Are Chases worth the Chase ?

[WinterBz]

Overtime I’ve noticed chases aren’t much different than the actual common/reg variant! Feel as if they gotten lazy with the chases lately! For example: Speed RacerChase, Samurai Jack Chase, and Luck from Black Clover Chase are all different molds other than just having eyes shut or open as the difference! Don’t get me wrong I still like going on a hunt but the lack of detail in the difference of the chases have had me feeling swindled

I used to love going to places to hunt for Chases in the wild, however my desire to continue stopped not because of the lack of details or differences, it was due to more of the fact that Employees of said local stores were hoarding them on release day. Knowing that fact killed my desire to hunt for them, so now I dont bother looking and have turned to Soda Chases as they are a bit harder for people to know which is which.

I collect because like the IP, and I must get the chase and common. Lately, I noticed how lazy the chases have been and it’s not very motivating for me to go out of my ways to get chases. On top of this, chases values aren’t what they used to be anymore.

[Mrswestcoastfunko]

True... I remember getting up at 5 am to chase the chase and it was fun but honestly not anymore.. maybe I'm just getting old id rather sleep... plus certain people kill it and can't forget employees either...

'Mature' I prefer to think of it

Lol mature like fine wine aha

[rexflexall]

I'm too old to hunt for those chases now, and probably too slow! The last chase I found in the wild was that yucky Valerian one.....and it was late afternoon, and there were TWO of them! When I left...those two were still there LOL!

[Fredo66]

Only if you want both molds. But if you are in it for the money then NO!

[Trendkill24hr]

For as many times I’ve gone to a store to check for pops, I have never seen a chase in the wild

After so many times it will eventually happen, it took a few years before I came across one. It’s pretty much being at the right place at the right time

[DrunkoPop]

For as many times I’ve gone to a store to check for pops, I have never seen a chase in the wild

After so many times it will eventually happen, it took a few years before I came across one. It’s pretty much being at the right place at the right time

Exactly! When you least expect it, the chase will pop up. I’ve found 3 in 1 calendar year.

[RedRoo]

Back in the day when there were 1/36 chases it was a real hunt, But those days also had people ripping off pops off of the shelfs and damaging displays trying to find some and even have fights and pop karrens complain. So i miss them but i also dont miss them.

With the higher pop chases i dont mind a small hunt but im not majorly phased by it. I do feel sorry for collectors who need the Funko Exclusives ones tho because they can be a real hit and miss.

[runtodere]

True... I remember getting up at 5 am to chase the chase and it was fun but honestly not anymore.. maybe I'm just getting old id rather sleep... plus certain people kill it and can't forget employees either...

'Mature' I prefer to think of it

Lol mature like fine wine aha

Exactly.

[Trendkill24hr]

Back in the day when there were 1/36 chases it was a real hunt, But those days also had people ripping off pops off of the shelfs and damaging displays trying to find some and even have fights and pop karrens complain. So i miss them but i also dont miss them.

With the higher pop chases i dont mind a small hunt but im not majorly phased by it. I do feel sorry for collectors who need the Funko Exclusives ones tho because they can be a real hit and miss.

It was about a miracle to even come across a 1/36

[Brianbiz]

Overtime I’ve noticed chases aren’t much different than the actual common/reg variant! Feel as if they gotten lazy with the chases lately! For example: Speed RacerChase, Samurai Jack Chase, and Luck from Black Clover Chase are all different molds other than just having eyes shut or open as the difference! Don’t get me wrong I still like going on a hunt but the lack of detail in the difference of the chases have had me feeling swindled

It depends on the soda for me if I really like the common I will buy it even if the chase is lazy or not but if I’m not crazy about the common or chase I won’t go for it. But funko has definitely made some crazy soda chases like Ben 10 chase, vision chase, and Vampire Freddy chase.

[NightStyle]

Overtime I’ve noticed chases aren’t much different than the actual common/reg variant! Feel as if they gotten lazy with the chases lately! For example: Speed RacerChase, Samurai Jack Chase, and Luck from Black Clover Chase are all different molds other than just having eyes shut or open as the difference! Don’t get me wrong I still like going on a hunt but the lack of detail in the difference of the chases have had me feeling swindled

They have been getting lazy on the difference in mold. I collect Naruto and the new chases haven't been too exciting (gitd, holding an item, etc) noting great unfortunately to still complete my set I end up getting it

[Force951]

Very rare that there is a chase i value over the normal pop. Also with the ratio on the chase pops its not worth hunting for them anymore imo.

[rexflexall]

Very rare that there is a chase i value over the normal pop. Also with the ratio on the chase pops its not worth hunting for them anymore imo.

Hardly worth the value over regular pops for these newer chases now. I wish it would go back to 1 in 36 for chases instead of 1 in 6 now!

[DrunkoPop]

Very rare that there is a chase i value over the normal pop. Also with the ratio on the chase pops its not worth hunting for them anymore imo.

Hardly worth the value over regular pops for these newer chases now. I wish it would go back to 1 in 36 for chases instead of 1 in 6 now!

That would never happen but I do agree value wise.

[Hopesdenial]

Chases are cool and if I really want them I'll typically buy the bundles from Mighty Hobby or somewhere (though a little scary now with all these shops closing down). My favorite chases are the dragons from Paka Pakas though.

[c00kiem0nster]

I always used to go for the Chase variations at my local stores, but over time my area has become infested with resellers camping out every single Target, Hot Topic, Walmart, etc. at opening every single day. They buy all chases and store exclusives and leaves no chance of anyone getting them. So, I've resorted to buying online only, but I will not pay extra for chase bundles or buying 6 of one pop to get a chance of getting one.

[rexflexall]

I always used to go for the Chase variations at my local stores, but over time my area has become infested with resellers camping out every single Target, Hot Topic, Walmart, etc. at opening every single day. They buy all chases and store exclusives and leaves no chance of anyone getting them. So, I've resorted to buying online only, but I will not pay extra for chase bundles or buying 6 of one pop to get a chance of getting one.

I haven't bothered with a Hot Topic line since before Covid LOL!

[DougieFresh_83]

Chases are still SUPER exciting for me. Whether I get a random chase from an online order, or even seeing one at Target, it gets my heart pumping. But over the years, I've felt that the hunt really isn't worth it. The chase will find its way to me one way or another.

My strategy these days with POP chases is to just order one or two of the POP that I want, and if it's a chase, cool! If not, no biggie! I've had a lot more fun with chases with this mentality. #OneAndDone

[rontonsoup]

Only if it’s something you collect otherwise better off not wasting your time hunting when you can pay 2-3 times the common cost for the chase

I am with you on this one! Only if it is something you really want!!

I enjoy finding chases, but it’s hard to leave them. I buy the ones I like.

[Serch_na]

It was fun in the past to hunt chases, but now the employes just hide them, and if you add that most of the chases doesnt worth the hunt isnt fun anymore.

[runtodere]

It was fun in the past to hunt chases, but now the employes just hide them, and if you add that most of the chases doesnt worth the hunt isnt fun anymore.

I'm actually thinking of taking a job as an employee at one of these shops just to see what happens.

[Serch_na]

It was fun in the past to hunt chases, but now the employes just hide them, and if you add that most of the chases doesnt worth the hunt isnt fun anymore.

I'm actually thinking of taking a job as an employee at one of these shops just to see what happens.

The POWEEEEEER

[LoneWolf72]

To me, chases are nice because they're another variety of your favorite pops. But the best part is in the name itself, the thrill of the chase to find them. It's part of the fun of collecting.

[fbingha]

No...

[runtodere]

It was fun in the past to hunt chases, but now the employes just hide them, and if you add that most of the chases doesnt worth the hunt isnt fun anymore.

I'm actually thinking of taking a job as an employee at one of these shops just to see what happens.

The POWEEEEEER

I can't wait!

[XSRK]

My local comic book store starting charging more for chases and I think that turned me off. Plus GameStop hunting lost its appeal over time. I only buy what I love now and it’s a lot less stressful plus easier on the pocket hahahaha

[Ginzo1622]

My local comic book store starting charging more for chases and I think that turned me off. Plus GameStop hunting lost its appeal over time. I only buy what I love now and it’s a lot less stressful plus easier on the pocket hahahaha

I think because if there is chase with certain pop, the common is being ignored most of the time.

[rexflexall]

My local comic book store starting charging more for chases and I think that turned me off. Plus GameStop hunting lost its appeal over time. I only buy what I love now and it’s a lot less stressful plus easier on the pocket hahahaha

Gamestop was always a crapshoot for me!

[El_PANDA]

I feel like back in the day a chase was truly unique now not so much

[El_PANDA]

To me, chases are nice because they're another variety of your favorite pops. But the best part is in the name itself, the thrill of the chase to find them. It's part of the fun of collecting.

Yeah it is a great feeling finding them in the wild but so rare for me

[Meowmix4]

At this point I usually just order one. If I don't get the chase I move on. If I do get the chase I'll go for another because I like having both versions

[Ruen97]

Times have changed sadly

[Ruen97]

Times have changed sadly

[MarkyMark]

Have never found a Chase in the wild. But I've tried many times. I just stopped not worth looking.

[scullysdad]

Have never found a Chase in the wild. But I've tried many times. I just stopped not worth looking.

I have never found a chase when I have gone out to look for one, it’s always been a random surprise to walk in to Walmart or something and just see one. You’ll find one eventually.

[lcarus83]

Chases were fun back in 2014/2015. I found a metallic OG Batman at B&N. I found Vampire Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer twice. I missed out on metallic OG Joker at FYE by like 20 seconds. Right when I walked in some lady pulled it off the shelf and took it to the register. Nobody else in the store. Ugh that one still makes me sick.

I always really wanted the Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees glow Chases but never found them.

[Ginzo1622]

Chases were fun back in 2014/2015. I found a metallic OG Batman at B&N. I found Vampire Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer twice. I missed out on metallic OG Joker at FYE by like 20 seconds. Right when I walked in some lady pulled it off the shelf and took it to the register. Nobody else in the store. Ugh that one still makes me sick.

I always really wanted the Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees glow Chases but never found them.

Atleast you got lucky with some chases I rarely see any chase in my area

[Marvel_Mama]

when the molds arent different it is disappointing. Very hard to even hunt them anymore. I usually have to trade to get the ones i really want instead of finding in the wild. those were the good ol days.

[Rick_Morty46]

Overtime I’ve noticed chases aren’t much different than the actual common/reg variant! Feel as if they gotten lazy with the chases lately! For example: Speed RacerChase, Samurai Jack Chase, and Luck from Black Clover Chase are all different molds other than just having eyes shut or open as the difference! Don’t get me wrong I still like going on a hunt but the lack of detail in the difference of the chases have had me feeling swindled

I used to love going to places to hunt for Chases in the wild, however my desire to continue stopped not because of the lack of details or differences, it was due to more of the fact that Employees of said local stores were hoarding them on release day. Knowing that fact killed my desire to hunt for them, so now I dont bother looking and have turned to Soda Chases as they are a bit harder for people to know which is which.

Even if you weigh the soda pops, a lot of them are the same weight as the commons. Especially when its just a difference in the paint job.

[hpellot]

when the molds are different it is disappointing. Very hard to even hunt them anymore. I usually have to trade to get the ones i really want instead of finding in the wild. those were the good ol days.

I rather a different mold so that it has more variety. Finding a chase in the wild is dead now a days is dead in california.