If it is a Funko pop we could end up with 40K merch on supermarket shelves. Those things are everywhere, and with some really odd character choices for "mainstream" stores.
GoatboyBeta wrote: If it is a Funko pop we could end up with 40K merch on supermarket shelves. Those things are everywhere, and with some really odd character choices for "mainstream" stores.
GoatboyBeta wrote: Oh Emperor preserve us there is more than one. Fingers crossed they look terrible so I wont be tempted
If it's a Pop! there are going to be a ton of them. First wave will likely be 4-6 molds, with color variants/minor alterations (like no helmet) at various locations like gamestop, best buy, etc.
Stormonu wrote: So this is how GW plans to get us plastic Sisters?
Not a fan of the bobble heads, but everyone seems to want to get me them for Christmas...
Maybe, but GW is not going to be making these. They've given Funko (who makes bobbleheads of just about everything nerd-related) a license to use their IP to make these.
“Assault marine” and other names (Blood Claws, etc.) from zamarian’s Post above seems to indicate these may regular marines and not Primaris.
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oni wrote: OMG... Am I the only one who thinks that this is pathetic? Pops! are the Beanie Babies of generation Z. GW missed the boat on this fad.
I think it’s hilarious - I was just commenting in another News/Rumor thread yesterday that I was shocked this hadn’t already come to pass - that GW was leaving money on the table for not having already licensed out 40K/AoS figures as Funko Pops.
Funko turns anything even slightly of pop culture value into a figure, so it wouldn't surprise me if they had approached GW a couple of times over the years before they finally caved / decided to go with it. If you're doing a 40k Monopoly game, might as well embrace it wholly.
gaza4 wrote:so am i the only one looking forward to these being released???
Maybe here as well, dunno. It really depends on the final product for me personally, as I am not a massive fan of the Funko brand, with one exception..
I’ve got an Alien xenomorph Pop! on my desk at work. Helps show the flag to fellow geeks. If the price is reasonable and they don’t look like crap, I’ll grab one of these guys.
So these aren't for everyone... I think its funny that people have such strong reactions over this. Me, I'm just disappointed that they're all just space marines... no chaos. I was hoping for the hilarity if Abaddon got a Funko release before GW ever updated him.
It's no surprise that the first ones would be Space Marines the most iconic figures of 40K. If they sell well other non-marine figures are sure to follow.
I have bought maybe a dozen Pop! figures over the years. Just to stand on my shelf. Dredd, Alien, Predator, Conan, Batman... If I really like some movie or comic or game (like the Alien movies for example), I'll get a Pop! figure to stand on my shelf.
I will be getting one of these to represent 40K to stand on the line.
I like the Pop! figures, but am not a huge collector.
They make these funko pop things for everything, they even had them for blade runner. Not a big deal to me. I don't collect em, not a fan of the more goofy artstyle but whatever.
I've got a bunch of pop figures, mostly from things that mean something to me (Films, games etc). This will fit in nicely, and also bring more awareness to GW in non GW settings (toy shops, HMV, etc).
aka_mythos wrote: So these aren't for everyone... I think its funny that people have such strong reactions over this. Me, I'm just disappointed that they're all just space marines... no chaos. I was hoping for the hilarity if Abaddon got a Funko release before GW ever updated him.
It's mostly disbelief tbh. It's not like these are "proper" collectibles, they're not some holiday souvenir tied to a precious memory, they're just mass-produced shelf-tat - I think many of us just can't fathom why anyone would buy them.
Oh god why. Why spend money on this and not finecast replacements?
W... what do finecast replacements have to do with this? Like, at all?
By the way, I think we all get now that many people don’t like pops. Obviously you don’t have to buy them, and I’m very sure they have no influence, whatsoever, on GW’s own production schedule. So why do you feel the need to inform the rest of the world you don’t like them? If I had to tell everyone about all the things I don’t really like, I wouldn’t get anything done.
In any case, I don’t really care about your opinions, but it would be great if this thread could be about actual news for those who are, in fact, interested.
Oh god why. Why spend money on this and not finecast replacements?
W... what do finecast replacements have to do with this? Like, at all?
By the way, I think we all get now that many people don’t like pops. Obviously you don’t have to buy them, and I’m very sure they have no influence, whatsoever, on GW’s own production schedule. So who do you feel the need to inform the rest of the world you don’t like them? If I had to tell everyone about all the things I don’t really like I wouldn’t get anything done.
In any case, I don’t really care about your opinions, but it would be great if this thread could be about actual news for those who are, in fact, interested.
A lot of characters are still in finecast and need plastic versions. They are investing money in funko.
I do not think that's a good business decision. I get the idea behind diversifying the market and branching out, but funko seems to be an odd choice.
Why do you have to need to tell the world that you don't care about my opinion? I don't really care about your opinion about my opinion on their venture. This is a forum and one is supposed to give opinions.
They’re not spending money on it. In fact, they’re making money from it by licensing their IP to Funko.
Isn't there still some sort of investment involved though?
I mean, if they don't have to pay anything then its great, as they would get back considerably more than they lose, thereby resulting in more funds to make models and to finally phase out finecast.
If they have do have to put a money into it, then that's a bit more tricky.
Oh god why. Why spend money on this and not finecast replacements?
W... what do finecast replacements have to do with this? Like, at all?
By the way, I think we all get now that many people don’t like pops. Obviously you don’t have to buy them, and I’m very sure they have no influence, whatsoever, on GW’s own production schedule. So who do you feel the need to inform the rest of the world you don’t like them? If I had to tell everyone about all the things I don’t really like I wouldn’t get anything done.
In any case, I don’t really care about your opinions, but it would be great if this thread could be about actual news for those who are, in fact, interested.
A lot of characters are still in finecast and need plastic versions. They are investing money in funko.
I do not think that's a good business decision. I get the idea behind diversifying the market and branching out, but funko seems to be an odd choice.
Why do you have to need to tell the world that you don't care about my opinion? I don't really care about your opinion about my opinion on their venture. :S
This is a forum and one is supposed to give opinions.
They’re not spending money on it. In fact, they’re making money from it by licensing their IP to Funko.
Isn't there still some sort of investment involved though?
I mean, if they don't have to pay anything then its great, as they would get back considerably more than they lose, thereby resulting in more funds to make models and to finally phase out finecast.
If they have do have to put a money into it, then that's a bit more tricky.
Leaving aside opinions about opinions, I’m quite sure that the whole point of Funko is that they acquire IP to make Pops and other products from. Presumably the IP owner either gets paid for granting permission, or they get paid some kind of percentage on sold Pops made from their IP. Either way, the IP owner (GW in this case) will probably spend no money on this, and apart from some minimal Marketing efforts, signing contracts and approving the Pops themselves, virtually no effort either. They will probably be making money and it will have no negative influence on their own production whatsoever.
Ghaz wrote: It's no surprise that the first ones would be Space Marines the most iconic figures of 40K. If they sell well other non-marine figures are sure to follow.
Its that they are all space marines. It doesn't really matter how different they, the fact they are all space marines guarantee that if I buy one that's all I'm buying.
CthuluIsSpy wrote: Alright, fair enough. If they lose nothing but have everything to gain, then I can see the validity of it.
Yes, that's why there's a large variety of licensed product using the Warhammer 40K / Age of Sigmar IPs. It's as close to 'free money' as a company can get.
Yeah... GW doesn't invest anything in this. This is licensing. Funko pays them.
Yodhrin wrote: I think many of us just can't fathom why anyone would buy them.
Why buy anything?
Some people like the style of Pops, some people don't. I avoided buying them because they never made anything that appealed to me until they this guy and this guy.
Who is anyone to say that they shouldn't get them or that getting one is mad/crazy/stupid?
Ghaz wrote: It's no surprise that the first ones would be Space Marines the most iconic figures of 40K. If they sell well other non-marine figures are sure to follow.
Its that they are all space marines. It doesn't really matter how different they, the fact they are all space marines guarantee that if I buy one that's all I'm buying.
Equally, if it’s one sculpt but a repaint only, Funko get to appeal to more than the fans of one Chapter, guaranteeing more “just buying one” sales, and they appeal to collectors wanting the set!
aka_mythos wrote: So these aren't for everyone... I think its funny that people have such strong reactions over this. Me, I'm just disappointed that they're all just space marines... no chaos. I was hoping for the hilarity if Abaddon got a Funko release before GW ever updated him.
It's mostly disbelief tbh. It's not like these are "proper" collectibles, they're not some holiday souvenir tied to a precious memory, they're just mass-produced shelf-tat - I think many of us just can't fathom why anyone would buy them.
Mass produced shelf tat you say? The missus would label my lovingly arranged 1/35 scale model collection and Warhammer armies in the same bracket, careful now!
aka_mythos wrote: So these aren't for everyone... I think its funny that people have such strong reactions over this. Me, I'm just disappointed that they're all just space marines... no chaos. I was hoping for the hilarity if Abaddon got a Funko release before GW ever updated him.
It's mostly disbelief tbh. It's not like these are "proper" collectibles, they're not some holiday souvenir tied to a precious memory, they're just mass-produced shelf-tat - I think many of us just can't fathom why anyone would buy them.
There are plenty of people that cannot fathom why we pay so much for plastic men, its all subjective, who are you to say whether its a proper collectable or not ?
I am not really a fan at all but i fail to see any problem, its not like them selling a few figures is going to have any effect on anything GW or FW does, apart from maybe sell a few marines.
I want to see the Funkodex to know how playable they are before sinking any money into them. On the upside, it will be great to have an option for a pre-painted army!
aka_mythos wrote: So these aren't for everyone... I think its funny that people have such strong reactions over this. Me, I'm just disappointed that they're all just space marines... no chaos. I was hoping for the hilarity if Abaddon got a Funko release before GW ever updated him.
It's mostly disbelief tbh. It's not like these are "proper" collectibles, they're not some holiday souvenir tied to a precious memory, they're just mass-produced shelf-tat - I think many of us just can't fathom why anyone would buy them.
There are plenty of people that cannot fathom why we pay so much for plastic men, its all subjective, who are you to say whether its a proper collectable or not ?
I am not really a fan at all but i fail to see any problem, its not like them selling a few figures is going to have any effect on anything GW or FW does, apart from maybe sell a few marines.
I'm not attacking anyone, and it's not a problem.
As for "proper collectible", what I mean is it has no scarcity. You're not buying something that has a high chance of holding or significantly improving its value, or trying to complete some defined "set", it's just a bit of plastic that sits on a shelf, like the bajillion other exact copies. And there's nothing wrong with being happy with a bit of plastic that just sits on a shelf...I just don't get it.
That's also how it differs from models, incidentally - they have a purpose beyond the simple owning of them. The reason some people struggle to grasp why we pay so much for them is that they don't grasp that, they can't see that we're not paying for "plastic men", but for the experience of assembling them, painting them, playing games with them. In short, they see them as being just like Funko Pops, but the issue there is their misperception.
aka_mythos wrote: So these aren't for everyone... I think its funny that people have such strong reactions over this. Me, I'm just disappointed that they're all just space marines... no chaos. I was hoping for the hilarity if Abaddon got a Funko release before GW ever updated him.
It's mostly disbelief tbh. It's not like these are "proper" collectibles, they're not some holiday souvenir tied to a precious memory, they're just mass-produced shelf-tat - I think many of us just can't fathom why anyone would buy them.
There are plenty of people that cannot fathom why we pay so much for plastic men, its all subjective, who are you to say whether its a proper collectable or not ?
I am not really a fan at all but i fail to see any problem, its not like them selling a few figures is going to have any effect on anything GW or FW does, apart from maybe sell a few marines.
I'm not attacking anyone, and it's not a problem.
As for "proper collectible", what I mean is it has no scarcity. You're not buying something that has a high chance of holding or significantly improving its value, or trying to complete some defined "set", it's just a bit of plastic that sits on a shelf, like the bajillion other exact copies. And there's nothing wrong with being happy with a bit of plastic that just sits on a shelf...I just don't get it.
That's also how it differs from models, incidentally - they have a purpose beyond the simple owning of them. The reason some people struggle to grasp why we pay so much for them is that they don't grasp that, they can't see that we're not paying for "plastic men", but for the experience of assembling them, painting them, playing games with them. In short, they see them as being just like Funko Pops, but the issue there is their misperception.
Not a "proper collectable?" Go ahead and look for a Stan Lee POP! Or a Conan. Or any GenCon or Comic Con exclusive. Or the alternate colors. Or any limted release.
Its a company that does exactly "proper collectables."
These releases will not be, but the line as a whole definittley fits the mold.
Not understanding why people buys this figures to put them on the shelf is like not understanding why people put paintings on the walls...
Because they like how it looks, is aesthetically pleasing and the fact and feeling you own it is something you value?
Nevelon wrote: I’ve got an Alien xenomorph Pop! on my desk at work. Helps show the flag to fellow geeks. If the price is reasonable and they don’t look like crap, I’ll grab one of these guys.
Lego, for when you want to make your 40k buying look reasonably priced
Or worse. Depending your point of view.
Also everyone knows Mega Bloks will get the IP rights first because they're smart enough to hop on those things. Lego doesn't do anything overtly "violent" to an extent, which is why you'll never get close to realistic guns anymore.
They could've changed that stance since I was a teenager but that's basically what they operated as for me growing up.
CthuluIsSpy wrote: A lot of characters are still in finecast and need plastic versions. They are investing money in funko.
Ah yes Funko paying GW for right to use means GW has less money to spend on plastic models yeah right.
Do you really think Funko would pay for GW to make plastic models? What's the cut for Funko for that? You think GW is then going to give money to Funko? Lol. That would be reverse style of business.
I find the whole thing utterly distasteful and cringey, but if it means you all throw money at GW related products you would not normally have done, then maybe it'll be a successful licensing, and in turn GW will make some money off it, and in turn I'll get a better game.40
I really would rather you brought a pretty 40k Model to clutter up your desk/shelves. Would you really have one of these things than a beautifully painted Primarch?
I don't think I'm wrong if I say your average person can paint primarch well...While these comes ready without painting. Doubtful market is those who want 28mm scaled beautifully painted miniatures to buy.
AdmiralHalsey wrote: I find the whole thing utterly distasteful and cringey, but if it means you all throw money at GW related products you would not normally have done, then maybe it'll be a successful licensing, and in turn GW will make some money off it, and in turn I'll get a better game.40
I really would rather you brought a pretty 40k Model to clutter up your desk/shelves. Would you really have one of these things than a beautifully painted Primarch?
And some people will buy a POP model, yet look on people with 28mm figures, no matter how beautiful they are, with utter disdain and cringing. It's all horses for courses really. It's a similar debate with AOS card game (why would you have a sleeved card when you could have a beautifully painted hero?), Dice masters, that recent board game with chits for units, or even spending money on a video game of Warhammer.
I wouldn't bring a 28mm figure to work and put on my desk. Especially not a primarch. A robust funko pop figure of a primarch, I'm totally fine with.
Maybe I'm a bad example. I have on my work desk 2 pop figures, a Godzilla figure from wizkids, a classic mickey mouse figure, and a mini-mates Alien Isolation set.
AdmiralHalsey wrote: Would you really have one of these things than a beautifully painted Primarch?
Yes I'd rather have a primarch model than a Funko Pop, but that primarch costs 5-8x the price of a Funko Pop vinyl even before taking into account things like shipping, tools and paint. And then I still wouldn't want to put such a fragile model on my desk, but rather in at home in a display cabinet where it's a lot safer from kids, dust, theft and whatnot.
These things have their charm and appeal to a lot of people (although obviously not everyone) and are in a good price bracket to make good gifts. It brings money into GW they can use to grow, so there's really no need to get ones panties in a bunch even if you don't like the look of them. Just don't get them.
EnTyme wrote: I only thought wargaming was expensive. Then I walked down the Lego aisle.
I used to collect the modular buildings, which was fine when they were only $100 or even $150 once a year. Now they go up to $300, with most of them over $200. Death Star was $400 when I bought it, now $500. And they never go on sale. Not the good stuff.
I now put all my wargaming purchases in terms of LEGO. Like, bought a battleforce for $144. That's 1/2 of a LEGO Assembly Square set. Start Collecting Kharadron Overlords? 1/2 the price of a LEGO Downtown Diner. Box of 10 Necromunda miniatures? Roughly the same price as the LEGO City People Pack with 14 minifigures. That's right. Minifigures cost as much a GW miniatures.
I mean each to their own. Don’t get angry because some people like POP!
Bear in mind 40k isn’t just for model and painters who play.
Some people just read all the lore, and to them this would probably be a great little collectible (particularly if they like pop anyway).
Just don’t know why some people are getting so aggravated about them..
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I’m in a Lego selling group on Facebook from when I got rid of a few bits, and it’s ridiculous prices..
Collectibles like Funko POP are successful because of how accessible they make franchises. They are 3 dimensional caricatures, distilling franchise icons down to a common 'language' - a more readily grasped media with little possibility of offending. The arguments for and against are the age old ones centered on some essence that's lost when something goes from niche to a wider audience.
That said... I think it'd be funny if the Marines were a bit bigger than the normal figures, and the Primaris a little bigger than the marines.
I'll probably pick one up to repaint into one of the chapters I play. If they make more I hope they do a Terminator, Genestealer, and a Bloodthirster at some point.
Krell was destroyed during the End Times by Sigvald the Magnificent and Nagash had neither the energy nor inclination to restore him. He is gone as is the World That Was.
AdmiralHalsey wrote:I really would rather you brought a pretty 40k Model to clutter up your desk/shelves. Would you really have one of these things than a beautifully painted Primarch?
seriously though the hate in this thread is unbelievable, i though people in this hobby were nice and tolerable of other peoples interests especially since we are usually the butt of the "cool" peoples jokes for playing with toy soldiers
Krell was destroyed during the End Times by Sigvald the Magnificent and Nagash had neither the energy nor inclination to restore him. He is gone as is the World That Was.
Yeah I know that his miniature is still for sale, but it is now a generic HQ.
If I remember correctly a Mortarch of Despair is mentioned in AoS, and that was the title Krell has, didn't it? But maybe I'm remembering incorrectly.
Also this isn't the thread, sorry.
I would have sworm the Mortarch of Despair was mentioned in some AoS book or battletome about the Death forces but I'm probably in the wrong.
I mean, that he still exist in the Mortal Realms, I know in the End Times Krell was killed by Sigvald.
Well, like many I've already grown tired of the ridiculous prices of GW models - seems only fair to now have ridiculous bobbleheaded merchandise to round it out.
I'll pass, stick to my historical models, their rulesets and weather this out too - like those desert organisms that hibernate until the rains come once every decade or something
ok? Kudos to you I guess? Funko's aren't too my taste either but I have no doubt collectors and many 40k fans will pick up at least one for the novelty. and to be honest it's been a long time coming for all this various license product too appear. GW has been sitting on a goldmine with the IP's over the years. It's just someone at head office finally had that lightbulb moment somewhat recently.
For the record, I would rather have the Funko on my desk due to a safety issue. If someone takes the Funko or it somehow (for whatever reason, maybe someone dropped food on it) became damaged, I can easily replace the Funko.
You can't just do that with a regular 28mm figure. You'd have to do everything for it again.
Plus women LOVE Funko figures. I already know I'm getting one of these just to find out who my fellow dorks are!
So these aren’t really something I’m in too, it’s seems like you can’t get away from these things now but when my 6 year old lad claps eyes on them that’s all I’m going to hear about for sure. He’ll love them and I’m damn sure he will want a blue one lol .
A Funko Pop figure is around 100mm tall, a standard Primaris Marine including the height of the base is about 42mm tall. To use the Funko Pops in a game, scale up a map and all ranges by 2.4 (or just double them if you want to keep it simple).
Inventive use of non-40k Funko Pops for the opposing force as placeholders for other 40k armies is fine.
A Funko Pop figure is around 100mm tall, a standard Primaris Marine including the height of the base is about 42mm tall. To use the Funko Pops in a game, scale up a map and all ranges by 2.4 (or just double them if you want to keep it simple).
Inventive use of non-40k Funko Pops for the opposing force as placeholders for other 40k armies is fine.
Nah. I'd just plop one down on the table and use the 'Imperial Statuary' rules found on page 250 with them
A Funko Pop figure is around 100mm tall, a standard Primaris Marine including the height of the base is about 42mm tall. To use the Funko Pops in a game, scale up a map and all ranges by 2.4 (or just double them if you want to keep it simple).
Inventive use of non-40k Funko Pops for the opposing force as placeholders for other 40k armies is fine.
Nah. I'd just plop one down on the table and use the 'Imperial Statuary' rules found on page 250 with them
Every opponent is going to give me a funny look, and I couldn't even care less.
Lego, for when you want to make your 40k buying look reasonably priced
Or worse. Depending your point of view.
Also everyone knows Mega Bloks will get the IP rights first because they're smart enough to hop on those things.
Smart isn't exactly a word I'd use to describe Mattel at the moment. Also, despite not having to pay anymore for the DC license they recently lost, I doubt they can afford ANOTHER IP in the Construx Heroes line.
AdmiralHalsey wrote:I really would rather you brought a pretty 40k Model to clutter up your desk/shelves. Would you really have one of these things than a beautifully painted Primarch?
seriously though the hate in this thread is unbelievable, i though people in this hobby were nice and tolerable of other peoples interests especially since we are usually the butt of the "cool" peoples jokes for playing with toy soldiers
Just a thought... most people have a certain hobby budget each month. What if they go spend that collecting 40k funko models. GW will get a % of that money from the IP rental, but they won't get the 100% they would if the customer had bought real GW models.
I can't imagine it will make a dent to GW really, but the reality exists.
Product cannibalization is not a risk here. That risk happens as they launch new items each month. Deciding between Titanicus, Kill Team and Gloomspite Gitz is more likely than adding in Pops. Incremental spread of their IP is key to bring customers to core products. The funnel narrows but the $/customer increases as customers progress into the hobby.
It is ridiculous to compare the purchase of Funko or Lego products to GW models. Those other brands are pre-painted with no need for rulebooks, codex, index, chapter approved, terrain, mats, paint, glue, and all the other stuff people hemorrhage money for You actually get a complete product when you purchase a Lego set or Funko vinyl model. The only commonality is Lego-GW build instructions, which Lego's are clearly superior to GW. Lego already makes Space Marine's and other science fiction themed minis. Why would they lower themselves to Games Workshop level and pay licensing fees in the process?
I’m struggling to fathom the appeal of funko pop. Or any other crap one would usually find in a lootbox/nerdcrate/geekcoffin.
Nearly identical soulless merch.. Now I would understand, why one would want a pre - painted statue of a beloved hero, at least it resembles art and might have some character. This on the other hand is basically a dummy with a particular franchise logo glued on top of it.
A grain of sand in the ocean of a future landfill. It’s just gak.
SnotlingPimpWagon wrote: I’m struggling to fathom the appeal of funko pop. Or any other crap one would usually find in a lootbox/nerdcrate/geekcoffin.
Nearly identical soulless merch.. Now I would understand, why one would want a pre - painted statue of a beloved hero, at least it resembles art and might have some character. This on the other hand is basically a dummy with a particular franchise logo glued on top of it.
A grain of sand in the ocean of a future landfill. It’s just gak.
'I don't like it and its bad because I say so'
You're on a board for
P L A S T I C
T O Y
S O L D I E R S.
I took the time to spell it out for you, because I'm out of crayons.
Now go change either your diaper or your attitude. One of them reeks.
SnotlingPimpWagon wrote: I’m struggling to fathom the appeal of funko pop. Or any other crap one would usually find in a lootbox/nerdcrate/geekcoffin.
Nearly identical soulless merch.. Now I would understand, why one would want a pre - painted statue of a beloved hero, at least it resembles art and might have some character. This on the other hand is basically a dummy with a particular franchise logo glued on top of it.
A grain of sand in the ocean of a future landfill. It’s just gak.
Yeah because there's no such thing as appeal with these figures and bobbleheads and the people who like them aren't as refined as you.
TFW too intelligent, amiright?
Ah, I was anticipating the “plastic soldiers” type of comments, so I’m not disappointed. Wasn’t expecting “so you think you’re better than others” replies though. I would like to point out that I described my attitude just towards “funko pop” and other similliar products, not any people who like it, nor did I make any personal comments about others.
But because I strongly dislike the concept and the look and what it is, apparently I’m a baby and too full of myself. Well folks, that’s how opinions work, indeed some people have different taste for different things.
I described my opinion, hope it’s just as ok with you as someone would have said, that he “loves funko pop”. (Apparently not)
1) but it’s a plastic toy soldiers forum- well, if you don’t see the slightest difference between modeling, wargaming and Knick-knacks, I won’t begin to describe
2) your attitude sucks- sorry, not sorry to have a strong opinion on something
3) so you think you’re so “refined”- never said anything about other people, nor my “superiority” to others
4) different people like different things- indeed
So if anyone can explain to me the appeal of funko pop and other similliar “collectibles” I would be happy to learn about it in pm
What would be the point? You don't like them, and that's 100% fine. You don't have to.
If they don't appeal to you, then they probably won't ever. I certainly never wanted any right up until the point where they made them for two of my fav characters of all time (Scorpion & Sub-Zero). Since then I've had no desire to buy any more (although a Pop Carnifex may get me over the edge), and leave it at that.
What I won't do though is start calling it gak and, in essence, judge the people who do like it as a result.
H.B.M.C. wrote: What would be the point? You don't like them, and that's 100% fine. You don't have to.
If they don't appeal to you, then they probably won't ever. I certainly never wanted any right up until the point where they made them for two of my fav characters of all time (Scorpion & Sub-Zero). Since then I've had no desire to buy any more (although a Pop Carnifex may get me over the edge), and leave it at that.
What I won't do though is start calling it gak and, in essence, judge the people who do like it as a result.
Well, I believe it`s gak, so that`s why I called it that No judging of people was done on my part. If a person thinks he`s being judged because someone else despises a knick-knack he likes, there is not much I can do.
Absolutionis wrote: As usual, the only denizens of the 41st millennium are Space Marines.
For a starting wave, did you really expect it to be a Tau Fire Warrior, DE Wrack, Eldar Howling Banshee, and Steel Legion guardsman? Space Marines are the face of 40k.
I don't currently own and have never planned to buy any Funko Pops.
I don't currently play Dark Angels.
I am 100% likely to buy that Dark Angel Veteran Funko Pop. I think it is the shield embossment I am particularly in love with. It feels like a Watcher in the Dark armed for war.
Also, very nice to get a little bit of insight in the design process for a licensed product like Funko. Cool that Sarah Kaiser is working on this, her work for WHC and Eagle Ordinary is great.
Im a DA player. And I do think the DA is the coolest one. Which is good.
May grab at some point.
Probably at NYCC when a lot get sold cheaper, whether they’ll be in the $5 wall or not who knows. But I’ll see.
Will be great to see what the following waves will be. But I think definitely moving from marines (loyal) since they said start with the iconic chapters.
But we shall see..
Absolutionis wrote: As usual, the only denizens of the 41st millennium are Space Marines.
For a starting wave, did you really expect it to be a Tau Fire Warrior, DE Wrack, Eldar Howling Banshee, and Steel Legion guardsman? Space Marines are the face of 40k.
Actually, yes. I did expect a Cadian, Ork, Genestealer, or Hormagaunt. Even a spiky Marine. Instead we got different colored Marines.
Funko Pops have never appealed to me. They look soulless and terrifying. Only a step down from American Girl dolls that are a dusting of ash away from looking post-apocalyptic.
Now, if they'd made 40k Nendoroids, I'd be all over that. Poseable, multiple weapon options, much cuter aesthetic.
I'm not surprised that they are all Spess Muhrines, but I confess, I am disappointed. I was really hopeful that there might be Space Marine/Ork/Chaos Marine/Guardsman in the first release, or even just Marine/Marine/Marine/Spiky Marine.
I seriously can't believe that people are complaining about other people liking POP figs. Not only are they insanely popular, we pay extra to assemble and paint our own army men! Who are we to criticize someone else's hobby?
For Mork's sake, I'm waiting on a resin Ork outhouse from a caster in French Polynesia--I can't cast aspersions on ANYONE.
Malkyr wrote: I don't currently own and have never planned to buy any Funko Pops.
I don't currently play Dark Angels.
I am 100% likely to buy that Dark Angel Veteran Funko Pop. I think it is the shield embossment I am particularly in love with. It feels like a Watcher in the Dark armed for war.
I am 200% with you. Hate Funko Pops. Very likely to pick up the Dark Angel (and maybe use it as a Dreadnight...).
I will be getting the Ultramarines (likely to repaint into a Crimson Fist) and the Blood Angel. My brother will be getting the Dark Angel. These things are neat.
Da Butcha wrote:I'm not surprised that they are all Spess Muhrines, but I confess, I am disappointed. I was really hopeful that there might be Space Marine/Ork/Chaos Marine/Guardsman in the first release, or even just Marine/Marine/Marine/Spiky Marine.
I seriously can't believe that people are complaining about other people liking POP figs. Not only are they insanely popular, we pay extra to assemble and paint our own army men! Who are we to criticize someone else's hobby?
For Mork's sake, I'm waiting on a resin Ork outhouse from a caster in French Polynesia--I can't cast aspersions on ANYONE.
Yeah. there has been an awful amount of kink shaming in this thread by people you would think had enough thrown their way for their hard plastic fetishes.
Kid_Kyoto wrote:Never liked Funko stuff but that battle sister with her habit and robes is ace.
Slayer-Fan123 wrote: Not to mention your complaint makes absolutely no sense seeing as all the Funko dudes are the same exact frickin size.
Primaris Marines have a different style to regular Marines. It's a style I don't like. The complaint makes perfect sense.
You would not have likely been able to tell a difference between a regular Mk4 Ultramarine and this. It's not a valid complaint, sorry.
Really? I don't have a problem with it being MkX personally, but it is pretty obvious that it is from details like the rifle. Mainly the rifle, but in the complete model, the kneepads will probably be a giveaway too.
Something I only realized after I went back and looked at the artwork again -
The helmets on display are a Primaris helmet, and a beakie. There's no Mk. 7 helmet, which has been by far the most common over the last couple of decades. I'm not complaining, mind you, since I happen to prefer the beakie over the Mk. 7. But I find it a bit surprising.
Absolutionis wrote: As usual, the only denizens of the 41st millennium are Space Marines.
For a starting wave, did you really expect it to be a Tau Fire Warrior, DE Wrack, Eldar Howling Banshee, and Steel Legion guardsman? Space Marines are the face of 40k.
If the first wave sells, you could easily see those (or Squats). Funco does some pretty deep cuts.
Eumerin wrote: The helmets on display are a Primaris helmet, and a beakie. There's no Mk. 7 helmet, which has been by far the most common over the last couple of decades. I'm not complaining, mind you, since I happen to prefer the beakie over the Mk. 7. But I find it a bit surprising.
I don't know what you want, they are all in Mk VII. Even the BA. If anything, you should blame DA/SW dumb tendency to wear rags/bristles instead of helmets. They do that in 40K too.
Slayer-Fan123 wrote: Not to mention your complaint makes absolutely no sense seeing as all the Funko dudes are the same exact frickin size.
Primaris Marines have a different style to regular Marines. It's a style I don't like. The complaint makes perfect sense.
You would not have likely been able to tell a difference between a regular Mk4 Ultramarine and this. It's not a valid complaint, sorry.
Really? I don't have a problem with it being MkX personally, but it is pretty obvious that it is from details like the rifle. Mainly the rifle, but in the complete model, the kneepads will probably be a giveaway too.
As you said, it's details. Tiny ones you'd need to look up under a microscope, plus, in 40K the era of unified armor sets is long gone (just look up photo of GW tactical squad, Mk IV helmet SM wears Mk VII legs, or even better example of BA funko with VI helmet and VII legs) so round knee pads indicate nothing reducing the complain to just generic whine about Primaris.
Of course, the complainer is the guy who thinks 1 is vastly bigger number than 3 as long as 3 is associated with primaris (like "I am about to take a dump" pose all tactical SM have being somehow vastly more varied than dozens of dynamic combinations primaris can take, or typical tactical marine with bolter option only having enormously more options than the wide range of primaris guns) so I suppose not making any sense at all is pretty much par for the course.
I imagine I'll be getting the Tactical Marine to repaint in my chapters colors. I don't really care one way or the other about Funko Pops so I can't really get to much into that little shouting match but they do have different sizes, though I think it is just 4" and 6". I believe the 6" ones tend to be much bigger than the difference between standard Marine and Primaris Marine but they still could do it if they wanted to. The 6" one I have is one of the Titanfall 2 mechs with 1.5" pilot. The only one I can think of that has one of each style is Voltron where there is a regular sized five Lions version and an upcoming 6" version of the five lions version of Voltron. I wouldn't mind a 6" Crisis Suit but that won't happen.
Slayer-Fan123 wrote: Not to mention your complaint makes absolutely no sense seeing as all the Funko dudes are the same exact frickin size.
Primaris Marines have a different style to regular Marines. It's a style I don't like. The complaint makes perfect sense.
While I personally like the Primaris Marine style (to the point that I now think older marines look a bit silly), I at least agree that this was an odd choice.
None of these Pops have the "classic" Marine helmet style with the mouth grill. And at least one of them should have.
If they really wanted an Intercessor for the UM, that's fine, but they should have given one of the other 3 the "classic" Marine helmet
The DA would have been a good choice for this and he still could have the robe & hood. But alas.
I'm still undecided on this. If I get 1, I'll want all 4. But @ probably ~$20 a pop (pun intended) for just a display model, I'd rather not
Plus, I already have 40K models of all these, albeit my DA vet has a combi-plamsa and my SW is a Longfang.
I really expected at least one fully armoured marine in classic armour as well, I bet it would also have been be the best selling of the lot, going with primaris just puts me off although I suspect it will be pretty popular with plenty of other people.
Slayer-Fan123 wrote: Oh please. If they had went Mk3-5 you would've praised them for not going for the regular one. Hell we had people happy about the Mk6 helmet.
It's just Primaris hate and I don't buy it.
I dont care what you are buying, MK3-5 would have been nice too and yea its primaris hate, I think they are as gak as feth.
AduroT wrote: Predictions on store exclusives or specials? They do show two variations of the puppy.
Two variants of the Blood Angel also. But that pic seems to be Sarah Kaiser's (GW's) concept art, not Funko's product pics, so who knows if both those variants will be produced.
If I had to guess, making exclusives of the Ultramarine one in other chapter colours seems like a no-brainer.
AduroT wrote: Predictions on store exclusives or specials? They do show two variations of the puppy.
Two variants of the Blood Angel also. But that pic seems to be Sarah Kaiser's (GW's) concept art, not Funko's product pics, so who knows if both those variants will be produced.
If I had to guess, making exclusives of the Ultramarine one in other chapter colours seems like a no-brainer.
They are showing one variant of each. The extra shots are with parts removed so you can see the underlying detail.
Slayer-Fan123 wrote: Oh please. If they had went Mk3-5 you would've praised them for not going for the regular one. Hell we had people happy about the Mk6 helmet.
It's just Primaris hate and I don't buy it.
I dont care what you are buying, MK3-5 would have been nice too and yea its primaris hate, I think they are as gak as feth.
Except the Intercessors are objectively nice and Mk10 looks good.
Just because you want to rage and squeal over the fluff doesn't mean it wasn't stylistically executed well. List what's objectively and subjectively bad about Mk10. I'll wait.
Slayer-Fan123 wrote: Oh please. If they had went Mk3-5 you would've praised them for not going for the regular one. Hell we had people happy about the Mk6 helmet.
It's just Primaris hate and I don't buy it.
I dont care what you are buying, MK3-5 would have been nice too and yea its primaris hate, I think they are as gak as feth.
Except the Intercessors are objectively nice and Mk10 looks good.
Just because you want to rage and squeal over the fluff doesn't mean it wasn't stylistically executed well. List what's objectively and subjectively bad about Mk10. I'll wait.
I like the Mk10 design, but I think it is a fallacy to say an aesthetic is objectively nice. Aesthetics are always individual. It goes without saying that the individual can be influenced by a variety of societal norms, but aesthetics are still inherently subjective.
The design can be objectively practical/plausible of course, but that is in no way the same as objectively good-looking, beyond it fitting within expected aesthetic norms for that culture, which still does not directly tally for the individual.
AduroT wrote: Predictions on store exclusives or specials? They do show two variations of the puppy.
Two variants of the Blood Angel also. But that pic seems to be Sarah Kaiser's (GW's) concept art, not Funko's product pics, so who knows if both those variants will be produced.
If I had to guess, making exclusives of the Ultramarine one in other chapter colours seems like a no-brainer.
They are showing one variant of each. The extra shots are with parts removed so you can see the underlying detail.
Yeah. I was gonna say something like this. There is only 1 version of each.
Slayer-Fan123 wrote: Oh please. If they had went Mk3-5 you would've praised them for not going for the regular one. Hell we had people happy about the Mk6 helmet.
It's just Primaris hate and I don't buy it.
I dont care what you are buying, MK3-5 would have been nice too and yea its primaris hate, I think they are as gak as feth.
Except the Intercessors are objectively nice and Mk10 looks good.
Just because you want to rage and squeal over the fluff doesn't mean it wasn't stylistically executed well. List what's objectively and subjectively bad about Mk10. I'll wait.
Rage and squeal ?
I am just voicing my opinion, I apologise if it upsets you.
I would have been tempted if there was a tactical marine in full armour, as I was going to get someone to repaint it for me.
Slayer-Fan123 wrote: Oh please. If they had went Mk3-5 you would've praised them for not going for the regular one. Hell we had people happy about the Mk6 helmet.
It's just Primaris hate and I don't buy it.
I dont care what you are buying, MK3-5 would have been nice too and yea its primaris hate, I think they are as gak as feth.
Except the Intercessors are objectively nice and Mk10 looks good.
Just because you want to rage and squeal over the fluff doesn't mean it wasn't stylistically executed well. List what's objectively and subjectively bad about Mk10. I'll wait.
I like the Mk10 design, but I think it is a fallacy to say an aesthetic is objectively nice. Aesthetics are always individual. It goes without saying that the individual can be influenced by a variety of societal norms, but aesthetics are still inherently subjective.
The design can be objectively practical/plausible of course, but that is in no way the same as objectively good-looking, beyond it fitting within expected aesthetic norms for that culture, which still does not directly tally for the individual.
My point is more that it's someone just raging for no good reason because Primaris. It's silly, especially when the Funko dudes are all the same size.
Slayer-Fan123 wrote: Oh please. If they had went Mk3-5 you would've praised them for not going for the regular one. Hell we had people happy about the Mk6 helmet.
It's just Primaris hate and I don't buy it.
I dont care what you are buying, MK3-5 would have been nice too and yea its primaris hate, I think they are as gak as feth.
Except the Intercessors are objectively nice and Mk10 looks good.
Just because you want to rage and squeal over the fluff doesn't mean it wasn't stylistically executed well. List what's objectively and subjectively bad about Mk10. I'll wait.
Rage and squeal ?
I am just voicing my opinion, I apologise if it upsets you.
I would have been tempted if there was a tactical marine in full armour, as I was going to get someone to repaint it for me.
And it's loaded out exactly like a regular Space Marine outside the slightly longer Bolter (which looks better anyway). Ergo you're just whining that Primaris showed up.
Slayer-Fan123 wrote: Oh please. If they had went Mk3-5 you would've praised them for not going for the regular one. Hell we had people happy about the Mk6 helmet.
It's just Primaris hate and I don't buy it.
I dont care what you are buying, MK3-5 would have been nice too and yea its primaris hate, I think they are as gak as feth.
Except the Intercessors are objectively nice and Mk10 looks good.
Just because you want to rage and squeal over the fluff doesn't mean it wasn't stylistically executed well. List what's objectively and subjectively bad about Mk10. I'll wait.
I like the Mk10 design, but I think it is a fallacy to say an aesthetic is objectively nice. Aesthetics are always individual. It goes without saying that the individual can be influenced by a variety of societal norms, but aesthetics are still inherently subjective.
The design can be objectively practical/plausible of course, but that is in no way the same as objectively good-looking, beyond it fitting within expected aesthetic norms for that culture, which still does not directly tally for the individual.
My point is more that it's someone just raging for no good reason because Primaris. It's silly, especially when the Funko dudes are all the same size.
Slayer-Fan123 wrote: Oh please. If they had went Mk3-5 you would've praised them for not going for the regular one. Hell we had people happy about the Mk6 helmet.
It's just Primaris hate and I don't buy it.
I dont care what you are buying, MK3-5 would have been nice too and yea its primaris hate, I think they are as gak as feth.
Except the Intercessors are objectively nice and Mk10 looks good.
Just because you want to rage and squeal over the fluff doesn't mean it wasn't stylistically executed well. List what's objectively and subjectively bad about Mk10. I'll wait.
Rage and squeal ?
I am just voicing my opinion, I apologise if it upsets you.
I would have been tempted if there was a tactical marine in full armour, as I was going to get someone to repaint it for me.
And it's loaded out exactly like a regular Space Marine outside the slightly longer Bolter (which looks better anyway). Ergo you're just whining that Primaris showed up.
Repeat after me - someone disliking the aesthetics of something I like does not entitle me to describe them as "raging" or "whining".
Clear some space on your shelves, because Space Marines Funko POP! vinyl figures are about to secure a position in a Warhammer store near you.
This collection includes a stalwart Ultramarines Intercessor, a secretive Dark Angels Veteran, a swift Blood Angels Assault Marine, and a vicious(ly adorable) Space Wolves Pack Leader.
If you’re eager to assemble your squad of vinyl warriors right away, we’ll have them on hand at Warhammer Fest, taking place on May 11th and 12th at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. All four will be popping up in Warhammer stores and other retailers over the coming weeks, so keep an eye out in your local shops.
We’ll have another 3 videos this week, so stay tuned to the Warhammer TV Facebook page to check them out!
It’s a straight business decision. They sell the license. Their existing fan base may or may not buy, but by this thread’s statements - these things are everywhere. That’s a huge amount of exposure at no risk as I see it. I don’t think people will quit over it, but there will be someone that joins as a result.
I got all 4 just cause. I don't know if others mentioned in this thread but Game Stop offers a discount I think. Buy 3 get 4th free or something like that.
Now if they'd just make some real action figures like Figuarts or Revoltech or something along those lines.
Ah, the flgs got them today! Picked up an Intercessor for myself that I’ll repaint in my Salamanders scheme. Picked up a second Intercessor and the Dark Angel that I’ll repaint as Imperial Statuary.
If they decided to make 4 Chaos Marines in the same style, we'd obviously get a Black Legion, Thousand Son and Death Guard (as those have Codices) and they would match the pictures on their respective Codex, just like these sorta do.
But what would the 4th one be? Crimson Slaughter? A Berserker or Noise Marine?
Yeha, I agree. It would be nice if they did Rubric, Plague Marine, Berserker, Noise Marine so that all 4 chaos alignments were represented, but I doubt they'd put either Berserker or Noise Marine (neither of which have their own codex) over a Black Legion marine (the poster boy of its codex, just like UM is to the loyalist)
A four set of the god troopers Would he sweet though. A Noise Marine in the style of the recent “old school” special model would be an instant buy for me.
Galef wrote: If they decided to make 4 Chaos Marines in the same style, we'd obviously get a Black Legion, Thousand Son and Death Guard (as those have Codices) and they would match the pictures on their respective Codex, just like these sorta do.
But what would the 4th one be? Crimson Slaughter? A Berserker or Noise Marine?
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Good guesses, would have to be a 'zerker. But seems unlikely they are doing any more after this. If they did it would most likely be alien based. So Eldar, Orks, Necrons, Tau. Would be my guess.
ceorron wrote: But seems unlikely they are doing any more after this.
Why? If they sell well enough, I'm sure Funko will expand the line.
Exactly and the next "logical' options would be Chaos Marines, although maybe they'll do an Eldar Guardian, Ork Boy, Genestealer and Necron Warrior if it's popular enough for some Xenos
It’s not how Funko operate.
They go big.
And I wouldn’t base it on ‘if successful’
They likely look at a license at the start to make those decisions, and have a good 10+ planned.
Then whether it would get a second season or run of models, that would then depend on the success.
There are also the larger funko rides, and larger models. The larger ones would work well for say a dreadnought, daemon prince, carnifex, and crisis suit
Actually looking at the fact they got 4 SM's of different types and funko pop do go large with this then we might be looking at 4 Eldar, 4 Orks, 4 Necrons, 4 Tau, 4 CMs, 4 Tyranids etc...
ceorron wrote: Actually looking at the fact they got 4 SM's of different types and funko pop do go large with this then we might be looking at 4 Eldar, 4 Orks, 4 Necrons, 4 Tau, 4 CMs, 4 Tyranids etc...
Not really familiar with how Funko works, but I don't see this as 4 SMs, I see it as 1 SM per codex.
So if we get multiple Eldar, it would be a Craftworld Eldar, Druhkari and a Harlequin. 1 for each codex
So we could end up with 4 loayalist Marines, 4 Chaos Marines, 4 Aeldari and 4 various Xenos (an Ork, a Tau, and Necrons and Genestealer probably)
Because that would be fair representation for almost all Codices
ceorron wrote: Actually looking at the fact they got 4 SM's of different types and funko pop do go large with this then we might be looking at 4 Eldar, 4 Orks, 4 Necrons, 4 Tau, 4 CMs, 4 Tyranids etc...
Not really familiar with how Funko works, but I don't see this as 4 SMs, I see it as 1 SM per codex.
So if we get multiple Eldar, it would be a Craftworld Eldar, Druhkari and a Harlequin. 1 for each codex
So we could end up with 4 loayalist Marines, 4 Chaos Marines, 4 Aeldari and 4 various Xenos (an Ork, a Tau, and Necrons and Genestealer probably)
Because that would be fair representation for almost all Codices
Funko POP! Vinyl Space Marines
If you’ve been patiently waiting to decorate your desks or shelves with your very own Warhammer 40,000-inspired Funko POP! vinyls, you won’t have long to wait – they’ll be hitting the store shelves of Warhammer and Games Workshop stores next week. They’ll also be available at Warhammer Fest, so if you’re attending, you’ll be able to get your hands on some there!
Funko POP! Vinyl Space Marines
If you’ve been patiently waiting to decorate your desks or shelves with your very own Warhammer 40,000-inspired Funko POP! vinyls, you won’t have long to wait – they’ll be hitting the store shelves of Warhammer and Games Workshop stores next week. They’ll also be available at Warhammer Fest, so if you’re attending, you’ll be able to get your hands on some there!
Colour me confused, but why are GW only going to be releasing these three flaming weeks after my pre-order of them was ready to collect from my FLGS?
Has this not been mentioned yet? The Warhammer day Ltd Edition paint you own Primaris POP...
Spoiler:
As part of our global Warhammer Day celebrations on the 29th of June, a brand-new unpainted Funko POP! Space Marine Intercessor is going to be available!
This new Funko POP! will only be available while stocks last in Warhammer and Games Workshop stores, and from Games-Workshop.com, and will first be available on Warhammer Day – the 29th of June. Duncan has even made this handy video to give you some tips on painting your own.
It turns out that Funko POP! Space Marines have been a hit all over – last week, they won the 2019 Community Choice Licensing International Award in Las Vegas. This is one of the biggest licensing industry events in the world and Community Choice is the only award at the event that is voted on by the industry as a whole.
