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Is the Toy to Life Fad Over?

The toy to life craze swept through gaming in the mid-2010s. When the amiibo figures launched alongside Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, I remember finding a figure for the Wii Fitness Trainer and literally buying it without hesitation. Why? Everyone was collecting…

Funko Stocks Plummet: Is the Toy Maker At Risk?

Funko is a toy company that is essentially this generation’s Beanie Babies. The company started off making bobbleheads, and then eventually moved on to their popular Funko Pop! figures. These collectibles feature dark, round eyes, and a cartoonish take on pop culture…

Funko Entering Board and Mobile Game Markets

Pop culture toy experts Funko are getting into gaming. On top of previously announced mobile titles, they’re launching a strategy board game using popular IPs. Funkoverse is the name of the series of strategy board games set to launch later this year.…

New Pokémon Starter Getting a Funko Figure

Pikachu was released by Funko in a regular 4″ and 6″ mega pop, followed by Bulbasaur in 4″. Now, another original starter joins the growing list of Pokémon figures. In its listing for the new figure, Funko announced that while its tail…