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New flagship store location

Postby geekygent78 » Sun Mar 29, 2026 2:38 pm

I'm sure everyone saw this post about the upcoming event at the stores located in Seattle and Hollywood. I like that Funko is doing events that keep people coming in to the store but they need to have another store or two around the country to give other fans an opportunity to experience some of these events.

So here's my question, if Funko asked you what are two places you would consider putting a new store at besides the two existing stores. For me, I think Austin is a great choice because the city's motto is "Keep Austin weird". Isn't that part of Funko's brand and marketing? My second location would be, here me out, Charlotte, NC. It sits in the middle of Florida, Tennessee, Atlanta, Philadelphia, NY, Pittsburgh, and other large cities. This gives people in these areas an opportunity to consider making the drive to the store to participate in the stores events.

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Postby kmandude92 » Sun Mar 29, 2026 2:52 pm

Chicago would be great for the Midwest! Something on/near Michigan Ave would be a prime location.
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Re: New flagship store location

Postby BigM » Sun Mar 29, 2026 5:57 pm

Realistically if they were to open another store, probably NYC. I would be happy with Chicago though.
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Re: New flagship store location

Postby Fnava87 » Sun Mar 29, 2026 8:45 pm

Las Vegas be nice too hot In the summer but I can see a viva Las Vegas funko store…also maybe one in New York be nice as well

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Re: New flagship store location

Postby heymrosario » Sun Mar 29, 2026 9:40 pm

BigM wrote:Realistically if they were to open another store, probably NYC. I would be happy with Chicago though.


I've been hoping they'd continue to expand and open in NYC as well! I honestly thought they'd open one right after the Hollywood flagship store's grand opening, but I guess FAO Schwarz would be their 'mini' flagship store in the meantime. Fingers are still crossed!
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Re: New flagship store location

Postby Elviax » Mon Mar 30, 2026 11:44 am

geekygent78 wrote:I'm sure everyone saw this post about the upcoming event at the stores located in Seattle and Hollywood. I like that Funko is doing events that keep people coming in to the store but they need to have another store or two around the country to give other fans an opportunity to experience some of these events.

So here's my question, if Funko asked you what are two places you would consider putting a new store at besides the two existing stores. For me, I think Austin is a great choice because the city's motto is "Keep Austin weird". Isn't that part of Funko's brand and marketing? My second location would be, here me out, Charlotte, NC. It sits in the middle of Florida, Tennessee, Atlanta, Philadelphia, NY, Pittsburgh, and other large cities. This gives people in these areas an opportunity to consider making the drive to the store to participate in the stores events.

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I was kind of surprised they didnt get the AZ location the flagship store treatment! I think NY and maybe somewhere in FL would also be good for the east-coasters!
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Re: New flagship store location

Postby Chingy » Mon Mar 30, 2026 12:13 pm

It’d have to be Vegas
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Postby LoneWolf72 » Mon Mar 30, 2026 2:08 pm

Raleigh, NC and Orlando, FL
Raleigh because it's a great location for covering the East Coast and Orlando because of the tourist destination money. A third option would be somewhere like Oklahoma City, OK. Because of its location off the 40.
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Re: New flagship store location

Postby Serch_na » Mon Mar 30, 2026 4:45 pm

At this point i think everyone thinks the same, why is not a store in NYC? haha
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Re: New flagship store location

Postby theraven00 » Mon Mar 30, 2026 9:45 pm

I would think somewhere on the east coast would make sense, but Chicago would be cool. Not sure if it’d make sense with cold weather in the winter though, so maybe Charlotte or Nashville? Also, surprised no one has suggested somewhere international.
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Re: New flagship store location

Postby Fugly16 » Tue Mar 31, 2026 8:56 am

A new store, in this economy?!?

Probably NYC would make the most sense, if money is no object.

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Re: New flagship store location

Postby joeb0011 » Tue Mar 31, 2026 12:10 pm

Def need one in NYC.. Us east coast people miss out on all the events...
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Re: New flagship store location

Postby jmosh42 » Tue Mar 31, 2026 12:15 pm

NYC for sure. I can picture a location in Times Square and there are already other collectible shops there too!
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Re: New flagship store location

Postby FunCo010 » Tue Mar 31, 2026 12:43 pm

BigM wrote:Realistically if they were to open another store, probably NYC. I would be happy with Chicago though.


I'm thinking about the same 2 cities \:D/
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Re: New flagship store location

Postby xbloz951 » Tue Mar 31, 2026 8:16 pm

We are super spoiled in the West coast so I will have to suggest a new store in the East Coast. I pick New York or Florida
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Re: New flagship store location

Postby geekygent78 » Tue Mar 31, 2026 10:06 pm

BigM wrote:Realistically if they were to open another store, probably NYC. I would be happy with Chicago though.


NYC is an obvious selection but why not put it somewhere else to give more people a chance to go to your store.
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Re: New flagship store location

Postby Getfunko » Wed Apr 01, 2026 1:08 pm

I agree with most and think NYC would be a great location!
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Re: New flagship store location

Postby Tkal2k » Wed Apr 01, 2026 11:25 pm

theraven00 wrote:I would think somewhere on the east coast would make sense, but Chicago would be cool. Not sure if it’d make sense with cold weather in the winter though, so maybe Charlotte or Nashville? Also, surprised no one has suggested somewhere international.

honestly yeah, a tokyo or london location would go crazy

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Re: New flagship store location

Postby sealordbrian » Wed Apr 01, 2026 11:31 pm

Fantastic news! Super excited for those who can attend.
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