Today's Funko Shop Exclusive Pop Is the Mythical Kraken

Funko is ready to unleash the mythical sea monster, The Kraken. This will be the newest Pop to release in their exclusive Pop Myths line. The Pop Myths line has been picking up a lot of traction lately with some of their recently released Pop like Medusa gettings values of up to +$100. It is very hard to predict what figures will or will not be popular but that is the risk of collecting. This new design will be the first 6" in the series and is well worth this size. The Kraken is colored with blue and purple design and the monster is holding a ship. The elegance of this creature comes alive with this Pop and its cute Funko design will be a beloved collectible for any Pop Myths collector to Kraken fan.

The Funko Pop Myths Kraken will be limited to 2 purchases a customer. They will be priced at $20 each and you will be able to find the link for them located here. The expanding world of their Pop myths line is a great set of figures. They are capturing myths and legends and given them a Funko twist which will reach their audience nicely. While I can't tell you if this figure will be worth anything for price collectors it will be a great addition to any fans collection. We do not get as many 6" Pops anymore so it'll be nice for fans to bring the mighty Kraven home and make their collection really Pop. I'm sure they will continue to expand this line and I would love to see a couple more designs for Bigfoot and Loch Ness Monster. Only time will tell what will be on the horizon and don't forget to check out some of the other Pop Myths still available on the Funko-Shop today.

The Mighty Kraken, photo from Funko.

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Funko Funkoween All the Spooky Reveals in One Place

Funko Funkoween was a nice break from reality to see what will be upon us in the future. Of course this whole reveal was themed around Halloween and Horror. This is not a bad thing as horror fans never have enough collectibles out there and Funko sure delivered. We got some amazing confirmations of some Pop lines teased during the Toys Fairs earlier this year and some new waves entirely. Some of these very pleasant surprises like Zombieland getting their Pop debut and will have a Zombie Bill Murray. Edward Scissorhands will be returning to the Funko Pop game since 2013 with a whole new wave of figures. Other big list reveals were Corpse Bride where both characters from the Tim Burton animated film get Pop-ified. One of my favorite announcements was the Marvel Zombies figures. Not only is there common reveals but the wave is getting retailer exclusives, mystery minis, and some kick ass Funko Pop tees. These figures are the perfect combination of superheroes and horror in a very fun and amazing way.

All of these reveals were very well done and get us excited for the fall. There were a lot of big moves getting new Funko Pops in the future like Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, The Craft, Scoob, and even Child's Play. From a 10" Chucky to the Chase Mayor from Nightmare Before Christmas there are plenty of things to get excited about. Most of these Funko Funkoween Pop reveals we're common releases and you will be able to pre-order them here. Of course with collecting there are exclusives so check the photo gallery below to find out what figures you need to be in the lookout for. Some retailer exclusive pre-orders are available today but others won't drop till the August and September 2020 release dates. Check out all of the Funko Funkoween Reveals below. What was your favorite reveal for Funkoween?

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Funko Creates A Special “Thank You” to the Front Line Heroes

In honor of the first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Funko is excited to announce the new line of Pop! Heroes to commemorate the nurses and doctors who are giving their all to help treat patients. In association with this collection, Funko has made a donation to GlobalGiving, a 501c non-profit organization based in the United States that provides a global crowdfunding platform for grassroots charitable projects. It is the first and largest global crowdfunding community that connects nonprofits, donors, and companies in nearly every country around the world.

GlobalGiving makes it possible for local organizations to access the funding, tools, training, and support they need to become more effective at making our world a better place. Since 2002, more than 950,000 donors to GlobalGiving have raised more than $430 million to support more than 24,000 projects in 170 countries. They currently work with 300 partners in 76 countries, on what they say is most important in their communities, whether it is: personal protective equipment, sanitation, and/or meals.

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Beetlejuice and Pennywise Get Funko Funkoween Reveals

It is always a pleasure to see massive reveals of upcoming Funko Pops and their most recent theme was Halloween in May with Funkoween. This opened the door on a huge wave of upcoming horror related Pops from a new 10" Chucky and the first reveal of Zombieland Pops to Creepshow and now we are getting some new Beetlejuice. This was a pleasant surprise for all those horror fans who have been waiting for more collectibles to buy. Everything special comes to an end though with these final Funkoween reveals. The first one we are looking for is the first modern expansion of the Funko Soda line. It looks like the new Pennywise from IT is getting the treatment. This figure will be limited to 20,000 pieces which is the biggest edition size by far. Pennywise will also have a Chase variant similar to the Walmart Exclusive Funko Pop with the blowing hair over his face. The design of this figure is pretty disturbing and will be an interesting figure for the Funko Soda line. The next one is of course from Beetlejuice as Barbara and Adam Maitland are getting their horror transformations Pop-ified. These are two great additions to the Beetlejuice line and will defiantly please any dedicated fan.

The Funkoween event was a very nice way to show some of the Pops that have made the cut this year. It was quite a surprise to see the Pennywise Funko Soda. The figure itself is pretty creepy and it shows the collectible line is expanding. The Beetlejuice figures are pretty amazing and are designed quite well. This makes me wonder if we will see the normal versions of these figures. Until them fans will have some horror transformations to get their hands on and are all common and set to release between August and September 2020. You can find the Pennywise Funko Soda here and he is priced at $12.99. The Barbara and Adam Transformation Beetlejuice Pops are also up for pre-order and you can find them located here. Make sure you lock down what pre-orders you want to secure these bad boys and girls. Funko will be limiting shipments this year so a pre-order will secure yours.

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Pedro Pascal Talks Community, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Role and More

First things first, if you haven't checked out the Community cast's charity table read of fifth season episode "Cooperative Polygraphy", you need to treat yourself to it (check out the link below). Along with bringing Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie, Jim Rash, Ken Jeong, Donald Glover, and series creator Dan Harmon back together, the event also gifted us with guest star Pedro Pascal. Sitting in for Walton Goggins in the role of Mr. Stone, The Mandalorian star made himself an honorary member of the study group (and the breakout star of the table read) by cracking up over the comedic genius behind the line, "liquid nitrogen–cooled cylinder of my hyper-virile sperm" (and not just once).

Pedro Pascal joins The Darkest Timeline with Ken Jeong & Joel McHale.

Thankfully, Pascal got a chance to "explain himself" when he appeared on McHale and Jeong's The Darkest Timeline podcast (Episode #13: "The Changdalorian"). The actor covers his professional journey that's included global series successes Game of Thrones and Narcos, and what lead to his involvement in the Community table read. But for our money, the best part? Pascal's (brief) connection to Buffy's college years during the fourth season opener of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Community fans are also being asked to contribute to two charities that have been front-and-center in the COVID-19 relief effort to get fresh, nourishing meals to both frontline responders and communities in need: Frontline Foods and its partner, José Andrés' World Central Kitchen. Over at the study group's Prizeo site (here), you can make a donation that earns you "entries" (though you don't have to donate to enter) that could find you walking away with the Ultimate Community Fan Package. How "ultimate" are we talking? Oh, it's pretty "ultimate". Following another look at the cast's post-table-read Q&A is a rundown of all the things you can walk away with if you get an entry in before June 1, 11:59 p.m. PST.

In case there's any doubt if the contest's worth it, the prize package begins with a 20-minute private video chat where you get to meet cast members, followed by a guest appearance on McHale and Jeong's podcast The Darkest Timeline. From there, it's a proverbial tidal wave of props and memorabilia: a tiny sombrero that says "Señor Chang", three planters from Troy and Abed's apartment, a CD of "Daybreak" signed by Michael Haggins, one of Britta's sweaters, a custom sweatshirt made exclusively for cast and crew, a signed copy of Shirley's Brownie Bible, a book from the "Competitive Wine Tasting" episode, ten (10) custom lunch boxes made exclusively for cast and crew, and signed Abed, Annie, Britta, and Shirley Funko figures.

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13 Reasons Why This Is Your Daily LITG, 24th May 2020

These are strange times, but The Daily LITG is becoming a valuable way to quantify just what comic book geek culture is up to in this time of trial. Or at least how much of 13 Reasons Why they are planning to be watching. Welcome all, to the daily Lying In The Gutters, a long-running run around the day before and the day ahead. You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here.

13 Reasons Why This Is Your Daily LITG, 24th May 2020. Image from Netflix.

13 Reasons Why and the thirteen most-read stories yesterday

Bleeding Cool continues to report from the comics industry shutdown, as it starts to ramp up, but yesterday's eyes were elsewhere and here are 13 Reasons Why. Keep up with your Daily LITG.

1. 13 Reasons Why Graduating Class Yearbook Pics Hold Clues and Secrets
2. Civilization VI Is Free On The Epic Games Store, Crossplay With Steam
3. The Umbrella Academy Season 2 Dance Holds Up Nicely to The Original
4. Nightmare Before Christmas Gets "Best Of" Figures from Diamond
5. DC Tells Diamond Retailers That Comics Will Be Late
6. Warhammer 40,000: Games Workshop Announces 9th Edition Rules
7. NJPW, Stardom Wrestler Hana Kimura Passes Away, Age 22
8. Funko Funkoween Reveals – Stephen King and Universal Monsters
9. Nicola Murray Was in Love With Malcolm Tucker in The Thick Of It
10. Peter Parker's Original Response to the Return of Gwen Stacy
11. Sam Humphries Not Allowed to Talk Harley Quinn/Poison Ivy, Does Anyway
12. Godzilla King of the Monsters Gets A New Statue from X-Plus
13. Netflix Corrected Back to the Future Error, Writer Says

Comic Book Events happening today

There would also have been signings, appearances, symposia, all manner of comic book-related events. But a few have gone online, and here are some still happening today, on the Daily LITG. And we are returning to events in the flesh as well.

• Legends Comics And Games Zoom Hangout hosted by Marc Leone and Brian Milligan, 3-5pm EDT
• Online Comics Workshop hosted by Leland Bjerg and Okanagan Comics Creators 2pm PDT
• Rare Comics Auction Sunday, Nearuandme 7-10pm EDT

Comic Book birthdays today

There may not be much of a party atmosphere right now. All depends on which state you are living in. But comic folk are still getting older and still celebrating that special date.

• Pat Shand, writer of Wonderland, Grimm Fairy Tales, Destiny NY, Robyn Hood and more.
• Moses Lopez, creator for Mayhem Comics.

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Right in The Thick Of It in The Daily LITG 23rd May 2020

These are strange times, but The Daily LITG is becoming a valuable way to quantify just what comic book geek culture is up to in this time of trial. Yesterday that everything from a sith civilisation, a Godzilla statue, Rick, Morty, Funko, Paul Giamatti and The Thick Of It. DC Comics' news got rather relegated… Welcome all, to the daily Lying In The Gutters, a long-running run around the day before and the day ahead. You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here.

The Thick Of It and the ten most-read stories yesterday

Bleeding Cool continues to report from the comics industry shutdown, as it starts to ramp up, but yesterday's eyes were elsewhere… even down to The Thick Of It. Keep up with your Daily LITG.

1. Civilization VI Is Free On The Epic Games Store, Crossplay With Steam
2. Godzilla King of the Monsters Gets A New Statue from X-Plus
3. Rick and Morty: Billions Star Paul Giamatti Finally Meets His Character
4. Funko Funkoween Announces New Nightmare Before Christmas Pops
5. Nicola Murray Was in Love With Malcolm Tucker in The Thick Of It
6. DC Replaces DC Previews With Digital-Only DC Connect #1
7. Sword Art Online Alicization Asuna Arrives with Good Smile Company
8. What's The Big Secret in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #50?
9. Marvel Comics MIA in August 2020 Solicits, New Warriors to Dr Strange
10. Liefeld, Locke & Key and Last Ronin in IDW August 2020 Solicitations

Comic Book Events happening today

There would also have been signings, appearances, symposia, all manner of comic book-related events. But a few have gone online, and here are some still happening today, on the Daily LITG. And we are returning to events in the flesh as well.

• DC Comics Cosplay Fight Video, Happening Now
• Black Cat Comics Shop Talk Live 2-3pm PDT

Comic Book birthdays today

There may not be much of a party atmosphere right now. All depends on which state you are living in. But comic folk are still getting older and still celebrating that special date.

• Mike Deodato, artist on The Resistance, Wonder Woman, Savage Avengers.

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Rich Johnston