Funko over produced?

[CAHLEB]

Do you think funko can go back to super rare days?

No. The company is public now. Their mission is to make money not please fans.

[Greek187]

Yeah, I used to be one of those people who would always get upset when I missed a really exclusive drop, but at the end of the day it was all about the thrill of the hunt for me, which always kept me coming back. 'You win some, you lose some' kinda situations.

Def a double-edged sword for Funko though, because it's great that people have been able to get what they want pretty easily, but these are also considered collectibles, so finding that fine line between those 2 worlds would be ideal, yet understandably difficult. I agree with most that con exclusives should be treated as such, and held to a higher regard in the collectible world, and maybe production runs be left to the commons.

I feel like there should also be a clear delineation between fundays exclusive and shared BOFs.

I agree I think they need fundays items not to be shared online and the online box to be different items completly

Yesh I agree with you , not like last year - that was bad idea whoever came up with that

[hpellot]

Yeah, I used to be one of those people who would always get upset when I missed a really exclusive drop, but at the end of the day it was all about the thrill of the hunt for me, which always kept me coming back. 'You win some, you lose some' kinda situations.

Def a double-edged sword for Funko though, because it's great that people have been able to get what they want pretty easily, but these are also considered collectibles, so finding that fine line between those 2 worlds would be ideal, yet understandably difficult. I agree with most that con exclusives should be treated as such, and held to a higher regard in the collectible world, and maybe production runs be left to the commons.

I feel like there should also be a clear delineation between fundays exclusive and shared BOFs.

I agree I think they need fundays items not to be shared online and the online box to be different items completly

Yesh I agree with you , not like last year - that was bad idea whoever came up with that

Exactly I think we all did not like what happened last year

[jaypeeds]

I agree I think they need fundays items not to be shared online and the online box to be different items completly

Yesh I agree with you , not like last year - that was bad idea whoever came up with that

Exactly I think we all did not like what happened last year

I can't agree more! Been happening to any hobby really, shoes, cards, designer toys... the moment they overproduce the craziness drops tremendously. Though one can argue that those who leave are mostly the resellers, so it's still a win to true collectors I guess

[Chenzo157]

Do you think funko can go back to super rare days?

No. The company is public now. Their mission is to make money not please fans.

The only rare ones we'll get are ones obtained at fundays or from NFT drops.

[Greek187]

Yesh I agree with you , not like last year - that was bad idea whoever came up with that

Exactly I think we all did not like what happened last year

I can't agree more! Been happening to any hobby really, shoes, cards, designer toys... the moment they overproduce the craziness drops tremendously. Though one can argue that those who leave are mostly the resellers, so it's still a win to true collectors I guess

True , marvel legends . Star wars black series , pretty much anything is being over produced . Nothing truly being limited

[Greek187]

Do you think funko can go back to super rare days?

No. The company is public now. Their mission is to make money not please fans.

The only rare ones we'll get are ones obtained at fundays or from NFT drops.

100% this

[hpellot]

Exactly I think we all did not like what happened last year

I can't agree more! Been happening to any hobby really, shoes, cards, designer toys... the moment they overproduce the craziness drops tremendously. Though one can argue that those who leave are mostly the resellers, so it's still a win to true collectors I guess

True , marvel legends . Star wars black series , pretty much anything is being over produced . Nothing truly being limited

Yep all the major collectible companies are having this issue

[E1f4]

No. The company is public now. Their mission is to make money not please fans.

The only rare ones we'll get are ones obtained at fundays or from NFT drops.

100% this

Yup true LE counts will be behind NFT, Fundays, and #count Con stickers. Anything else will just flood the market eventually.

[hawkman2]

Does seem like there are a lot of restocks.

[Greek187]

Does seem like there are a lot of restocks.

Yes a lot of restocks is true -as long as Funko was making money, that is their companies mission . And they’re getting more product to other fans so I guess that was the whole thing

[Chenzo157]

Does seem like there are a lot of restocks.

Yes a lot of restocks is true -as long as Funko was making money, that is their companies mission . And they’re getting more product to other fans so I guess that was the whole thing

Definitely a good and bad thing. Only bad if they say it's really limited then go and restock it

[taka]

Do you think funko can go back to super rare days?

not a chance

[hpellot]

Does seem like there are a lot of restocks.

Yes a lot of restocks is true -as long as Funko was making money, that is their companies mission . And they’re getting more product to other fans so I guess that was the whole thing

True at the end they are a public company and need to make the stock holders happy

[runtodere]

Yeah, I used to be one of those people who would always get upset when I missed a really exclusive drop, but at the end of the day it was all about the thrill of the hunt for me, which always kept me coming back. 'You win some, you lose some' kinda situations.

Def a double-edged sword for Funko though, because it's great that people have been able to get what they want pretty easily, but these are also considered collectibles, so finding that fine line between those 2 worlds would be ideal, yet understandably difficult. I agree with most that con exclusives should be treated as such, and held to a higher regard in the collectible world, and maybe production runs be left to the commons.

I feel like there should also be a clear delineation between fundays exclusive and shared BOFs.

I'm guessing that Funko can't go back to the super-rare days (even 1/24 chases would be pretty cool) because of their size and fact of being public. I think they would be a better product if they did though.

Not sure, but my guess is that the super low piece counts were based on the Fundays attendance numbers at that point in time when the popularity wasn't quite as high as it is now. The only way I'd see that working now, based on current popularity, is by adding more Freddy variants to the bunch, which I imagine would take a lot of planning and resources to pull off. Coupled with the fact that Fundays attendance is now growing in numbers, and nights offered as well this year.

I agree though, and they could however offer a few super low piece counts as grand prizes during Fundays. Kinda like how they did the Willy Wonka golden ticket giveaway a while back.

Could you imagine the insanity? Glow anakin was crazy last year - wonder what they might have this year with the two days of fundays?

[Greek187]

I'm guessing that Funko can't go back to the super-rare days (even 1/24 chases would be pretty cool) because of their size and fact of being public. I think they would be a better product if they did though.

Not sure, but my guess is that the super low piece counts were based on the Fundays attendance numbers at that point in time when the popularity wasn't quite as high as it is now. The only way I'd see that working now, based on current popularity, is by adding more Freddy variants to the bunch, which I imagine would take a lot of planning and resources to pull off. Coupled with the fact that Fundays attendance is now growing in numbers, and nights offered as well this year.

I agree though, and they could however offer a few super low piece counts as grand prizes during Fundays. Kinda like how they did the Willy Wonka golden ticket giveaway a while back.

Could you imagine the insanity? Glow anakin was crazy last year - wonder what they might have this year with the two days of fundays?

Glow Ahsoka franny confirmed

[Chenzo157]

Does seem like there are a lot of restocks.

Yes a lot of restocks is true -as long as Funko was making money, that is their companies mission . And they’re getting more product to other fans so I guess that was the whole thing

They're smart too restocking things they know would sell out.

[runtodere]

Not sure, but my guess is that the super low piece counts were based on the Fundays attendance numbers at that point in time when the popularity wasn't quite as high as it is now. The only way I'd see that working now, based on current popularity, is by adding more Freddy variants to the bunch, which I imagine would take a lot of planning and resources to pull off. Coupled with the fact that Fundays attendance is now growing in numbers, and nights offered as well this year.

I agree though, and they could however offer a few super low piece counts as grand prizes during Fundays. Kinda like how they did the Willy Wonka golden ticket giveaway a while back.

Could you imagine the insanity? Glow anakin was crazy last year - wonder what they might have this year with the two days of fundays?

Glow Ahsoka franny confirmed

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Rick_Morty46]

Do you think funko can go back to super rare days?

No. The company is public now. Their mission is to make money not please fans.

The only rare ones we'll get are ones obtained at fundays or from NFT drops.[/quote

Definitely the NFT Drops, especially the ones with low count grails.

[GalaxyBodega]

Im assuming a new wave of deadpool pops are coming and there already SO MANY

[Greek187]

Im assuming a new wave of deadpool pops are coming and there already SO MANY

Inflation of Deadpool pops

[GalaxyBodega]

Im assuming a new wave of deadpool pops are coming and there already SO MANY

Inflation of Deadpool pops

Pops gwenpool, minis, plush, pool pool pool pool!!!!

[B3ASTN3RD]

So I haven't been pop hunting in a while, like 6 months, but went out yesterday to check out what's new, yes I picked up around 5 pops, but what I noticed right away was that there are sooooooooooo many reprints of pops that dropped years ago, like a ton. I didn't know that was a thing that was going on at this level. I don't see how there could be that many people who didn't get these on first release, don't they risk flooding the market?

[Alanamaslama]

Im assuming a new wave of deadpool pops are coming and there already SO MANY

Inflation of Deadpool pops

Pops gwenpool, minis, plush, pool pool pool pool!!!!

At least Gwenpool is her own character. Also the Unbelievable Gwenpool series was easily one my favorite Marvel comic series in the 2010s. I’ll gladly take more Gwenpool along with her supporting cast. Give me Batroc, Gwenpool, Megatony and a standalone Jeff the Landshark!

[zonkttc]

Inflation of Deadpool pops

Pops gwenpool, minis, plush, pool pool pool pool!!!!

At least Gwenpool is her own character. Also the Unbelievable Gwenpool series was easily one my favorite Marvel comic series in the 2010s. I’ll gladly take more Gwenpool along with her supporting cast. Give me Batroc, Gwenpool, Megatony and a standalone Jeff the Landshark!

Agree Variety is the spice of life

[Labackpacker007]

Definitely some products more than others. What surprises me is Vaulted pops making there way back into the market. I guess it is good for new collectors that may have missed the initial release.

That always surprises me too; aren't reprinting some as well?

Reprinting? Is Funko re-releasing limited edition pops?

[Labackpacker007]

I am okay when a new variant comes out for the same pop, however, it makes me sad when they unvault things. I work so hard to add those into my collection and now I regret doing it.

Excuse my ignorance, but how exactly does Funko “vault” pops?

[Labackpacker007]

I am okay when a new variant comes out for the same pop, however, it makes me sad when they unvault things. I work so hard to add those into my collection and now I regret doing it.

I do think its odd when they reproduce.. then it becomes a challenge on old/new/or fake

If it’s an open edition, how can you tell? Is there a date or something?

[Labackpacker007]

Of course when a company gets bigger they gonna reuse molds to try to get the most out of em, happens to all big toy companies!

Enesco destroyed several collectible lines when they took them over and started reissuing pieces from molds that were allegedly destroyed. I remember David Winter Cottages would hold an annual event where they would literally PUBLICLY destroy the molds of certain popular pieces. However, these molds were magically resurrected a few years later when Enesco took over.

[Labackpacker007]

I think the same thing happened to Lilliputian Lane’s pieces too, but it’s been awhile so I may have the two mixed up. I just feel like Enesco ruins everything they touch. :/

[Labackpacker007]

So I haven't been pop hunting in a while, like 6 months, but went out yesterday to check out what's new, yes I picked up around 5 pops, but what I noticed right away was that there are sooooooooooo many reprints of pops that dropped years ago, like a ton. I didn't know that was a thing that was going on at this level. I don't see how there could be that many people who didn't get these on first release, don't they risk flooding the market?

Just curious, which pops did you see (or at least which ones stood out in your memory)?

[Labackpacker007]

Im assuming a new wave of deadpool pops are coming and there already SO MANY

Sheesh. I wish Funko execs would read this Forum instead. I’ve seen so many wonderful ideas for Pops that would be super popular.

[Labackpacker007]

Exactly I think we all did not like what happened last year

I can't agree more! Been happening to any hobby really, shoes, cards, designer toys... the moment they overproduce the craziness drops tremendously. Though one can argue that those who leave are mostly the resellers, so it's still a win to true collectors I guess

True , marvel legends . Star wars black series , pretty much anything is being over produced . Nothing truly being limited

That’s terrible. I hate to see Funko sabotaging its brand name like that.

[Labackpacker007]

Seeing more limited pops besides NFTs and Freddie’s would be nice, but personally just want to see some new licenses.

I’m happy for the One Piece collectors, but man Funko, let the license breathe a little and give us some other lines.

Same here. It seems like they keep going back to the same franchises over and over again. Give some other ones a chance. There are so many other shows and movies that also have huge fan bases, especially nostalgic shows.

[Labackpacker007]

i agree they have been over produced, especially the ones with tons of variants. puts me off as a collector

Agreed.

[Labackpacker007]

The Disney Lorcana cards are also a good example. Huge hype but then they ended up being everywhere and seemed super overproduced

True and lorcana still keeps pumping them out

Gosh, I used to have at least a dozen of the Brave Little Tailor cards from Lorcana. I wish I’d kept them instead of giving them away. My wife is still mad at me for giving away her card by mistake. She had 7 or 8 signatures on hers (she’d waited in line at D23 repeatedly to get the entire crew to sign it). I didn’t think she really wanted it because she’s not really into gaming. Boy, did I screw up.

[Labackpacker007]

The Disney Lorcana cards are also a good example. Huge hype but then they ended up being everywhere and seemed super overproduced

True and lorcana still keeps pumping them out

I am torn on whether I like the limited-ness and then cry when I miss out on things or whether I like being able to get things easily and then cry over the lack of rarity in my collection

Same. I think one solution might be to do a limited release of less popular characters/franchises that have more of a cult following, and mass-produce characters with a wide appeal to a broader audience.

[drtorch]

Does seem like there are a lot of restocks.

Yes a lot of restocks is true -as long as Funko was making money, that is their companies mission . And they’re getting more product to other fans so I guess that was the whole thing

True at the end they are a public company and need to make the stock holders happy

I am a huge Star Wars Black Series line fan from Hasbro. The line has dropped in popularity as soon as they started to remake the hard to find figures on a different card. Unfortunately, I believe I am seeing the end to the Black Series line. I hope Funko doesn't make this mistake and collectors walk away. This is such a fun thing to collect due to the community.

[TornadoJoes]

We can only hope Funko can one day bring back the good ole days of collecting.

[BestDadEver]

I agree with it being hard to please both sides. Personally I feel they should still cater more to the collector side and keep them more limited. Especially convention ones or event exclusive. Otherwise, why have them labeled as a collectible or exclusive?

I also agree with the double-edged sword unfortunately.. it's very hard to please the collectors, the fans, and the fan-based collectors (those categories might all be the same or completely different per person too)

I’m feeling kinda underwhelmed with Funko. I liked the chase , the low count- and I used to say please make it pre-order so there’s no flipping action, but there’s too many now.

yeah agree, I know it sucks when we don't get what we want, but I love the thrill of the hunt. MIss the days when I used to actually camp out for something.