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Title: Funko UM Toys
Post by: The Bride on August 29, 2009, 05:18:45 PM
From Funko... Wobblers to follow

http://www.geminicollectibles.net/servlet/the-FUNKO-COMING-SOON/start/9/total/28/Categories (http://www.geminicollectibles.net/servlet/the-FUNKO-COMING-SOON/start/9/total/28/Categories)
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: Gareee on August 29, 2009, 05:35:19 PM
And listed at 4 1/2 inches tall..
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: Monster Bob on August 29, 2009, 07:02:08 PM


I like the Monsters figures, but the Elvis stuff on page one is terrible!

Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: Mike Scott on August 29, 2009, 07:24:00 PM
Cool! New Creature toy!

Hey Jeff! You gonna sell these?
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: Mike Scott on August 29, 2009, 07:27:18 PM
Good lord! The b/w ones are a hundred dollars more! Guess I won't be getting any of those!
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: Kenneth on August 29, 2009, 09:57:33 PM
That MUST be an error on those B&W prices! Looks like they got the decimal point moved over too far...10.99.....109.99!!!!   Looking forward to seeing these monsters in the store....
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: Mike Scott on August 29, 2009, 10:00:15 PM
Quote from: Kenneth on August 29, 2009, 09:57:33 PM
Looks like they got the decimal point moved over too far...10.99.....109.99!!!!   

They musta got it wrong on all of them, then?
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: raycastile on August 29, 2009, 10:12:22 PM
It's probably a typo.  If not, they'll be sitting on cases of unsold stock.
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: CreepyJeff on August 29, 2009, 10:42:20 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 29, 2009, 07:24:00 PM
Cool! New Creature toy!

Hey Jeff! You gonna sell these?
You gotta know it, Mike!
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: Mike Scott on August 29, 2009, 10:55:22 PM
Quote from: raycastile on August 29, 2009, 10:12:22 PM
It's probably a typo.  If not, they'll be sitting on cases of unsold stock.

Fer sure! I'd paint a $10 one grey before I'd spend $110 on it!
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: Mike Scott on August 29, 2009, 10:56:02 PM
Quote from: CreepyJeff on August 29, 2009, 10:42:20 PM
You gotta know it, Mike!

Save me a Creech!
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: Creature Features on August 29, 2009, 11:06:20 PM
Quote from: The Bride on August 29, 2009, 05:18:45 PM
From Funko... Wobblers to follow

http://www.geminicollectibles.net/servlet/the-FUNKO-COMING-SOON/start/9/total/28/Categories (http://www.geminicollectibles.net/servlet/the-FUNKO-COMING-SOON/start/9/total/28/Categories)

Awesome find! Thank you, my dear!
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: aura of foreboding on August 29, 2009, 11:19:14 PM
Actually, those b/w ones are the chase versions, so I'm pretty sure that they mean $109.99. 

But, like I said in the other thread, these are awesome and I can't wait to get them.  I hope that they will show up in some major retailers.
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: Mike Scott on August 29, 2009, 11:24:23 PM
Quote from: The Bride on August 29, 2009, 05:18:45 PM
From Funko... Wobblers to follow

Where did you see this about the Wobblers?
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: Mike Scott on August 29, 2009, 11:27:49 PM
Quote from: aura of foreboding on August 29, 2009, 11:19:14 PM
Actually, those b/w ones are the chase versions, so I'm pretty sure that they mean $109.99. 

Somebody else will have to chase them!
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: aura of foreboding on August 30, 2009, 12:54:48 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 29, 2009, 11:27:49 PM
Somebody else will have to chase them!

:D 

Personally, I don't know why they are selling the chase figures.  Where's the fun in that?   
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: The Bride on August 30, 2009, 08:31:20 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 29, 2009, 11:24:23 PM
Where did you see this about the Wobblers?

It was discussed by Brian Mariotti(Funko owner)at this years Funko Fundays.
And depending on sales, we might see 12" & 20" banks.

Eventually the price of the chase pieces should drop to $25-$30.
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: raycastile on August 30, 2009, 11:12:18 AM
Quote from: The Bride on August 30, 2009, 08:31:20 AM
Eventually the price of the chase pieces should drop to $25-$30.


Or maybe you'll be able to walk into a retail store and find them for $10.

I'm not crazy about "silver screen" variations.  I'm definitely not willing to pay extra for them.
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: packy120353 on August 30, 2009, 12:24:48 PM
QuoteI'm not crazy about "silver screen" variations.  I'm definitely not willing to pay extra for them./quote]


I'm not even crazy about big-head stuff. I'll probably get a Frankenstein one someday but that will be all.
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: Mike Scott on August 30, 2009, 01:55:35 PM
Quote from: The Bride on August 30, 2009, 08:31:20 AM
It was discussed by Brian Mariotti at this years Funko Fundays.

Oh! I thought maybe there were some proto pics up somewhere. Hope they do make them!
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: aura of foreboding on August 30, 2009, 02:38:03 PM
I like the designs on these guys, especially the Dracula one.  Hopefully we will see those larger versions.  
Title: Re: Funko UM Toys
Post by: CreepyJeff on September 01, 2009, 01:18:48 PM
I just heard back from my Funko rep and indeed, the master case is 24 pieces, 23 of the color version and 1 black and white version per case. 

The UMA price will be $10 each plus actual shipping - $40 for the set of 4 (plus shipping).  Based on the wholesale price, that's pretty bare bones.  Anyone interested, please email me at jeff(*at*)cjclassics.com or send me a PM.  I'll be ordering one case of each so the first 22 interested parties will get one.  Thanks everyone.

Creepy Jeff
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: CreepyJeff on September 02, 2009, 07:26:53 PM
Quote from: raycastile on August 30, 2009, 11:12:18 AM

Or maybe you'll be able to walk into a retail store and find them for $10.

I'm not crazy about "silver screen" variations.  I'm definitely not willing to pay extra for them.
Check this response from my Funko rep regarding these appearing in major retail outlets:


"These are not going to any major retail chains.

More questions? Let me know!

Thanks so much!"

Shawndra Illingworth
Sales Assistant | Funko LLC

Email or PM me if you're interested in them!
Best,
Creepy Jeff

Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: Mike Scott on September 02, 2009, 07:35:17 PM
Quote from: CreepyJeff on September 02, 2009, 07:26:53 PM
"These are not going to any major retail chains."

Which means they're goingggg . . . toooo . . .?
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: CreepyJeff on September 03, 2009, 12:02:42 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 02, 2009, 07:35:17 PM
Which means they're goingggg . . . toooo . . .?
Jamokes like me, and gemini collectibles, ma AND pa, Harry's All You Can Eat Classic Monster Emporium.   Not:  Walmart, Kmart, Toys R Us, Walgreens or any other store you've heard of.   >:D
Title: Re: UM Toys
Post by: aura of foreboding on September 03, 2009, 01:50:45 PM
Quote from: CreepyJeff on September 03, 2009, 12:02:42 AM
Not:  Walmart, Kmart, Toys R Us, Walgreens or any other store you've heard of.   >:D

That is really weird...  Why?  TRU and Walgreens have both been on the UM bandwagon in recent Halloween seasons.  Why not this year? 

I don't know what life our monster friends will have if this trend continues. 
Title: Re: Funko UM Toys
Post by: MDG on September 03, 2009, 02:34:43 PM
Not an expert, but it could be that the price point is higher than the large chains would want to charge for something like this (which they probably see as strictly an impulse item).

And they'd want them in the stores in time for Halloween (which was probably two weeks ago)
Title: Re: Funko UM Toys
Post by: aura of foreboding on September 03, 2009, 09:48:47 PM
Quote from: MDG on September 03, 2009, 02:34:43 PM
Not an expert, but it could be that the price point is higher than the large chains would want to charge for something like this (which they probably see as strictly an impulse item).

And they'd want them in the stores in time for Halloween (which was probably two weeks ago)

I can see their release being too late for most retailers for Halloween, that is true; but you'd think that at least one retailer would want these guys.