Are common pops still needed in today's collecting era?

[PlasticZoom]

Maybe it's a strange question, but I was thinking the other day about how Funko wants to lean more into exclusives and limited editions going forward and it made me think: What's the point in making common pops anymore? Most commons just sit as shelf warmers, and more companies are getting into the limited release style of production. Blind boxes are at a peak in popularity right now with different rarites and chase pieces to give collectors a thrill.

I got an awesome Big Bird pop the other day on clearance, and I love it, but I don't think I'd pay full retail for it knowing it's not a limited piece. Am I crazy for thinking that? Do other collectors feel the same way?

[Mr Yac]

common is fine but common doesn't need to be synonymous with "infinite glut to cripple store shelves until they end up in a landfill". i've said it forever but every single pop should be limited, even the "common" ones.

[mikechickenhead]

Yes... they are needed but the quantities that were being made was the problem. They needed to do that to meet demand but with less people collecting now... cutting back production is a good idea

[Amalgamade]

I think commons are important as it gives the brand shelf space, everything can’t be the hottest thing selling out all the time, but, also, doesnt mean shelves need to be stuffed with 60 of the same one

[PlasticZoom]

common is fine but common doesn't need to be synonymous with "infinite glut to cripple store shelves until they end up in a landfill". i've said it forever but every single pop should be limited, even the "common" ones.

That's more what I was imagining as a solution too. Perhaps even made to order like the NFT pops were, although I'm not a fan of digital solutions that disregard physical retail. I like window shopping and seeing the different pops on shelves.

[plumb102]

Yes, commons are needed because that makes limited edition styles/variations/chases part of the chase!

[Rxiempire]

Love the common pops it helps being able to show the love for a pop out of box and to let new people in to the hobby with cheaper options don't get me wrong I love the limited drops and how they will keep the value but pops are also to show love for a show ,actor or movie and to get more characters they can't all be limited edition pops or it would take forever to release them all

[tlaloc666]

Theres common pieces better than LE pieces.

[DrunkoPop]

Theres common pieces better than LE pieces.

Agreed but like I always say, collect what you like. Common pop or not.