Have you ever....

Postby **Katers** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 1:52 am

lazcommalisa wrote:I've tried with friends and I've been successful with 1 so far. Everyone else just does not get it

It takes a special person to truly understand Funko collecting! lol

Postby **DrunkoPop** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 2:47 pm

Katers wrote:
lazcommalisa wrote:I've tried with friends and I've been successful with 1 so far. Everyone else just does not get it

It takes a special person to truly understand Funko collecting!

I 100% agree :freddy2:

Postby **FunkoAlphaBravo** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:39 pm

I haven’t converted them into funatics but certainly collectors!!!

Postby **Mrswestcoastfunko** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 9:19 pm

I remember doing this and feeling guilty because then they spiral out of control and I feel like I'm to blame lol

Postby **Anthonybisi** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 10:44 pm

Rcmal1 wrote: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 gifted my friend a $15 funko pop way back which was Tony Montana now it’s worth a lot more and he still never actually bought any other funkos lol

Postby **Rcmal1** » Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:41 am

Anthonybisi wrote:
Rcmal1 wrote: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 gifted my friend a $15 funko pop way back which was Tony Montana now it’s worth a lot more and he still never actually bought any other funkos

Well at least he still has it. I have seen some Pops! that I have purchased for family go from a prominent display to hardly being seen. I am sure he appreciates it.

Postby **Tusken** » Mon Dec 19, 2022 2:26 pm

I would say I have one friend who loves them now and is growing their collection. Working on the rest to come over to the funatic side. :freddy3:

Postby **DG_FunkPoppa** » Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:32 pm

Rcmal1 wrote: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.

Some kids knocked on my door on Halloween and I gave them funko pops

Now I’m wondering if they have more funko pops :compress:

Postby **Rcmal1** » Tue Dec 20, 2022 8:39 am

DG_FunkPoppa wrote:
Rcmal1 wrote: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.

Some kids knocked on my door on Halloween and I gave them funko pops

Now I’m wondering if they have more funko pops

That is better then any large size candy bar!

Postby **Elviax** » Tue Dec 20, 2022 10:24 am

DG_FunkPoppa wrote:
Rcmal1 wrote: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.

Some kids knocked on my door on Halloween and I gave them funko pops

Now I’m wondering if they have more funko pops

This is great!!

Postby **Anthonybisi** » Tue Dec 20, 2022 5:36 pm

Rcmal1 wrote:
Anthonybisi wrote:
Rcmal1 wrote: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 gifted my friend a $15 funko pop way back which was Tony Montana now it’s worth a lot more and he still never actually bought any other funkos

Well at least he still has it. I have seen some Pops! that I have purchased for family go from a prominent display to hardly being seen. I am sure he appreciates it.

It’s right in the front of his office still in perfect condition happy it went to a good home.

Postby **DG_FunkPoppa** » Tue Dec 20, 2022 8:20 pm

PopElvi wrote:
DG_FunkPoppa wrote:
Rcmal1 wrote: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.

Some kids knocked on my door on Halloween and I gave them funko pops

Now I’m wondering if they have more funko pops

This is great!!

Thanks!

Postby **DG_FunkPoppa** » Tue Dec 20, 2022 8:21 pm

Rcmal1 wrote:
DG_FunkPoppa wrote:
Rcmal1 wrote: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.

Some kids knocked on my door on Halloween and I gave them funko pops

Now I’m wondering if they have more funko pops

That is better then any large size candy bar!

Absolutely! I wish someone gave me a funko pop when I would trick or treat as a kid :razz:

Postby **Katers** » Wed Dec 21, 2022 1:59 am

Anthonybisi wrote:
Rcmal1 wrote: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 gifted my friend a $15 funko pop way back which was Tony Montana now it’s worth a lot more and he still never actually bought any other funkos

I think it's a lot of fun when that happens - gift a friend a $15 pop, and a few years later you can go "Hey, you know what that 'toy' is worth now?". And then watch their eyes bug out of their heads! lol

Postby **jondru** » Wed Dec 21, 2022 6:15 pm

not necessarily for the sole purpose of collecting.. but always hoping that interest is sparked

Postby **evrythngzen** » Thu Dec 22, 2022 6:32 pm

I have gifted them, not so much because I wanted that person to start collecting, but more because I know it's their favorite character. Like my best friend would never collect, it's not her thing and she hates "clutter" but she loves the Maleficent pops I have given her. LOL

Postby **post31** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:53 pm

MAbsolutely but not always that. A lot of times I give away pops just because they are fans of something. Just to see them smile. Though also if you ever say anything bad about pops in front of me it’s a guarantee I’m giving you one 8-[

Postby **KMFH11** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:00 pm

100%

Postby **JJLecaros** » Sat Dec 24, 2022 5:18 am

can't say I have ever done it for them to start collecting.

Postby **randig** » Tue Dec 27, 2022 11:20 am

lavery01 wrote:Giving pops is my go to for gifts, haven’t been really successful on any conversion but that doesn’t stop me. I still give them.

Ha, making collectors every day!

Postby **Ronnie18** » Tue Dec 27, 2022 6:40 pm

My stepdad is a big comic book fan. I gave him a pop for Christmas a few years ago and it has not seen the light of day since.

Postby **Nihil** » Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:29 pm

My wife used to subscribe to an anime box called AkiBento, and would get at least one Pop a month. She isn't really a fan of them, though, and we ended up selling most of them. I gifted her a few just because we love certain characters - the 3 mains from Aaahh!!! Real Monsters and Tamatoa from Moana, but it didn't make her want to collect any more.

Personally, I think I mostly started collecting after being "gifted" the Conan Pops from SDCC.

Postby **sassypops** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:23 pm

I was converted into one. Lol

Postby **willy wonka** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 4:09 pm

I given stuff to people and I let them choose if they want to start collecting.

Postby **DrunkoPop** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:03 pm

willy wonka wrote:I given stuff to people and I let them choose if they want to start collecting.

Nobody I know wants to collect after they see my obsession. lol

Postby **Rcmal1** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 3:12 pm

Ronnie18 wrote:My stepdad is a big comic book fan. I gave him a pop for Christmas a few years ago and it has not seen the light of day since.

I did a similar thing this year with my Dad and Marvin the Martian, I saw it still under the tree the other day...

Postby **jagpop** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 5:06 pm

DrunkoPop wrote:
willy wonka wrote:I given stuff to people and I let them choose if they want to start collecting.

Nobody I know wants to collect after they see my obsession.

They see the obsession and then they fall victim...haha

Postby **rexflexall** » Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:36 am

Rcmal1 wrote:
rexflexall wrote:I gave Groot to my wife, now her work office is full of Pops of all sizes LOL!

Groot is a great one to start someone off with, him and Grogu are my go to ones to give as gifts.

Grogu is also a big one in her office LOL!

Postby **DrunkoPop** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:53 pm

jagpop wrote:
DrunkoPop wrote:
willy wonka wrote:I given stuff to people and I let them choose if they want to start collecting.

Nobody I know wants to collect after they see my obsession.

They see the obsession and then they fall victim...haha

I wish they did! :razz:

Postby **FunkoBurro3** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 12:33 am

Rcmal1 wrote: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.

all the time! I’ve given many pops to friends who have a certain interest or fandom.
One example I have a friend who enjoys basketball and gave him the basketball Freddy (not the LE one that’s mine lol

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Postby **Rcmal1** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 9:11 am

FunkoBurro3 wrote:
Rcmal1 wrote: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.

all the time! I’ve given many pops to friends who have a certain interest or fandom.
One example I have a friend who enjoys basketball and gave him the basketball Freddy (not the LE one that’s mine )

How many would you say became collectors after?

Postby **Calico88** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 9:12 am

Postby **FunkoBurro3** » Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:47 am

Rcmal1 wrote:
FunkoBurro3 wrote:
Rcmal1 wrote: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.

all the time! I’ve given many pops to friends who have a certain interest or fandom.
One example I have a friend who enjoys basketball and gave him the basketball Freddy (not the LE one that’s mine )

How many would you say became collectors after?

A few actually have grown their collection, but wouldn’t consider them hardcore funatics.

Postby **ExoSquad4** » Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:12 am

Yes I definitely have given my fair share of pops to friends HOPING that they would eventually start collecting haha. My friends don’t collect as much as I do, but every time they go to a store, they usually check out the Funko section

Postby **Ginzo1622** » Wed Jan 11, 2023 6:57 am

ExoSquad4 wrote::cheers: Yes I definitely have given my fair share of pops to friends HOPING that they would eventually start collecting haha. My friends don’t collect as much as I do, but every time they go to a store, they usually check out the Funko section

Lol I don't know if that is a good or bad thing ](*,)

Postby **Rcmal1** » Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:29 am

Ginzo1622 wrote:
ExoSquad4 wrote::cheers: Yes I definitely have given my fair share of pops to friends HOPING that they would eventually start collecting haha. My friends don’t collect as much as I do, but every time they go to a store, they usually check out the Funko section

Lol I don't know if that is a good or bad thing

I call that a win.

Postby **Calico88** » Wed Jan 11, 2023 10:30 am

have you ever open a box and dropped and damaged the new pop that hurts

Postby **Katers** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 2:23 am

evrythngzen wrote:I have gifted them, not so much because I wanted that person to start collecting, but more because I know it's their favorite character. Like my best friend would never collect, it's not her thing and she hates "clutter" but she loves the Maleficent pops I have given her. LOL

My BFF is the same - she doesn't want to start collecting, but she's always very glad when I gift her a Captain Carter Funko item - pops, sodas and minis so far! $\:D/$

Postby **Rcmal1** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 12:00 pm

Katers wrote:
evrythngzen wrote:I have gifted them, not so much because I wanted that person to start collecting, but more because I know it's their favorite character. Like my best friend would never collect, it's not her thing and she hates "clutter" but she loves the Maleficent pops I have given her. LOL

My BFF is the same - she doesn't want to start collecting, but she's always very glad when I gift her a Captain Carter Funko item - pops, sodas and minis so far! $\:D/$

That is a good way to go about it!

Postby **ExoSquad4** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 12:38 pm

Rcmal1 wrote:
Ginzo1622 wrote:
ExoSquad4 wrote::cheers: Yes I definitely have given my fair share of pops to friends HOPING that they would eventually start collecting haha. My friends don’t collect as much as I do, but every time they go to a store, they usually check out the Funko section

Lol I don't know if that is a good or bad thing

I call that a win.

Yeah, I agree I definitely call that a win also haha =D>

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