|
Post by Professor Sparlin on Feb 1, 2017 17:08:26 GMT -5
How do chase figures work? I know Hot Topic has the mystery pops, but are chases naturally found in the wild?
|
|
|
Post by TheLastDude on Feb 1, 2017 18:14:52 GMT -5
How do chase figures work? I know Hot Topic has the mystery pops, but are chases naturally found in the wild? Yes, I've found them in stores. There are chases for convention pieces or collector subscription boxes, but most chases are designed for retail consumption, it just depends on if a collector, flipper, employee, or random buyer who has no idea what a chase is beats you to it. The majority of the chases are a 1:6 ratio. IE: When a Pop or Dorb is packed in a case of six, one will be a chase. However, there's always those super lucky bastards who order six from Gamestop and they get three chases and three regulars. It's luck of the draw unless you're shipped a sealed case.
|
|
|
Post by PJ on Feb 1, 2017 18:38:47 GMT -5
I finally scored the Batman and Ace Mystery Minis.
|
|
|
Post by PJ on Feb 1, 2017 19:21:11 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by BROKEN on Feb 1, 2017 22:24:06 GMT -5
Are these worth collecting?
|
|
|
Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Feb 1, 2017 22:25:59 GMT -5
Are these worth collecting? what do you mean as far as "worth". they are something fun and cool and have such a wide variety of characters to get they are something fun to have and collect.
|
|
|
Post by BROKEN on Feb 1, 2017 22:26:53 GMT -5
Are these worth collecting? what do you mean as far as "worth". they are something fun and cool and have such a wide variety of characters to get they are something fun to have and collect. By worth I mean like would I enjoy it. And how much do they cost ? Thanks
|
|
|
Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Feb 1, 2017 22:27:51 GMT -5
what do you mean as far as "worth". they are something fun and cool and have such a wide variety of characters to get they are something fun to have and collect. By worth I mean like would I enjoy it. And how much do they cost ? Thanks yeah i enjoy picking up one or two here and there. they are 9.99 at most places.
|
|
|
Post by BROKEN on Feb 1, 2017 22:29:07 GMT -5
By worth I mean like would I enjoy it. And how much do they cost ? Thanks yeah i enjoy picking up one or two here and there. they are 9.99 at most places. Okay, thank you.
|
|
|
Post by Last Trent Barreta Fan on Feb 1, 2017 23:22:28 GMT -5
Has anybody seen the Ren and Stimpy POPs out in the wild? Wild? Well, sort of. I bought them at my LCS. I know they're in the system at Gamestop. So, you might want to try going to their website and checking on their locator to see if any stores in your area have them in stock. I went and bought them off eBay, my GameStop and HotTopic are so slow, when they do get anything in it sells out so fast. If I find another pair I'll buy it for my mom, she's a bigger Ren and Stimpy fan than I am.
|
|
|
Post by 1992 on Feb 1, 2017 23:30:03 GMT -5
can't wait to get the Stranger Things POPs, would love to find the Eleven chase but I doubt I'll ever come across it I cracked and dropped $35 (each) for her and the Demogorgon chase about 2 months ago and now I'm so glad I did considering the Eleven with the wig preorders are already going for over $60 on Ebay now that the series is getting close to dropping. The greedy side of my almost regrets not going in for 2 or even 3, I'd bet the Eleven wigged chase will end up being an absolutely ridiculously valuable piece in a years tops similar to how the Headless Ned Stark Con exclusive ballooned up in value to the point that it's unobtainable now for less than $650. Has anybody seen the Ren and Stimpy POPs out in the wild? I bought them off Ebay for $55 shipped which isn't bad all things considered. Might want to keep your eye on Ebay, I seen a Chase Stimpy pop up earlier for $24 shipped. It was purchased before I could even log into my account lol.
|
|
|
Post by Professor Sparlin on Feb 1, 2017 23:50:44 GMT -5
Are these worth collecting? I'm not much of a Pops guy, but I do like some of the the stuff they put out. I rarely collect anything but store exclusives or clearance out pops. I asked about the chase deal because I like Stranger Things and want Eleven with the wig, but I wouldn't dish out extra money just to get it. If you and thinking about it as a financial investment, they are like baseball cards, comics, and anything else collectible; a few hits, but you're better off playing the lottery. If you are looking for a new hobby, Funko Pops has something for everyone. I started collecting during SDCC this year and I've got about 60 with no full sets. However, I think it's more fun to collect mystery minis in general.
|
|
|
Post by Nivro™ on Feb 2, 2017 0:08:46 GMT -5
Are these worth collecting? If you like crack, its about the same thing. You get one...then you're hooked. Next thing you know you're doing tricks in an alley way just so you can buy a Batman The Animated Series Pop of The Joker. I have all the DCTV & DCEU pops so far.
|
|
|
Post by PJ on Feb 2, 2017 11:31:20 GMT -5
TRU today had the Beauty and the Beast Gaston and Belle in her winter cape as well as the new Beauty and the Beast live action Belle in her yellow gown today so I picked those up for my daughter.
|
|
|
Post by Grumpyoldman on Feb 2, 2017 14:02:59 GMT -5
Anyone know the release date for the Jimi Hendrix & Joey Ramone pops?
|
|
|
Post by TheLastDude on Feb 2, 2017 16:17:43 GMT -5
Anyone know the release date for the Jimi Hendrix & Joey Ramone pops? No hard release date yet. Just sometime this year. The reveal was only of artwork, so it might be a little bit of a wait. Had they shown a figure or a glam, it would be much closer to being released.
|
|
|
Post by BROKEN on Feb 2, 2017 18:17:34 GMT -5
Going to buy my first.
|
|
|
Post by Chip on Feb 2, 2017 18:21:52 GMT -5
All I want in life is Pop's of Qunit/Brody/Hooper from Jaws
|
|
|
Post by PJ on Feb 2, 2017 18:51:08 GMT -5
So after finally scoring a Mystery Mini Cylon Raider my next figure I purchased was another Cylon Raider. lol
|
|
|
Post by Last Trent Barreta Fan on Feb 2, 2017 20:58:15 GMT -5
All I want in life is Pop's of Qunit/Brody/Hooper from Jaws My major want is Queen POP Vinyls. I need a Freddie Mercury and Brian May
|
|