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- Greek187
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Me the wife constant dusting
Funko POP collector since 2015
Wife and Husband hobby for both of us
Couples funatics!
EVENTS going to SDCC 2024 - DISNEY D23 2024
Sdcc 2023
WENT TO -.Hollywood grand opening ,Wondercon 23 , FUNKON 1 2021 opening day,,
Wife and Husband hobby for both of us
Couples funatics!
EVENTS going to SDCC 2024 - DISNEY D23 2024
Sdcc 2023
WENT TO -.Hollywood grand opening ,Wondercon 23 , FUNKON 1 2021 opening day,,
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Rcmal1 wrote:hpellot wrote:funko_gtx91 wrote:
Very true you can’t get out
Its a trap j/k
But like a fun trap...
Expensive but fun,
Some people call me the orange hoodie
ISO funko Force creature from black lagoon chase Glow in the dark
- NCDS
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I have definitely given them as gifts, but I don't think I have converted anyone. Though I was definitely converted.
ISO Pockets Snapsie
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2018 Punk Rock Bowling Champion
- Rcmal1
- Posts: 520
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- Location: Philly area
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NCDS wrote:I have definitely given them as gifts, but I don't think I have converted anyone. Though I was definitely converted.
What was the pop! that got you?
- Rcmal1
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hpellot wrote:Rcmal1 wrote:hpellot wrote:
Its a trap j/k
But like a fun trap...
Expensive but fun,
This is true.
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Jade10881 wrote:spider-man_616 wrote:Rcmal1 wrote:
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.
agreed! especially with all the enthusiasm and energy from others. super intoxicating
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haven't converted anyone, but i do enjoy giving these as gifts!
- Meowmix4
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Davunko wrote:haven't converted anyone, but i do enjoy giving these as gifts!
I am the product of being converted
Hope to pass it on one day
- Rcmal1
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spider-man_616 wrote:Jade10881 wrote:spider-man_616 wrote:
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.
agreed! especially with all the enthusiasm and energy from others. super intoxicating
And the extra benefit of more line buddies!
- wolfy233
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I've gifted 5 pops, and 4 of the ppl that received them went on to create their own large collections. Those 4 love/hate me for it, haha. The 5th is still blissfully ignorant of our hobby exploits.
- NCDS
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Rcmal1 wrote:NCDS wrote:I have definitely given them as gifts, but I don't think I have converted anyone. Though I was definitely converted.
What was the pop! that got you?
It actually wasn't a certain pop, it was the people. I know that sounds a bit weird but my friend was really into them so I had a few that I got here and there, but then I started going to events and I was hooked. Now when I get them at places I have stories that go with them.
ISO Pockets Snapsie
2018 Punk Rock Bowling Champion
2018 Punk Rock Bowling Champion
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NCDS wrote:Rcmal1 wrote:NCDS wrote:I have definitely given them as gifts, but I don't think I have converted anyone. Though I was definitely converted.
What was the pop! that got you?
It actually wasn't a certain pop, it was the people. I know that sounds a bit weird but my friend was really into them so I had a few that I got here and there, but then I started going to events and I was hooked. Now when I get them at places I have stories that go with them.
what's your top pop story?
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wolfy233 wrote:I've gifted 5 pops, and 4 of the ppl that received them went on to create their own large collections. Those 4 love/hate me for it, haha. The 5th is still blissfully ignorant of our hobby exploits.
That is cool. so you enabled them
Some people call me the orange hoodie
ISO funko Force creature from black lagoon chase Glow in the dark
- Rcmal1
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NCDS wrote:Rcmal1 wrote:NCDS wrote:I have definitely given them as gifts, but I don't think I have converted anyone. Though I was definitely converted.
What was the pop! that got you?
It actually wasn't a certain pop, it was the people. I know that sounds a bit weird but my friend was really into them so I had a few that I got here and there, but then I started going to events and I was hooked. Now when I get them at places I have stories that go with them.
I try to do that as well and purchase one Pop! for my collection at any Con I go to.
- Nihil
- Posts: 172
- Joined: Wed May 30, 2018 11:36 am
- Location: Philadelphia
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Rcmal1 wrote:NCDS wrote:Rcmal1 wrote:
What was the pop! that got you?
It actually wasn't a certain pop, it was the people. I know that sounds a bit weird but my friend was really into them so I had a few that I got here and there, but then I started going to events and I was hooked. Now when I get them at places I have stories that go with them.
I try to do that as well and purchase one Pop! for my collection at any Con I go to.
They do make good con souvenirs, especially if you can get the exclusives.
Funatic from Philadelphia. Nicolas Cage Super Fan.
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I usually pass out POPs for special occasions at work. It's cool to see how different co-workers enjoy them. In terms of conversion - I got few folks to start collecting but not a Funatic level.
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- L3g3nD33
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Got my 2 brother-in-laws into collecting. One is hardcore now with a crazy collection while the other gets a few here and there. I also converted one into comic conventions and he tags along with me to SDCC and NYCC. He was even my +1 for Fright Night and now he wants to be my +1 for Fundays LOL
Collecting Funko since 2016
Funko Fundays 2018, 2022, 2023
Funko Fright Night 2022
Funatics Day Out 9
San Diego Comic-Con 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
New York Comic Con 2021, 2022, 2023
Funko Fundays 2018, 2022, 2023
Funko Fright Night 2022
Funatics Day Out 9
San Diego Comic-Con 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
New York Comic Con 2021, 2022, 2023
- scullysdad
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One of my employees at work had no idea what Pops are until I mentioned them when we were talking about Schitt’s Creek. We are having a work event next month and I am giving him my extra common David and Funko Shop Moira, so let’s see if that inspires him to keep going.
Please Funko make Taylor Swift Pops!
Most wanted non-Taylor Pops: Carson Teva, Naru from Prey, The Last of Us TV show
Most wanted non-Taylor Pops: Carson Teva, Naru from Prey, The Last of Us TV show
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I work for Disney and I have bought a few coworkers some Pops of characters they love like Orange Bird and Figment…. And now I see in their offices, that their collection has grown. Makes me smile knowing it’s entirely my fault!
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At my moms job at a hospital we give out pops all the time to anyone and everyone to spread the love. She keeps a bunch of extras in her office to give them away. Her co-workers call me all the time to help them with specific pops now.
- Bam808
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Ive given a few friends and family Pops, from Sports pops to the Military inspired pops and all i hear is did they make new ones, how about this player or how about this uniform, def worth it im terms of seeing there interest.
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I give pops but nobody who is not already a collector has kept going. My closest friends only have a few to none and I can see their eyes gloss over when I talk about collecting.
More Spidey Pops? Yes please!
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Rcmal1 wrote:hpellot wrote:funko_gtx91 wrote:
Very true you can’t get out
Its a trap j/k
But like a fun trap...
And enjoyable one too
- Rcmal1
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mrodr110 wrote:At my moms job at a hospital we give out pops all the time to anyone and everyone to spread the love. She keeps a bunch of extras in her office to give them away. Her co-workers call me all the time to help them with specific pops now.
That is so cool! What kind of ones do you keep on hand?
- Rcmal1
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ghostrye wrote:I work for Disney and I have bought a few coworkers some Pops of characters they love like Orange Bird and Figment…. And now I see in their offices, that their collection has grown. Makes me smile knowing it’s entirely my fault!
That is awesome! My first (and only) proto I got last year was one of the Dapper Dans. I am a fan of Disney so it was a great first one to get.
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I've tried to get all of my friends into collecting .
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Rcmal1 wrote:ghostrye wrote:I work for Disney and I have bought a few coworkers some Pops of characters they love like Orange Bird and Figment…. And now I see in their offices, that their collection has grown. Makes me smile knowing it’s entirely my fault!
That is awesome! My first (and only) proto I got last year was one of the Dapper Dans. I am a fan of Disney so it was a great first one to get.
I traded my proto last year at fun days for Woodsy the owl and I love it.
- jzq88
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I give them to my kids to open as well....
- wolfy233
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hpellot wrote:wolfy233 wrote:I've gifted 5 pops, and 4 of the ppl that received them went on to create their own large collections. Those 4 love/hate me for it, haha. The 5th is still blissfully ignorant of our hobby exploits.
That is cool. so you enabled them
I hooked them; over time, we enabled each other. It's a viscous cycle.
- LoneWolf72
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Giving pops away to new collectors to get them started almost gives me as much joy as getting them for myself.......almost .
I'm Chad AKA Mr. StarWarner.
Collecting since 2013
Fundays: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
Virtual Con (2020), and Funkon (2021)
Funko Panel, Bingo Night (SDCC)
Funko Panel, Hall H (SDCC)
Fright Night San Diego
Funko HQ Grand Opening
Funko Hollywood
FDO: Sacramento, Los Angeles (×2), and Baltimore (×2)
Fun on the Run, San Diego
Collecting since 2013
Fundays: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
Virtual Con (2020), and Funkon (2021)
Funko Panel, Bingo Night (SDCC)
Funko Panel, Hall H (SDCC)
Fright Night San Diego
Funko HQ Grand Opening
Funko Hollywood
FDO: Sacramento, Los Angeles (×2), and Baltimore (×2)
Fun on the Run, San Diego
- Alanamaslama
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I got a friend of mine a Captain America one like 6 years ago. Fast forward to 2021, he’s added only a few of the dinosaurs from Jurassic World to his collection and he FINALLY boarded the MCU train (but not the pops). Fast forward to January 2023, I sent him a few pics of MCU/Disney+ pops I just got. He mentioned he wanted one pop of this or that, but didn’t make a big deal of it. Fast forward to April and now he’s texting me haul pics, pics from collector shows, pics from huge pop stores at his local mall, etc. I’m trying to get him to be patient when building his collection because I can tell he’s getting pretty into it suddenly.
Hey, I’m Alan!
Events checked off:
Funko Fundays 2017, FunKon 2021
SDCC 1999, 2017-2019, 2022, 2023
WonderCon 2019
Los Angeles Comic Con 2016, 2018, 2019
Events checked off:
Funko Fundays 2017, FunKon 2021
SDCC 1999, 2017-2019, 2022, 2023
WonderCon 2019
Los Angeles Comic Con 2016, 2018, 2019
- Flampsy
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A friend of mine had a few pops, and since I go to SDCC every year they were suddenly everywhere. My collection is way bigger than my friend's (she stopped collecting). I've gifted various people pops. My mom started her own collection.
Fundays 2017, 2022, 2023
San Diego Comic Con 2007-2019, 2022-2024
Wonder Con 2012-2019
San Diego Comic Con 2007-2019, 2022-2024
Wonder Con 2012-2019
- Rcmal1
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Flampsy wrote:A friend of mine had a few pops, and since I go to SDCC every year they were suddenly everywhere. My collection is way bigger than my friend's (she stopped collecting). I've gifted various people pops. My mom started her own collection.
That is awesome you got your mom into collecting!
- Flampsy
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Rcmal1 wrote:Flampsy wrote:A friend of mine had a few pops, and since I go to SDCC every year they were suddenly everywhere. My collection is way bigger than my friend's (she stopped collecting). I've gifted various people pops. My mom started her own collection.
That is awesome you got your mom into collecting!
Thanks, she loves them! I got her into fundays one year and she wants to go again so badly. It's also nice having a parent who understands
Fundays 2017, 2022, 2023
San Diego Comic Con 2007-2019, 2022-2024
Wonder Con 2012-2019
San Diego Comic Con 2007-2019, 2022-2024
Wonder Con 2012-2019
- aprilyoufools
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Honestly, not really. I've gifted a POP! based on the recipient's interests and hope they genuinely like it. It's cool when you get the reaction of "Oh, I didn't know they made a POP! of this. That's cool!" If they get interested in collecting then I'm very willing to give them pointers and tell them more about the hobby and the community.
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- keyese
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I've given my friends almost all of the Sailor Moon pops since we all watched as kids together they have a few others they've gotten for themselves but aren't huge collectors. Still fun to share something with them!
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ISO Mystery Minis!
Lord of the Rings: Eowyn (HT) and Lurtz (HT)
Avengers Endgame: 1/72 Hulk, 1/72 Hawkeye, 1/24 Black Widow (all Walmart exclusives)
ISO Mystery Minis!
Lord of the Rings: Eowyn (HT) and Lurtz (HT)
Avengers Endgame: 1/72 Hulk, 1/72 Hawkeye, 1/24 Black Widow (all Walmart exclusives)
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Rcmal1 wrote:mrodr110 wrote:At my moms job at a hospital we give out pops all the time to anyone and everyone to spread the love. She keeps a bunch of extras in her office to give them away. Her co-workers call me all the time to help them with specific pops now.
That is so cool! What kind of ones do you keep on hand?
Kid friendly ones mostly disney or some kind of cartoon and anime pops. Her workers love the anime
- Rcmal1
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mrodr110 wrote:Rcmal1 wrote:mrodr110 wrote:At my moms job at a hospital we give out pops all the time to anyone and everyone to spread the love. She keeps a bunch of extras in her office to give them away. Her co-workers call me all the time to help them with specific pops now.
That is so cool! What kind of ones do you keep on hand?
Kid friendly ones mostly disney or some kind of cartoon and anime pops. Her workers love the anime
That is very cool. Glad they can provide joy.
- Rcmal1
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kihou wrote:I've given my friends almost all of the Sailor Moon pops since we all watched as kids together they have a few others they've gotten for themselves but aren't huge collectors. Still fun to share something with them!
It is always cool to share your passion with others! Glad they enjoyed them.
- Rcmal1
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Flampsy wrote:Rcmal1 wrote:Flampsy wrote:A friend of mine had a few pops, and since I go to SDCC every year they were suddenly everywhere. My collection is way bigger than my friend's (she stopped collecting). I've gifted various people pops. My mom started her own collection.
That is awesome you got your mom into collecting!
Thanks, she loves them! I got her into fundays one year and she wants to go again so badly. It's also nice having a parent who understands
That is so cool, I cant imagine my parents at Fundays or a Con. Definitely not their scene.
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