Will Funko Rewind survive?

Postby **Smileyfig** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:53 am

I know with Funko restructuring according to all the articles. Even though they just Released Funko Rewinds, do you think it will be a line that they keep?

Me personally I collect all the Freddy ones, so I hope they keep it going.

Postby **Guyhoff** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:07 pm

I’m not collecting them personally - I already collect too much as it is lol

Postby **Guyhoff** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:08 pm

And as I post that last message they are releasing a Ghostbusters Rewind!

Postby **Wiselordship** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 1:20 pm

I think they will get out some older lines. This one is very new and just now releasing in big box stores. I think it will last for some time. Long term, really depends on how people buy them. I like the Freddys, but the rest are just a little weird pose for me.

Postby **Fnava87** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 1:54 pm

Relax and Rewind :freddy2:

Postby **He-Mann** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:14 pm

They are too close to the soda style for me as I prefer the sodas. I’ll buy a few if they have characters I collect but none I need so far.

Postby **Smileyfig** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:32 pm

Guyhoff wrote:And as I post that last message they are releasing a Ghostbusters Rewind!

So did Funko pull you into the game today with Stay Puft? Lol

Postby **Smileyfig** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:33 pm

Wiselordship wrote:I think they will get out some older lines. This one is very new and just now releasing in big box stores. I think it will last for some time. Long term, really depends on how people buy them. I like the Freddys, but the rest are just a little weird pose for me.

I agree I collect just the Freddy’s. Mickey and Stitch look very weird.

Postby **Jade-Rex** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 3:34 pm

I'd imagine if the recent run sells out or does well, they'd commit to more. But if they sit, Funko will move on. But that's just my guess.

I like display look of the nostalgic VHS boxes more than I like most of the figures, with the exception of Freddy. I loooove the little Superhero Freddy and would buy more.

Postby **Guyhoff** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 3:48 pm

Smileyfig wrote:
Guyhoff wrote:And as I post that last message they are releasing a Ghostbusters Rewind!

So did Funko pull you into the game today with Stay Puft? Lol

Lol! Almost!! I have too much other stuff and just bought the new Ahsoka Ship Lego!

Postby **SnackDaddy** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 4:18 pm

I hope so, I love them, the figures are cool but I love having little versions of the VHS's that I grew up on

Postby **Sarcasticguy** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 4:45 pm

Realistically, it probably won't last. I think the only line that has had any longish life other than Pop is Mystery Mini and even then the releases aren't as often.

Having to fight for marketshare with Pop and Soda seems like a rough prospect.

Postby **Ohlordypops** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 4:45 pm

I've only collected the Freddy and Scooby Doo ones. I like them, but there are other figures that look a little weird. Depends on the sales of this new line if they will keep them, but if they don't do well I could see them stopping and moving on to something else (or just more of a focus on pops and sodas and cutting back on other lines).

Postby **mikechickenhead** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:45 pm

I love them

Postby **Dewdis** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:01 pm

With Funkos new plan to get rid of some items, I do not expect Funko rewind to continue in the future.

Postby **scullysdad** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 3:29 am

While I do agree that Rewind probably won’t last too long, I did go to Target today and the Rewind display was almost completely sold out. So anecdotally people do like them…

Postby **geekypeeples** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 4:57 am

Not sure of they will make the cut but I am.ao glad they made them the robot rewind is my favorite and freddy superhero and the TMNT orginal box art gave me all the kid geeky nostalgia

Postby **TECHxx BOOk** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 5:15 am

I hope not unless they update the packaging but do to theme of the product that would probably be difficult but the packaging does hold up well to be a collectible item

Postby **Chickyx2** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 12:15 pm

Smileyfig wrote::freddy1:

I know with Funko restructuring according to all the articles. Even though they just Released Funko Rewinds, do you think it will be a line that they keep?

Me personally I collect all the Freddy ones, so I hope they keep it going.

I bought a few sdcc this year. They seem pretty cool only problem is that I have no where to put them. Too many pops currently in storage bins. I honestly think Funko should stick to Pops and Sodas. Too many different lines just end up sitting on store shelves.

Postby **pinklaquer** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:23 pm

He-Mann wrote:They are too close to the soda style for me as I prefer the sodas. I’ll buy a few if they have characters I collect but none I need so far.

I have to agree with you, I do like the weight that the soda figures have in comparison to the rewind figures.

Postby **hawkman2** » Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:17 pm

To me seems like the same as the Sodas but in a different packaging. I think it'll go the way of the Dorbz.

Postby **Heyitsallwin** » Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:51 pm

Possibly short lived. But low-key, I actually like the VHS packaging over the sodas lol

Postby **Sarcasticguy** » Sun Sep 03, 2023 3:16 pm

Heyitsallwin wrote:Possibly short lived. But low-key, I actually like the VHS packaging over the sodas

The packaging is top notch. Funko really knows how to do it in that aspect.

Postby **mikechickenhead** » Sun Sep 03, 2023 3:53 pm

Sarcasticguy wrote:
Heyitsallwin wrote:Possibly short lived. But low-key, I actually like the VHS packaging over the sodas

The packaging is top notch. Funko really knows how to do it in that aspect.

Yep
I just wish they were a tad bit skinnier

Postby **littlegoldie** » Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:36 pm

I love the concept and especially the VHS packaging. I just don't care for the vinyl toy. I purely want to collect the VHS looking package.

Postby **lavery01** » Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:49 pm

Only time will tell if they’ll last, I personally like the line and hope that it will survive. If the line doesn’t get over saturated, it can stand a chance IMO…

Postby **joeb0011** » Mon Sep 04, 2023 1:00 am

I actaully like the rewinds.. but my wallet doesnt..i hope it does survive...

Postby **fieldsy32** » Mon Sep 04, 2023 12:07 pm

I don’t think so. Very cool concept but I don’t think a lot of interest from collectors.

Postby **magicalme** » Mon Sep 04, 2023 11:07 pm

To be honest, I’m not a fan of them. I just don’t like the design.

Postby **mongoose12** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:40 am

i was optimistic when they were launched...i even bought some at sdcc and thought they were fun but i just don't see them catching on.

Postby **mfdepop** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 1:43 pm

I agree, not sure if it can sustain demand. I think this would be cool for convention exclusives only -- not high production like what we're seeing.

Postby **Wiselordship** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 3:10 pm

mikechickenhead wrote:
Sarcasticguy wrote:
Heyitsallwin wrote:Possibly short lived. But low-key, I actually like the VHS packaging over the sodas

The packaging is top notch. Funko really knows how to do it in that aspect.

Yep
I just wish they were a tad bit skinnier

Does make you wonder if they could have gone skinner or if they have other figures in mind that will be thicker. Trying not to limit themselves like the soda dimensions do.

Postby **MasterSplyntr** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 9:07 pm

I'm all about the VHS packaging but the human characters look a bit too much like Playmobile People for my liking.

Postby **Jezter** » Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:04 am

Hopefully long enough to release a Superman and Wolverine one, and then whatever after that, lol

.

Postby **Shadowfyre** » Wed Sep 06, 2023 1:55 pm

I love the packaging of these and the idea behind them - but like others have said, with Funko downsizing, I don't think these will make the cut.

Postby **ddiggler421** » Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:58 pm

I don’t think there is enough people buying them
I feel that due to the lack of popularity they won’t survive

Postby **squirkpoo** » Thu Sep 07, 2023 1:18 am

MasterSplyntr wrote:I'm all about the VHS packaging but the human characters look a bit too much like Playmobile People for my liking.

Yesss. I wasn't too hyped about this line from seeing the Freddy ones -- but I just bought my first Rewind of Fantasia Mickey and WOW he is sooo cute! I like the art style and packaging better than the Sodas, and I hope/wish they'd do the Vampire Mickey or some other Halloween Disney characters as Rewinds also.

Long story short, I think the art is just so hit or miss depending on the characters, so I don't think they'll be around for long...but crossing my fingers that Funko makes more that I like before they're gone. lol

Postby **brooklyn_geek** » Thu Sep 07, 2023 4:38 pm

Like some others have said Playmobil comes to mind

Postby **lazcommalisa** » Thu Sep 07, 2023 10:48 pm

I saw a few at my local Target but they were all opened like the sodas. The robot Freddy is the best one they released but I’m not really a fan of the style. Much like what everyone else has mentioned, the packaging is top tier. I do like the idea that they’re cheaper than sodas (for the time being) but I can’t see this line being around as long as pop

Postby **FlinksPoppinPics** » Mon Sep 11, 2023 7:06 pm

brooklyn_geek wrote:Like some others have said Playmobil comes to mind

It was on the tip of my tongue for the longest time, but this exactly - they look just like Playmobil figures!

I'm not quite sure I see these surviving - sadly, I see a lot of these sitting on shelves fully stocked in the stores around me. They're definitely unique, but with Funko cutting back, I'm not sure they would make the cut. If this is just a short run of figures though, I could see that being fine.

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