What were the Fanatic Collectors Series about?
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What were the Fanatic Collectors Series about?
I’m a fairly recent fan here, started about 3 years ago, and I’m looking to build up a wacky wobbler collection to coincide with my pops! But as I look through online, I notice many variants of existing wobblers were “Funatic collector series”. Can anyone explain in depth what that means? Were the funatic collector series wobblers, exclusive shop items from back in the day? Or what? Thanks!
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Re: What were the Fanatic Collectors Series about?
You can run a quick search on here to find more information, but here's a quote from another thread.
One of the older members will hopefully chime in and give you more details though.
5) Funko Funatics Collector Series- That's right..every month(hopefully
starting in April) FunKo will release a "Terrific 200" special addition
wobbler available only to FunKo FunKlub Members..these will be
available online and will be announced via email to our members! We
have a great lineup already in the works..so keep an eye out !
One of the older members will hopefully chime in and give you more details though.
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I haven’t seen these. Do you have any pics of them?
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Here are a few examples.
There were a lot of these. As you can see, any Wobbler variation was a potential Collector Series selectee.
There were a lot of these. As you can see, any Wobbler variation was a potential Collector Series selectee.
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Some of those, as you can see, were from San Diego Comic Con. The Collector Series, if I remember, was the original Funko Club or like the original Funko Shop. I think there was a different wobbler available each month. Then there were some Freddy's that were available from Lee's Toy Review magazine.
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So interesting. Great question!
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I always love learning new things about Funko history! I spent the other night watching videos and reading stuff on here about Wild Bill's Nostalgia! I also learned about the Lee's Toy Review magazine.
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Bring them back!
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BRiley0216 wrote:Bring them back!
Right!?
Being them back as a variant
Or new mold, new packaging
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MartinMtz702 wrote:BRiley0216 wrote:Bring them back!
Right!?
Being them back as a variant
Or new mold, new packaging
Agreed, new design wouldn't hurt but the concept was awesome
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Oooo these are cool. Love the members only idea, would be neat to see something like this happen again.
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Hgmaddhatter wrote:Oooo these are cool. Love the members only idea, would be neat to see something like this happen again.
We do have the "Funko Fan Club" now...maybe they'll eventually offer it to those that signed up?
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jjb11590 wrote:Hgmaddhatter wrote:Oooo these are cool. Love the members only idea, would be neat to see something like this happen again.
We do have the "Funko Fan Club" now...maybe they'll eventually offer it to those that signed up?
True! I forgot about that...
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Hgmaddhatter wrote:jjb11590 wrote:Hgmaddhatter wrote:Oooo these are cool. Love the members only idea, would be neat to see something like this happen again.
We do have the "Funko Fan Club" now...maybe they'll eventually offer it to those that signed up?
True! I forgot about that...
Maybe it'll pay off for us all soon!
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jjb11590 wrote:Hgmaddhatter wrote:jjb11590 wrote:
We do have the "Funko Fan Club" now...maybe they'll eventually offer it to those that signed up?
True! I forgot about that...
Maybe it'll pay off for us all soon!
They came out with that survey yesterday too that hinted they were thinking about delving more into loyalty programs. I like that idea a lot!
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YeetGrimes wrote:jjb11590 wrote:Hgmaddhatter wrote:
True! I forgot about that...
Maybe it'll pay off for us all soon!
They came out with that survey yesterday too that hinted they were thinking about delving more into loyalty programs. I like that idea a lot!
I'll need to make sure I fill out that survey then!
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YeetGrimes wrote:jjb11590 wrote:Hgmaddhatter wrote:
True! I forgot about that...
Maybe it'll pay off for us all soon!
They came out with that survey yesterday too that hinted they were thinking about delving more into loyalty programs. I like that idea a lot!
Yessss.... all of this must happen !
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yes yes yes! the survey gave me a headache because I was rating all items and couldnt submit. LOL
it wasnt till like the 5th time trying that i saw the select 3
it wasnt till like the 5th time trying that i saw the select 3
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YeetGrimes wrote:jjb11590 wrote:Hgmaddhatter wrote:
True! I forgot about that...
Maybe it'll pay off for us all soon!
They came out with that survey yesterday too that hinted they were thinking about delving more into loyalty programs. I like that idea a lot!
What new survey?
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TJLAUTERBACH wrote:YeetGrimes wrote:jjb11590 wrote:
Maybe it'll pay off for us all soon!
They came out with that survey yesterday too that hinted they were thinking about delving more into loyalty programs. I like that idea a lot!
What new survey?
https://twitter.com/OriginalFunko/status/1222693926768910336?s=19
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YeetGrimes wrote:TJLAUTERBACH wrote:YeetGrimes wrote:They came out with that survey yesterday too that hinted they were thinking about delving more into loyalty programs. I like that idea a lot!
What new survey?
https://twitter.com/OriginalFunko/status/1222693926768910336?s=19
Thanks. I actually did this several days ago. Have been so busy I completely forgot until I clicked the link and realized the questions look familiar.
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TJLAUTERBACH wrote:YeetGrimes wrote:TJLAUTERBACH wrote:What new survey?
https://twitter.com/OriginalFunko/status/1222693926768910336?s=19
Thanks. I actually did this several days ago. Have been so busy I completely forgot until I clicked the link and realized the questions look familiar.
No problemo!
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YeetGrimes wrote:TJLAUTERBACH wrote:YeetGrimes wrote:They came out with that survey yesterday too that hinted they were thinking about delving more into loyalty programs. I like that idea a lot!
What new survey?
https://twitter.com/OriginalFunko/status/1222693926768910336?s=19
Thanks for sharing the link Julie!
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jjb11590 wrote:YeetGrimes wrote:TJLAUTERBACH wrote:What new survey?
https://twitter.com/OriginalFunko/status/1222693926768910336?s=19
Thanks for sharing the link Julie!
Of course!
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I really wish I was collecting back then, wobblers are underrated
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FuegoGlorious wrote:I really wish I was collecting back then, wobblers are underrated
Completely!!!
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kevinbuddha wrote:FuegoGlorious wrote:I really wish I was collecting back then, wobblers are underrated
Completely!!!
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gregoman wrote:kevinbuddha wrote:FuegoGlorious wrote:I really wish I was collecting back then, wobblers are underrated
Completely!!!
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Learned something new about Funko today, due to this thread. Thanks to everybody that shared some inputs over here. Cheers!
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Those are so cool. There are so many older series that are just amazing for their creativity.
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I know it’s not exactly profitable, but i really think lines like these should continue in limited batches and be opportunities for the Funko artists to really showcase what they can do.
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Dbactor wrote:I know it’s not exactly profitable, but i really think lines like these should continue in limited batches and be opportunities for the Funko artists to really showcase what they can do.
I totally agree. It will be harder since they went public.
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Karubin wrote:Dbactor wrote:I know it’s not exactly profitable, but i really think lines like these should continue in limited batches and be opportunities for the Funko artists to really showcase what they can do.
I totally agree. It will be harder since they went public.
Oooo i never though of it in those terms. Why don’t they just charge a little more for rare stuff? Why let flippers make the dough? Go $30 for retail
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Oh I remember this survey. Did anyone win the prize pack?
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The Funatic Collector Series has quickly become some of my favorite wobblers. It is a personal goal to add most of them, especially the Chocolate Glow Count to my collection!
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Can't wait to see. Love these showcaaes.
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Scotty wrote:Here are a few examples.
There were a lot of these. As you can see, any Wobbler variation was a potential Collector Series selectee.
Those are really unique pieces!!
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I love those Funny Face Wobblers, they need a pineapple though.
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