Yesterday, official imagery for the standard and 10″ POP!s for The Asset (aka “Baby Yoda) from The Mandalorian was revealed. Look for these sometime in early 2020.
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Unsold Funko Product Hitting Landfills and Not Being Recycled or Donated
@MayTheFunkoBWY on Twitter shared the above behind the scenes video of thousands of unsold Funko products (Smuggler’s Bounty boxes and others) being destroyed rather than recycled or donated to charities. It is unknown where this is taking place or if Funko is directly aware.
As a long time supporter and promoter, this is hugely disappointing. Funko needs to address this situation before it irrevocably damages the brand and its shareholders.
FYE Exclusive POP! Knight of Ren (Heavy Blade) Preorder
FYE.com is now taking preorders for their exclusive POP! Knight of Ren (Heavy Blade) figure from The Rise of Skywalker.
Thanks to @acrossthestars on Twitter for the heads up.
Sponsor News: Funko POP! Electronic Darth Vader at Entertainment Earth
Sponsor Entertainment Earth has added the new POP! Electronic Darth Vader with lights and sounds from Funko.
New Funko List Reveals Code Names for Knights of Ren and More from The Mandalorian
Looks like more Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian Pops are coming! Spotted on GameStop’s list.
Credit @popcoll3ctr16g pic.twitter.com/QipeffAD5r— DisTrackers (@DisTrackers) October 7, 2019
A new list via GameStop reveals several new Funko POP! coded names from The Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian. They are as follows
The Rise of Skywalker:
(Knights of Ren) Cairo Armor, Cairo Axer, Cairo Blaster, Cairo Bomber, Cairo Grater and Cairo Slicer
The Mandalorian:
Big Tom, Chub, Finns Female, Hammer, Junk Dealer, Mario, Raison, Red Stripe*, and Samuel
*Red Stripe is maybe the Incinerator Trooper
Thanks to DisFunko for the heads-up.
Sponsor News: Entertainment Earth Triple Force Friday Orders/Preorders Open
Sponsor Entertainment Earth has opened orders and preorders for the newest merchandise for Triple Force Friday and beyond. There are literally dozens of product for every type of collector and age group. Order from the comfort of you own home and avoid the potential crowds and retail disappointment!
Triple Force Friday Unofficial Product Checklist V2 Now Available
For your collecting pleasure, I have uploaded a new version of the Triple Force Friday unofficial product checklist. Good luck, and may the force be with you.
Triple Force Friday Checklist V1 Now Available for Download
For those looking to keep track of their purchases for Triple Force Friday, we have now made available our downloadable Unofficial Product Checklist. This is version 1.0 so if there are any further/major developments between now and October 3, we will post a revision.
Target Exclusive FunkoxFutura POP! Boba Fett
On Triple Force Force Friday, Target will offer an exclusive, Limited Edition FunkoxFutura POP! Boba Fett for $17.99.
Interestingly, this is the only merchandise advertised next week’s Target ad for Triple Force Friday.
Entertainment Earth Triple Force Friday Video
Sponsor Entertainment Earth has posted a view preview of several of the new items available for Triple Force Friday. Check out previews for the Hasbro’s Black Series, Vintage Collection, Galaxy of Adventures, Funko’s POP!s
The video also confirms that the limted edition First Edition Black Series figures are brick and mortar only, so if collectors are looking for those, best hit your stores early. Entertainment Earth will have the First Edition version available for sale at their booth at NYCC.