Funko Rolls into San Diego Comic Con with New Games
July 18 2019 - 11:00AM
Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FNKO), a leading
pop culture consumer products company today introduced its
inaugural board game, Funkoverse.
“It’s thrilling to finally share with fans the debut of
Funkoverse, the first pop culture infused board game from Funko
Games,” said Brian Mariotti, Chief Executive Officer of Funko. “The
games division underscores our commitment in creating the most
innovative and relevant products out on the marketplace. Our
employees take great pride in continually discovering new ways to
reach the fan in everyone.”
Funkoverse
The first wave of Funkoverse includes six collectible strategy
board games based on some of the world’s most beloved pop culture
icons: Harry Potter, Rick & Morty, DC Comics and The Golden
Girls. The games incorporate Pop! into the flagship game with brand
new 3-inch figurines. The strategic game offers innovative gameplay
and a fresh experience for both new and seasoned gamers. Funkoverse
will be available at most major retailers beginning in October.
“There’s no better place to introduce Funko fanatics to Funko
Games than at this year’s San Diego Comic Con,” said Jay Wheatley,
General Manager of Funko Games. “Adults and children over 10 can
now create a powerful team of characters from their favorite
fandoms and face off in exciting table-top gameplay.”
Funko Pop! Blitz
In partnership with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, Funko
is also announcing a new match-3 puzzle mobile game featuring Pop!
characters from popular franchises, including Back to the Future,
Jurassic World, Fantastik Plastik, Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon,
General Mills, Universal Monsters and more. Funko Pop! Blitz is
coming soon to iOS and Android and will be free to download with
in-app purchases. For a limited time at launch, players will get an
in-game Marty McFly Funko Pop!, along with in-game gems and coins.
Fans can sign up now on www.funkopopblitz.com to receive
the Funko Pop! Blitz newsletter.
Funko Flair
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Comic Con, the pop
culture company is also introducing an assortment of collectible
character buttons. Along with Freddy Funko, 49 other characters
representing 20 licenses can be found throughout the show. Fans can
share their favorite flair using the hashtag #FunkoFlair.
Funkast Panel
Today, the Funko Funkast will host an hour-long panel discussion
and broadcast its first ever live SDCC podcast. Topics will
include product reveals, pop culture discussions, original games
and a Q&A session. Join the Funkast for what should be a
Funktastic time in room 6A from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
MediaJessica
Pihajessicap@funko.com425-783-3616
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, games,
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).
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1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not
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announcements at San Diego Comic Con. These forward-looking
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and realize the full value of our license agreements; the ongoing
level of popularity of our products with consumers; changes in the
retail industry and markets for our consumer products; our ability
to maintain our relationships with retail customers and
distributors; our ability to compete effectively; fluctuations in
our gross margin; our dependence on content development and
creation by third parties; our ability to develop and introduce
products in a timely and cost-effective manner; our ability to
obtain, maintain and protect our intellectual property rights or
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qualified employees and maintain our corporate culture; risks
associated with our international operations; changes
in U.S. tax law; foreign currency exchange rate exposure;
the possibility or existence of global and regional economic
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relating to government regulation; risks relating to litigation,
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