeing the common pog (for the 12th time)
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Postby Elviax » Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:10 am

Kakarote wrote:I've never opened a Soda. Should I hold and never open?

I would kill for this willpower HA!
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Postby DrunkoPop » Wed Jan 25, 2023 12:33 pm

Kakarote wrote:I've never opened a Soda. Should I hold and never open?


That’s an easy answer. Yes! Open them up. :compress:
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Postby LoneWolf72 » Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:52 pm

BigM wrote:It is fun since it’s a mystery. Kinda like the blind boxes but you know which character you’re getting at least.

The mystery is great, until you buy 2 sodas and get 2 commons lol. But I do like the chase.
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Postby El_PANDA » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:50 am

CryptoJenkins7 wrote:Best part is seeing the pog. It's a thrill to do a slow reveal and the moment you see the alt color on the pog it's a total win.


Totally agree you get a rush of joy

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El_PANDA wrote:
CryptoJenkins7 wrote:Best part is seeing the pog. It's a thrill to do a slow reveal and the moment you see the alt color on the pog it's a total win.


Totally agree you get a rush of joy


Pog reveals are a great feeling
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Re: Best part of opening sodas?

Postby bobbyg16 » Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:27 pm

Just the thrill of getting a chase with such slim chance and being special is awesome. Its essentially gambling but that's alright lol

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Postby DrunkoPop » Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:22 pm

bobbyg16 wrote:Just the thrill of getting a chase with such slim chance and being special is awesome. Its essentially gambling but that's alright lol


Especially when you hit on those 1-1 chances. Con EX in which you can only purchase 1. :bounce:
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Postby Brianbiz » Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:58 pm

Joker3346 wrote:That feeling when you get a chase! I know most of the time the odds aren't bad but it's still fun. I've been collecting for about a year and the highs and lows are there. Dry spells for months or pull multiple chases in a row. Either way it all part of what makes it fun. Hoping the sodsla line continues to thrive.

Definitely getting a Chase especially on low le ones or con ones!

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Postby Bam808 » Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:16 am

Def the feeling of the unknown, not knowing if you'll have the chase or not, why i only purchase sodas in the genres i collect so no matter what I’m not disappointed.

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Postby Gsanch28 » Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:53 am

I really enjoy opening the sodas and it’s the best when you just get one and manage to get the exclusive chase. It’s like the best feeling and I’m sure a lot of people would agree with me :bounce:
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Postby WayneNC704 » Mon Mar 13, 2023 3:35 pm

It is the rush of looking for the chase especially on a 1 can purchase

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Postby El_PANDA » Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:01 pm

Kakarote wrote:I've never opened a Soda. Should I hold and never open?

I would say always open

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Postby El_PANDA » Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:02 pm

Gsanch28 wrote:I really enjoy opening the sodas and it’s the best when you just get one and manage to get the exclusive chase. It’s like the best feeling and I’m sure a lot of people would agree with me :bounce:

Very much agree

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Re: Best part of opening sodas?

Postby mrodr110 » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:48 pm

I am really obsessed with opening sodas. The chase hunt on a Funko soda is like the greatest thing. Like opening a fresh booster and checking what's in it. The anticipation and disappointment lol

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Postby heymrosario » Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:34 pm

Hands down, the obsession of:

- Opening the can
- The "scent"
- Try not to take a peek at the pog
- The "struggle" of separating the black bag from the bubble wrap
- Last, but not the least, finding out if I pulled a chase or not!

Regardless of the result, that process (above) is super fun to do! Even better, when I get multiple cans at once! \:D/
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Re: Best part of opening sodas?

Postby Joker3346 » Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:48 am

The thrill of finding that chase lol

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Postby DivineWarrior » Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:22 pm

The element of mystery and the chance of a chase. Generally a one in 6 but there are some that still evade me after 6+...
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Postby FunkoNlove » Wed May 24, 2023 11:40 am

:cheers: Checking to see if I got the chase!

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Re: Best part of opening sodas?

Postby Hopesdenial » Wed May 24, 2023 1:35 pm

The mystery element of it is always the best part for me.
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