Funko Round-Up: Stranger Things, Vince Gilligan, Harry Potter, and More!

Funko announces tons of new products and licenses every day, let alone every week. It can be a lot to keep up with. So we are here to help. Welcome to the Funko Round-Up! In this edition: Vince Gilligan joins the directors series, a DBZ favorite gets a specialty series release, Stranger Things galore, our first Pops from the Unbreakable universe, and a Harry Potter advent calendar! Let’s dig in:

First up, two Pops from the film Split. Two of the personalities are here, with Hedwig and the Beast getting the spotlight. Look for more from this series before Glass hits theaters in early 2019. These are available this month.

Vince Giiligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and one of the creative team behind The X-Files joins the Directors Funko Pop series. He hits stores in November.

Coming soon in the specialty series is a master Roshi DBZ Pop. This is sure to be insanely popular, so head to your local comics/toy shop and place an order now.

This is pretty sweet: Harry Potter will have a Funko Advent Calendar coming this fall. Featuring Pocket pop versions of Harry potter characters, it looks like it even folds down or something for a little Hogwarts diorama. Pretty neat if you ask me.

Finally, a TON of Stranger Things Funko stuff is on the way. First, a plush Smoke Monster from Season 2. A wave of holiday ornaments is also coming, one for each kid, Hopper, and the demogorgon.An ornament three-pack of the demogorgon, Eleven, and Steve will be exclusive to Hot Topic.

Stranger Things 5 Star figures will also be arriving in stores, one for each kid.

Dustin and Steve get their own Vynl two-pack.

Two new TV Moments Pop sets featuring iconic moments from the first two seasons are coming. From season 2 is Steve against a demodog, and from season 1 is Eleven vs the demogorgon final battle.

A 10-inch Funko Pop demogorgon is coming exclusively to Target stores.

And finally, five new Pops. Two versions of Eleven, one from the diner at the beginning of season 1 and a Snowball Dance version, Mike from the Snowball Dance, a new version of Hopper, and Dustin in his hockey gear. That last one will be a Hot Topic exclusive.

 

 

 

Most of these products can be ordered or preordered right here.

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Coming Soon from Funko: Harry Potter Advent Calendar!

Advent Calendar: Harry Potter

Countdown to Christmas with a line of Harry Potter-themed pocket Pop!
Featuring the Wizarding World’s favorite witches, wizards, beasts, ghosts and house elves, this Harry Potter advent calendar promises a very jolly Christmas indeed, especially when paired with treacle tart and a mug of hot Butterbeer. Celebrate the season with Harry Potter, Hermione Granger with a time turner, Ron Weasley, and more!
You never know who you are going to get!

Coming Soon!

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Coming Soon from Funko: Trading Places Pop

Pop! Movies: Trading Places

What happens when bored rich men decide to conduct a social experiment on two unwitting human beings? Comedy and a lesson
in human nature ensue. Billy Ray Valentine showcases the extremes as two Pop! figures, one a successful businessman and the other Special Agent Orange, or Billy Ray Valentine panhandling. Louis Winthorpe III is so successful he’s waving money although Santa Louis looks decidedly bedraggled.

Louise Winthorpe III has definitely seen better
days as a Target Pop! exclusive.

 

Coming in November!

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Coming Soon: Stranger Things!

Stranger Things Ornaments, 5 Star, Vynl., SuperCute Plush, TV Moment, and Pop!

Deck the halls—and trees—with your favorite Stranger Things characters.
Dustin with his trusty backpack, Mike and his walkie talkie, Will also carrying a backpack filled with supplies, Lucas with his binoculars and army fatigue headband, Eleven in her power stance with bloody nose, Steve armed with a vicious-looking bat, Hopper with his donut and coffee and the Demogorgon in all his terrifying glory are available as festive Christmas tree ornaments.

 

Eleven, Steve Harrington and the Demogorgon are available as a three-pack Hot Topic exclusive.

5 Star Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin and Eleven are ready for an epic adventure.
Mike is armed with a walkie talkie and flashlight, Will has a mixtape and sketch of the Upside Down, Lucas is prepared with a slingshot and binoculars, Dustin can help the group find its way with a compass and D’artagnan his pet slug and Eleven has her blonde wig and a box of Eggo waffles in case she gets hungry.

 

The Vynl. Steve and Dustin duo armed with a bat and goggles are ready to do battle with any monsters from the Upside Down that they might encounter.

 

Smoke Monster is available as Funko SuperCute Plush!

 

 

Relive Eleven’s epic confrontation with the Demogorgon with a Pop! TV Moment that captures the incredible struggle.

Meanwhile, Steve and his trusty bat are going head to head with a vicious demodog.

 

Pop! Mike and Eleven are ready to attend the Snowball Dance. Pop! Hopper’s ready for duty with a cup of coffee and a flashlight. And once Eleven’s tired of dancing, she’ll probably throw on her burger shirt and prepare a snack.

A Hot Topic exclusive Pop! Dustin is decked out in hockey gear.

A 10” Pop! Demogorgon is a Target exclusive.

 

Coming this Fall!

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Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group Returns To Brand Licensing Europe 2018 With Impressive International Growth & World Class Partnerships Taking Center Stage

Continuing Expansion Internationally across Europe, Asia and Latin American Markets, Encouraging New Lifestyle and Retail Partners for Upcoming Consumer Product Lineup

LONDON – Oct. 9, 2018 – Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group (ABCPG) returns to Brand Licensing Europe 2018 (BLE) with a fan-favorite roster of franchises and first-in-class partners to drive the continued international expansion of some of today’s hottest properties. Marking the group’s return to BLE since debuting internationally last year, ABCPG is making a greater splash through its continued expansion into the global market through a host of new lifestyle, toy and gaming partnerships to give fans new ways to play, display, wear and live the brands they love. Returning to represent a roster of iconic, blockbuster titles, including Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4, Spyro^TM Reignited Trilogy, Crash Bandicoot^TM N.Sane Trilogy and Bungie’s Destiny from Activision, and Overwatch®, Hearthstone® and World of Warcraft® from Blizzard Entertainment, the company presence will also feature products from Nerf, New Era, McFarlane and more. Offering exciting opportunities for multi-category licensing, the company’s franchises of the future feature thrilling gameplay, linear storytelling, esports and consumer products for its global audience of more than 352 million gamers and fans.

“Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group is delighted to return to BLE to showcase our growing slate of partnerships that will help fans engage with their favorite franchises in new and innovative ways,” said Philippe Bost, Vice President of International Consumer Products for Activision Blizzard. “As our merchandise programs continue to expand to the international market, we’re energized by the prospect of continuing to re-define how popular brands like Call of Duty and Overwatch are experienced by fans across the globe.”

Continued Commitment to International Growth

With iconic franchises such as Activision’s Call of Duty and Crash Bandicoot and Blizzard’s Overwatch at the forefront, ABCPG is steadfast in its dedication to bringing Activision and Blizzard’s powerhouse properties to life in new ways, particularly in Europe, and across Asian and Latin American markets through partnerships with retailers like UNIQLO and Primark.

Launching World-Class Partnerships

Overwatch: In collaboration with a number of global partners, including Hasbro, Nerf, and LEGO Group, ABCPG is passionate about working with premier affiliates to create high quality and deeply relevant merchandise based on Blizzard’s beloved properties for the global gaming audience. Our highly anticipated Overwatch partnerships include a wide range of ways for fans to interact with their favorite franchises, including apparel, collectibles and toys among other categories and partnerships yet to be announced.

With the Funko partnership, ABCPG expanded offerings to now include products within Funko’s flagship Loungefly brand, as well as plush, apparel and home decor products. Additionally, ABCPG is working with Good Smile to expand their core product offering and launch the company’s first ever Blizzard exclusive this Fall.

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4: With the introduction of new partnerships such as BAIT, Supra, Hype and New Era and adding to the likes of preexisting partners including Mattel, Astro and Kontrol Freek, the Call of Duty community will now have increased opportunities to interact with the franchise 365 days a year. Fans can look forward to more premiere, fashion-forward brand collaborations in celebration of and following the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.

Bungie’s Destiny: With the release of highly anticipated and transformative Destiny 2: Forsaken, Bungie introduces new partnerships with Gaya Entertainment and Level Up Wear to expand product offerings internationally, in addition to book publishing with Blizzard Entertainment. Bungie’s latest book published in partnership with Blizzard Entertainment, Destiny Grimoire Anthology, Vol. I, is available for preorder now with foreign language editions and more titles to be announced soon. The merchandise program is seeing international growth with the recent appointment of Bits and Pixels as the licensing agency for the EMEA territories. For licensing inquires related to Destiny, please contact: licensing@bungie.com.

 

Esports

The Overwatch League is the first major global professional esports league with city-based teams. In addition to aiding in the overall growth of mainstream professional gaming, the successful inaugural season of the Overwatch League has led to new product opportunities for licensed partners globally.

Coming off an exciting Grand Finals event this summer in front of a sold-out live audience at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, the league has recently expanded from 12 teams to 20—providing a strong basis for deep connections with passionate fan bases in even more major markets around the world for the 2019 season.

About Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group
Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company and the world’s most successful standalone interactive entertainment company. Building on the existing consumer products businesses, the newly formed Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group encompasses Activision, Blizzard and King’s franchises of the future. The division is passionate about working with best-in-class partners around the world to create high quality and deeply relevant merchandise that gives fans new ways to play, display, wear and live the brands they love. Activision Blizzard is home to iconic and beloved entertainment franchises, including Activision’s Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro^TM, and Skylanders®; Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft®, Hearthstone® and Overwatch®; King Digital Entertainment’s Candy Crush and Bungie’s Destiny.
© 2018 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision, Call of Duty, Call of Duty Black Ops, Skylanders, Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc.

© 2018 Bungie, Inc. All rights reserved. Destiny, the Destiny Logo, Bungie and the Bungie Logo are among the trademarks of Bungie, Inc. Published and distributed by Activision. All other trademarks or trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

© 2018 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. HEARTHSTONE, OVERWATCH, OVERWATCH LEAGUE, BLIZZARD, WORLD OF WARCRAFT, WORLD OF WARCRAFT: LEGION and BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

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