Mondo at Cons - they don't roll prints

[emzben25]

And the lines/crowds are crazy too. It's quite the feat to get your print and then finding a place to roll it up and protect it. I've either used poster tube or a large plastic sleeve.

[FrannyFunatic]

It’s a pro move to get the poster tube or hard sleeve for it before getting to line. Anywhere you go ask and then prep for it

[RichCo]

I would love to have the option to buy a Mondo-branded poster tube with print to make things easier and keep the print safe. It's just sooo hard trying to find a safe spot at the con to try and roll the print up.

[funkopopfanatic]

I would love to have the option to buy a Mondo-branded poster tube with print to make things easier and keep the print safe. It's just sooo hard trying to find a safe spot at the con to try and roll the print up.

This is such a good idea. I still wish they already came tightly rolled up in plastic but I know some collectors prefer to keep them flat :/

[GalaxyBodega]

It’s a pro move to get the poster tube or hard sleeve for it before getting to line. Anywhere you go ask and then prep for it

I wish they would just roll it in a tube already instead of the plastic bag

[friskykillface]

They should add a rolling price/tip when buying a poster
I’d pay it because yeah I get so antsy with posters at conventions
Or even sell poster tubes because I missed the freebie last year and was bummed

[DiegoLo]

They should add a rolling price/tip when buying a poster
I’d pay it because yeah I get so antsy with posters at conventions
Or even sell poster tubes because I missed the freebie last year and was bummed

Just added to the price, as customer we need to help us with it. More in a Con. We need stuff to be easier to us

[FrannyFunatic]

It’s a pro move to get the poster tube or hard sleeve for it before getting to line. Anywhere you go ask and then prep for it

I wish they would just roll it in a tube already instead of the plastic bag

yes. i guess they gotta move fast to keep business rollin..heh

[keyese]

I would like if they offered tubes to buy that you could at least roll your own with. I forgot to bring my poster tube to get prints back home and had to buy one across the con floor at C2E2.

[mattytreks]

I would like if they offered tubes to buy that you could at least roll your own with. I forgot to bring my poster tube to get prints back home and had to buy one across the con floor at C2E2.

While it would be neat for Mondo (or any other print booth) would offer to tube purchased prints for you, it's probably a matter of space and logistics. Can you imagine how much room hundreds, possiby up to a thousand, tubes would take up? The booth staff would be using them as stools

[keyese]

I would like if they offered tubes to buy that you could at least roll your own with. I forgot to bring my poster tube to get prints back home and had to buy one across the con floor at C2E2.

While it would be neat for Mondo (or any other print booth) would offer to tube purchased prints for you, it's probably a matter of space and logistics. Can you imagine how much room hundreds, possiby up to a thousand, tubes would take up? The booth staff would be using them as stools

Fair point! We need collapsible poster tubes

[mattytreks]

I would like if they offered tubes to buy that you could at least roll your own with. I forgot to bring my poster tube to get prints back home and had to buy one across the con floor at C2E2.

While it would be neat for Mondo (or any other print booth) would offer to tube purchased prints for you, it's probably a matter of space and logistics. Can you imagine how much room hundreds, possiby up to a thousand, tubes would take up? The booth staff would be using them as stools

Fair point! We need collapsible poster tubes

When this becomes a thing, I will forever be reminded you came up with the idea here, haha!

[keyese]

While it would be neat for Mondo (or any other print booth) would offer to tube purchased prints for you, it's probably a matter of space and logistics. Can you imagine how much room hundreds, possiby up to a thousand, tubes would take up? The booth staff would be using them as stools

Fair point! We need collapsible poster tubes

When this becomes a thing, I will forever be reminded you came up with the idea here, haha!

Patent pending

I also had this hilarious to me mental image that the poster tubes could be build into the booth, and as the con went on we would just take down portions of the booth to free up the extra tubes. Then on Sunday the Funko/Mondo team wouldn't have as much to tear down XD

[mattytreks]

Fair point! We need collapsible poster tubes

When this becomes a thing, I will forever be reminded you came up with the idea here, haha!

Patent pending

I also had this hilarious to me mental image that the poster tubes could be build into the booth, and as the con went on we would just take down portions of the booth to free up the extra tubes. Then on Sunday the Funko/Mondo team wouldn't have as much to tear down XD

Crowdsourcing the booth teardown on Sunday hall close....I love it!!!

[keyese]

When this becomes a thing, I will forever be reminded you came up with the idea here, haha!

Patent pending

I also had this hilarious to me mental image that the poster tubes could be build into the booth, and as the con went on we would just take down portions of the booth to free up the extra tubes. Then on Sunday the Funko/Mondo team wouldn't have as much to tear down XD

Crowdsourcing the booth teardown on Sunday hall close....I love it!!!

There's always money tubes in the banana Mondo stand

[Funnybob]

They have never been rolled. I can see the frustration, but at the same time, imagine all the people upset that their poster is creased when they're folding it for us.

Yeah totally agree with this. I think it is a liability to roll them for the customer, unless the customer is okay with any issues that may occur with them handling. In all my years of the con, I've never seen them roll it for you.

[Tkal2k]

I guess they’re thinks “that’s what fox booth free poster tubes are for”

[mattyfunko]

It's too bad they don't have them already in toploaders. With the amount of people around I'd be p*** getting through the line and getting a poster and it getting damaged right away.

[LegendOfAsgard]

Toploaders would be awesome. SDCC is so tough to navigate without bumping into anyone/anything in the exhibit floor. Especially when people are taking laps during the "capped" time period.

[FunkoGoldenBear]

I guess they’re thinks “that’s what fox booth free poster tubes are for”

I don't think I could ever put a premium Mondo poster into those free Fox tubes, thats just asking for disaster

[Funnybob]

It's too bad they don't have them already in toploaders. With the amount of people around I'd be p*** getting through the line and getting a poster and it getting damaged right away.

I wouldn't mind that option. Having a batch of the available already in top loaders and just pay an extra fee. Also, wouldn't take too much space, so would be a win for everyone. But I don't know if they make top loaders 3 feet by 2 feet

[Meckdee]

Is there a trick to rapidly roll safely before dropping into the tube? I bought a poster and was rolling it under pressure to make room and put a slight dent in it

Make sure the surface and your hands are clean/dry before starting. Roll tighter than needed (it will loosen once you put into tube). Dont let the nerves stress you because thats where a mess up will occur

[movieman1981]

Is there a trick to rapidly roll safely before dropping into the tube? I bought a poster and was rolling it under pressure to make room and put a slight dent in it

Make sure the surface and your hands are clean/dry before starting. Roll tighter than needed (it will loosen once you put into tube). Dont let the nerves stress you because thats where a mess up will occur

What messes you up is rolling to fast. It's like getting an autograph on a pop and they push you along and the ink is wet

[Meckdee]

Is there a trick to rapidly roll safely before dropping into the tube? I bought a poster and was rolling it under pressure to make room and put a slight dent in it

Make sure the surface and your hands are clean/dry before starting. Roll tighter than needed (it will loosen once you put into tube). Dont let the nerves stress you because thats where a mess up will occur

What messes you up is rolling to fast. It's like getting an autograph on a pop and they push you along and the ink is wet

Thats what my last sentence was about, the nerves thing. Come prepared to the booth with a print tube (lid open) and you could always ask the booth worker if you can borrow some counter space to roll it up. In years prior Ive used the lunch/food area with all the tables to cleanly and calmly roll mine up. Done it plenty of times with no issues, just be careful in the short time you have the print flat

[GimmeFunkoNow]

As far as I know, they never did roll ups. That’s why you prepare. But what really scares me is how they handle the prints. Last year I wanted to get my own print since the people handling it doesn’t know how to handle it.

[Defubl1tz]

Stopped by Mondo at SDCC last year and recently C2E2 this year, and I absolutely hate that any poster you buy doesn't get rolled for you.

It just... I know this forum has talked about Mondo print quality since the acquisition, and Funko not understanding the customer base, but this stark difference in care for the prints when selling them really does speak volumes. They wanted to charge $80 for an exclusive spider man print that I then have to run to a safe place and try to roll on a con floor. Thanks but no thanks.

I don't think I'm ever buying prints from them at a Con again. Hopefully they start having some exclusive LPs for Cons? I'm lucky that I'm not into the figures as much.

I had that same issue last year. I believe they do that so they keep the line moving but would be great if they rolled the posters cause it's scary walking around with a unrolled poster.

[zackispoppin]

Stopped by Mondo at SDCC last year and recently C2E2 this year, and I absolutely hate that any poster you buy doesn't get rolled for you.

It just... I know this forum has talked about Mondo print quality since the acquisition, and Funko not understanding the customer base, but this stark difference in care for the prints when selling them really does speak volumes. They wanted to charge $80 for an exclusive spider man print that I then have to run to a safe place and try to roll on a con floor. Thanks but no thanks.

I don't think I'm ever buying prints from them at a Con again. Hopefully they start having some exclusive LPs for Cons? I'm lucky that I'm not into the figures as much.

They had several exclusive vinyl pressings last year. I grabbed quite a few. Most were limited to 500 copies and were really cool looking pressings.

[wolfy233]

Stopped by Mondo at SDCC last year and recently C2E2 this year, and I absolutely hate that any poster you buy doesn't get rolled for you.

It just... I know this forum has talked about Mondo print quality since the acquisition, and Funko not understanding the customer base, but this stark difference in care for the prints when selling them really does speak volumes. They wanted to charge $80 for an exclusive spider man print that I then have to run to a safe place and try to roll on a con floor. Thanks but no thanks.

I don't think I'm ever buying prints from them at a Con again. Hopefully they start having some exclusive LPs for Cons? I'm lucky that I'm not into the figures as much.

I had that same issue last year. I believe they do that so they keep the line moving but would be great if they rolled the posters cause it's scary walking around with a unrolled poster.

The dance I danced trying to get from the booth just to the first exit from the main hall. It definitely is an anxiety-filled adventure, that walk.

[iluvfunko88]

Stopped by Mondo at SDCC last year and recently C2E2 this year, and I absolutely hate that any poster you buy doesn't get rolled for you.

It just... I know this forum has talked about Mondo print quality since the acquisition, and Funko not understanding the customer base, but this stark difference in care for the prints when selling them really does speak volumes. They wanted to charge $80 for an exclusive spider man print that I then have to run to a safe place and try to roll on a con floor. Thanks but no thanks.

I don't think I'm ever buying prints from them at a Con again. Hopefully they start having some exclusive LPs for Cons? I'm lucky that I'm not into the figures as much.

They had several exclusive vinyl pressings last year. I grabbed quite a few. Most were limited to 500 copies and were really cool looking pressings.

The vinyls last years were simply gorgeous! The “Up” soundtrack and Ted Lasso 7in scarf from SDCC were my personal favs. The cover art was beautiful on all of the Disney LPs last year. I can’t wait to see if they have new ones this year. I also hope Mondo brings more enamel pins. I missed them last year.

[Hurcaneman]

If i had to guess, it might be due to a liability issue. People may have complained their print was damaged or creased or wrinkled when the seller rolled it and slid it into a tube. And margins are thin for a lot of companies these days, there isn't much room for replacements.

But ya, I can definitely understand the anguish of buying an expensive print just to have it handed to you without protection. I think that I made this mistake once. And after that I bring my own tube to roll it there at their table. That way I can inspect the print when they hand it to me, and by me rolling it myself I know it will be done right.

I agree with this. I think I'd rather trust myself if I'm buying and I'd rather pass that responsibility to the consumer if I'm selling so that they can decide how best to protect their purchase.

[ActionHotDog123]

I don't trust myself with rolling half the time. It was nice the time I went to SDCC and they had some company handing out poster tubes at opening, definitely helped.

[TonyMa]

This was one of the struggles at C2E2, it was kind of hard getting the prints back home.

[Deaf Funko]

It's been awhile but I think BNG is the same at NYCC, but at least they gave me craft paper with my print.

that what i was going say that BNG doesnt roll it too. i bring my roll case all the time

[LegendOfAsgard]

I don't trust myself with rolling half the time. It was nice the time I went to SDCC and they had some company handing out poster tubes at opening, definitely helped.

I'm the same way. Always end up with a bunch of unwanted folds and creases.

[ActionHotDog123]

I don't trust myself with rolling half the time. It was nice the time I went to SDCC and they had some company handing out poster tubes at opening, definitely helped.

I'm the same way. Always end up with a bunch of unwanted folds and creases.

It's tough! I guess I need more practice