Toy Fair 2014 : What's that mean to you ?

Postby **glowfunkofreak** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:51 am

OK Funatics ..
It's Funko Friday and it's closing in on Toy Fair time Feb 16 -19th in NYC.

I'm posting this is the Wobbler section because the pruning is to a minimum here.
Besides Wobbler came first, and always will.
I wanted to see what questions may have not gotten answered from last years round of -

20 Questions with Brian Mariotti

But the thread is gone now. So what's that mean to you ?

I hope to do an Interview with Brian once again, he is very busy at this trade show but I'm a patient man.
So what does that mean to you ?
Well if you can't attend the Toy Fair at least you can ask Brian a question he can answer on the interview.
Please post your questions here in a reply and I will take the BEST 20 Questions from Funatics to ask him.
Rules :
1. Please only one question to a Funatic.
2. Please once you post a question no more questions. In other words don't try to change your question.
3. If someone else posts a similar question and I use that one I can let you post a second question, but only if I give you the OK to post one please.
4. It doesn't necessarily have to be Funko related, but nothing too personal and keep in clean people.
5. Think before you post, and have FUN with it.

Here is a link to last years interview.

[youtube]YwvHu0kGN9o[/youtube]

Postby **MadLove** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:55 am

Sweet! I love the Q&A! I'll have to think about my question

Thanks for doing this again!

Postby **mrcory5000** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 11:00 am

Of all the places he's visited over the years, what is one of his favorite locations (sans the conventions) and why?

Postby **tjbhab** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 11:08 am

What has been the hold up with the second series of Adventure Time Pops and will there be any other in this series line?

Postby **NightmareMermaid** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 11:11 am

Will there be Frozen Pop!s? I'm really hoping for Elsa, Anna, and Olaf.

Postby **tabby1375** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 11:43 am

NightmareMermaid wrote:Will there be Frozen Pop!s? I'm really hoping for Elsa, Anna, and Olaf.

loving this question!

my question to Brian would be:
I have heard a few times, over the past 6 months, people /collectors refer to funko pops as the new ty beanie babies.

how does he feel about that comparison?

Postby **Reverend** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 11:48 am

How big of a presence will funko make at SDCC 2014? Bigger booth? More exclusives ? 20ft pop? Stan Lee signing? Give us the Beef Brian!

Postby **tlc38tlc38** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:38 pm

Are there plans to add Giles and Xander to the "Buffy" POP! & ReAction lines?

Btw, thanks for the "Buffy" items! The news of Funko doing "Buffy" is what brought me on board!

Postby **JuicemanRJ** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:39 pm

Thanks for doing this. My question is "When will the Kratos from God of War game come out and can we possibly see more characters from this line?" Thanks in advance if you decide to ask my question.

Postby **unoudid** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:50 pm

My last question still remains... I'm curious about the clear/invisible pops and if some older pops will be given the clear treatment. Boo Berry, Predator, Master Chief specifically.

Postby **haydenstorm** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:18 pm

My question is on your Facebook page. Please ask ;-)

Postby **BigM** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 5:43 pm

haha my question is facebook too but I'll ask it again on here.

With the surge of popularity for the POP! Line, do you think any of the new lines that will debut at toy fair this year will match up to their popularity or even become more popular?

Postby **Rlow3** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:00 pm

The Matrix and Fight Club POPs now!!!! does this count as a question?

If it doesnt heres another, will we be seeing even more movie pops this year? Maybe some Terminator, Matrix ( POPs not the mystery minis :protest:

), Fight Club, Fast and the Furious, 007, Home Alone, Watchmen (The rest of the characters) District 9, Inception and the list can go on for days......... Thanks!!

Postby **glowfunkofreak** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 7:38 pm

mrcory5000 wrote:Of all the places he's visited over the years, what is one of his favorite locations (sans the conventions) and why?

I like this one .. it makes the list :thumbsup:

Postby **kevinbuddha** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 11:24 pm

Are there any more Sid & Marty Krofft pieces coming in the future???

What about the Florida Orange Bird as a Disney Pop piece???

Postby **Queen of Marvel** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 11:36 pm

Totally going to think of a question.

Postby **Trixt** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 12:36 am

Will we see a Freddy action figure?

Postby **Blanka** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:07 am

As far as Legacy is concerned, what is the roll-out and release schedule looking like? Bi-monthly, quarterly? Can we expect an SDCC exclusive?

Thanks for offering this up, and thanks to Brian for potentially answering the question!

Postby **Mitchman48** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:36 am

Last year Funko made 3 crystal Freddy's and they were a big hit yet many broke. Will you be making other colors for next year?

Postby **Cristina** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:11 pm

To add to Mitch's Freddy question, how do you decide which characters to make into Freddys? Have you already decided for 2014?And can you give any hints about the 2014 Freddy lineup (even just how many, wobbler Freddys?, any reaction/legacy Freddys planned?) Personally, I'd LOVE another Game of Thrones themed Freddy

Postby **dustman94** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 4:32 pm

CAN HE PUT A RV HOOKUP SITE AT THE NEW BUILDING SO WHEN VISITING WE CAN STAY IN THE PARKING LOT?

Postby **gruppetstudios** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 4:35 pm

DID THE ARTISTS AT FUNKO RECEIVE A FOLDER IN THE MAIL FULL OF CONCEPT DRAWINGS FOR POP FIGURES?

I know I'm saying this a lot, but it would mean so much to me to know if they actually got the package and looked in it.

Postby **Alleycat** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 4:47 pm

Will the new Retro Freddy in either the large or small size be made to be holding a sign similar to the current wobblers and Pop!? How about what looks to be a newspaper where graphics and headlines could be printed (very retro!)? Or with the ability to manufacture with different items he could hold for maximum flexibility?

Postby **MadLove** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 5:08 pm

Will we see other characters in the style of retro Freddy?

Postby **glowfunkofreak** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 5:34 pm

dustman94 wrote:CAN HE PUT A RV HOOKUP SITE AT THE NEW BUILDING SO WHEN VISITING WE CAN STAY IN THE PARKING LOT?

Definitely asking this one !!! lol

Postby **Blake85** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 6:10 pm

Ill ask him a question on feb haha

But wheres Godzilla?
Need a Godzilla pop

Postby **glowfunkofreak** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:19 am

Good thing I started this thread early .. lol

Postby **toro423** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:26 am

My question would be:

"So what is the status of retired pops? Seems like some "retired" pops keep making a come back. Are they exclusively retired in the US or retired completely?

Postby **DocRamon** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:26 pm

we've heard brian talk a lot about what funko IS doing this year, and all the great stuff that WILL be coming out. but what ideas were NOT so great and ended up getting scrapped, or what licenses did he push really hard to get and ultimately NOT land?

Postby **unoudid** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:41 pm

Blake85 wrote:Ill ask him a question on feb haha

But wheres Godzilla?
Need a Godzilla pop

6" would be appropriate for this

Postby **BigM** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:09 pm

unoudid wrote:
Blake85 wrote:Ill ask him a question on feb haha

But wheres Godzilla?
Need a Godzilla pop

6" would be appropriate for this

20" would be better! I want my other POP! to tremble in fear of Godzilla!

Postby **Shpadoinkle98** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:15 pm

Any chance of having some 90s cartoon pops? Rockos modern life, animaniacs etc.

Postby **mrcory5000** » Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:01 am

I'm surprised no one has posted the question "What is the biggest selling Pop & the biggest selling Wacky Wobbler to date?"

If I hadn't used my 1 question earlier I'd totally ask that! ;-)

Postby **Joker_Heath** » Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:08 am

tabby1375 wrote:my question to Brian would be:
I have heard a few times, over the past 6 months, people /collectors refer to funko pops as the new ty beanie babies.

how does he feel about that comparison?

He certainly won't like the comparison if it includes: Beanie Babies billionaire to be sentenced

My question does border on the personal side. How is Brian? Outside of work and "toys", what are his interests? Do he and the Funko crew hang-out? Do they do any local or global charitable volunteering?

I don't even know if Brian has a family/significant other....I bet someone at the office has children...do they spoil those kids rotten?

Postby **Blake85** » Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:27 pm

Bigm wrote:
unoudid wrote:
Blake85 wrote:Ill ask him a question on feb haha

But wheres Godzilla?
Need a Godzilla pop

6" would be appropriate for this

20" would be better! I want my other POP! to tremble in fear of Godzilla!

36" Fred Zilla!

Postby **unoudid** » Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:30 pm

Serious Question:

Will Pops ever receive the Pop Art treatment that wobblers have in the past?

Postby **glowfunkofreak** » Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:47 pm

I'm sorry but what part of one question to a Funatic is so hard to understand ? lol

Postby **TulaBug** » Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:52 pm

That was a really good question too! Give Ross a second chance, I think he breathed in too much fumes when making his custom. [-o<

Postby **glowfunkofreak** » Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:55 pm

I wasn't referring to Ross in particular, but if you look back on the thread he is at three so far .. lol

Postby **unoudid** » Tue Jan 14, 2014 6:48 pm

glowfunkofreak wrote:I'm sorry but what part of one question to a Funatic is so hard to understand ?

Ron likes to pick on me for not following the rules

Who is online