Extremely Specific Pop Collecting

[PaleRiderOfDoom]

This is an interesting idea. I had to think about it, but I think most of my motivation is character (or genre) based. I feel like I nearly went down this route in a few instances (glow, flocked, bloody), but usually abandoned the idea when it became too much or there were too many that didn't appeal to me

That is totally fair. LOL Thankfully, looking at it this way, it isn't a gimmick as much as part of the character.

[PaleRiderOfDoom]

I originally tried to collect any flocked animal pops, but it turned out to be more expensive than I could handle...

I get that. I have a friend who tries to collect all the GITD Pops and it is hecka expensive for him.

[Mjacob78]

My collection at this point is too big and so when I get new ones it has to be one I don't have yet, like if its a variant I need to chose one to keep. I have a few of the same characters especially the HP ones. Like for real how many Harrys and Rons and Hermoines does one actually need LOL

[Universal_ghost]

My gf is the same way she loves cats and will get any pop with a cat in it.

[hpellot]

I am at negative space for the most part, New stuff mostly goes to the garage.

[rexflexall]

I’m usually all over the place when it comes to pop collecting.

Yup same here!

[PaleRiderOfDoom]

My collection at this point is too big and so when I get new ones it has to be one I don't have yet, like if its a variant I need to chose one to keep. I have a few of the same characters especially the HP ones. Like for real how many Harrys and Rons and Hermoines does one actually need LOL

Obviously...there needs to be a few more. LOL I was the same way with some sets where I'd keep the GITD variation of a common...but then I've gone back and picked up the common again to make sure I am complete.

[PaleRiderOfDoom]

My gf is the same way she loves cats and will get any pop with a cat in it.

I support this 100% LOL

[PaleRiderOfDoom]

I am at negative space for the most part, New stuff mostly goes to the garage.

I have so many totes...It's shameful...

[Kwik_One]

Question:

Does anyone besides me collect some Pops using extremely specific criteria? I collect a lot of different Pops for a lot of different reasons, but one thing I collect, no matter the line are Pops holding cats. The cat can't be included with the Pop or be just a cat, but an actual Pop holding a cat. And it needs to be a cat...Simba is a lion...he doesn't count. It's totally an arbitrary set of criteria, but I love it and I have so many people who have pointed out the new Godfather and Lightyear Pops coming that fit the bill. I think I have them all (except that darn Analyst from the Matrix that I can't seem to find), but it is fun to hunt them down (and why there is no Sally from NBC holding a cat, I have no clue).

So...anyone else have a very niche and highly arbitrary collection?

My wife collects purple pops. The character’s skin or clothing has to be fully purple.

[rontonsoup]

Right now I’m specifically looking for Disney Store logo pops. They’re the first edition Disney pops. I’m missing 22 now. Slowly but surely I’ll get all of them. The series 1 pops are the hardest to find right now

[Hgmaddhatter]

I collect all the pops named Max for my son... a lot of the characters I like anyways so it's a win win

[PaleRiderOfDoom]

Question:

Does anyone besides me collect some Pops using extremely specific criteria? I collect a lot of different Pops for a lot of different reasons, but one thing I collect, no matter the line are Pops holding cats. The cat can't be included with the Pop or be just a cat, but an actual Pop holding a cat. And it needs to be a cat...Simba is a lion...he doesn't count. It's totally an arbitrary set of criteria, but I love it and I have so many people who have pointed out the new Godfather and Lightyear Pops coming that fit the bill. I think I have them all (except that darn Analyst from the Matrix that I can't seem to find), but it is fun to hunt them down (and why there is no Sally from NBC holding a cat, I have no clue).

So...anyone else have a very niche and highly arbitrary collection?

My wife collects purple pops. The character’s skin or clothing has to be fully purple.

That's cool! I have no clue, but are there a lot like that? I would think she has a lot of Thanos.

[PaleRiderOfDoom]

I collect all the pops named Max for my son... a lot of the characters I like anyways so it's a win win

I love it! My name is Patrick, so I may have more than one Patrick Stars...

[Hgmaddhatter]

I collect all the pops named Max for my son... a lot of the characters I like anyways so it's a win win

I love it! My name is Patrick, so I may have more than one Patrick Stars...

Hahahaha exactly!! His full name is Maximus so we went all in on Gladiator

[randig]

That is very specific but more power to ya!

[PaleRiderOfDoom]

I collect all the pops named Max for my son... a lot of the characters I like anyways so it's a win win

I love it! My name is Patrick, so I may have more than one Patrick Stars...

Hahahaha exactly!! His full name is Maximus so we went all in on Gladiator

Perfect! I like that. All my kids have weird names so we have nothing.

[PaleRiderOfDoom]

That is very specific but more power to ya!

Oh...there is a lot of other things I get from Funko, but if it's holding a cat...it's insta-buy. LOL

[kdmlvr]

I am complete on a few lines still such as rocky horror and mars attacks

[PaleRiderOfDoom]

I am complete on a few lines still such as rocky horror and mars attacks

Those are awesome sets. I wish I had completed those when I had the chance years ago.

[JJHODGE]

Question:

Does anyone besides me collect some Pops using extremely specific criteria? I collect a lot of different Pops for a lot of different reasons, but one thing I collect, no matter the line are Pops holding cats. The cat can't be included with the Pop or be just a cat, but an actual Pop holding a cat. And it needs to be a cat...Simba is a lion...he doesn't count. It's totally an arbitrary set of criteria, but I love it and I have so many people who have pointed out the new Godfather and Lightyear Pops coming that fit the bill. I think I have them all (except that darn Analyst from the Matrix that I can't seem to find), but it is fun to hunt them down (and why there is no Sally from NBC holding a cat, I have no clue).

So...anyone else have a very niche and highly arbitrary collection?

On the flip side since I'm paring down my collection, I've specifically been only collecting the dogs that come with pops like John Wick with Dog, Kate Bishop with Lucky the Pizza Dog, Stephen King with Molly, etc. Does that count?

LOL that is really specific

[Hgmaddhatter]

I love it! My name is Patrick, so I may have more than one Patrick Stars...

Hahahaha exactly!! His full name is Maximus so we went all in on Gladiator

Perfect! I like that. All my kids have weird names so we have nothing.

We wanted nerdy but still in the realm of typical . And Max is a cute nickname... but I do love a unique name!

[edmomo]

I think it definitely comes along with the territory for mature collections. Be it space constraints, funds, etc. I’ve been collecting since 2011 and have parred it down significantly over the years to pieces that have some meaning. First Pop (9” sdcc buzz lightyear), unique design concept (like headless ned), Funkoween or Fundays I attended in person, or childhood nostalgia (mr dna). It brings focus to what was originally a hodge podge of fun at 500+ Pops down to now less than 60 and I continue to refine down as time passes. What sparks joy!

[JCFun]

I don't know if it's that "specific", but I enjoy buying a specific pop associated with a specific memory at the time, such as a trip, or new job, etc.

[Universal_ghost]

My gf is the same way she loves cats and will get any pop with a cat in it.

I support this 100% LOL

She always wants an army of cats I'm just like "oh lord"

[rexflexall]

My gf is the same way she loves cats and will get any pop with a cat in it.

I support this 100% LOL

She always wants an army of cats I'm just like "oh lord"

You gonna get allergic to any of them flocked ones! LOL

[chincoteague1]

I think it definitely comes along with the territory for mature collections. Be it space constraints, funds, etc. I’ve been collecting since 2011 and have parred it down significantly over the years to pieces that have some meaning. First Pop (9” sdcc buzz lightyear), unique design concept (like headless ned), Funkoween or Fundays I attended in person, or childhood nostalgia (mr dna). It brings focus to what was originally a hodge podge of fun at 500+ Pops down to now less than 60 and I continue to refine down as time passes. What sparks joy!

This is very well said. Thank you.

[WarHmongHer]

Question:

Does anyone besides me collect some Pops using extremely specific criteria? I collect a lot of different Pops for a lot of different reasons, but one thing I collect, no matter the line are Pops holding cats. The cat can't be included with the Pop or be just a cat, but an actual Pop holding a cat. And it needs to be a cat...Simba is a lion...he doesn't count. It's totally an arbitrary set of criteria, but I love it and I have so many people who have pointed out the new Godfather and Lightyear Pops coming that fit the bill. I think I have them all (except that darn Analyst from the Matrix that I can't seem to find), but it is fun to hunt them down (and why there is no Sally from NBC holding a cat, I have no clue).

So...anyone else have a very niche and highly arbitrary collection?

I was going to collect number 58 of every line. Then I found out the willy Wonka gold 2 pack is number 58.....my pockets are not that deep. Lol

[gokou105]

I don't think I collect specific pops but definitely getting picky since I'm running out of room

[FunkOCD]

Question:

Does anyone besides me collect some Pops using extremely specific criteria? I collect a lot of different Pops for a lot of different reasons, but one thing I collect, no matter the line are Pops holding cats. The cat can't be included with the Pop or be just a cat, but an actual Pop holding a cat. And it needs to be a cat...Simba is a lion...he doesn't count. It's totally an arbitrary set of criteria, but I love it and I have so many people who have pointed out the new Godfather and Lightyear Pops coming that fit the bill. I think I have them all (except that darn Analyst from the Matrix that I can't seem to find), but it is fun to hunt them down (and why there is no Sally from NBC holding a cat, I have no clue).

So...anyone else have a very niche and highly arbitrary collection?

On the flip side since I'm paring down my collection, I've specifically been only collecting the dogs that come with pops like John Wick with Dog, Kate Bishop with Lucky the Pizza Dog, Stephen King with Molly, etc. Does that count?

LOL that is really specific

It's a blessing and a curse really! LOL I end up with the companion pops I don't want but thankfully there aren't many with dogs!

[FunkOCD]

Question:

Does anyone besides me collect some Pops using extremely specific criteria? I collect a lot of different Pops for a lot of different reasons, but one thing I collect, no matter the line are Pops holding cats. The cat can't be included with the Pop or be just a cat, but an actual Pop holding a cat. And it needs to be a cat...Simba is a lion...he doesn't count. It's totally an arbitrary set of criteria, but I love it and I have so many people who have pointed out the new Godfather and Lightyear Pops coming that fit the bill. I think I have them all (except that darn Analyst from the Matrix that I can't seem to find), but it is fun to hunt them down (and why there is no Sally from NBC holding a cat, I have no clue).

So...anyone else have a very niche and highly arbitrary collection?

On the flip side since I'm paring down my collection, I've specifically been only collecting the dogs that come with pops like John Wick with Dog, Kate Bishop with Lucky the Pizza Dog, Stephen King with Molly, etc. Does that count?

LOL that is really specific

It's a blessing and a curse really! LOL I end up with the companion pops I don't want but thankfully there aren't many with dogs!

[hpellot]

Some small lines I stay complete so far

[methodsmadness]

I love this! The specificity is awesome - cats, ramen, purple, archery, 58. And yes, have to be careful with space and only get what makes me happy.

I do find I try to get the Pops holding a mini helmet/mask (i.e. Tony Stark holding the Iron Man helmet, Punisher holding the little Daredevil mask, etc)...there aren't too many of them so that helps

[Universal_ghost]

I support this 100% LOL

She always wants an army of cats I'm just like "oh lord"

You gonna get allergic to any of them flocked ones! LOL

I hope not I don't like sneezing a lot!

[kdmlvr]

I have a few lines I am complete on for example Ghostbusters (non freddys) and Rocky Horror

[funkopants777]

i collect anything that is cute

haha im just imagining myself with like 5k pops cuz
id probably find anything cute


but totally love your niche-specific holding cat criteria!
you gotta show us pics

[rexflexall]

I have an attraction to glow and metallic!

[PaleRiderOfDoom]

i collect anything that is cute

haha im just imagining myself with like 5k pops cuz
id probably find anything cute


but totally love your niche-specific holding cat criteria!
you gotta show us pics

I need to post a pic. I've never figured that out on here...I'm so old...

I did just add The Analyst Pop this weekend, so I do need an updated picture.

[PaleRiderOfDoom]

I have an attraction to glow and metallic!

I have a friend who tries to get every Glow Pop. Some have ended up out of his reach. Thankfully none of the holding cat ones have been too bad and most I've gotten at retail.

[PaleRiderOfDoom]

As specific as I am, I saw someone on Reddit who had a collection of Pops holding snakes. It was eclectic.