The Funko POP Story: Secrets Revealed
Funko POPs have become a huge pop culture phenomenon. How did it happen? ➡️ SUBSCRIBE to Now & Then! https://www.youtube.com/c/NowThen?sub...
Before POPs, the Funko toy company produced more than a few collectible toy lines, but it wasn't until the POP Figure came out that things really took off! However, has the POP Figure outgrown it's welcome? Were too many made? Is it true that Funko resorted to throwing POPs into a landfill? We look at the origins of the toy company with the initial release of Wacky Wobblers to the rise of the POP Figure including video games, NFTs and even movies. See what all the hype is about - and find out if the POP figure bubble has finally popped!
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction to Funko POP Figures
0:40 Before POPs
2:43 POPs meet Landfill
4:30 The POP Figure Chase
5:02 Video Games, NFTs and Movies
7:15 Lots of POP Lines
9:08 Funko Stores
10:03 Popular POPs
11:55 Expensive POP Figures
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