It's a little weird to think about how Funko is basically everywhere these days and just about covers everything. This realization has continued to dwell on my mind after Entertainment Week ran a flattering article on the company's increasingly prevalent Pop! line.
I have to confess that I haven't always "got" the appeal of the Pop! line. Even today I'm not thrilled by the choice to omit mouths from many of the figures (my favorites among the ones I own -- which includes Chernabog, Killer Croc, and the Sharknado -- all notably eschew this trend by including mouths).
However, there's definitely something to be said for a line that offers collectibles that nobody else might make. Would we ever see Crimson Peak figures, for instance? Funko has tackled an amazing array of franchises with the line, representing everything from popular tv shows (even older shows like Friends!) to movies, gaming, and even literature!
It's safe to say that Funko has quietly invaded the pop culture world, in much the same way the shelves of Pop! figures kept growing at my local Hot Topic until it feels like they may someday consume the whole store. Of course, if you're still not sold on the Pop! line, Funko still has its Mystery Minis, Legacy, Hikari, ReAction, Fabrikations, Mopeez, Dorbz, and more.
Does Funko have too many offerings? Probably, but most people won't complain. (Well, other than the people trying to keep up with it all!)
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In a two-for-one shot, Hisashi Yuki promotes Legends Series Ultra Magnus, scheduled for next month, and UW-02 Menasor by showing a pair of Stunticons being carried around by vehicle mode Magnus. Setting aside the horrific scale problems of this, we have to wonder if Ultra Magnus realizes what sort of cars he has on his deck. Alternately if they're prisoners... well, neither looks very securely held there, do they? Keep reading to see the full image!
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Just in from Charahobby 2015 C3xHobby via Snakas are many new images of the new Takara Tomy Transformers products on display. Get a look at lots of Transformers including: QTransformers figures. United Devastator. Legends Blackarachnia, Nightbird, and Slipstream. Diaclone Reboot line with Diabattles and other figures being shown. MasterPiece MP-27 Ironhide, MP-25 Tracks and MP-26 Road Rage. Transformers Adventure TAV-21 Optimus Prime and other figures. Read on to see them all now.
