Products are designed at the Funko headquarters in Everett, Washington, [21] and in other locations throughout the U.S. New figures are designed with input from licensors, in-studio artists, and fans through social media. Funko artists use ZBrush to create digital models that are revised before being made into prototype sculptures, which are sent for approval from manufacturers and licensors. The completed figures are manufactured at factories in China and Vietnam. [22] [23] Product lines [ edit ]

a b c d e "From Batman to Vader: How Funko Pop! became your new favorite collectible". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved March 30, 2018. Nolan, L.D. (January 27, 2019). "REPORT: Funko Movie in Development at Warner Bros". ComicBook.com. The exaggerated body proportions of Pop! figures have invited comparisons with Good Smile’s Nendoroid figures, which are similarly described as "chibi". Both product lines depict characters from many different franchises. [28] Carlos Cadorniga (September 28, 2017). "Nendoroids are way cuter than Funko Pops, don't @ me". Mashable . Retrieved July 27, 2021. A live action/animated hybrid film based on the Funko toys is in development at Warner Animation Group. [46] [47] The film was announced as being in active development on September 16, 2019, with directors Mark Dindal and Teddy Newton attached to the project. [48] In February 2021, Newton was confirmed to write the screenplay, in addition to his directing duties. [49] Additionally, a game entitled Funko Fusion was announced to be in development in 2023, based on NBCUniversal IPs.

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Chavez, Jesus (November 29, 2010). " 'Toy geeks' at Funko are bubbly over bobbleheads". The Seattle Times . Retrieved December 22, 2019.In 2015, Funko and Marvel partnered to launch Marvel Collector Corps, a subscription box service featuring exclusive collectibles, apparel, and accessories. Boxes shipped every two months. [44] It subsequently launched a subscription box service for Star Wars items called Smuggler's Bounty, a DC subscription box called Legion of Collectors, and a Disney subscription box called Disney Treasures. Also, the subscription box known as Loot Crate occasionally contains an exclusive Funko Pop! vinyl figure which aligns with each monthly box theme. Loot Crate has offered an exclusive Funko Pop! figure with its other products as well. [45] Hefley, Diana (August 20, 2017). " 'Funatics' pour into downtown Everett for Funko grand opening". The Everett Herald . Retrieved May 31, 2019.

In February 2019, Funko acquired award-winning board game development studio Forrest-Pruzan Creative, [41] including the design studio imprint Prospero Hall, [42] forming Funko Games. Funko Games has begun publishing strategy games across different licenses, including their flagship game Funkoverse. Other Funko products currently on the market include a variety of collectible toy lines such as Vinyl Soda, Vinyl Gold, Mystery Minis, Popsies, Ad Icons and stuffed Plushies made to resemble their stylized array of toys. Funko also owns Loungefly, a line of collectible mini-bags and purses that feature popular characters and designs from franchises as diverse as Harry Potter, Hello Kitty and even Disney princesses, the latter of which are sold at official Disney stores and parks. Catchpole, Dan; Winters, Chris (September 9, 2016). "Toymaker Funko moving to downtown Everett". The Everett Herald . Retrieved December 12, 2016.At Toy Fair 2019, Funko announced a new line of Pop! Vinyl figures; Pop! Town, initially including Ghostbusters, Scooby-Doo, SpongeBob SquarePants, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. This line includes a Pop! Vinyl figure alongside a stylized version of a landmark building from the source material. Funko Pops with Purpose: How Collecting Can Make a Difference". GotMyPop. January 23, 2023 . Retrieved March 28, 2023. Funko has been offering convention exclusive versions of their products at various conventions such as San Diego Comic-Con, Emerald City Comic Con, New York Comic Con, Fan Expo, Star Wars Celebration, and E3. [37] This started in 2006 at the San Diego Comic-Con. [31] Funko Games [ edit ] The company opened its second storefront in November 2019, located in Hollywood, Los Angeles. It has 40,000 square feet (3,700m 2) of space and includes life-size statues and movie "sets". [14] [15] Funko launched the initiative “Pops! With Purpose” which connects Funko Pop! characters to causes that matter to their employees, fans, and the wider community. The program launched with an auction at FunKon 2021 and expands each year with a range of products in collaboration with various charities.