Conventions – Pop Vinyl World

Exclusive Star Wars Mandalorian Pop! Vinyl to be released at D23 Expo!

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 17:44:20 +0000

If you are looking for merchandise from the upcoming Disney+ Star Wars Mandalorian TV Series, D23 Expo in August will be the place to be. Earlier today, Disney announced their upcoming D23 Expo merchandise and among the MANY new items will be an exclusive Star Wars Mandalorian Pop! Vinyl. The new Pop is currently available for Sorcerers Package attendees and should be available at the Expo for all other attendees for $14.99 each. Stay tuned!

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Funko Extends its Presence with New Activations at 50th Annual San Diego Comic-Con!

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 03:38:59 +0000

EVERETT, Wash., June 13, 2019 — Funko, Inc. (“Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, today announced the up leveling of its presence and participation in the 50th annual San Diego Comic-Con (Comic-Con or SDCC).

“We have a lot of exciting news in store for the 50^th Comic-Con including utilizing the official mascot of Comic-Con, the adored Toucan,” said Brian Mariotti, Chief Executive Officer of Funko. “With this great milestone also came a great opportunity for our team to dream and create exciting new products for our fans. It’s going to be quite a memorable experience with a Funko event display that will not disappoint.”

Exclusive Licensing Partnership

The collaboration allowed Funko and Comic-Con to develop and co-brand merchandise exclusives for the five-day event. Funko product available for sale include the San Diego SDCC Toucan Mascot Pop! vinyl figure, a Batman Pop! vinyl figure holding an SDCC bag and a SDCC Toucan Mascot Pop! PEZ. Additionally, Pop! packaging will feature 50^th artwork and the iconic SDCC eye logo.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate our 50^th annual event with some exciting branded merchandise,” said David Glanzer, Chief Communications and Strategy Officer for Comic-Con. “Our beloved Toucan mascot will be immortalized as, not only a timeless PEZ dispenser, but also one of the highly recognizable Pop! vinyl figures.”

Enhanced Booth Access

Funko’s first-ever double decker booth (#5341) is a larger than life display that will feature over 75 Comic-Con exclusive vinyl figures. Upon arrival to the con, a second 30 x 10 SDCCxFunko booth (#3249), will sell Funko and Comic-Con merchandise exclusives. Fans interested in shopping the booths are encouraged to keep an eye on the Comic-Con website, or follow Comic-Con on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for announcements regarding the online random selection process.

Freaky Tiki Fundays

This year’s Funko Fundays brings fans together again to celebrate another great year of Funatic fanaticism! The event, one of the most popular tickets at Comic-Con, allows fans to learn about Funko’s upcoming releases, walk away with prizes and enjoy food and drinks. This year’s theme celebrates tiki culture and each ticket holder is gifted a curated Box O’ Fun. The event is currently sold out but those interested in joining the waitlist can register here.

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New D23 Expo Dapper Dans Funko Pop! Vinyls to be released in August!

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 03:34:52 +0000

Want a hint as to what will be released at the D23E Expo in August? Well, we have a sneak peek. Earlier today, Disney released previews of some to their D23 Expo exclusives and there seems to be a little something for everyone. Below is a look at the mention of the D23 Expo Dapper Dans Funko Pop! Vinyls as well as a look at the rest of the new merchandise!

GLENDALE, Calif., June 13, 2019–Disney today revealed a sneak peek at some of the new collections and limited-edition sets attendees can get their hands on during D23 Expo2019 at the Anaheim Convention Center from Aug 23–25. During the show, fans can scoop up never-before-seen collections across the three Disney-operated retail shops on the Expo floor: shopDisney.com| Disney store, The Dream Store, and Mickey’s of Glendale.

D23 Expo 2019 attendees will be introduced to new collections that celebrate milestone anniversaries and fan-favorite characters across Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel along with must-have official D23 Expo 2019 gear and accessories, nostalgic Disney Parks-inspired items, and limited-edition collectibles celebrating Walt Disney Imagineering’s heritage.

Below are highlights of some of the exciting merchandise fans will be able to purchase at the show. For images and pricing of the below items, click here. To purchase tickets to the Expo, visit D23Expo.com.

ShopDisney.com | Disney store – Home to the widest assortment of Disney merchandise for everyone in the family, D23 Expo 2019 merchandise will give fans a wide variety of specially curated collections and limited-edition (LE) series with a behind-the-scenes twist. Honoring some of Disney’s biggest legacies, here is a snapshot of what fans will see:

Disney Designer Collection: Midnight Masquerade Series – The fan-favorite series returns with a new twist and features doll sets of Tiana and Naveen, Giselle and Edward, and Aurora and Phillip. Rapunzel, Belle, Meg, Cinderella, and Esmeralda will also be included. In addition to dolls, fans can pick up pin sets, stationery, mug and plate sets, and more
Legacy Collection – This LE collection will celebrate anniversaries and milestones for some of the most beloved Disney characters and films including:
- Donald Duck 85th – Plush, collectible pins, a retro T-shirt, varsity jacket, hat, and more
- Silly Symphony 90th – Spirit Jersey shirt, retro T-shirt, pins, and more
- The Lion King 25th – Celebrate the wonder that is The Lion Kingwith LE collectibles, plush, litho set, and more
The Little Mermaid 30th – Celebrate 30 years of The Little Mermaid with journals, ornament sets, pins, apparel, dolls, and more
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- Take home a LE “Talking Woody,” “Talking Jessie,” and “Talking Bullseye,” along with a LE plush set of Ellie and Carl in their “Adventure Book” and much more
Backstage Collection – Go “Backstage” for a behind-the-scenes look into Disney•Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Walt Disney Animation Studios to celebrate the artistry, legends, and rich heritage of The Walt Disney Company.
- Disney Backstage Collection Subscription Box – D23 Expo guests will be among the first to see and order the new Disney Backstage Collection subscription box, which celebrates the artistry of Disney through limited-release T-shirts, pins, and more, delivered to your doorstep—all in a custom-designed package.
- Walt Disney Animation Studios “Under the Hat” – LE Wreck-It Ralph Shadow Box, mug, and sketchbook
- Disney•Pixar “Under the Lamp” – Pixar campus hat, fleece, tiki crew mug, and more
- Lucasfilm “Behind the Force” – All-new crew jacket and hat along with a LE “Java the Hutt” T-shirt, mug, and more
- Marvel “Behind the Hero” – A LE Black Panther Shadow Box, hat, and more
Mickey Mouse Shufflerz – Fans can extend their “Mickey Mouse Memories” collections with the new Mickey Mouse Shufflerz that highlight Mickey through the years—pressing the top of the figures 10 times causes them to “shuffle” along their way! Pick up the LE 13-pack or single figures.

The Dream Store – Jam-packed with D23 Expo 2019-themed official merchandise and other specialty items from Disney Theme Park Merchandise, The Dream Store returns with something magical for Disney fans of all ages. This year, guests will discover whimsical assortments inspired by the Dapper Dan’s, Main Street, U.S.A., and iconic Mickey balloons on a variety of items including apparel, art and collectibles, accessories, pins, and more! The Dream Store is a Disney enthusiast’s dream come true. Highlights include:

Dapper Dan’s – This collection features a “Dapper Dress” from Her Universe along with adult T-shirts, a Spirit Jersey shirt, pins, plush, Funko POP figures, and much more
Mickey Balloons – Evoking the feeling you get as you stroll down Main Street, U.S.A., the Mickey Balloons lend their iconic look to an assortment that includes adult apparel, a Spirit Jersey shirt, skirt from Her Universe, hats, mugs, accessories, and more
Official D23 Expo 2019 Gear – Swing by to grab official 2019 D23 Expo gear and apparel including T-shirts, a Lounge Fly mini-backpack, hat, pins, and more!

Mickey’s of Glendale – Mickey’s of Glendale, the Walt Disney Imagineering store, returns with two stores for three days only for D23 Expo attendees at the Anaheim Convention Center:

Mickey’s of Glendale Main Store – Mickey’s of Glendale will feature exclusive merchandise designed by Imagineers, including hats, T-shirts, accessories, and more. Additionally, Guests will have the opportunity to shop limited-edition collectibles celebrating Walt Disney Imagineering’s heritage.
- Attraction Quote T-Shirt Collection – An assortment of T-shirts that let fans celebrate the most iconic quotes from their favorite attractions through bold graphics.

Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store – Disney pin enthusiasts will want to stop by the Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store, which will feature a large assortment of limited-edition pins.

Attendees can also head to “Uptown Disney” for an interactive shopping and photo experience, featuring merchandise available through shopDisney.com. In this booth on the showroom floor, fans can shop, snap photos with friends, and discover hidden surprises around every corner and magic in every step. Featured product includes the “Black Leather Collection” from Disney store China along with Marvel’s Iron Man MK50 Robot by UBTech, “The Lion King” Mighty Roar Simba from furReal, The Little Mermaid apparel and accessories, Toy Story 4 apparel from Fifth Sun, new Star Wars items, Mickey Mouse LEGO® Ideas Steamboat Willie set and the relaunch of the Minnie Mouse Dose of Colors collection.

Single-day tickets for Friday and Sunday of D23 Expo 2019 are available for $89 for one-day adult admission and $69 for children 3–9. Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $77 for a one-day adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Single-day Saturday tickets and three-day passes are sold out. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2019, visit D23Expo.com.

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Star Wars Celebration 2020 Dates and Location Announced!

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 22:55:47 +0000

Southern California is the place to be next Summer if you are a Star Wars fan. The Anaheim Convention Center will host Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2020 from August 27–30, 2020. Tickets go on sale June 21 at 9 a.m. PT. As always, stay tuned for more information about Star Wars Celebration and remember to be ready Friday to pick up your tickets on StarWarsCelebration.com .

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The Dragon Prince panel at WonderCon

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 23:11:47 +0000

We dropped into The Dragon Prince panel at WonderCon where the creators and some of the voice actors entertained the crowd with the announcement of Season 3 and some sketches written for actors to read Just at the panel. The best of which had Jason Simpson, Viren, having “the talk” with show kids Raquel B, Claudia and Jesse Inocolla, Soren. Thankfully for the parents with kids at the panel the talk turned out to be practicing safe dark magic and not the other “talk”. They set aside a large portion of time for questions, where creators spoke to the importance of representing diverse families and individuals in the world of The Dragon Prince. Now with season 3 announced, no dates or info, we are hoping we get Funko Pops of the series sometime soon.

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Cosplay is pure fandom! Check out some from Wondercon.

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 22:21:28 +0000

Cosplay has become a mainstream word. It has grown to such proportions that the meetups often dominate different conventions, and rightfully so. Fans showing their fandom by dressing up as their favorite characters is what a con should be about. As Funko collectors we obviously freak out over exclusives but merchandise is simply a byproduct of what fans love and that is visibly seen through cosplay. The best thing is that it doesn’t matter if you make a custom outfit, go out of box, or just do your own homemade take on a character, you become part of something special when you join in. In our experience WonderCon actually has some of the best cosplay of cons we get to go to, including SDCC. This of course has to do with the accessibility of the event in Anaheim compare to the drama of online lottery for the beast that is SDCC. Here are some of what we got to see on Friday.

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Funko Announces their 2019 Emerald City Comic Con Booth Lottery!

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 20:45:18 +0000

Are you headed to ECCC and wondering how to get into the Funko booth? Well, the info is here. Below is a look at the Funko Lottery for Emerald City Comic Con which will be held in Seattle, WA on March 14-17, 2019.

Funko will return to Emerald City Comic Con 2019 with a new batch of exclusive Funko products for the convention!

We will implement a lottery system again, which opens on Monday, February 4th and closes Monday, February 11th!

Attendees will be notified of their booth access status by Friday, February 22nd!

This random drawing is for a chance to get a ticket to purchase items at the Funko booth. For more details, visit the Funko Lottery @ ECCC 2019 page!

Attendee & Professional badges only. No Press, Exhibitors, Minions, or Staff
One application per person only
Winning a ticket does not guarantee you any specific item at the Funko booth. Items may sell out by the time you reach the front of the line
You must have a valid ECCC 2019 badge for the day you select to enter. No exceptions. We will be checking your badge confirmation to ensure that if you win the lottery for a specific day, you have a badge for that corresponding day
Tickets are awarded randomly for a specific date and time and must be redeemed for that specific session only. No exceptions
Tickets are not transferrable and IDs will be checked
You must bring your ticket to the Funko booth to be scanned at the time of your session. You will not be allowed to purchase exclusives without your lottery ticket
There will be a strict limit of one of each item per ticket
You will not be able to line up at the Funko booth before your session begins
Every person in line will require a ticket. No exceptions
ADA attendees must also go through the same process noted above

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