Will Funko Rewind survive?

[Scotty]

I've very surprised I just saw a new wave of the Funko Rewinds be released-
Especially since 2023 was the huge debut at SDCC and at Fundays, and there hasn't been any mention since..

I for one have the Wizard of Oz Dorothy rewinds, both the chase and the common, but I need to keep that collection 100% complete

Same here! I honestly thought they were just going to quietly stop that line, but I guess not.

I was thinking the same way. Some cool new pieces coming soon, but they're sure doing it with as little fanfare as possible. It's not even advertised on their homepage at funko.com. Not sure I get it. I really like this line--as a side-line. Cool pieces to add variety to your collection. I'm going to have to get that Rescuers piece. Now I hope they make Rescuers Down Under. Both of those movies were favorites of mine and my son.

[FireEmblemZack]

I just hope that going forward they focus more on retro characters and Freddies, those are my favorites

[funkydaddypops]

I just hope that going forward they focus more on retro characters and Freddies, those are my favorites

I think they went too big too fast, I hope they do limit it more to retro characters and freddys of course, limited definitely gives it a better chance at lasting in my opnion

[FlinksPoppinPics]

Was surprised to see that more are on the way, but not seeing much excitement for them now. The handful of freddy ones that I have are neat, but Im not sure I would continue collecting anymore than what I have considering how awkward they are to display.

[Elviax]

Was surprised to see that more are on the way, but not seeing much excitement for them now. The handful of freddy ones that I have are neat, but Im not sure I would continue collecting anymore than what I have considering how awkward they are to display.

Locally here at least the popular IP's seem to move, but a few of the less popular I keep seeing on discount sadly!

[funkydaddypops]

I think i have seen a "Little Mermaid Rewind" that shows a slightly different design of Ariel, I cant seem to remember where i saw it, has anyone else seen it? Or did i dream it?

[FuegoGlorious]

Was surprised to see that more are on the way, but not seeing much excitement for them now. The handful of freddy ones that I have are neat, but Im not sure I would continue collecting anymore than what I have considering how awkward they are to display.

Locally here at least the popular IP's seem to move, but a few of the less popular I keep seeing on discount sadly!

Indeed quite sadly indeed, rip in peace

[joeb0011]

Was surprised to see that more are on the way, but not seeing much excitement for them now. The handful of freddy ones that I have are neat, but Im not sure I would continue collecting anymore than what I have considering how awkward they are to display.

Locally here at least the popular IP's seem to move, but a few of the less popular I keep seeing on discount sadly!

Indeed quite sadly indeed, rip in peace

it started off with a bang... but after a few.. its hard to display,

[FunkoSven]

the VHS style display cases are pretty cool but I think are limited to smaller audience (millenials, people who grew up in the 90s), so it is hard to see Funko rewind having the longevity/legs to survive

[TheResidentEvil]

unlikely. so far it seems all the 2ndary funko items are short run and onto the next

[Defubl1tz]

I love the concept but this new generation doesn't even know what a VHS was or is so the age group they aimed is little

[neonglow]

The only time I saw these were at the Funko booths. I haven't seen them at retailers.

[Arneldenal]

They are too close to the soda style for me as I prefer the sodas. I’ll buy a few if they have characters I collect but none I need so far.

I agree they kind of look too alike but yeah I’ll get the few I do enjoy

[FunkoSven]

I love the concept but this new generation doesn't even know what a VHS was or is so the age group they aimed is little

Yah I agree, the packaging is very niche and appears to older people (say 30+ year olds) who grew up on VHS. Totally understand the nostalgia factor with it, but it has doesnt seem to have the longevity going for it.

[ThePowerOfGus]

I love the concept but this new generation doesn't even know what a VHS was or is so the age group they aimed is little

Yah I agree, the packaging is very niche and appears to older people (say 30+ year olds) who grew up on VHS. Totally understand the nostalgia factor with it, but it has doesnt seem to have the longevity going for it.

It might be neat to see some newer IP's if they created a cool look for the VHS box that resembled a classic style, but that seems like it might be a lot to ask. I have seen some independent artists that do awesome work creating vintage boxes for new movies so that would be a really unique hook for the line.

[FunkoSven]

I love the concept but this new generation doesn't even know what a VHS was or is so the age group they aimed is little

Yah I agree, the packaging is very niche and appears to older people (say 30+ year olds) who grew up on VHS. Totally understand the nostalgia factor with it, but it has doesnt seem to have the longevity going for it.

It might be neat to see some newer IP's if they created a cool look for the VHS box that resembled a classic style, but that seems like it might be a lot to ask. I have seen some independent artists that do awesome work creating vintage boxes for new movies so that would be a really unique hook for the line.

Disney/Fox recently released Alien Romulus in VHS format to capture on the nostalgia, so there are definitely some rebooted/newer IPs that Funko can capture on the classic style if done properly in the right way.

[Defubl1tz]

The only time I saw these were at the Funko booths. I haven't seen them at retailers.

Same I think the last time I saw them at retailers was when it first released after that I haven't seen anything

[Guyhoff]

I have never bought one, but I have a few friends who like them. I think the biggest problem is it’s the same characters as we get in pop for and soda form.

[Guyhoff]

I have never bought one, but I have a few friends who like them. I think the biggest problem is it’s the same characters as we get in pop and soda form.

[mastakimchi]

yea, i have not seen them in any retailers either. i thought they were con exclusives

[Defubl1tz]

yea, i have not seen them in any retailers either. i thought they were con exclusives

At the con they made it seem like they were all in and going to sell at a bunch of retailers but that didn't seem the case.

[FunkoBurro3]

I have never bought one, but I have a few friends who like them. I think the biggest problem is it’s the same characters as we get in pop and soda form.

Was thinking the same, but maybe they had some type of licensing issue where they used the same figures .

[Swirv1211]

They’re cool, but I don’t think they’ll have longevity.

[hpellot]

They’re cool, but I don’t think they’ll have longevity.

it looks like these are mostly dead

[Mawhonic7]

I liked the idea but the figures weren't as creatively designed as the Soda counterparts.

[Jeffvela710]

I don’t think so

[TepPope]

I have never bought one, but I have a few friends who like them. I think the biggest problem is it’s the same characters as we get in pop for and soda form.

Agreed. Unless you like several of the same character in different forms

[FunkoSven]

I have never bought one, but I have a few friends who like them. I think the biggest problem is it’s the same characters as we get in pop for and soda form.

Agreed. Unless you like several of the same character in different forms

Kind of a Catch-22 with the Retro Rewind line. Gotta start with the most popular characters to get the ball rolling and drum up interest, but people didn't find them interesting because it only featured popular characters. Personally, I think they looked too much like sodas and thats why they didn't really take off.

[methodsmadness]

when was the last Rewind release? I cant think of one in awhiiiiiiile...

[FireEmblemZack]

when was the last Rewind release? I cant think of one in awhiiiiiiile...

It has been a while
I think its the Funko Shop exclusive Red Ranger plus a few others like Price Adam from MOTU and a Rescuers one and Aang from Avatar and Spongebob

[FireEmblemZack]

It's weird because some Rewinds are really hard to find on the aftermarket and the chases go for a lot. I was curious and was shocked to see that

[Turog_j]

It's weird because some Rewinds are really hard to find on the aftermarket and the chases go for a lot. I was curious and was shocked to see that

I'm obssessed with monitoring the secondary market for these LOL.

[Guyhoff]

I have never bought one, but I have a few friends who like them. I think the biggest problem is it’s the same characters as we get in pop for and soda form.

Agreed. Unless you like several of the same character in different forms

Kind of a Catch-22 with the Retro Rewind line. Gotta start with the most popular characters to get the ball rolling and drum up interest, but people didn't find them interesting because it only featured popular characters. Personally, I think they looked too much like sodas and thats why they didn't really take off.

I agree 100% - they are really similar.

[TonyMa]

They are cute but not something to be overdone I think they should be a comic con novelty

[FunkoSven]

Kind of a Catch-22 with the Retro Rewind line. Gotta start with the most popular characters to get the ball rolling and drum up interest, but people didn't find them interesting because it only featured popular characters. Personally, I think they looked too much like sodas and thats why they didn't really take off.

I agree 100% - they are really similar.

Ok glad it wasnt just me who thought they looked a little too similar.

[Turog_j]

Kind of a Catch-22 with the Retro Rewind line. Gotta start with the most popular characters to get the ball rolling and drum up interest, but people didn't find them interesting because it only featured popular characters. Personally, I think they looked too much like sodas and thats why they didn't really take off.

I agree 100% - they are really similar.

Ok glad it wasnt just me who thought they looked a little too similar.

Agreed.

[Brettfes]

marketing ppl will go with whatever has more momemtum as a product line. if soda is more popular... well...

[Turog_j]

marketing ppl will go with whatever has more momemtum as a product line. if soda is more popular... well...

Take advantage of momentum, biggest driver in success in my opinion.

[Brettfes]

agree...

[TepPope]

I have never bought one, but I have a few friends who like them. I think the biggest problem is it’s the same characters as we get in pop for and soda form.

Agreed. Unless you like several of the same character in different forms

Kind of a Catch-22 with the Retro Rewind line. Gotta start with the most popular characters to get the ball rolling and drum up interest, but people didn't find them interesting because it only featured popular characters. Personally, I think they looked too much like sodas and thats why they didn't really take off.

Gotcha! I haven't purchased a lot in awhile, and the Retro Rewind was not how I wanted to get back into it.