Funko Extends its Presence with New Activations at 50th Annual San Diego Comic-Con®
June 13 2019 - 12:00PM
Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FNKO), a leading
pop culture consumer products company, today announced the up
leveling of its presence and participation in the 50th annual San
Diego Comic-Con (Comic-Con or SDCC).
“We have a lot of exciting news in store for the 50th Comic-Con
including utilizing the official mascot of Comic-Con, the adored
Toucan,” said Brian Mariotti, Chief Executive Officer of Funko.
“With this great milestone also came a great opportunity for our
team to dream and create exciting new products for our fans. It’s
going to be quite a memorable experience with a Funko event display
that will not disappoint.”
Exclusive Licensing Partnership
The collaboration allowed Funko and Comic-Con to develop and
co-brand merchandise exclusives for the five-day event. Funko
product available for sale include the San Diego SDCC Toucan Mascot
Pop! vinyl figure, a Batman Pop! vinyl figure holding an SDCC bag
and a SDCC Toucan Mascot Pop! PEZ. Additionally, Pop! packaging
will feature 50th artwork and the iconic SDCC eye logo.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate our 50th annual event with some
exciting branded merchandise,” said David Glanzer, Chief
Communications and Strategy Officer for Comic-Con. “Our beloved
Toucan mascot will be immortalized as, not only a timeless PEZ
dispenser, but also one of the highly recognizable Pop! vinyl
figures.”
Enhanced Booth Access
Funko’s first-ever double decker booth (#5341) is a larger than
life display that will feature over 75 Comic-Con exclusive vinyl
figures. Upon arrival to the con, a second 30 x 10 SDCCxFunko booth
(#3249), will sell Funko and Comic-Con merchandise exclusives. Fans
interested in shopping the booths are encouraged to keep an eye on
the Comic-Con website, or follow Comic-Con on Twitter, Instagram,
and Facebook for announcements regarding the online random
selection process.
Freaky Tiki Fundays
This year’s Funko Fundays brings fans together again to
celebrate another great year of Funatic fanaticism! The event, one
of the most popular tickets at Comic-Con, allows fans to learn
about Funko’s upcoming releases, walk away with prizes and enjoy
food and drinks. This year’s theme celebrates tiki culture and each
ticket holder is gifted a curated Box O’ Fun. The event is
currently sold out but those interested in joining the waitlist can
register here.
MediaJessica
Pihajessicap@funko.com206-422-0712
About Funko, Inc.
Headquartered in Everett, Washington, Funko is a leading pop
culture consumer products company. Funko designs, sources and
distributes licensed pop culture products across multiple
categories, including vinyl figures, action toys, plush, apparel,
housewares and accessories for consumers who seek tangible ways to
connect with their favorite pop culture brands and characters.
Learn more at https://funko.com/, and follow us on Twitter
(@OriginalFunko) and Instagram (@OriginalFunko).
About Comic-Con
The SAN DIEGO COMIC CONVENTION (Comic-Con or SDCC) is a
California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation organized for
charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general public’s
awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art
forms, including participation in and support of public
presentations, conventions, exhibits, museums and other public
outreach activities which celebrate the historic and ongoing
contribution of comics to art and culture. In addition to its San
Diego convention each summer (the world’s largest comics convention
of its kind), Comic-Con organizes the Anaheim-based WonderCon each
spring. On the web: Comic-Con.org, Facebook.com/comiccon, and
follow us on Twitter (@Comic_Con) and on Instagram (@comic_con)
SDCC and Comic-Con are registered trademarks of San Diego Comic
Convention.
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