Have you ever....

[rexflexall]

Oh god, this just gave me anxiety to look at how dusty the ones must be in my office at home...

They can get pretty dusty, especially for me here in Las Vegas since I live in the desert!

I can't imagine dealing with that much dust. I struggle with enough dust as is!

At home we honestly light dust twice a week just to not have to deal with a caked layer!

[spider-man_616]

I was curious if anyone here has ever given someone a Pop! in hopes they would start collecting. I have definitely gifted a fair share of them but I don't think I have converted any into Funatics up to this point.

I am very proud (I laugh as I say this) to influence my best friends to start collecting Pops! At first, I gave them a pop and a pop shirt as gifts and giggles, but they loved it, and now, they *hate* (not really) for it

It is always fun to bring more friends along to a Con. Everyone can always use a friend in line.

my friend got sucked into the craze because of sdcc special edition. he wasn't into funko then but he won the buzzer and the thrill got him

[Rcmal1]

I am very proud (I laugh as I say this) to influence my best friends to start collecting Pops! At first, I gave them a pop and a pop shirt as gifts and giggles, but they loved it, and now, they *hate* (not really) for it

It is always fun to bring more friends along to a Con. Everyone can always use a friend in line.

my friend got sucked into the craze because of sdcc special edition. he wasn't into funko then but he won the buzzer and the thrill got him

That is a perfect way to start.

[FunkoAlphaBravo]

I’ve gifted a couple and been successful! Then sometimes I get nervous about others liking them

[El_PANDA]

I’ve gifted a couple and been successful! Then sometimes I get nervous about others liking them

It’s a gift how could you hate it

[hpellot]

I’ve gifted a couple and been successful! Then sometimes I get nervous about others liking them

I gave an item to one of my nephews and now he wants to "go shopping" at my collection,

[Rcmal1]

I’ve gifted a couple and been successful! Then sometimes I get nervous about others liking them

It’s a gift how could you hate it

Totally agree with this sentiment.

[Serch_na]

I’ve gifted a couple and been successful! Then sometimes I get nervous about others liking them

An invitation to the dark side is always hard

[rexflexall]

I’ve gifted a couple and been successful! Then sometimes I get nervous about others liking them

I don't look down on gifts!

[Karebear101083]

I was given a pop by my klddo and we began to collect as a hobby. Now I collect my favorite lines.

[chester]

I gave my friends son a Joker Freddy comic con years ago.He still has it and collects to this day.

[DiegoLo]

I use to give Funkos as Gift, the Fun is easy to find something that like to any person.

[Gsanch28]

I started my sister off on this path . She got deep into it and the nice thing is some of the ones I gave her ended up being the more valuable ones in her collection. It’s nice to show people and see them kind of go with the flow and fall in love with collecting also.

[Jade10881]

I am very proud (I laugh as I say this) to influence my best friends to start collecting Pops! At first, I gave them a pop and a pop shirt as gifts and giggles, but they loved it, and now, they *hate* (not really) for it

It is always fun to bring more friends along to a Con. Everyone can always use a friend in line.

my friend got sucked into the craze because of sdcc special edition. he wasn't into funko then but he won the buzzer and the thrill got him

Cons are a good place to reel people in.

[Blitzfreeze]

I gave my friend my captain America proto pop from Fundays hoping that would get him to start collecting....nope haha.

[lavery01]

I gave my friend my captain America proto pop from Fundays hoping that would get him to start collecting....nope haha.

Does he still have the proto?

[Blitzfreeze]

I gave my friend my captain America proto pop from Fundays hoping that would get him to start collecting....nope haha.

Does he still have the proto?

He sure does.

[Mikesglowpops]

Absolutely! I always gift pops for friends that like certain TV shows, movies, or bands!

[Glenndenico]

Haven't been able to convert anyone yet but not going to stop trying

[darqa]

I have gifted pops to friends who don't normally have pops because the like whatever show/movie etc the pop is for. But not intentionally to try and get them into pop collecting.

[Rcmal1]

I gave my friend my captain America proto pop from Fundays hoping that would get him to start collecting....nope haha.

Does he still have the proto?

He sure does.

That is an awesome gift. I need friends like you.

[Rcmal1]

I was given a pop by my klddo and we began to collect as a hobby. Now I collect my favorite lines.

That is very cool. It is great to share the hobby with family!

[MarvelPopFan75]

I've gifted a lot of pops to people based on what shows they like but the closet I've come to converting anyone would be the ones I donate to the afterschool childcare program that my mother works at. The kids love them.

[hpellot]

I gave my friend my captain America proto pop from Fundays hoping that would get him to start collecting....nope haha.

That is an awesome gift, do they still have it?

[MarvelPopFan75]

I gave my friend my captain America proto pop from Fundays hoping that would get him to start collecting....nope haha.

I've given con exclusives to people but not protos, non-collectors just don't appreciate how rare and awesome they are.

[Ronnie18]

I gave my friend my captain America proto pop from Fundays hoping that would get him to start collecting....nope haha.

I've given con exclusives to people but not protos, non-collectors just don't appreciate how rare and awesome they are.

Yes, I stopped buying pops for people unless I know they are collectors.

[Blitzfreeze]

I gave my friend my captain America proto pop from Fundays hoping that would get him to start collecting....nope haha.

That is an awesome gift, do they still have it?

Yeah it sits in his office.

[MarvelPopFan75]

I gave my friend my captain America proto pop from Fundays hoping that would get him to start collecting....nope haha.

That is an awesome gift, do they still have it?

Yeah it sits in his office.

Well that is certainly better than him turning around and selling it on Ebay.

[rontonsoup]

I was curious if anyone here has ever given someone a Pop! in hopes they would start collecting. I have definitely gifted a fair share of them but I don't think I have converted any into Funatics up to this point.

The only one that I’ve successfully converted into a Funatic is my sister, then she converted our friend into one, then he turned his nephew into one. I wonder how far it continued after that.

[hpellot]

I was curious if anyone here has ever given someone a Pop! in hopes they would start collecting. I have definitely gifted a fair share of them but I don't think I have converted any into Funatics up to this point.

The only one that I’ve successfully converted into a Funatic is my sister, then she converted our friend into one, then he turned his nephew into one. I wonder how far it continued after that.

Nice, I was able to get my kids into some collecting

[Blitzfreeze]

That is an awesome gift, do they still have it?

Yeah it sits in his office.

Well that is certainly better than him turning around and selling it on Ebay.

I told him what it was estimated to be worth and if he ever sold it I'd slash his tires....with my prayers of course.

[Rcmal1]

I was curious if anyone here has ever given someone a Pop! in hopes they would start collecting. I have definitely gifted a fair share of them but I don't think I have converted any into Funatics up to this point.

The only one that I’ve successfully converted into a Funatic is my sister, then she converted our friend into one, then he turned his nephew into one. I wonder how far it continued after that.

Nice, I was able to get my kids into some collecting

You have to set up a Funko Family Tree.

[hpellot]

The only one that I’ve successfully converted into a Funatic is my sister, then she converted our friend into one, then he turned his nephew into one. I wonder how far it continued after that.

Nice, I was able to get my kids into some collecting

You have to set up a Funko Family Tree.

Yep, great idea thanks

[rontonsoup]

Nice, I was able to get my kids into some collecting

You have to set up a Funko Family Tree.

Yep, great idea thanks

That would be cool to see

[funko_gtx91]

I believe I have convinced people that they should get a few but then they go down that rabbit hole

[Greek187]

Can’t wait

[hpellot]

I believe I have convinced people that they should get a few but then they go down that rabbit hole

Once they start its over

[funko_gtx91]

I believe I have convinced people that they should get a few but then they go down that rabbit hole

Once they start its over

Very true you can’t get out

[hpellot]

I believe I have convinced people that they should get a few but then they go down that rabbit hole

Once they start its over

Very true you can’t get out

Its a trap j/k

[Rcmal1]

Once they start its over

Very true you can’t get out

Its a trap j/k

But like a fun trap...