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Pop Proto?
Hi guys,
May i know what are Pop Proto?
Are they really prototype done by Funko??
May i know what are Pop Proto?
Are they really prototype done by Funko??
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I got 6 of the ones in my signature line from Funko Fundays in San Diego and bought the other 2 from Gemini collectibles.
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That's a beautiful set you've got there, Mike !
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Love your proto line-up, Mike
Here's some Monster and Freddy Pop with their protos (except for the Freddy Ramone proto which I still really, really, really need. Really.
Here's some Monster and Freddy Pop with their protos (except for the Freddy Ramone proto which I still really, really, really need. Really.
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Yours isn't half bad either Craig I'm super jealous of the Cereal Monster Set, those look GREAT!
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That's HOT Craig !
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awesome stuff Craig! To the original poster that is my Pop proto in my sig, Mr. Incredible. A gift from the wonderful Al.
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There are usually 3-10 protos made for each piece. They very in color, color combinations, and sometimes have variations in the sculpts/designs. Some protos are also hand painted, or include hand painted elements. In general, the all white protos are usually the rarest.
Funko Gives out protos on this site via contests, at Funko sponsored events or gatherings such as Fundays, San Diego Comic Con, Funko Fundays Out, etc and via Gemmini. Sometimes protos are put up for charity auctions run by Funko.
You can also find protos available on ebay often, or in the Sale & Trade forum.
Many of us consider the protos to be highly desirable and rare and focus our collections on them.
Funko Gives out protos on this site via contests, at Funko sponsored events or gatherings such as Fundays, San Diego Comic Con, Funko Fundays Out, etc and via Gemmini. Sometimes protos are put up for charity auctions run by Funko.
You can also find protos available on ebay often, or in the Sale & Trade forum.
Many of us consider the protos to be highly desirable and rare and focus our collections on them.
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Alleycat wrote:Love your proto line-up, Mike
Here's some Monster and Freddy Pop with their protos (except for the Freddy Ramone proto which I still really, really, really need. Really.
This is one nice set up!
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Alleycat wrote:Love your proto line-up, Mike
Here's some Monster and Freddy Pop with their protos (except for the Freddy Ramone proto which I still really, really, really need. Really.
Oh I like that setup, what a great combination you have going.
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Alleycat wrote:Love your proto line-up, Mike
Here's some Monster and Freddy Pop with their protos (except for the Freddy Ramone proto which I still really, really, really need. Really.
That Freddy as freddy K is amazing!
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Alleycat wrote:Love your proto line-up, Mike
Here's some Monster and Freddy Pop with their protos (except for the Freddy Ramone proto which I still really, really, really need. Really.
Wow. Awesome Proto collection.
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mindblowin02 wrote:There are usually 3-10 protos made for each piece. They very in color, color combinations, and sometimes have variations in the sculpts/designs. Some protos are also hand painted, or include hand painted elements. In general, the all white protos are usually the rarest.
Funko Gives out protos on this site via contests, at Funko sponsored events or gatherings such as Fundays, San Diego Comic Con, Funko Fundays Out, etc and via Gemmini. Sometimes protos are put up for charity auctions run by Funko.
You can also find protos available on ebay often, or in the Sale & Trade forum.
Many of us consider the protos to be highly desirable and rare and focus our collections on them.
I never knew these stats. Thanks for sharing.
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Dang Now that's one heck of a proto display. I'm so jealous as I love Freddy. I do have a Dorbz Freddy proto
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Damnnnnn proto royalty right there!! I’ve always wondered have protos ever come with boxes? Like in the early days?
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Alleycat wrote:Love your proto line-up, Mike
Here's some Monster and Freddy Pop with their protos (except for the Freddy Ramone proto which I still really, really, really need. Really.
Wow! This is a thing of beauty and likely unmatched in the hobby. Someone come off that Freddy Ramone Proto for Alleycat!
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Alleycat wrote:Love your proto line-up, Mike
Here's some Monster and Freddy Pop with their protos (except for the Freddy Ramone proto which I still really, really, really need. Really.
What an awesome set!
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Alleycat wrote:Love your proto line-up, Mike
Here's some Monster and Freddy Pop with their protos (except for the Freddy Ramone proto which I still really, really, really need. Really.
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aloy61 wrote:Hi guys,
May i know what are Pop Proto?
Are they really prototype done by Funko??
They are. I was lucky enough to get my first one this year at Fundays!
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Rcmal1 wrote:aloy61 wrote:Hi guys,
May i know what are Pop Proto?
Are they really prototype done by Funko??
They are. I was lucky enough to get my first one this year at Fundays!
You just answered a question that was asked more than ten years ago
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The POP Lady wrote:Alleycat wrote:Love your proto line-up, Mike
Here's some Monster and Freddy Pop with their protos (except for the Freddy Ramone proto which I still really, really, really need. Really.
This IS PERFECTION!!!
This pic was from 2011. Unfortunately I no longer own many of them. Am I regretful?? Absolutely
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I'm so glad I never got into Protos. Not because I dislike them... in fact they're AWESOME... only because my wallet doesn't like them.
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Alleycat wrote:The POP Lady wrote:Alleycat wrote:Love your proto line-up, Mike
Here's some Monster and Freddy Pop with their protos (except for the Freddy Ramone proto which I still really, really, really need. Really.
This IS PERFECTION!!!
This pic was from 2011. Unfortunately I no longer own many of them. Am I regretful?? Absolutely
SORRY to hear that! But I'm SURE they HELD a Special place in your HEART!!!! Cheers to room for NEW PROTOS
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FunkoEmu wrote:I'm so glad I never got into Protos. Not because I dislike them... in fact they're AWESOME... only because my wallet doesn't like them.
It’s a whole different world I only have 2 and the amazing part is the game in that kind of products
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It's also really important to establish lineage when you receive a proto (pictures of it at the event with you in the shot, receipts of purchase if from a store, conversation threads if you're trading or buying from someone individually, any way to create a paper trail, etc.), and to confirm lineage if you're buying from someone.
Unfortunately there's fakes/"scrappers" out there that folks try to pass off as authentic.
Unfortunately there's fakes/"scrappers" out there that folks try to pass off as authentic.
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caziusclay wrote:It's also really important to establish lineage when you receive a proto (pictures of it at the event with you in the shot, receipts of purchase if from a store, conversation threads if you're trading or buying from someone individually, any way to create a paper trail, etc.), and to confirm lineage if you're buying from someone.
Unfortunately there's fakes/"scrappers" out there that folks try to pass off as authentic.
Truthfully, I had never thought of doing that, but you are right, with the possibility of fakes and/or scappers, you should do this with your proto. Except for my first Fundays I have swag from all my other Fundays, but I usually hang on to my protos.
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beckysaurus wrote:Rcmal1 wrote:aloy61 wrote:Hi guys,
May i know what are Pop Proto?
Are they really prototype done by Funko??
They are. I was lucky enough to get my first one this year at Fundays!
You just answered a question that was asked more than ten years ago
Better late then never???
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Alleycat wrote:Love your proto line-up, Mike
Here's some Monster and Freddy Pop with their protos (except for the Freddy Ramone proto which I still really, really, really need. Really.
What an awesome collection
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Alleycat wrote:Love your proto line-up, Mike
Here's some Monster and Freddy Pop with their protos (except for the Freddy Ramone proto which I still really, really, really need. Really.
Now that is a great collection full of beauty and fun!
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Apparently a whole secret society is build around these elusive prototypes
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jessishere wrote:M37R01D wrote:Apparently a whole secret society is build around these elusive prototypes
Oh? Do tell.
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jessishere wrote:M37R01D wrote:Apparently a whole secret society is build around these elusive prototypes
Oh? Do tell.
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I have a couple protos that I've exclusively gotten from Fundays in the past and this year, when I got one that wasn't really fitting for my collection, I tried to do some trades and even posted on eBay and I got such a hard time for not having a picture of myself with it at Fundays. I didn't realize how important "lineage" was and that many people won't buy/trade without it. I even had pics of all my Fundays swag and some of the other pops I got and people were suggesting that maybe I just bought all of it elsewhere so I could peddle fake protos... . I can appreciate wanting to ensure authenticity but some people were really taking it too far.
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M37R01D wrote:Apparently a whole secret society is build around these elusive prototypes
Yes. We like to think of ourselves as something like The Skulls only cooler.
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questkid32 wrote:I have a couple protos that I've exclusively gotten from Fundays in the past and this year, when I got one that wasn't really fitting for my collection, I tried to do some trades and even posted on eBay and I got such a hard time for not having a picture of myself with it at Fundays. I didn't realize how important "lineage" was and that many people won't buy/trade without it. I even had pics of all my Fundays swag and some of the other pops I got and people were suggesting that maybe I just bought all of it elsewhere so I could peddle fake protos... . I can appreciate wanting to ensure authenticity but some people were really taking it too far.
I get it about the lineage. It is a fine line between something really cool and rare and something like looks kinda cool but is just industrial waste. With the dollar amounts we are dropping on protos we really want to make sure we can reliably trace them through to the source. The while scrappers thing is super sad IMO.
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mongoose12 wrote:M37R01D wrote:Apparently a whole secret society is build around these elusive prototypes
Yes. We like to think of ourselves as something like The Skulls only cooler.
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wookieepool wrote:mongoose12 wrote:M37R01D wrote:Apparently a whole secret society is build around these elusive prototypes
Yes. We like to think of ourselves as something like The Skulls only cooler.
I'm trying to learn the handshake and my bank account is not happy.
ROFL. Yea that seems to be a common occurrence
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