Calling Old School Collectors - The Clockwork Orange Story

[grailmonster]

Hey guys... so, I was fortunate enough to recently attain a Clockwork Orange (I'm super super excited!!!).

I was wondering if anyone who was around from 2010-2015 era can run through the full story of this Pop!
Just looking for all-encompassing details of everything involving it as I'm super fascinated by the history and story.

* How were both variants originally distributed (I've seen the threads about Gemini selling the Chase in 2013, was the non-Chase also sold through Gemini?)

* What were the licensing issues Funko faced with this piece?

* What is Radio Days and how were they involved?

* Any quirky and cool facts about it would be awesome!!

Thank you!!

[Toys R Us Kid]

Congrats on that megafind! I've always appreciate these from a far. How long were you hunting for this before tracking one down?
- I'm also looking forward to seeing what other info is out there about it's history. This was before I was collection but I too was always curious about it's story.

[0mie]

I’m listening

[mongoose12]

#11 was personally owned by Brian until 2016 when it became apart of my collection. No cap as the kids would say.

[grailmonster]

[quote="mongoose12"]#11 was personally owned by Brian until 2016 when it became apart of my collection. No cap as the kids would say.[/quote]

Wow. amazing!
#11 gitd or non?

[mongoose12]

glow my guy

[willy wonka]

Congrats on the Addition!

[Serch_na]

Following I want to know to

[grailmonster]

[quote="Toys R Us Kid"]Congrats on that megafind! I've always appreciate these from a far. How long were you hunting for this before tracking one down?
- I'm also looking forward to seeing what other info is out there about it's history. This was before I was collection but I too was always curious about it's story.[/quote]

It took me about 4 months in total.
I knew a lot of the owners, but had trouble getting any of them to sell! I kinda got lucky with finding this particular one (and at a price I'd consider to be reasonable).

[runtodere]

[quote="mongoose12"]#11 was personally owned by Brian until 2016 when it became apart of my collection. No cap as the kids would say.[/quote]
Crazy

[lavery01]

[quote="mongoose12"]#11 was personally owned by Brian until 2016 when it became apart of my collection. No cap as the kids would say.[/quote]

Wow! Now the story of how you managed this is what I would love to hear.

[hpellot]

[quote="lavery01"][quote="mongoose12"]#11 was personally owned by Brian until 2016 when it became apart of my collection. No cap as the kids would say.[/quote]

Wow! Now the story of how you managed this is what I would love to hear. [/quote]

Congrats on the find.

[grailmonster]

Here is what I've been able to find out (thanks jacob!) - if you have additional info, feel free to correct & revise this, or add to it!:

Back in 2012, Funko had plans to produce a full line of Clockwork Orange Pops!. Since paying exorbitant amount of money for licenses wasn't as feasible of an option as it is today, they frequently used a company named Radio Days to help skirt licensing & copyright laws.

If you look at the "Clockwork Orange" logo on the Pop, it has a gear in the middle of the "o" - this is not the official Clockwork Orange logo. Part of Radio Days' effort to navigate the licensing was using a unique logo (they did this with several Pops!).

For whatever reason, Clockwork Orange's parent company took a very threatening approach with these Pops! and ordered them all destroyed or face legal action. Brian (CEO) destroyed all but 12 of Chase, 12 of the non-Chase and a handful of wobblers. He hand signed and numbered each of these.

Funko were never able to sell these pieces directly, so the non-Chases were given to friends (mainly members of the Funko Funatic forum). Some of the Chases were also given to Funatic members, and the rest were given to Gemini Collectibles (and sold by them for $350).

[BigM]

The wobblers are interesting too. It’s the same that there’s 12 regular and 12 glow of them but there were a couple of cases of the regular wobblers that were supposed to be released that got into the public’s hands. Not sure how entirely but I heard that they were stolen from a factory and sold off on eBay or something. There’s probably fewer than 50 of them. The “o” mentioned by Rev is what he’s talking about on the base of the wobblers. He has a pic of them both side by side somewhere to better explain it.

[mongoose12]

[quote="lavery01"][quote="mongoose12"]#11 was personally owned by Brian until 2016 when it became apart of my collection. No cap as the kids would say.[/quote]

Wow! Now the story of how you managed this is what I would love to hear. [/quote]

[img]https://preview.redd.it/wfdg64ix8jv81.jpg?auto=webp&s=792c0299bd8bf1643abff945c490a021b2249cd7[/img]

we'll have to table that for a face to face convo

[lavery01]

[quote="mongoose12"][quote="lavery01"][quote="mongoose12"]#11 was personally owned by Brian until 2016 when it became apart of my collection. No cap as the kids would say.[/quote]

Wow! Now the story of how you managed this is what I would love to hear. [/quote]

[img]https://preview.redd.it/wfdg64ix8jv81.jpg?auto=webp&s=792c0299bd8bf1643abff945c490a021b2249cd7[/img]

we'll have to table that for a face to face convo [/quote]

Okay great, I’m going to hold you to it. And besides would love to meet you in person. So until the next Funko event we’re both at, it’ll be tabled.

[Chingy]

[quote="grailmonster"]Here is what I've been able to find out (thanks jacob!) - if you have additional info, feel free to correct & revise this, or add to it!:

Back in 2012, Funko had plans to produce a full line of Clockwork Orange Pops!. Since paying exorbitant amount of money for licenses wasn't as feasible of an option as it is today, they frequently used a company named Radio Days to help skirt licensing & copyright laws.

If you look at the "Clockwork Orange" logo on the Pop, it has a gear in the middle of the "o" - this is not the official Clockwork Orange logo. Part of Radio Days' effort to navigate the licensing was using a unique logo (they did this with several Pops!).

For whatever reason, Clockwork Orange's parent company took a very threatening approach with these Pops! and ordered them all destroyed or face legal action. Brian (CEO) destroyed all but 12 of Chase, 12 of the non-Chase and a handful of wobblers. He hand signed and numbered each of these.

Funko were never able to sell these pieces directly, so the non-Chases were given to friends (mainly members of the Funko Funatic forum). Some of the Chases were also given to Funatic members, and the rest were given to Gemini Collectibles (and sold by them for $350).[/quote]

Wow! I didn't know any of this. What an interesting piece of Funko history. Thank you for sharing.

[mongoose12]

[quote="lavery01"][quote="mongoose12"][quote="lavery01"][quote="mongoose12"]#11 was personally owned by Brian until 2016 when it became apart of my collection. No cap as the kids would say.[/quote]

Wow! Now the story of how you managed this is what I would love to hear. [/quote]

[img]https://preview.redd.it/wfdg64ix8jv81.jpg?auto=webp&s=792c0299bd8bf1643abff945c490a021b2249cd7[/img]

we'll have to table that for a face to face convo [/quote]

Okay great, I’m going to hold you to it. And besides would love to meet you in person. So until the next Funko event we’re both at, it’ll be tabled. [/quote]

Deal and that’ll be Nycc!

[BRiley0216]

Congratulations

[Revenant-wayfarer]

Someone named grail monster just bought one. He was also the guy who bought the willy wonka, Oompa Loompa two pack with the golden ticket.

[lavery01]

[quote="Revenant-wayfarer"]Someone named grail monster just bought one. He was also the guy who bought the willy wonka, Oompa Loompa two pack with the golden ticket.[/quote]

Not sure if you noticed, but he’s also the one that started this thread.

[gastlecast]

Congrats

[willy wonka]

[quote="mongoose12"][quote="lavery01"][quote="mongoose12"][quote="lavery01"][quote="mongoose12"]#11 was personally owned by Brian until 2016 when it became apart of my collection. No cap as the kids would say.[/quote]

Wow! Now the story of how you managed this is what I would love to hear. [/quote]

[img]https://preview.redd.it/wfdg64ix8jv81.jpg?auto=webp&s=792c0299bd8bf1643abff945c490a021b2249cd7[/img]

we'll have to table that for a face to face convo [/quote]

Okay great, I’m going to hold you to it. And besides would love to meet you in person. So until the next Funko event we’re both at, it’ll be tabled. [/quote]

Deal and that’ll be Nycc![/quote]

I would like to hear this story as well!

[tlaloc666]

Congrats on that megaultimate grail !

[Serch_na]

[quote="willy wonka"][quote="mongoose12"][quote="lavery01"][quote="mongoose12"][quote="lavery01"][quote="mongoose12"]#11 was personally owned by Brian until 2016 when it became apart of my collection. No cap as the kids would say.[/quote]

Wow! Now the story of how you managed this is what I would love to hear. [/quote]

[img]https://preview.redd.it/wfdg64ix8jv81.jpg?auto=webp&s=792c0299bd8bf1643abff945c490a021b2249cd7[/img]

we'll have to table that for a face to face convo [/quote]

Okay great, I’m going to hold you to it. And besides would love to meet you in person. So until the next Funko event we’re both at, it’ll be tabled. [/quote]

Deal and that’ll be Nycc![/quote]

I would like to hear this story as well![/quote]

Im in

[Jalapenopete]

Love this topic!! Congrats on your new gem!! love reading stories like this!!! Funko should incorporate stories into fun tv

[gerardogios]

Congrats on the mega holy grail!

[Toys R Us Kid]

[quote="grailmonster"]Here is what I've been able to find out (thanks jacob!) - if you have additional info, feel free to correct & revise this, or add to it!:

Back in 2012, Funko had plans to produce a full line of Clockwork Orange Pops!. Since paying exorbitant amount of money for licenses wasn't as feasible of an option as it is today, they frequently used a company named Radio Days to help skirt licensing & copyright laws.

If you look at the "Clockwork Orange" logo on the Pop, it has a gear in the middle of the "o" - this is not the official Clockwork Orange logo. Part of Radio Days' effort to navigate the licensing was using a unique logo (they did this with several Pops!).

For whatever reason, Clockwork Orange's parent company took a very threatening approach with these Pops! and ordered them all destroyed or face legal action. Brian (CEO) destroyed all but 12 of Chase, 12 of the non-Chase and a handful of wobblers. He hand signed and numbered each of these.

Funko were never able to sell these pieces directly, so the non-Chases were given to friends (mainly members of the Funko Funatic forum). Some of the Chases were also given to Funatic members, and the rest were given to Gemini Collectibles (and sold by them for $350).[/quote]

Wow this is awesome. I always wondered the story behind these and I don't think as many people know what really happened to them. I didn't know there was a full production run that was actually destroyed. Imagine what these would be had they been fully released. I guess most of the hype is for the rarity (aside from how classic of a movie Clockwork Orange is).

[Stat32111]

[quote="grailmonster"]Here is what I've been able to find out (thanks jacob!) - if you have additional info, feel free to correct & revise this, or add to it!:

Back in 2012, Funko had plans to produce a full line of Clockwork Orange Pops!. Since paying exorbitant amount of money for licenses wasn't as feasible of an option as it is today, they frequently used a company named Radio Days to help skirt licensing & copyright laws.

If you look at the "Clockwork Orange" logo on the Pop, it has a gear in the middle of the "o" - this is not the official Clockwork Orange logo. Part of Radio Days' effort to navigate the licensing was using a unique logo (they did this with several Pops!).

For whatever reason, Clockwork Orange's parent company took a very threatening approach with these Pops! and ordered them all destroyed or face legal action. Brian (CEO) destroyed all but 12 of Chase, 12 of the non-Chase and a handful of wobblers. He hand signed and numbered each of these.

Funko were never able to sell these pieces directly, so the non-Chases were given to friends (mainly members of the Funko Funatic forum). Some of the Chases were also given to Funatic members, and the rest were given to Gemini Collectibles (and sold by them for $350).[/quote]
Very interesting! Was always curious on the story. Thanks for sharing

[theraven00]

I remember hearing about these a few years ago and it was like an urban myth at the time until one sold for around $12,000. I couldn't believe the price back then, but looking back that was quite a steal.

[Mr Yac]

Interesting thread, I’ve always wondered why this thing was so expensive.

[Revenant-wayfarer]

[quote="lavery01"][quote="Revenant-wayfarer"]Someone named grail monster just bought one. He was also the guy who bought the willy wonka, Oompa Loompa two pack with the golden ticket.[/quote]

Not sure if you noticed, but he’s also the one that started this thread. [/quote]

I did not . Whoops

[Marvelfanatic86]

Wow always heard rumors of this ! Interesting to finally learn more ! Thanks for sharing everyone and congrats on getting a piece of funko history !

[Fnava87]

[quote="grailmonster"]Hey guys... so, I was fortunate enough to recently attain a Clockwork Orange (I'm super super excited!!!).

I was wondering if anyone who was around from 2010-2015 era can run through the full story of this Pop!
Just looking for all-encompassing details of everything involving it as I'm super fascinated by the history and story.

* How were both variants originally distributed (I've seen the threads about Gemini selling the Chase in 2013, was the non-Chase also sold through Gemini?)

* What were the licensing issues Funko faced with this piece?

* What is Radio Days and how were they involved?

* Any quirky and cool facts about it would be awesome!!

Thank you!![/quote]

Holy grail fam sheesh!!!

[FunkOCD]

[quote="Mr Yac"]Interesting thread, I’ve always wondered why this thing was so expensive.[/quote]

You're expensive but this takes the cake aside from the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory golden ticket 2-pack!

[MPF223]

[quote="FunkOCD"][quote="Mr Yac"]Interesting thread, I’ve always wondered why this thing was so expensive.[/quote]

You're expensive but this takes the cake aside from the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory golden ticket 2-pack![/quote]

The clockwork orange pop is a grail grail the chocolate factory golden ticket 2 pack is the holy grail I wish I could afford them

[FunkOCD]

[quote="MPF223"][quote="FunkOCD"][quote="Mr Yac"]Interesting thread, I’ve always wondered why this thing was so expensive.[/quote]

You're expensive but this takes the cake aside from the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory golden ticket 2-pack![/quote]

The clockwork orange pop is a grail grail the chocolate factory golden ticket 2 pack is the holy grail I wish I could afford them [/quote]

I expect you to own both of these one day! Heh

[RedRoo]

If i remember correctly there were 12 in total made (6 normal 6 chase) 11 ended up reaching public hands and have been making the rounds.

they were proof of concepts for the movie to try and get the contract. Sadly it fell through (until more recent times when it was acquired).

[funko_gtx91]

Congrats on this big grail……… I would like to hear other peoples story too

[MPF223]

[quote="FunkOCD"][quote="MPF223"][quote="FunkOCD"][quote="Mr Yac"]Interesting thread, I’ve always wondered why this thing was so expensive.[/quote]

You're expensive but this takes the cake aside from the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory golden ticket 2-pack![/quote]

The clockwork orange pop is a grail grail the chocolate factory golden ticket 2 pack is the holy grail I wish I could afford them [/quote]

I expect you to own both of these one day! Heh[/quote]


Maybe if I was fortunate enough to win the lottery haha