One of the more interesting trends to pop up in the world of pop culture and collectability over the past few years is the emergence of Funko Pop figures. The little cartoonish plastic figures have become a hit with collectors of all ages and niches. Like any trend staying on top of what seems like thousands of figures can be a challenge for anyone, and that challenge is about to be stepped up even further.
The big item that everyone seems to be talking about is the
Bob Ross Funko. Yes, the “Happy Trees” guy from the show “Joy of Painting,” that
became a Netflix phenomenon. The tween and teen section of collectors has been
buzzing about this figure for a few weeks, and pre-preders are already
skyrocketing in demand. Make sure you order yours, or one for a Christmas
present, very soon. Amazon is currently offering a nice pre-order price.
The other series that is getting some traction with collectors
of all ages features the “Terror that flaps in the night.” That’s right,
Darkwing Duck is making a Funko Pop debut along with Launchpad, Gosalyn, and
even Negaduck. While admittedly, the Darkwing set of characters will not be
nearly as popular as the Bob Ross, the chase and variant crowd is likely in for
an adventurous fall collecting season.
With limited editions, exclusives, and chase variants also
making waves, just about every Funko Pop has the chance to offer some sort of collectability.
What really drives that market is variants and versions of popular figures.
While it’s always tough to gauge popularity, these fall releases seem to be
generating a whole lot of interest.
Pre-orders at comic shops and collectible centers are
heating up, and it seems likely that the pre-order price will get altered on
Amazon at some point. Bob Ross has managed to jump into the pop culture
conversation, and his popularity will likely make these impossible to find
around the holiday season. Jump on them now collectors, or pay the price (quite
literally) in a few weeks.
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