Funko Guts Mondo: Lays off majority of staff
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Treasure your Mondo posters even more now. They won’t be making any more… at all.
Earlier this week, Funko unceremoniously laid off most of the staff of Mondo, the Austin-based company whose distinctive and idiosyncratic movie posters, collectibles and records were the go-to ephemera for discerning movie-lovers, three individuals with knowledge told TheWrap.
Earlier this week, Funko unceremoniously laid off most of the staff of Mondo, the Austin-based company whose distinctive and idiosyncratic movie posters, collectibles and records were the go-to ephemera for discerning movie-lovers, three individuals with knowledge told TheWrap.
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definitely a sad day, i loved the posters
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Was very skeptical of this acquisition originally and now I am sad.
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cptsailor wrote:Was very skeptical of this acquisition originally and now I am sad.
So was I. Didn’t understand the pairing at all.
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Very unfortunate
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cptsailor wrote:Was very skeptical of this acquisition originally and now I am sad.
That’s also how my brother felt and he’s a big fan. Upset and mad
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especially reading the quotes about the acquisition and see them now gut much of Mondo
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This is truly unfortunate.
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Where am I going to attempt to buy posters that catch my eye only for them to be sold out before I can check out now? Tell me!!
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sneakmode wrote:Where am I going to attempt to buy posters that catch my eye only for them to be sold out before I can check out now? Tell me!!
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sneakmode wrote:Where am I going to attempt to buy posters that catch my eye only for them to be sold out before I can check out now? Tell me!!
If you ever need to feel the pain of taking an L there’s always the Nike SNKRS app. I’ve haven’t won anything in 3 years and I still try every week
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I read an update to an article that said Funko is not going to stop producing posters with Mondo. Sounds like 20 people were let go from Mondo (out of 40) though.
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Dont understan this decisions
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Super sad. Dont have a large mondo collection but of course love the posters and vinyl that i do own
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I’ll try to reserve judgement until more information is released, but if what is being reported so far is true, then that is a travesty. Mondo has been an amazing art company for many years. Super disappointed and, frankly, angry.
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Very disappointed in Funko for this. Business is business, but layoffs are a huge pull towards negative public perception. Only a year out from the purchase too.. gut-wrenching news.
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damn this is terrible news. been a mondo fan quite some time now.
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XSRK wrote:sneakmode wrote:Where am I going to attempt to buy posters that catch my eye only for them to be sold out before I can check out now? Tell me!!
If you ever need to feel the pain of taking an L there’s always the Nike SNKRS app. I’ve haven’t won anything in 3 years and I still try every week
LOL SNKRS got me dead inside, at least I know where I stand with Nike 100% of the time.
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El_PANDA wrote:cptsailor wrote:Was very skeptical of this acquisition originally and now I am sad.
That’s also how my brother felt and he’s a big fan. Upset and mad
I'm in the same boat as your brother, terrible new today.
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Unfortunate news for sure
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This is so sad. I hope we get an updated soon about the direction they want to take the company. Hopefully this is not a permanent decision
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Why would they buy the company if they didn’t want it for one of the main products it’s known for?
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Mondo is the reason why I started poster collecting. Ultimately though, it's a business and just like many companies out there, they gotta cut cost. Still completely sucks for those that were let go and were at Mondo since day 1.
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Hopefully something brighter in the future. Hate it for those who were cut.
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GimmeFunkoNow wrote:Treasure your Mondo posters even more now. They won’t be making any more… at all.
Earlier this week, Funko unceremoniously laid off most of the staff of Mondo, the Austin-based company whose distinctive and idiosyncratic movie posters, collectibles and records were the go-to ephemera for discerning movie-lovers, three individuals with knowledge told TheWrap.
I felt like this was inevitable once they took over. Crazy thing is I finally ordered my first Mondo print just 5 fays ago. Now I'm saddened there won't be chances for more.
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Unclear to me if it's reduction in headcount or actually the end of mondo posters. Cutting the actual poster product sounds abrupt after buying it relatively recently, we will see where they go with it
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Thrillofthehunt wrote:Unclear to me if it's reduction in headcount or actually the end of mondo posters. Cutting the actual poster product sounds abrupt after buying it relatively recently, we will see where they go with it
They may not stop trying to make prints, but none of the major artist will work with them again after this.
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Daisygal wrote:Why would they buy the company if they didn’t want it for one of the main products it’s known for?
Yes I really don't understand this. It makes no sense.
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Daisygal wrote:Why would they buy the company if they didn’t want it for one of the main products it’s known for?
Businesses were much more inclined to grow and take risks in 2022, compared to the economic environment we find ourselves in 2023. Funko probably saw Mondo as an opportunity, but now with millions in unsold inventory and rising interest rates Mondo probably didn't fit in their budget sadly.
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When I heard the news, I was extremely devastated. I was able to discover so many of my favorite artists through Mondo and the amazing posters they made. Definitely was not expecting this but I truly wish that all the people affected by the layoff will be able to bounce back.
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Jade-Rex wrote:Daisygal wrote:Why would they buy the company if they didn’t want it for one of the main products it’s known for?
Yes I really don't understand this. It makes no sense.
Hopefully they have a successful year and can bring that division back.
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very unfortunate!
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Maaaan... I was just getting into Mondo too
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lazcommalisa wrote:When I heard the news, I was extremely devastated. I was able to discover so many of my favorite artists through Mondo and the amazing posters they made. Definitely was not expecting this but I truly wish that all the people affected by the layoff will be able to bounce back.
Well said. I truly hope that those that were laid off go on to do great things!
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Lay-off’s are never a good thing, really sad to hear that that happened, but I hope the people affected by it find other job opportunities swiftly if they haven’t already. And I also hope that the option to buy Mondo merchandise is not a done deal.
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Gonna miss the posters. Loved the marvel movie posters they used to do.
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This is so tragic! I love funko and I love my Mondo posters!
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I know it’s a hard thing to take but it happened for a reason I guess. There has been so many business that have gone under like Toys R Us or Blockbuster so I know they will be missed. I have a lot of the vinyl records and the posters from Mondo and got to say the material was always top notch.
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Companies are having a hard time right now. I am sure Funko did not make this decision lightly.
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lavery01 wrote:Lay-off’s are never a good thing, really sad to hear that that happened, but I hope the people affected by it find other job opportunities swiftly if they haven’t already. And I also hope that the option to buy Mondo merchandise is not a done deal.
Very well said.
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