Collector Chatter

Thrilljoy is back in the collecting world news, and they are sharing their new products in a fun way! The Nike x LEGO collection has finally unveiled the first products of the collaboration! Also, Funko dropped a lot of new POPs! Collecting is the Way! Now, Let's Chat!

Mischief Toys Day of Mischief looked AWESOME, and a BRAND NEW character debuted!! Rokimoto continues to crush it and bring the FUN, this time with the debut of Mapache, voiced by Fluffy! Funko Fundays Experience is starting to leak POPs, and we aren't impressed, but the Funime S2 NFTs look GREAT! Looking for VeeFriends Topps Chrome, so are we! Collecting is the Way! Now, Let's Chat!

VeeFriends Topps Chrome is HERE!!! We can't wait to rip open packs, and run through the checklist in anticipation! Rokimoto continues to crush it and bring the FUN, no matter what! Thrilljoy Mega Pix has been a rollercoaster ride, and it's unfortunate. Funko Limited Pieces are not good! Collecting is the Way! Now, Let's Chat!

When we thought it couldn't be more difficult to get a Labubu, the Big Into Energy drop proved us wrong! Funko officially announced they will have a "Fundays" in 2025, but is it Fundays? VeeFriends Topps Chrome is 1 week away! Collecting is the Way! Now, Let's Chat!

VeeFriends Topps Chrome Presale is finally here! We can't wait to rip open some packs! A Minecraft Movie not only dominated the box office, but it has taken McDonalds by storm! We participated in our first POP MART drop for the One Piece Labubu's and it was the quickest sell-out we have ever seen! Tariffs are already impacting the collecting world, with Superplastic being their first casualty. They are even affecting the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2! Collecting is the Way! Now, Let's Chat!

Let's Chat Who Won WonderCon 2025: Thrilljoy, Rokimoto, or Funko? Thrilljoy started things off with a bang by showing off the "NEW" Thrilljoy! Rokimoto followed up by teasing all the new figures in store for funmakers! Lastly, Funko increased the prices of all their limited-piece POPs. Collecting is the Way! Now, Let's Chat!

Let's chat with THE Scarlet Bruja! We are thrilled to have Toniann chat with us about all things collectibles! We dive into the current state of Funko and their future—predictions for WonderCon to Thrilljoy and Rokimoto! Let's not forget Pop Mart and Labubu! This episode is so much fun, and we can't thank Toniann enough! Collecting is the Way! Now, Let's Chat!

Rokimoto figures are in the hands of collectors after the launch event, and they have grown on us! Funko made a splash at the Toy Fair, and it looks like they are ALL IN on Bitty Pop! Are Funko NFTs back to selling out? Collecting is the Way! Now, Let's Chat!

Funkmaker Inc. has arrived, and their first product is called Rokimoto, and boy was it a SLURPRISE! VeeFriends finally dropped the launch date for Topps Chrome! Another day, more Thrilljoy drama, but Funko's new Jumbo Chan is AMAZING! Collecting is the Way! Now, Let's Chat!

We might have just gotten not only the greatest Freddy Funko from an NFT drop but in general! The Funko Toy Story NFT drop is fire! Funmaker Inc. is about to make its debut! What do we all think it is? Another drop for Thrilljoy, but did it get you excited? MLB 2025 Topps Series 1 is here, and Veefriends Chrome is right around the corner! Did you play Funko Fusion? Collecting is the Way! Now, Let's Chat!

Are you ready to listen to the TOP Collector Chatter episode EVER?!? We are honored to have the Funko King himself, Tristan, aka Tops Pops! We dive into everything collecting, from Funko to Thrilljoy to Pokemon and everything in between! This episode is an absolute blast, and Tristan truly is the man! Collecting is the Way! Now, Let's Chat!

Gotta Catch Them All! Pokemon TCG is hotter than ever, and the chase for Prismatic Evolutions is no joke! Thrilljoy Animation drop is finally here; are you excited? Funko Bitty POP! is stronger than ever, and we are getting their best line yet! Droppp has some exciting new announcements! Also, Funko had a lot of cool new reveals! Collecting is the Way! Now Let's Chat!

2025 is the year of trading cards for Collector Chatter, and we are starting with a bang! WWE is back at Topps, and we are getting a Chrome set right off the bat, and Disney Genesis broke Topps.com! Top Pops is getting ANOTHER Youtooz product, but we think a Funko is missing the mark with him! Thrilljoy has released yet another blog, which means we have some thoughts. Squid Game 2 has taken over the world, bringing the hype back to the Funko line! Collecting is the Way! Now Let's Chat!

2024 was a big year for Collectors, but it had its ups and downs! We all evolved as Collectors this year, but are looking forward to what 2025 brings! With all that being said, let's chat for one last time this year! We hope you all had a great holiday season and a Happy New Year! Collecting is the Way! Now Let's Chat the Best & Worst of 2024 Collecting!

Are you a fan of Holiday Collectibles? Companies like Funko, Thrilljoy, and Mischief Toys sure are, but are the fans? Collecting is the Way! Now, Let's Chat & Merry Christmas!

Thrilljoy's first post-New York Comic Con drop for the Holiday season has happened! Was it a BOOM or a DOOM? On the Funko front, we have MASSIVE leaks to discuss! Collecting is the Way! Now, Let's Chat!

It was Funko Hollywood's 5th anniversary, and they were handing out unreleased PROTOS! Thrilljoy finally announced their Holiday Drop! We got the official announcement of the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Funko NFTs. Also, Funko finally had a decent amount of news to share! Collecting is the Way! Now Let's Chat!

First Brian, and now Mike! Funko needs to watch out! All kidding aside, Mike Becker is already back and teased his new company, FUNKMAKER INC! Thrilljoy is issuing customers refunds, and the 2025 Funko NFT list has leaked! Collecting is the Way! Now Let's Chat!

This episode is a special one collectors! We chat with the one and only, Funko royalty, Sidekick Ink! Of course we dive into all things Funko, Thrilljoy, and collecting in general! Collecting is the Way! Now Let's Chat!

Thrilljoy Mega PIX is finally here, but with a catch, which is a price increase! We also chat about more PIX lines that will be dropping very soon! Funko has been somewhat quiet, but we chat about some new POP announcements and NFTs! We also go on a sports rant, which is always fun! Collecting is the Way! Now Let's Chat!

NYCC 24 was AWESOME! We met so many amazing people this year at the con and of course bought a ton of collectibles! The main highlights were definitely chatting with Gary Vee at the VeeFriends booth and meeting follow Mischief Toys fans while waiting in line to get their exclusives! However, the KING of the Con, without a doubt was Brian Mariotti and Thrilljoy! Collecting is the Way! Now Let's Chat!

We finally know what Thrilljoy collectibles look like & we have our thoughts! The real question is, did Brian Mariotti cook and bring the heat with Thrilljoy? We can't wait to get our hands on some of the products at NYCC! Speaking of NYCC, will Funko crush it this year as well? Only time will tell! Collecting is the Way! Now Let's Chat!

Right when you think Funko has done it all, they end up sending Social Media Freddy Funko POPs and Sodas to Marshalls! The FUNniversary sale is upon us, and there are some pretty good deals! Funko finally explains what a POP Premium  and a POP Plus are, and we have some thoughts! On the brighter side of things, Mischief Toys has a new character, Mortem, and he LOOKS awesome! Collecting is the Way! Now Let's Chat!

Funko Fusion is right around the corner, and the hype is real! The POPs for the game have looked awesome, but none have looked better than Eddy Funko! NFL season is upon us, so we got an NFL POP Yourself! Cartoon Network and Alien NFTs are September's drops! Crazy new popcorn buckets, maybe the worst Funko Soda ever created, and hobbyDB drama! Collecting is the Way! Now Let's Chat!

OMG, Funko & Droppp cooked regarding S2 of the TMNT NFTs!!! Cowabunga!!! NYCC 24 is right around the corner, and that means leaks! Week after week, Funko keeps giving us awesome news, so we have to chat about that! Collecting is the Way!

Did Art the Clown from Terrifier bring the hype back to Funko Drops?!? Flavor Flav was a fav of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, so Funko gave the people what we wanted! Funko keeps dropping so much news that we are already getting new Christmas products! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat!

Let's open some Funko Boxes of Fun! What Freddy's did we pull?!? Bitty POPs are hotter than ever, and we have some new lines to chat about! Also, it seems like NFTs are returning to form! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat!

Funko Fundays 2024 has come and gone, and we recap it all! The good, the bad, and the fine. The real winner of SDCC for us this year wasn't Funko, but Marvel! RDJ is back as Doctor Doom in the MCU. LFG Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat!

Say it isn't so, but Mike Becker, aka Funmaker Mike, is once again leaving Funko, the company that he started. The first EQL raffle for the 2024 Fundays Funtastic Voyage Box of Fun happened, and we have leaks! We finally give our take on our favorite SDCC reveals. Also, the August NFT reveals were epic, especially the long-awaited TMNT Series 2! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat!

Funko continues to release new products weekly like crazy! What's up with their latest release strategy? The future of Pop Yourself is upon us, and it's kicking off with Marvel Studios Deadpool & Wolverine! Of course, we have more leaks to chat about as well! Collecting is the Way! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

New Funko leaks out of nowhere! From Michael Jackson to Darth Vader holding pumpkins to Juan Gabriel, the list goes on and on! Does anyone care anymore about Project Fred? Also, are Daria Funko NFTs too niche? Of course, we have more leaks to chat about as well! Collecting is the Way! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

Handmade By Funko?!? Did Funko copy Handmade By Robots? If you can't beat them, join them. Former Funko CEO, Brian Mariotti, has started a new collectible company, Thrilljoy Collectibes! Is he coming for Funko?!? Bitty POPs have a new chase game, and our next Funko NFT wave is Disney Afternoon! Collecting is the Way! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

Our next Funko NFT set is for Batman 85th! Will it be another sell-out or a bust? Do you remember the Upper Deck Funko Marvel trading cards? We finally have a leaked look at the physical redemption of Captain America! Images of the new Ghost Face POPs finally leaked! Of course, we have more rumors to chat about as well! Collecting is the Way! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

Episode 100!!! Let's Go!!! We did it, and this episode is going to be wild! We have awesome surprises, and we are so excited to be able to share them with you! OG fans are in for a treat! Welcome to the New Era of Collector Chatter!!! Collecting is the Way!!! Now let's chat!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

Project Fred has landed in the hands of Funatics, and we have a problem! Does Franny have anything to do with this?!? SDCC is right around the corner, so that means only one thing, leaks! The time has come, and Funko has finally hired a new CEO, Cynthia Williams. Get ready for EPISODE 100 next week! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

The long-lost Funko video game, Funko Fusion, is finally coming and available for pre-order! It's been quite some time since we have had good Funko leaks, so we are excited to chat about all these first looks! Funko Funime is in full force, and the NFT Pops are INCREDIBLE! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

If you already thought Funko was into Anime, get ready for them to take it up a notch! First, they teased us with the launch of the Funko Funime social accounts, then NFTs, and now a brand new line of Freddy collectibles! We got all of this and so many more awesome reveals at C2E2! Funko is trying to make the ultimate comeback! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

Is Funko giving out grails in $20 mystery bags? The C2E2 lineup, even though small, is pretty, pretty, pretty, good! Funko has been getting into the special event preorder game lately! First Jason Kelce, then the DunKings, then Wrestlemania, and now Coachella! What's next?!? Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

Freddy Funko has a long-lost twin sister? He most certainly does, and her name is Franny Funko! We are super excited about this announcement, which brings enormous possibilities to the Funko brand! We give you the latest news and drops per usual as well! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

Does Funko think Star Wars fans really will buy anything? Between fumbling the most anticipated Funko NFT drop, to re-releasing POPs now with a chase, it sure seems so! We have a new NFT drop leak list, and Funko once again sells sold-out exclusives at the Buckeye Warehouse sale! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

Funko is skipping Cons now?!? First Emerald City & now WonderCon! Star Wars Unlimited Pre-Release has arrived and will fully launch on March 8th! Funko continues to restock vaulted POPs, and are Piece Counts even real?!? With Project Fred officially revealed, we are already getting leaks for future releases! Are you still hyped? Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

Is Funko now making Designer Toys?!? The Funko Project Fred tease came out of nowhere, and we are buzzing! All will be revealed, at Bob's Big Boy, and we are excited! C2E2 is right around the corner, and the female "Freddy" is coming along for the ride! Did you POP Yourself, DUNKINGS style?!? Disney Lorcana Into the Inklands is arriving in stores! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....STAR WARS Funko NFTs are officially coming!!! Is it too late, or will they be Funko's only hope!!! Following Brian's footsteps, Andrew Perlmutter, President of Funko, is now out! Handmade by Robots are geniuses, and have hired Reis O'Brien!!! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

It has been quite some time since we got a Funko leak list, but the wait is over. We got MASSIVE Funko leak lists, with so many different product lines, some old and some NEW! One of the lists is for Funko NFTS, but does anyone care anymore? We also chat about the Super Bowl Champs, the Kansas City Chiefs, Jason Kelce POP, and of course, Taylor Swift! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

Mischief Toys has made it to the big show with a Hot Topic EXCLUSIVE!!! We are excited as HUGE Mischief Toy fans, and you should be too! Another Funko NFT drop and another flop! Will Funko NFTs ever sell out again? We finally got some actual Funko news, and we chat about new Lego, Youtooz, and Dumpster Fires! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

London Toy Fair 2024 has begun, and Funko is already surprising us with some cool stuff! The star of the show so far has been the Bitty POP Town Displays for Harry Potter and Batman! It looks like Funko is making its triumph return to social media! Also, Funko Games is no more, sorta! Of course, we chat about Lorcana as well! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

2024 has arrived, but we aren't sure Funko got the memo. Where has Funko been? Are they just easing into it, or maybe this is the new strategy they have been teasing that was coming? Regardless, it's been a quiet start of the year for Funko, as a whole, in our opinion, so we want to give our two cents! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

What a year 2023 has been in the world of collectibles! It was a rollercoaster regarding Funko, and we chat about the best and the worst! We started to broaden our horizons in the world of collectibles this year, with Designer Toys and Trading Cards rising to the top! We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

Why Funko, WHY!!! Another Funko NFT Debacle, and we don't understand why they keep doing this! On the bright side, Disney Lorcana has finally become obtainable, and we have it in our hands! Mischief Toys keeps crushing it, and we are loving the Holiday of Mischief Week! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

We weren't sure if this day was ever going to come, but the rumors were true, and Disney has entered the world of Funko NFTs! Speaking of Disney, Lorcana: Rise of Floodborn has officially released everywhere, and it was still HYPED! Funko News was pretty light this week, with the new addition to the holiday "chocolate" POPs being the standout! We hope everyone loves our new Holiday logo! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message

Disney Lorcana is still the hottest thing in the collectible world, but it's still impossible to get! With the release of Rise of the Floodborn, we were hoping that would change things, but it was still a disaster for Ravensburger! In the world of Funko, we just had an epiphany! Are Funko Soda's dead? On the bright side, 100% Soft and Mischief Toys continue to get us excited for the holiday season for Black Friday! Collecting is the Way! Now let's chat! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collectorchatter/message