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Funko has gone and announced another series of Pop! vinyl figures. The Pop! Anime: My Hero Academia series features Deku, Deku’s childhood bully – Katsuki, Tenya, and Ochaco. In addition, the extremely tall and overly-muscular All Might arrives as a super-sized 6-inch Pop! vinyl. The entire series will be released in the Summer of 2017. Also, be on the lookout for a Deku battle damaged variant only available at Hot Topic.
Funko has announced new series of WWE Pop! vinyl figures, this time combining some old school wrasslers with current superstars. The Pop! WWE: Series 6 features Chris Jericho (holding The List of Jericho), “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, “The Boss” Sasha Banks, and The Iron Sheik. There are Million Dollar Man and Iron Sheik variants available (a 1-in-6 rarity). In addition, look for this WWE 2-pack Enzo & Cass, available exclusively at Walgreens.
Now joining the Mystery Minis line are a series of figures from classic Dr. Seuss tales such as Horton, The Lorax, Fox in Socks, The Grinch, and Sam I Am. Funko has announced the Mystery Mini: Dr. Seuss series of blind-boxed figures. You’ll also be able to grab exclusive characters such as White Fish, The Cat in the Hat Fish, and an additional Cat in the Hat only at Barnes & Noble.
If you’re interested in pre-ordering these (they’re expected to ship in July 2017) or any other Funko/Dr Seuss collaborations, you can check out Amazon.com for a number of options.
Funko has announced a new series of Pop! figures based on the upcoming DC comics Justice League film. The Pop! Movies: Justice League series features Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, The Flash, and Aquaman in mini vinyl form.
The film is slated to be released on November 17, 2017, but you can currently pre-order the figures over at Amazon.com.
One of my favorite book series – Stephen King’s The Dark Tower – is finally coming to movie theaters. Starring Idris Elba as Roland (The Gunslinger) and Matthew McConaughey as The Man In Black, we’ve seen some of our first film specific collectibles from Funko. The Pop! Movies: The Dark Tower series includes both The Gunslinger and The Man In Black. Also, there’s a posed Gunslinger that’s available exclusively at Barnes & Noble.
So Bungie and Activision’s sequel to Destiny – surprisingly enough named Destiny 2 – will be released on September 8th 2017. To celebrate (or bide your time) Funko has announced the Pop! Games: Destiny series of vinyl figures. You can now add your favorite Guardians Cayde-6, Ikora, and Zavala to your Pop! vinyl collection. Or that bad guy Oryx. Look for Xur and Atheon only at GameStop. And Crota (with a glow chase piece) can only be found at Target.
Funko has announced a new series of Pint Size Heroes: Science Fiction figures featuring characters from some of your favorite science fiction movies and television. The series includes the Martian from Mars Attacks, Neo from The Matrix, Leeloo from The Fifth Element, Predator, and many more. You’ll be able to pick up characters like the Facehugger, a Clear Predator, and Captain Kirk only at GameStop. Or a Mangalore, Bender, and Trinity, which are exclusive characters to Hot Topic.
Funko has announced their Action Figures: DC Heroes from the Classic Batman TV Series. These fully poseable action figures feature
nine points of articulation and are 3.75 inches tall. This series features classic Batman, Catwoman, Batgirl, King Tut, Mr. Freeze, and Bookworm. Also, look for a Mr. Freeze chase – a 1-in-6 rarity.
Funko has announced another cuddly plush series – the Galactic Plushies: Star Wars Classic Series 2. These 7-inch to 8-inch tall plushies include Star Wars favorites such as Wicket, R2-D2, Yoda, Luke Skywalker and a classic Stromtrooper.
The terror that flaps in the night, Darkwing Duck! And he’s now joining the Funko family. The Pop! Disney: Darkwing Duck series will include Darkwing Duck, his sidekick Launchpad McQuack, and his daughter Gosalyn Mallard. They’re all getting that (now) classic Pop! vinyl treatment.
If you’re interested in pre-ordering these, I’m sure you could head on over to Amazon.com where they’re likely to have ’em available.
Funko has announced their Mystery Mini: Star Wars series of collectibles mini figures. This series of blind boxed figures features Star Wars favorites such as Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, C-3PO, and many more. Look for them to be released in the summer of 2017.
Funko’s Star Wars Rogue One Pop! line would not be complete without these latest additions. The Pop! Star Wars: Rogue One W2 has added the likes of Galen Erso, a Young Jyn Erso, Weeteef Cyubee, and a Death Star Droid to the Pop! lineup.
Caesar and the apes are forced to fight after suffering heavy losses. It is now a war of ape vs. man – in the upcoming film War for the Planet of the Apes. With the film set to be released in July 2017, Funko has announced a new line of Pop! figures. The Pop! Movies: War for the Planet of the Apes will include a shotgun wielding Caesar as well as Maurice.
It’s almost summer, so that means we should be expecting another Pirates of the Caribbean blockbuster to hit theaters. Funko is already prepping with one of their latest announcements, the lineup of their Pop! Disney: Pirates of the Caribbean series from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. The series includes Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and the pirate hunter Captain Salazar
as Pop! vinyl figures. There is also a chase variant Ghost Salazar – a 1-in-6 rarity. And a Hot Topic exclusive weathered Gold Jack Sparrow.
The telemarketing gurus Blake, Adam, and Anders from the Comedy Central show Workaholics are now in Pop! vinyl form. Funko has announced the Pop! Television: Workaholics series of figures. As they struggle into adulthood, these characters are stuck in a college mindset. Spending most of their days avoiding work, they can’t help but continue to look for a good time.
