Santa Claus is Comin' to Town

[Stush]

So, Kris Kringle & Topper were released. Is it odd to anyone else - or is it just me - that they didn't release more characters? Like Jessica, the old Santa and Mrs.Kringle, Special Delivery Kluger (Postman) and his vehicle - could obviously be a Ride, Burgermeister Meisterburger, Grimsley and of course the one that would be amazingly awesome... The Winter Warlock. He could easily be a 6" or 10" Pop!

Of course, it's only September and more could still release this year or next year. Again, just find it unusual that there was just one release at first or at all for this show/characters.

Thoughts?

[Scotty]

It drives me a bit crazy when Funko doesn't release enough characters in a line. Drooper in the Banana Splits Soda line is a great example (this still really bugs me). I can get why they might start off slower in the beginning. Perhaps they want to guage the interest first with Buddy Kris. If they release enough characters, it's a definite buy for me. I grew up on this Christmas special.

I could live without the older Santa and Mrs K since there are so many santas already, but Jessica, the Burgermeister, S.D. Kruger, and the Warlock are a must (well, imo).

[Tusken]

Christmas is such a huge holiday that one would think they would expand the line. Maybe down the road we might get more characters as I feel the same about Rudolph.

[Stush]

It drives me a bit crazy when Funko doesn't release enough characters in a line. Drooper in the Banana Splits Soda line is a great example (this still really bugs me). I can get why they might start off slower in the beginning. Perhaps they want to guage the interest first with Buddy Kris. If they release enough characters, it's a definite buy for me. I grew up on this Christmas special.

I could live without the older Santa and Mrs K since there are so many santas already, but Jessica, the Burgermeister, S.D. Kruger, and the Warlock are a must (well, imo).

I hear ya. I could probably live with out the older Santa and Mrs. K but I do kinda have a small Santa collection - so at the same time I wouldn't mind those. LOL But, yeah, Jessica, Burgermeister, S.D. Kruger and definitely Winter Warlock I'll buy for sure. I grew up with it as well. So glad they did Buddy Kris and Topper - but as I said - I'm really hoping that at some point they continue the line.

I was thinking the same thing that they may be gauging interest. The thing is I can see people buying S.D. Kruger especially if he had his postal vehicle and Winter Warlock even if they didn't release Buddy Kris and Topper. I really think people would be all over Winter. So if they are gauging interest just on the sales of Buddy Kris they might me missing out. That's obviously just my opinion.

[Stush]

Christmas is such a huge holiday that one would think they would expand the line. Maybe down the road we might get more characters as I feel the same about Rudolph.

Agreed. I think the more Christmas the better. Ha Ha. Rudolph is a good example of how they didn't release everything in one year. If I remember correctly didn't they expand the line the year after the initial release(s)? Then again they released more than just Rudolph at first. They dropped more than one character for Home Alone, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story. Home Alone has quite a few releases of all kinds. Plus they just dropped ones from Home Alone 2.

[Scotty]

It drives me a bit crazy when Funko doesn't release enough characters in a line. Drooper in the Banana Splits Soda line is a great example (this still really bugs me). I can get why they might start off slower in the beginning. Perhaps they want to guage the interest first with Buddy Kris. If they release enough characters, it's a definite buy for me. I grew up on this Christmas special.

I could live without the older Santa and Mrs K since there are so many santas already, but Jessica, the Burgermeister, S.D. Kruger, and the Warlock are a must (well, imo).

I hear ya. I could probably live with out the older Santa and Mrs. K but I do kinda have a small Santa collection - so at the same time I wouldn't mind those. LOL But, yeah, Jessica, Burgermeister, S.D. Kruger and definitely Winter Warlock I'll buy for sure. I grew up with it as well. So glad they did Buddy Kris and Topper - but as I said - I'm really hoping that at some point they continue the line.

I was thinking the same thing that they may be gauging interest. The thing is I can see people buying S.D. Kruger especially if he had his postal vehicle and Winter Warlock even if they didn't release Buddy Kris and Topper. I really think people would be all over Winter. So if they are gauging interest just on the sales of Buddy Kris they might me missing out. That's obviously just my opinion.

I think you're right about that. Winter Warlock and S.D. Kruger would have been my first-wave picks, as well, along with Buddy Kris. Those three, imo, would be a much better gauge of interest.

[sealordbrian]

So, Kris Kringle & Topper were released. Is it odd to anyone else - or is it just me - that they didn't release more characters? Like Jessica, the old Santa and Mrs.Kringle, Special Delivery Kluger (Postman) and his vehicle - could obviously be a Ride, Burgermeister Meisterburger, Grimsley and of course the one that would be amazingly awesome... The Winter Warlock. He could easily be a 6" or 10" Pop!

Of course, it's only September and more could still release this year or next year. Again, just find it unusual that there was just one release at first or at all for this show/characters.

Thoughts?

I'd be totally down with those Pops! Always looking to add to the holiday display.

[FlinksPoppinPics]

I almost forgot this one released - thank you for the reminder! The Rankin Bass specials were some of my favorites growing up as a kid. Lots of great memories!

[ldela001]

I expect Funko to get into the holiday spirit very soon!

[rexflexall]

I expect Funko to get into the holiday spirit very soon!

We are in Pumpkin Spice Latte season LOL so it's close!

[Stush]

Very true!

[Stush]

It drives me a bit crazy when Funko doesn't release enough characters in a line. Drooper in the Banana Splits Soda line is a great example (this still really bugs me). I can get why they might start off slower in the beginning. Perhaps they want to guage the interest first with Buddy Kris. If they release enough characters, it's a definite buy for me. I grew up on this Christmas special.

I could live without the older Santa and Mrs K since there are so many santas already, but Jessica, the Burgermeister, S.D. Kruger, and the Warlock are a must (well, imo).

I hear ya. I could probably live with out the older Santa and Mrs. K but I do kinda have a small Santa collection - so at the same time I wouldn't mind those. LOL But, yeah, Jessica, Burgermeister, S.D. Kruger and definitely Winter Warlock I'll buy for sure. I grew up with it as well. So glad they did Buddy Kris and Topper - but as I said - I'm really hoping that at some point they continue the line.

I was thinking the same thing that they may be gauging interest. The thing is I can see people buying S.D. Kruger especially if he had his postal vehicle and Winter Warlock even if they didn't release Buddy Kris and Topper. I really think people would be all over Winter. So if they are gauging interest just on the sales of Buddy Kris they might me missing out. That's obviously just my opinion.

I think you're right about that. Winter Warlock and S.D. Kruger would have been my first-wave picks, as well, along with Buddy Kris. Those three, imo, would be a much better gauge of interest.

Yep, those are must-haves I think. Maybe that's why they didn't use them to gauge interest? Because if you already know or believe people are going to buys those then maybe you should release one that's not a lock for sales? Then again, I think Buddy Kris especially with Topper is a must-have. So what do I know? LOL

[Stush]

So, Kris Kringle & Topper were released. Is it odd to anyone else - or is it just me - that they didn't release more characters? Like Jessica, the old Santa and Mrs.Kringle, Special Delivery Kluger (Postman) and his vehicle - could obviously be a Ride, Burgermeister Meisterburger, Grimsley and of course the one that would be amazingly awesome... The Winter Warlock. He could easily be a 6" or 10" Pop!

Of course, it's only September and more could still release this year or next year. Again, just find it unusual that there was just one release at first or at all for this show/characters.

Thoughts?

I'd be totally down with those Pops! Always looking to add to the holiday display.

Yep, same here!

[Stush]

I almost forgot this one released - thank you for the reminder! The Rankin Bass specials were some of my favorites growing up as a kid. Lots of great memories!

Glad I could help out. Same here, the Rankin Bass specials were always something we looked forward to. I don't remember a year that we didn't watch them. Even now, I don't think we've skipped a year.

[Stush]

I expect Funko to get into the holiday spirit very soon!

That almost sounds like insider info. HA HA HA! I hope so!

[Stush]

I did see these in the app then tracked them down on funko.com:
https://funko.com/buddy-the-elf-mini-vi ... 7216a.html
https://funko.com/jovie-mini-vinyl-figure/87216b.html
https://funko.com/santa-mini-vinyl-figure/87216d.html
https://funko.com/mr.-narwhal-mini-viny ... 7216c.html
https://funko.com/puffin-mini-vinyl-figure/87216e.html