Why I Collect Funko POPs
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I’ve had people ask “Why do you want to collect toys. You’re an adult you shouldn’t be buying toys.” I’ve even tried changing what I collect. I started collecting watches & those same people would say “why are you spending your money on that? You’re just waisting your money.” It was at that point I decided I was gonna collect what I wanted & not worry about what others thought. I’ve quit buying Pop & sold my collection twice to make others happy. What I found was doing so didn’t make them or me happy. I’ve been back collecting Pops for about a month. I’m happier & the complainers are still complaining.
Paul Smith your happiness is all that counts! If it makes you happy it’s not a waste ❤️
I did a video on my channel similar to this....i got into collecting after a really bad breakup and i needed something to get my heart and mind off of everything....one day i walked into an FYE at my local mall...seen the table with the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers pops on the table....saw the Red, Green, and White Ranger...thought they were really cool and i bought them...little did i know i was starting something that turned out to be the best thing to happen to me....356 pops later....im still collecting BUT more importantly...Im having so much fun collecting! because of you, Collecting Plastics, and The Bearded Pop Hunter...i started my own channel....now not only do i collect Pops...I also collect Marvel Legends and WWE Elites...i've also had the best time being a part of the community...met some really cool people within my own area and its just been a blessing...thank you for being inspiration to me....i really appreciate what you do with FUNKO NEWS...GOD BLESS
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I know anxiety is a terrible thing, as I have been back and forth with some sort of anxiety/depression over the years. Pops bring joy to the collector in me. Other than my relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, nothing really has come close to easing my anxiety. It's a rush to get that one Pop you have been searching for! God bless you! 👍👍🤜🤛
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Yeah, it's the same for me. I only collect pops that have strong emotional value behind them, not for profit. I find that surrounding myself with things that remind me of good memories really helps when depression strikes.
You know what all of us on earth share in common? Every single person always goes through feeling like somethings missing. I think it’s because of the separation of God.
I collect because it just makes me happy. I enjoy the hunt when looking for pops especially with friends. I can relate to some of the anxiety issues you mention but not nearly to that level.
Your channel inspired me to start my own collection thank u
Thank you for sharing your story.♥️ I got into collecting because I found comfort in the stuffed animal characters. I started in plush, then figures, and found Funko. I myself get anxious around people. Which is why I love this community because I can finally talk to people I have stuff in common with.
I just started to collect not to long ago, I think when the diamond eeyore came out that's when I first started I stop collecting pokemon cards and started funko pops because just like you it hit every timeline of my life from power ranger pops to the office ,Thank you for everything and all of the information that you take time out to give use. Your the only notification bell I have on CZcams. Thank once again
Wow. This is so important. Talking about your anxiety and the depression that can come along with it. Especially GETTING HELP FROM A DOCTOR. I’m a clinical psychologist and I wish more people would do what you are doing now. Talking about something that is incredibly common but feels so isolating to the individual. I absolutely love that you starting collecting Funko pops and found a community!! Well you are officially my favorite person on CZcams. You are so real and honest and it makes all the difference in the world. Thank you so much for sharing your personal journey. You are amazing. Thank you thank you. ❤️❤️❤️
To answer your Funko question-I got into funko collecting not long ago really. I had never heard of them. I am a disney person through and through. I had been watching some of my favorite disney CZcams people when I was planning for a trip to Disney World. One of them unboxed the Dumbo Box from hot topic. That was it. Dumbo is one of my life long favorites. I went to my local hot topic and purchased my very first Funko related purchase. Along with my second which was the Lilo and Stitch box! I am a collector at heart so this is right up my alley! As you said, the price point is perfect. I don’t feel like I’m over paying for what it is. And really, Funkos just make me happy. Lately I’ve been collecting random funko dogs. Scooby Doo, Scooby Dum (so inappropriate in today’s world which is why i love him so much!) Astro, K9 (Marvin the Martian’s Dog!). Ghost is in there along with Nymeria. I love the ad icons. And I just smile every time I see them. Micro therapy!!! As a child born in the 80’s I love all the Saturday morning cartoon throwbacks and films from my childhood. My favorite pops would have to be my Pete’s Dragon set. I have Pete with “invisible” Elliot and the appeared Elliot. The artists created Elliot so perfectly. I adore him. Funko Pops just give me all the feels! ❤️😊 (omg sorry for the longest ramble!)
No need to apologize. Thank you for sharing. I've addressed anxiety previously on my channel, but it's been a while. If you have an Instagram account, I would like to see your collection.
Franklyn FM McInnis funny that you mention an Instagram account! I’m just putting one together! As soon as it’s done I will post the link! Thank you for all you do. I had to laugh at all we have in common. I was very interested to hear that you did a prison poetry “event”. I have done quite a bit of work with incarcerated juveniles in particular. I know beyond any doubt that the way this country does prison is wrong. It’s for profit and facilitates little rehabilitation and absolutely creates more traumatized human beings which encourages further dysfunctional and anti social behavior. (This is me going into analyst mode! 😂) My point being that your participation in that event is exactly what we need in the prison system. Treating incarcerated individuals like human beings and giving them coping mechanisms that are creative and healing. I hope you know that this channel is not only fun, it touches people and lifts them up. Who knew that CZcams would create mental health bridges?! 😊
I started collecting funko pops since 2014/2015 where a friend gifted me my very first pop (Iron Man Mark 43 from Avengers Age of Ultron). It looked cool then I saw the back of the box and saw Hulk Buster and had to get that too. Got the Marvel Corp Collector subscription and from there things started to kick off. Finished Age of Ultron line of Pops and moved on to more Marvel pops, dived into Doctor Who, DBZ, OverWatch, DC, a bunch of Animation/Game lines. Now I'm trying to figure out how many Pops I have since I crossed my first couple hundred. No regrets still to this day and my collection is still growing. Take care of yourself, thank you for sharing your story with us!
You can keep track of your collection with the Funko App or the website Pop Price Guide
It was something to connect with my daughter and it grew from there. I found your channel when I started and found funko news to be my go to when I needed to see what was coming up. I absolutely love the positivity that you push on your channel. And thanks for giving a look at your collection in this video.
I've gone through waves of collecting over the years. From comics and non sport trading cards, hot wheels, action figures, and now Funko Pops. I tend to go all in when I collect. I've been collecting Pops for about 4 or 5 months now and I have over 150 so far. Your channel has by far been one of the most influential for my Pop hunting. I very much appreciate the Funko news drops and the Community posts. Thank you.
Great video, I would say the reason I started collecting POPs is very similar to yours. Going through a divorce after 35 years of marriage was really tough. The kids had left based on their lives evolving and I'm alone for first time in my life. Was not going to allow depression to get me. Saw pops and, as you stated, loved the diverse properties that they offered. My life is pretty simple now and collecting POPs is a big part of it. I enjoy interacting with other collectors such as yourself. Collecting POPs has really been therapeutic, maybe not to my wallet, but in other ways. That's my story!
Thank you for putting yourself and your story out there. It really helps to know where you are coming from. I applaud you for looking for ways to work through your anxiety. We love your content and appreciate your hard work.
Always love hearing your story. I started collecting Funko’s a few years ago after I was sidelined with an injury. Had to take a lot of time off from Marshal Arts. I watch the MMA hour and saw all the UFC Pops in the studio. Brought the set to display in our gym. 700+ later I’m in love with collecting Funko’s and the community is great. 👍🏽
i found out about funko pops from a Harry Potter youtuber called "The bakeey" who collected lots of funko pops, so i started to search up my funko pop collection and things like that and i found "Top Pops" and when i watched his videos, he seemed like he was having so much fun, so i decided to start getting them too.
I never knew you were married and went through a divorce. I went through one in 2014. Gamestop was the place where I got my first Funko Pop too, but it was actually the SDCC 2017 Gwenpool Rock Candy. That kicked off my love for the Rock Candy line. The nostalgia factor is a huge reason why I collect. Thanks again for sharing!
I started collecting Pops in 2014. Before that, I was mainly focused on collecting vinyl records. I really enjoyed the Guardians of the Galaxy and wanted to get some sort of Groot figure and settled on a Funko Pop and just went down the rabbit hole from there. Since then I’ve branched out to other collectibles and figures. Right now I don’t collect that many figures in general, but I have concluded that Pops are my favorite figures to collect. I think the main reasons are the quality to price ratio I think is really good for them and the variety of licenses. They can look good together without worrying too much about different franchises clashing. I see a lot of people saying other companies like say Neca have better details, but Funko is much cheaper and has hundreds of licenses Neca doesn’t have.
Can I just say how much I love reading people’s stories and how they got started. The main theme being “Funko just makes me happy”. Amen. With all the darkness in the world today it’s great to be a part of something that is based in joy. ❤️
One day about 2 years ago my little brother came home with a Kakashi Funko Pop and I just loved how it looked, I got some pops here and there, but I really started collecting a couple months ago when the Spiderman FFH set came out
Man, I feel for you with what you went through. Very similar situation in my personal life led to dealing with anxiety and panic. Much respect and I truly enjoy what you do and the genuine feeling I get when I watch your videos. I don't comment often, but just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your videos and that they have helped me with my funko collection. Keep up the good work man.
Great insight on collecting and your personal story as well.
I’m a huge horror fan especially 80s horror. For my birthday this month my husband got me two Funko Pops, a Stephen King and an Annabelle. That was all it took. I have since bought four more and I have eight more on the way (all horror). I’m in my 40s and I’m amazed how theses things grabbed on to me. Thanks for the videos, I’m learning a lot.
I not only collect Pops but they´re important to me for a particular reason.
I started collecting them because I saw how popular they were in stores. So I wanted to get something from this particular merchandise. And to that I added my fandom of Disney. Especially Disney Villains. Then, a thought came to me where I realized that there´s not enough Disney Villains merchandise out there: not in terms of figures/dolls, not all of them are made and they ones available are too expensive. So I decided to focus my collection on that. And to this day.
...BTW, lucky for me my comic book store was not that well known (now is the biggest in the city) so I managed to get most of the figures that were already vaulted. I´m only missing Captain Hook.
I still will get Pops from characters I like but that there´s nothing or much or easily available/affordable. For instance: soon I will be getting Lobo, Xena and Hercules.
And, as a DC Fan, I might get Pops from these characters that I like; Firestorm, Powergirl...But what I won´t be doing is getting every Pop from every character I like.
I started collecting the day after Christmas of 2016 after my mother fought for us from the system. my first pops were Nick Wilde, Charlie Brown, and Foxy the pirate. The FNAF set was what really caught my interest and that when I began collecting it helped my depression and anxiety. and back then I was really suicidal before funko came in my life now I collect as a hobby and as a stress reliever. cause I always have a pop I desire that keeps me going.
Awesome video, you always keep me entertained with your Funko news and helps a lot when I get pops
Love collecting toy story and Stephen king pops. Two totally different genres but it’s my passion. My family thinks Pop are weird but at this point they see my happiness and my excitement so they support me in that way. I’ve always collected figures, from middle school (anyone remember BeGoth dolls from Hot Topic? 😝) to anime figures and Monster High. Now I’m exclusive to Pops and some anime figures. My apartment looks awesome and it makes me smile anytime I look at them ❤️
Love your channel FM you help me find the pops and when they come out and I love your channel and passion
Thanks so much for your news and I’m mainly into Star Wars funko pop collecting
Thank you for sharing your story, its an inspiration to all, especially the funko community. Keep up the great vids, we all appreciate them
I've been collecting for a little less than a year. Your channel has been one of my go to channels for collecting. Keep up the great content. It is very much appreciated.
Pops have a way to put a smile on your face no matter what haha.... thanks for the video!!! You have some awesome pops!! 💪💪😎😎
Collecting was always something I did when I was growing up if it was Pokemon cards, Pogs, or various 90s action figures then I just kinda stopped when I started playing games all the time. Then when I got my first two Pops from gifts it kind of rekindled my love of collecting. From what I enjoy now, to bringing nostalgia, and like you said cant beat their prices Pops are just fun and easy to collect
I collect in general because I loved having toys when I was younger. I mainly collect action figures now from DC and Marvel. It gives me a sense that I’m still “playing with toys” even though I’m growing up. However, I do collect Funkos as well. I never saw the interest at first, I’ll be honest. But I also got curious about it. I’m a huge Nightwing fan, and the black and blue Nightwing was my first POP. Once he arrived, I opened it and looked at it. It was cute, but also a nice little display item to show off a character I like. So then I started getting more. Still am collecting
You are a true collector and fan 👏
I started collecting pops because of the theme.
Other collectables don't really capture a similar vibe like Funko does. Each collection looks different. With Pops, even though you can have 30 different franchises on one shelf, they are thematically the same. The chibis style really shows in nearly every pop.
The price point is fair too. Even resale is cheaper than most collectable "toys". They do a great job of keeping hardcore collectors too though.
Just a wonderful trip of nostalgia and fun.
Anxiety is awful.
Thank you for sharing your story!
Keep being you my friend. :)
Thank you for sharing your story. I think its awesome to here someone social anxiety disorder talk about how they deal with it.
I got into Funko pop my accident because I collect comic books also Funko pops are showing up at the comic book store. I will have to admit I am not a part of the community simply because my anxiety towards other people so when I go pop hunting I always go by myself. But I did start a CZcams channel also for the same reason as you. So once again thank you for making this video is really awesome to hear your story
Sally again, I think you are fantastic, so easy to listen to. I feel I can relate, I suffer from depression and anxiety and I experienced Agrophobia as a teenager and it is such a terrible thing to go through . There is such a comfort in collecting and a joy I find in not being able to get all of them otherwise it would not make it a challenge or exhilarating when I find them. I love looking at each one and remembering whether it was new or second hand, online, store or a pick up from a house. It is incredible how something so small can bring so much joy, I would rather have something nostalgic like these over diamonds any day, truly. I love your attitude, people can take the joy out of this, personally I take everything out the box and throw the boxes away, for me I want to enjoy them, pose them, give backdrops and hold them, admire them, for me toys are to be handled, loved and enjoyed. I adore Funko News, your videos are so amazing and even if you do not have a new video out as soon as I get home I jump in bed with a cup of tea and replay old Funko News and just enjoy these videos so much. One of my all time fave collections was Orange Is The New Black and I was devastated it did not do well, so surprised it did not, would have loved a huge set of the prison series. I would love to get to know you better, really enjoyed your Black Manta statue and because of that watched Aquaman finally last night thanks to you, great movie. Love the personal video and really enjoyed the aquarium video too as you were showing a side of yourself, I love aquariums too, have a shark bathroom and coastal bedroom in my house , Jaws pops are of course in there ! I have sent you a friend request on fb, may e we can be friends at some point, lived in America for 20 years so very fond of that part of the world, take care x
I had Crazy Eyes with cherry pie and Pornstache early on in my collection. Was just thinking yesterday that I should have kept them. Thanks for sharing and being so supportive of my content.
Yeah, it took ages to find them out here in Australia and with such a popular Netflix show I cannot understand how Orange did not take off with Pops big time.
Hi Franklyn, I'm an Italian collector 🤗 I love Funko Pops because they are so unique, easy to display and the price is very affordable, so we can collect a lot of characters we love 🥰 I started with Knightmare Batman (Batman v Superman) and I'm so proud of my collection! Thanks Franklyn for what you do for the Funko community, I wish you the best! ❤️
Thank you for sharing FM u are a big help and have been my got to source since I started collecting pop's a big thanks to you pop's start off as just a toy but they turn in to so much more they bring you joy they give you experiences bring back memories that's why I collect pop's everybody have a great day and stay poppin
I collect funko pops, figpin, Pokémon cards I love funko because they always create new figures and 90% of the shows I like are funko pops which is super cool in my opinion and they also have tons of different super cool color ways and variations
Franklyn, your videos are a must watch. I am a new collector and your videos are so helpful. Thank you for all the content and keep up the good work. Also, I am glad you found your way out of the anxiety...I have been on that side and it can be terrible. Collecting is a helpful tool for sure! God bless!
Hey Franklyn, been a subscriber and a fan for a while now. Your story was very inspiring. I started collecting back in 2016 kinda by accident. I was going to see David Ayer’s suicide squad film but i stopped at GameStop and i saw the shirtless Joker pop and i bought it on impulse. Since then i’ve amassed a fairly big collection of Pops, Sodas and Albums. I probably have over 200 pops since 2016 and even now my favourite pop is my Shirtless Joker from 2016’s Suicide Squad. A friend of mine told me about you and i subscribed started watching Funko News since then, back in 2020 back when Covid was plaguing the world. Take care my friend. - Jordan from Canada
Thanks for sharing and subscribing.
Before I even watch this, I want to say that I really appreciate you. I just recently entered the Funko community and seeing your weekly updates were awesome. I watched (not live) your SDCC unboxing video and felt like I could hear you getting upset with how some people mistook your stance on community posts for a while and that is completely understandable, we have to go by what you wish since this is your channel and your work. I heard you say you were in basic training which made me assume you served in the military, for that (unless I completely misunderstood), I want to thank you for your service. I studied history (20th-century wars) and I can understand how veterans are under-appreciated no matter the role they played. All in all, thank you for being very humble and, as I tell my students, an overall great human being!!
I collect funko pops is because my first pops ever purchased are video game themed. I was really into the Halo series and Halo 4 was coming out soon and i saw that they made pops of Master Chief and Cortana from Halo 4 and some of the other spartans. I love how for being 4 inches they are detailed you can stack them and they display very well. I was also going through a stressful time with leaving work due to stress and my dad getting very sick. I needed soemthing to help me keep from freaking out and well it snowballed into collecting pops. I didnt fully collect them until 2017 and this community just amazes by seeing nice people and collectors help each othe rout. Sure there are some pops that are grails I will get one day, but for now I will take my time to enjoy the hunt. I'm sorry you've been through so much I know what its like toturtle yourself from the world and people but slowly you can overcome it. I have a long way to go, but I am grateful I found your channel from another collector. Pops are easy to display but you do have to remember that they are just plastic and it snot the end of the world if you miss out on one.........
I only played the first 3 Halo games. Haven't been an Xbox gamer in a while, but I'm very interested to see how the next console turns out.
Always enjoy your conversation from the heart! and your pops are awesome enjoy the life.
Great video. I collect for pretty much the same reasons. Nerd Therapy really got me into collecting pops hard core after I had gotten 2 pops as a gift from a friend in 2014. I've expanded to other things like statues and hot toys now, but I still collect Funko pops and other Funko items. They have so many licenses and they all look good together.
Much respect for sharing your story, I know how the feels. I've been through it before, enjoy collecting and hunting it keeps me very distracted.
I’m pretty addicted and I enjoy the variety for sure and I like the value placed on them and other collectibles in general
I have had depression and anxiety all my life, been to counseling all my life, and it's still something I struggle with, so I know what you're going through. I started mildly collecting toys when I started my job at a thrift store in 2013, just picking them up here and there, but back then I was really big into Yugioh. But my friends were slowly getting out of the game and I had no way of getting to tournaments to play. In 2014, still playing Yugioh mind you, I noticed Mystery Minis on the shelves and they were for series that I really enjoyed! The first one I ever picked up was for Guardians Of The Galaxy because my hype was at an all-time high for the movie, and I ended up pulling an ugly looking Gamora, but I still loved it regardless. From then on instead of buying Yugioh packs, I would sometimes once in a while pick up a Funko Mystery Mini. Eventually I would drop Yugioh myself and pick up another card game called Force Of Will, however, I fell off from that after about a year because I ran into the exact same issue as Yugioh. With that out of the way, I don't remember the exact time I started collecting more Mystery Minis, but I slowly would buy more and more, and eventually, my wife and I bought a "Loot Crate" which would have a glow in the dark Groot Funko Pop in it, which would make it our first. In 2015 we spotted a Funko Black Friday Mystery Box and we each got one. We got some random stuff in it, but as far as Pops go she got a Claptrap while I got a Batwoman. (This would mark my first Funko Pop). But 2016 went on and nothing really came of anything Funko much, besides Mystery Minis (Because they were like card packs but toys instead). I was falling off of Force Of Will hard and I had nothing I was really collecting seriously anymore and it kind of left a void. I missed playing card games with friends, but toy collecting was kinda fun, but it was very casual.
Then came the next GameStop Black Friday Mystery Box for 2016 and again, I picked one up. This time I pulled a GOLD MEGA MAN and I was ecstatic! At the time I thought it was much rarer than it actually was, but it was still a great pull! I feel like this may have been the catalyst to me starting to get into Funko Pop collecting a lot harder! But it wasn't just Pops at the time, it became anything Funko related with a focus on Pops and Mystery Minis, I loved getting all the characters that I loved in Pop form! It was very fun to collect! There even came a point in which I downsized my very casual collection of Toys so that I could continue collecting for Funko because I enjoyed it so much. However, I still have/had a hard time trying to make friends or talking with people I don't know, and some IRL stuff with people from my job had made it much worse than it ever had been. Funko is really helping me to get out of my shell a lot more! I'm better able to talk with people, and even though I'm still not at a level that I wish I was at, I am very happy with my progress! Over my time collecting, I've gathered a lot of knowledge about this hobby and it makes me feel good to help people across various Funko groups that I am apart of! Hell, if I was still how I was back then, I wouldn't even be making a comment on this video at all. However, there was a point in my Funko collecting career where I was beginning to feel overwhelmed by collecting them.
Last summer, in 2018, I had a large list of Funko Pops that I wanted, and a large Funko Pop collection (over 500 various figures) and I was just... stressed out about my own hobby. I was collecting for EVERY series that I loved, and it was just too much. There were just too many things that I enjoyed, and over the course of 2018 I had slowly let some things go for the first time, it wasn't enough. But I LOVE this hobby so much I didn't want to give it up. So I decided to make a difficult decision, and I sold over half of my entire collection. I chose about (9?) series to continue to collect for, and the rest I put up for sale. This was something very, very difficult for me to do. In the process of putting things up for sale, I wanted to say "Nope! I can't do this!" and just continue on how I was going, but I told myself that I had to do it. But once I started selling off the Funko Pops, it became easier and easier to do. By the time I sold off everything that I cut from my collection, I felt a LOT better! And I mean A LOT better! I haven't stressed about my own hobby anymore, and have not only fewer series to collect for, but I went back to the drawing board and now I only collect Mystery Minis and Pops, and I am enjoying the hobby all over again! It's a little different, there are a lot of Funko Pops that I absolutely LOVE but I have the willpower to not have to pick it up because it just does not fit my collection. I can still admire something without having to own it, and that's a lesson I am happy to have learned! It's like you say, you can't have everything, and it's ok!
I know this has gone on for far too long, I've kinda poured my heart out here, but I want to finish off by saying keep up the fantastic work! I'm more of a silent fan of yours, but I really enjoy your content! And I want you to know that I can relate to the struggles of anxiety and you are not alone in this world or this hobby, who has to deal with it. I'm glad that you were able to find great friends through this hobby, and even though I haven't found anybody I can call a close friend yet because of this hobby, I have hope that maybe someday I can break out of my shell enough to allow someone else into my life that I can call a true friend.
Iv personally have had panic attacks and yes it does feel like having a heart attack, the first time I actually thought I was having one. Very scary. As always another awsome video usually only watch funko news but like this channel so much I check out some other videos sometimes as well. Thumbs up for nerd theory! They got me into batman black and white statues and other collectables
Fantastic Story thanks for all your hard work
All the choices and there is something for everyone. Lots of pop culture and nostalgia
Nothing but respect for you! Keep being great
Thank you for sharing your background. I agree there are a lot of positives to collecting, especially Funko Pops. I've also dabbled in poetry and have a couple self-published books. :)
How can I check out your work?
@@FranklynFMMcInnis They were self-published and are on Amazon. "Quill's Metamorphosis" and "Captured Silhouettes." How about you? :)
@@sloftin If you search for my name on Amazon, several eBooks will come up. Poems She Inspired and What God Intended are the best of the lot.
I collect Funko Pops because it releases some of my depression; especially, when a new Pop(s) comes out and I go to hunt them for the specific ones I wanted.
As for me on how I started collecting them; I don't remember, but I think is when I walked into the Hot Topic and thats how I saw them for the first time in either late 2016 or early 2017.
As always, Franklyn...keep positive and keep up the great work. We the community, support you!
Awesome video! Mad love brother! Good to see a post from you. The community supports and loves your videos. Look at your views....Negativity happens everywhere. Don't believe their hype. You are amazing! Thank you for your efforts and keep rising to the top.
You’re awesome Franklyn!
Just awesome bro thanks for sharing your story
We have very similar reasons, pricepoint is huge. And the fact they have the licenses for pretty much everything is the other main reason. I enjoy collecting and the youtubers like yourself who help out and the community in general
I typed jimi Hendrix vinyl on groupon,I was looking 4 records.the 1st thing 2 come up was his pop.i checked 2 see if it was cheaper on Amazon.that opened the floodgates!the variety blew me away then I jumped down the rabbit hole.its been a fun ride ever since.🚀
What an awesome accomplishment! Good for you. It's not easy. Love your channel.
I needed a hobby and funko pops did the trick
Thanks for sharing your story you always give us great imformation and when I see you on my CZcams feed your the first video I'll push
I started collecting in 2011 when mom was diagnosed with mengionoma brain tumor,coming from a dysfunctional family it kept my mind on a fun, hobby until she passed last year.
Which is probably why I'm not into collecting them as much now,but every now and then I snatch one up....got the Chrome Batman for SDCC 2019,first time lucking up on getting one.
Sorry for your loss.
@@FranklynFMMcInnis thank you!
Now i love this channel even more ❤❤
I started COLLECTING COMIC BOOKS when I was a kid then FIGURES DC, MARVEL, ANIME and NOW FUNKO POPS.
Thanks for sharing... great video👍🏻
To be honest I never thought I would start collecting Funko anything, until 2013 when they got the Predator license and I immediately thought to myself "Well....I guess I'm going to start now" Lol Awesome video man and you already know my Funko collection based on the photo I sent you. Hope you are doing okay.
you rock bro . keep up the good work!
Thanks for the video man. Funko does every character in a show. Who else does that? Funko is also fun :)
I got started collecting Skylanders figures, they are a form of fiscal download. To play the character in the game, you buy the character figure. They are cool looking, I collected them and played them in the games. Then Disney Infinity games with the figures. I also got into Lego Dimensions, I had to have all the figures that got released, and when those games and figures stopped I found myself collecting Funko Pops.
I have a couple of Disney Infinity figures in my collection. Would still like to track down Syndrome from The Incredibles.
I take medication also for my anxiety so i can b more independent. I got curious with funko's too,now i can't stop collecting my favorites from movies to tv shows, also from wanting into being in the animation industry.^^
Just thought I’d let you know that you’re awesome and your videos are very helpful to me.
It's definitely addictive collecting pops. I always hated them. I thought they looked silly. However I bought Thanos to go with infinty war when I bought the release then I was hooked. I needed every marvel charter and then I started collecting DC characters.
Great video man
I remember looking at pops and not being interested and then I decided to take a look and got my first pop Resident Evil Hunter. Then I keeper buying and getting. I’m a fan and love certain characters gi joe resident evil Disney. I’m in love with my pops and they are cool, the boxes the pops themselves. There is a lot of pops I still need or want.
I shouldn't have slept on the Resident Evil line. Good looking POPs.
Thanks for sharing.
i just wish i could like this twice
Love you story you are e great man thanks for everything you do
The first Funko pops I got was wave 1 of Bob’s burgers. It is one of my favorite shows and they came with me to school. I then really got into collecting power rangers, as the 2017 movie made me nostalgic for the TV show, I got the dorbz set and the 25th anniversary pops. I suppose my collection is an assortment of nostalgia. Apart from the pops, I collect the Bandai America Power Rangers legacy collection figures and props, and the new Hasbro lighting collection. Hoping that one day Funko will release a Zordon pop.
I have all of the Bob's Burgers Pops and Dorbz. Still love the show.
God bless😊
I love watch ur CZcams channel u help me alot find pop just start to get funko pop couple mouth I got 40 now I got start beacause I stop smoke and help not smoke
Hello from Ken in Japan another great video
I like the little figures. When I first saw them I did not like it but that was long long ago
This is so inspiring and thank you for opening up like this, this is so sweet to hear especially as you said it so genuinely. Out of curiosity, how many funkos do you have?
Around 700
Good stuff man :)
My mom has been collecting them for 4 years and we went to a mall and at the exit there was a little like outside store and my mom was looking thru them and I saw the Scarecrow Batman imposter pot and and Batman is my favorite supheros and I think Scarecrow looks really cool and I ask my mom if a can get it and she said yes and bow I have a pretty decent size collection
Hey there is good to know that you are a collector for a good reason despite what ever is the reason why people collecting I think it’s just great that you get better and more focused not to mention having fun doing it, the reason why is because I’m kind a collecting for the same reasons I used to have some panic attach and I know it’s just really bad and find something that keeps you focus and distracted is the best option instead taking a bunch of drugs !!
Anyway I feel good about you for just get better and share your reality with the community and a hope u keep collecting and posting your news because we all like to know what’s going wrong with funko!!
Ow and I collect a bunch of figures and funko too but unfortunately here in Japan funko is not that popular as it is in USA but I try hard to get some stuff and I do some videos too if you want you can check! Again thanks for the funko news and chears!! Hope you keep doing more videos and collecting!!
I’m a high schooler and have attenpted suicide many times now and collecting Pop!s has helped me a lot of the years
Stay strong. Things usually get better.
Great video
I loved this. You’re definitely my only Funko Pop CZcamsr I watch and sub to because of your content and personality. I just want to give you props for being honest and continuing to promote a fun and positive conversation.
I got into Funko because of my Dad and I were trying to find a common ground we both can love. That was Rick and Morty. Somehow we just started collecting and now we expanded our love into finding Funko Pops that the other one would obviously love.
Your news helps me give my dad a nice heads up about the new pops he would like. So thank you again for empowering my relationship with my Dad.
My dad and I were never really close and I think it was partly because we lacked a shared interest. It's cool that you and your dad have that. Rick and Morty is 1 of my favorite lines to collect.
I started with buying a fake blue hair goku pop on eBay without the sticker. I eventually went out and bought authentic ones because I wanted more of them. I got my brother into collecting Funko, so In a way it’s something we can do together. I also have anxiety, so it gets me out more.
I collect for memorabilia nostalgia of my favorite movies series anime etc
Dude you are a good dude. And this: this is good CZcams content bro.
I have a inferiority complex and I understand ya bro. Much love from Spain.
I also love writing
Funko pops are like Pringle’s you can’t stop lol my only anxiety is the fomo of not getting a pop cause it sold out quick
Holy crap this story is exactly like mine except for the marriage because I’m only 16
I struggled with anxiety for years. I recommend an audio book called "The Dare response" by Barry McDonauh .saved my life. Listen to it in my car . Give it a shot. Great videos man.
Who here thinks that they should make a DDLC line of funko pops request on the website for funko.
I started collecting because I wanted to buy anime figures but they were pricy so I found anime funko pops and started buying them. Although the first funko pops I recieved were gifts and they were adventure time pops.
Still have your Adventure Time Pops?
@@FranklynFMMcInnis yes they are out of box but I still really love them