Oakland Athletics - Black Panther Funko Pop Stadium Giveaway 9/10/22

Postby **MajorLeaguePops** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:40 pm

Here is the calendar for the A's promotional schedule which includes a Black Panther Funko Pop giveaway on Sept. 10th, 2022.

Does anyone know anything about this giveaway? The A's have not (from my searches) published any further information or images of this. My assumption is that the pop is going to be a common Black Panther pop because the A's are very cheap and I doubt they would do any type of exclusive pop. But what would be really cool is if they did a Ryan Coogler Black Panther Director pop (Oakland Born) OR an exclusive pop of black panther in the outfit he wore in the Oakland scenes, which looks like a pea coat and his iconic claw necklace.

BUT knowing the A's, I doubt they would do anything that cool.

Postby **mongoose12** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:53 pm

No idea about what the exclusive would be but I don’t think it would be an already released common. Also, the screenshot says Presented by Comcast Xfinity so it’s actually them doing the promo so you’re in luck lol

they have a few bucks to spare and will no doubt do something awesome

Postby **renardchua** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:00 pm

Hopefully it’s something Black Panther in A’s gear or something along those lines, and not just previously released regular pops. :cheers:

Postby **MajorLeaguePops** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:08 pm

mongoose12 wrote:No idea about what the exclusive would be but I don’t think it would be an already released common. Also, the screenshot says Presented by Comcast Xfinity so it’s actually them doing the promo so you’re in luck they have a few bucks to spare and will no doubt do something awesome

You underestimate the A's ability to be cheap.
My wife's family has had season tickets since 1986
My Dad since 1987
I had my own since 2014
(In total 6 seats - for 40+ games a year)

This is the first season the A's offered Season tickets post-Covid.

They raised their prices 50-70% for season ticket plans, raised food prices 100% for season ticket holders, (they used to have 50% off food for 2017-2019 seasons Pre-Covid but no more for this season), also raised parking to $20 for STH, which used to be Free for some plans. AND they traded all of their best players, did not resign any free agents. and the cherry on top is they are now receiving money from all the other MLB teams in the revenue sharing plan complaining they are a small market team. They have one of the richest owners in MLB and yet they are always in the bottom 5 teams in spending. If they could do something cheap, they would. Xfinity sponsoring it will only have them having more money in their pockets.

If it wasn't clear, we are no longer season ticket holders.

I hold out hope that they do something cool with this pop. But my expectations are zero.

Postby **aprilyoufools** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:33 pm

MajorLeaguePops wrote:You underestimate the A's ability to be cheap.
My wife's family has had season tickets since 1986
My Dad since 1987
I had my own since 2014
(In total 6 seats - for 40+ games a year)

This is the first season the A's offered Season tickets post-Covid.

They raised their prices 50-70% for season ticket plans, raised food prices 100% for season ticket holders, (they used to have 50% off food for 2017-2019 seasons Pre-Covid but no more for this season), also raised parking to $20 for STH, which used to be Free for some plans. AND they traded all of their best players, did not resign any free agents. and the cherry on top is they are now receiving money from all the other MLB teams in the revenue sharing plan complaining they are a small market team. They have one of the richest owners in MLB and yet they are always in the bottom 5 teams in spending. If they could do something cheap, they would. Xfinity sponsoring it will only have them having more money in their pockets.

If it wasn't clear, we are no longer season ticket holders.

I hold out hope that they do something cool with this pop. But my expectations are zero.

My partner and I were considering going but your points are making me think otherwise. Especially when you're a collector in the Bay Area and are very aware of how well the SF Giants have done with their Funko and FiGPiN promo giveaways.

The points you bring up also make me sad since I know some of my partner's relatives are long-time A's fans and season ticket holders.

Postby **MajorLeaguePops** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:47 pm

aprilyoufools wrote:
MajorLeaguePops wrote:You underestimate the A's ability to be cheap.
I hold out hope that they do something cool with this pop. But my expectations are zero.

My partner and I were considering going but your points are making me think otherwise. Especially when you're a collector in the Bay Area and are very aware of how well the SF Giants have done with their Funko and FiGPiN promo giveaways.

The points you bring up also make me sad since I know some of my partner's relatives are long-time A's fans and season ticket holders.

The giants do things a little differently. Most of the time they do a special ticket only for their good stuff. Which is super frustrating. I don't want to spend $100 on a ticket when the item I want is $50 on eBay.

The A's however have cheap single game tickets and their Stadium Giveaways are for every person as they walk in.

I definitely don't want to discourage anyone from going, but I am just less than optimistic that the A's will have something worth going for - because of how cheap they are.

But if it is cool. I hope to go! But it all depends on if I'm going the following day for the Dave Stewart Number Retirement.

Postby **scullysdad** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:54 pm

The Brewers have done themed bobble head days here in Milwaukee, and it’s usually a player dressed as something. I would say there is a very small chance of this just being a common they hand out because these are normally sponsored and the team does not pay for them anyway. There is also a very small chance of this being a brand new sculpt. If it’s not a player’s head on Black Panther’s body then it’s going to be a repaint like the Giants Jack Jack.

Postby **comic book guy** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 11:41 pm

Thanks for sharing the info. Hopefully they'll have some decent cheap seats available. A Saturday afternoon at the ballpark plus a cool pop sounds great to me!

Postby **mongoose12** » Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:25 am

MajorLeaguePops wrote:
mongoose12 wrote:No idea about what the exclusive would be but I don’t think it would be an already released common. Also, the screenshot says Presented by Comcast Xfinity so it’s actually them doing the promo so you’re in luck they have a few bucks to spare and will no doubt do something awesome

You underestimate the A's ability to be cheap.
My wife's family has had season tickets since 1986
My Dad since 1987
I had my own since 2014
(In total 6 seats - for 40+ games a year)

This is the first season the A's offered Season tickets post-Covid.

They raised their prices 50-70% for season ticket plans, raised food prices 100% for season ticket holders, (they used to have 50% off food for 2017-2019 seasons Pre-Covid but no more for this season), also raised parking to $20 for STH, which used to be Free for some plans. AND they traded all of their best players, did not resign any free agents. and the cherry on top is they are now receiving money from all the other MLB teams in the revenue sharing plan complaining they are a small market team. They have one of the richest owners in MLB and yet they are always in the bottom 5 teams in spending. If they could do something cheap, they would. Xfinity sponsoring it will only have them having more money in their pockets.

If it wasn't clear, we are no longer season ticket holders.

I hold out hope that they do something cool with this pop. But my expectations are zero.

So, tell me how you really feel about the As lol

Postby **runtodere** » Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:03 pm

MajorLeaguePops wrote:
mongoose12 wrote:No idea about what the exclusive would be but I don’t think it would be an already released common. Also, the screenshot says Presented by Comcast Xfinity so it’s actually them doing the promo so you’re in luck they have a few bucks to spare and will no doubt do something awesome

You underestimate the A's ability to be cheap.
My wife's family has had season tickets since 1986
My Dad since 1987
I had my own since 2014
(In total 6 seats - for 40+ games a year)

This is the first season the A's offered Season tickets post-Covid.

They raised their prices 50-70% for season ticket plans, raised food prices 100% for season ticket holders, (they used to have 50% off food for 2017-2019 seasons Pre-Covid but no more for this season), also raised parking to $20 for STH, which used to be Free for some plans. AND they traded all of their best players, did not resign any free agents. and the cherry on top is they are now receiving money from all the other MLB teams in the revenue sharing plan complaining they are a small market team. They have one of the richest owners in MLB and yet they are always in the bottom 5 teams in spending. If they could do something cheap, they would. Xfinity sponsoring it will only have them having more money in their pockets.

If it wasn't clear, we are no longer season ticket holders.

I hold out hope that they do something cool with this pop. But my expectations are zero.

I still want one - even if it's common. This might be one of the last Oakland souvenirs ever - I know that's sad for fans though...

Postby **Tusken** » Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:26 am

Interesting and hope the A’s do this for sure which might help other teams do the same down the line. :freddy3:

Postby **runtodere** » Tue Jul 05, 2022 10:43 am

Tusken wrote:Interesting and hope the A’s do this for sure which might help other teams do the same down the line.

Cmon Dodgers. Or Angels. Or maybe even Padres.

Postby **rexflexall** » Tue Jul 05, 2022 1:35 pm

Good one!

Postby **NoobMaster69** » Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:53 pm

runtodere wrote:
MajorLeaguePops wrote:
mongoose12 wrote:No idea about what the exclusive would be but I don’t think it would be an already released common. Also, the screenshot says Presented by Comcast Xfinity so it’s actually them doing the promo so you’re in luck they have a few bucks to spare and will no doubt do something awesome

You underestimate the A's ability to be cheap.
My wife's family has had season tickets since 1986
My Dad since 1987
I had my own since 2014
(In total 6 seats - for 40+ games a year)

This is the first season the A's offered Season tickets post-Covid.

They raised their prices 50-70% for season ticket plans, raised food prices 100% for season ticket holders, (they used to have 50% off food for 2017-2019 seasons Pre-Covid but no more for this season), also raised parking to $20 for STH, which used to be Free for some plans. AND they traded all of their best players, did not resign any free agents. and the cherry on top is they are now receiving money from all the other MLB teams in the revenue sharing plan complaining they are a small market team. They have one of the richest owners in MLB and yet they are always in the bottom 5 teams in spending. If they could do something cheap, they would. Xfinity sponsoring it will only have them having more money in their pockets.

If it wasn't clear, we are no longer season ticket holders.

I hold out hope that they do something cool with this pop. But my expectations are zero.

I still want one - even if it's common. This might be one of the last Oakland souvenirs ever - I know that's sad for fans though...

Did the Warriors do anything special before leaving Oracle?

Postby **runtodere** » Tue Jul 05, 2022 6:09 pm

NoobMaster69 wrote:
runtodere wrote:
MajorLeaguePops wrote:
You underestimate the A's ability to be cheap.
My wife's family has had season tickets since 1986
My Dad since 1987
I had my own since 2014
(In total 6 seats - for 40+ games a year)

This is the first season the A's offered Season tickets post-Covid.

They raised their prices 50-70% for season ticket plans, raised food prices 100% for season ticket holders, (they used to have 50% off food for 2017-2019 seasons Pre-Covid but no more for this season), also raised parking to $20 for STH, which used to be Free for some plans. AND they traded all of their best players, did not resign any free agents. and the cherry on top is they are now receiving money from all the other MLB teams in the revenue sharing plan complaining they are a small market team. They have one of the richest owners in MLB and yet they are always in the bottom 5 teams in spending. If they could do something cheap, they would. Xfinity sponsoring it will only have them having more money in their pockets.

If it wasn't clear, we are no longer season ticket holders.

I hold out hope that they do something cool with this pop. But my expectations are zero.

I still want one - even if it's common. This might be one of the last Oakland souvenirs ever - I know that's sad for fans though...

Did the Warriors do anything special before leaving Oracle?

I didn't hear of anything. I think they were just happy to get out of Oracle.

Postby **they_call_me_alex** » Tue Jul 05, 2022 6:22 pm

This seems like a very unique stadium giveaway. I remember the Giants had a Woody and BB-8 many years ago.
Good luck to all who are going for it.

Postby **NoobMaster69** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 12:10 pm

they_call_me_alex wrote:This seems like a very unique stadium giveaway. I remember the Giants had a Woody and BB-8 many years ago.
Good luck to all who are going for it.

They also had a pretty dope bruce lee version, which a more limited all orange variant

Postby **hpellot** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:22 pm

I wish it was closer, sounds like a great give away

Postby **Popfanatics** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 1:17 am

Born and raised in Oakland (but relocated to so ca) and I have been going to games since the 70’s. Whatever the pop is I need it!!

Postby **Vertigo813** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:48 am

NoobMaster69 wrote:
they_call_me_alex wrote:This seems like a very unique stadium giveaway. I remember the Giants had a Woody and BB-8 many years ago.
Good luck to all who are going for it.

They also had a pretty dope bruce lee version, which a more limited all orange variant

And this year they have the orange C-3PO with the black variant for the VIP tickets. The VIP tickets aren’t cheap but definitely worth it with how limited the variants are (both this and the orange Bruce Lee).

Postby **JJLecaros** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:32 am

planning on getting tickets for the event hopefully we get some pics soon.

Postby **JJLecaros** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:33 am

comic book guy wrote:Thanks for sharing the info. Hopefully they'll have some decent cheap seats available. A Saturday afternoon at the ballpark plus a cool pop sounds great to me!

last I checked tickets were pretty cheap

Postby **FerrisGuy3** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:03 am

Oh wow. May be buying my nephew tickets to see a baseball game for me lol

Postby **Chingy** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:38 pm

How many other teams have given out a POP as a giveaway? I know the Mariners and Cardinals have, and so did a minor league team in Everett. Any others?

Postby **hpellot** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:25 pm

Chingy wrote:How many other teams have given out a POP as a giveaway? I know the Mariners and Cardinals have, and so did a minor league team in Everett. Any others?

Tampa Bay Rays also did it

Postby **ocwankenobi** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 11:06 pm

Seem a little random. But awesome.

Postby **ryanc_** » Sun Jul 10, 2022 1:21 pm

oh wow that sounds amazing. i've never been to an a's game, only giants games

Postby **scullysdad** » Sun Jul 10, 2022 1:40 pm

Chingy wrote:How many other teams have given out a POP as a giveaway? I know the Mariners and Cardinals have, and so did a minor league team in Everett. Any others?

Mariners, Cardinals, Rays. This year the Red Sox and Reds both have one. The Giants have done a few - BB-8, Jack Jack and Bruce Lee off the top of my head but there could be more - but they were not players, they were variants of existing Pops.

Postby **runtodere** » Sun Jul 10, 2022 2:14 pm

I think I need to get tickets to this game

Postby **lavery01** » Sun Jul 10, 2022 2:19 pm

scullysdad wrote:
Chingy wrote:How many other teams have given out a POP as a giveaway? I know the Mariners and Cardinals have, and so did a minor league team in Everett. Any others?

Mariners, Cardinals, Rays. This year the Red Sox and Reds both have one. The Giants have done a few - BB-8, Jack Jack and Bruce Lee off the top of my head but there could be more - but they were not players, they were variants of existing Pops.

Would be great if the dodgers and angel stadiums did a giveaway, even So Fi. Wonder if it’s difficult to have these giveaways with the stadiums because there aren’t a lot of them happening. #-o

Postby **they_call_me_alex** » Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:36 pm

Vertigo813 wrote:
NoobMaster69 wrote:
they_call_me_alex wrote:This seems like a very unique stadium giveaway. I remember the Giants had a Woody and BB-8 many years ago.
Good luck to all who are going for it.

They also had a pretty dope bruce lee version, which a more limited all orange variant

And this year they have the orange C-3PO with the black variant for the VIP tickets. The VIP tickets aren’t cheap but definitely worth it with how limited the variants are (both this and the orange Bruce Lee).

I didn't know that they changed the ticket price based on the exclusive that you will get. I kind of like that you can guarantee yourself one of the more rare ones, but also kind of like the randomness if given the same ticket option to all attendees.

Postby **mactds** » Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:03 pm

Really interested to see how this turns out. Especially since there seems to be no obvious connection.

Postby **akagalar** » Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:31 pm

It's during D23 so I wouldn't be able to go anyway.

Postby **ocwankenobi** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:49 am

akagalar wrote:It's during D23 so I wouldn't be able to go anyway.

Not a bad reason..........

Love your Erso button.

Postby **Thehueys** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:45 am

I’m excited to see what this is. I love the stadium giveaways

Postby **Chingy** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:10 pm

scullysdad wrote:
Chingy wrote:How many other teams have given out a POP as a giveaway? I know the Mariners and Cardinals have, and so did a minor league team in Everett. Any others?

Mariners, Cardinals, Rays. This year the Red Sox and Reds both have one. The Giants have done a few - BB-8, Jack Jack and Bruce Lee off the top of my head but there could be more - but they were not players, they were variants of existing Pops.

Whoa that's a lot more than I knew about. Thanks

Postby **rexflexall** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 1:42 pm

Really, during D23? Ouchers.

Postby **Vertigo813** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:01 pm

they_call_me_alex wrote:
Vertigo813 wrote:
NoobMaster69 wrote:
They also had a pretty dope bruce lee version, which a more limited all orange variant

And this year they have the orange C-3PO with the black variant for the VIP tickets. The VIP tickets aren’t cheap but definitely worth it with how limited the variants are (both this and the orange Bruce Lee).

I didn't know that they changed the ticket price based on the exclusive that you will get. I kind of like that you can guarantee yourself one of the more rare ones, but also kind of like the randomness if given the same ticket option to all attendees.

I think it’s a byproduct of how the Giants run their promotions. They have a lot of different events that have a VIP add on so it seems they slotted the Funko giveaways into that model as of recently. It is really nice being guaranteed the rare pop but it would be fun to have the randomness of the rare ones being intermingled with the standard ones for the general giveaway.

Postby **Popfanatics** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 1:43 am

akagalar wrote:It's during D23 so I wouldn't be able to go anyway.

I saw this too! Boo!

Postby **Jaybrd1095** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:17 pm

Is there somewhere to find all Pop giveaways for games? All the different teams/cities?

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