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Prepare to return to Mororwind and explore the iconic island of Vvardenfell. Funko has announced that Naryu, Warden, and Vivec – from the new Chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online, Morrowind – will make up the Pop! Games: Elder Scrolls series. The new Elder Scrolls story will be released on June 6th 2017.
Only eleven years after the last episode aired, Funko is celebrating Jennifer Garner’s iconic spy role in the Pop! Television: Alias series. Featuring four different versions of Sydney Bristow’s multiple aliases, you’ll be able to pick her up with Blonde hair, in a Goth style, a School Girl, or as a Redhead.
Not ready to throw in the towel yet, Lightning McQueen is back. With the help of rookie Cruz, Lightning McQueen is attempting a comeback in the Florida 500. From Disney’s upcoming film Cars 3, releasing June 2017, comes Funko’s newest line – the Pop! Disney: Cars 3. Cruz and Lightning McQueen. There are also Walmart exclusives Luigi and Guido. Chrome Lightning McQueen will only be available at Target. And Grey Lightning McQueen will be available only at Meijer.
Members of the colony ship Covenant are bound for a remote planet. When they arrive, the planet seems too good to be true. Little do they know… From the upcoming film Alien: Covenant, come Funko’s new Pop! Movies: Alien: Covenant series. The lineup features David, Daniels, and the Xenomorph in Pop! vinyl treatment. In addition, look for Oram with Face Hugger, only at Hot Topic, and the Bloody Xenomorph, exclusively at GameStop.
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is a summer film set to be released on July 21st 2017. And since it’s an upcoming film…Funko has some Pop! figures based on the license. The Pop! Movies: Valerian series includes Valerian, Laureline, Comm. Arun Filitt, DA, Iron Siruss, and the Doghan Daguis. You’ll also be able to pick up a pair of chase variants of Doghan Daguis.
Attention Vault Hunters, Funko has announced several new Borderland Pop!s. The Pop! Games: Borderlands series will expand by the likes of Emperor Claptrap, explosives expert Tiny Tina, Lilith the siren, and the Assassin Zero.
Brand new to Dorbz is NARUTO SHIPPUDEN. Funko has announced the first three figures in their Dorbz: Naruto lineup. This series features the admirable character Naruto and one of the smartest ninja Sakura. Plus, look out for Naruto’s glow chase variant – a 1-in-6 rarity.
Since The Walking Dead kills off so many of their characters, Funko has decided to release the Mystery Mini: The Walking Dead – In Memoriam series. The good ones might be gone, but they’re not forgotten. Each box includes some of the most memorable characters, who are no longer with us, including Shane, Lori, Andrea, and many more. And they’re all available – in grey tone – in blind box form.
Funko is making a Pop! series based on another HBO television series. Mysteriously, 2% of the global population vanished with no explanation. Those left behind are trying to continue their lives. The Pop! TV: The Leftovers series will include Kevin, Patti, and
Matt from the show.
Funko has announced the Pint Size Heroes: Megaman series of blind-bagged figures. Megaman and many of his counterparts from the classic video game series are now in Pint Size form. Unwrap the blind bag to find Megaman, Protoman, Zero, Dr. Light and many more. Look for exclusive characters at GameStop like Gill, Dee Jay, and Crimson Viper.
One of these things is not like the other…. Funko has announced the addition of three “rockers” to their Pop! Rocks series. There’s Jimi Hendrix, Joey Ramone, and….Justin Bieber? Yes, three of the biggest rock icons of all time.Jimi and Joey are likely rolling over in their graves.
Funko is adding on to their Pop Movies: Lord of the Rings line. This series features characters Gandalf, Frodo, Samwise Gamgee,
a Nazgul, Saruman, and the Balrog. Look for the Frodo chase variant – the creepy eyes – a 1 in 6 rarity. And the Balrog is in 6-inch Pop! form.
Ahh yes, the 90’s and Nickelodeon. The lone Nicktoon that I got into during that decade was Ren & Stimpy (for good reasons). Unfortunately, Funko has announced several other television series in their Pop! Television: 90s Nickelodeon lineup…and Ren and Stimpy aren’t included. Some of the most iconic shows from ’90s Nickelodeon television are joining the Funko family, including Ickis, Oblina, and Krumm from Aaah!!! Real Monsters. There’s also Tommy, Chuckie, and Reptar (plus variants of Tommy and Reptar) from Rugrats. And everyone’s favorite conjoined brothers, CatDog.
Funko has announced some additions to their Attack on Titan series of Pop! vinyl figures. The Pop! Anime: Attack on Titan series will now feature Levi and Annie as Pop! vinyl figures. There are also a pair of 6-inch tall super sized Pop! figures in the Female Titan and Armored Titan.
Funko has announced the release of their Pop! Television: BoJack Horseman series. From the hit Netflix cartoon, collectors will be able to get their hands on the washed-up sitcom star BoJack Horseman and his Hollywoo pals – slacker sidekick Todd; Hollywoo-savvy handler – Princess Carolyn; cynical confidant – Diane; and peppy puppy – Mr. Peanutbutter.
