Your ReAction Questions Answered Here!

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 12:47 pm

Shiftyhenry37 wrote:Gotta thank you Reis, You're offering the fans a forum to get real questions answered, and quickly! it's rare and appreciated!

That said, I have three!

Can you address The X-Files? You have the license...I've heard Legacy, then no Legacy...but nothing on ReAction...

Any idea if Spaceballs would fly? I can't imagine that it never came up...but something tells me Lucas would kibosh that one.

Finally, any other licenses that you can think of that you possesses already but are off limits for ReAction, that we might ASSUME would be coming, such as Ghostbusters? Just want to try and manage expectations.

My pleasure!

We do have the X-Files license for ReAction, but nothing rolling yet.

Part of the deal made back in the day between Lucas and Mel Brooks was that Brooks had to agree to never allow toys made for Spaceballs. So that will never, ever, ever happen.

Mattel owns the action figure rights to Ghostbusters, and they're never going to give that up.

Postby **Shiftyhenry37** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:50 pm

Thanks for the reply! I know about GB, any other licenses that you have that are in a similar situation? Like SW and Marvel/DC would be obvious ones....but say, Rocky would be a surprise. Does that make sense?

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 4:28 pm

Shiftyhenry37 wrote:Thanks for the reply! I know about GB, any other licenses that you have that are in a similar situation? Like SW and Marvel/DC would be obvious ones....but say, Rocky would be a surprise. Does that make sense?

I got ya. Other than the obvious biggies, there's no real major blocks. Maybe Blade Runner, since no one can seem to figure out who owns the rights, therefore no product can be made. And there's been a couple of licensors who just don't get it, so they said no, even though their license would be perfect for ReAction. I can't throw them under the bus by naming them, but trust me, they're out there.

Postby **1000thghost** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 4:40 pm

This is a long way off, May of next year in fact, but any chance you guys would come to the Denver Comic Con and maybe do a couple exclusives for us? I know we are a new Con and a little small (85,000 last year) but I think we would be a great spot to launch a new series or just a couple POP!'s or ReAction pieces.

Postby **Jeff Cope** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 5:03 pm

Reis, one that's on a lot of wish lists and at the top of mine is classic Planet of the Apes. I know NECA has their 7" figures out there right now, and they're awesome. But, I want 3-3/4" Apes. What are the chances?

Postby **bgiles73** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 11:49 pm

Count me as one of the ones that are very, very, very interested in The Dark Crystal. This line if the difficulty is getting the owner of the original prototypes to sign off, I'd prefer Funko to go back and design these from scratch. The originals have their charm, but I'd prefer a whole new screen accurate take! The 12" Sideshow dolls that I missed out on were awesome and so was NECA's Chamberlain! What has always been painfully absent from my collection is 3 3/4 Gelflings, Skeksis and Mystics. I want a figure of Augra and some Garthim. I gotta have Urskecs,Pod People, LandStriders and Crystal bats! I really, really love that awesome world that was introduced in that great fantasy movie!

Postby **Jeff Cope** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:15 am

Yup. What he said.

Postby **TCM Hitchhiker** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 1:01 am

I will be one majorly happy monkey, once Reis confirms they are making Planet of the Apes, because that is going to happen, right Reis?

Loads of properties I would love to see tackled in this style, but none even come close to Planet of the Apes!

Postby **Jackknight** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 2:31 am

Is there a chance we'll still see Dutch's team from Predator at some point? I can't be the only kid who's wanted them since 1987. If not, any insight into why? The Spaceballs answer was interesting.

Also put me down as another really wanting Dark Crystal toys; but would love Labrynth even more-so.

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:48 am

1000thghost wrote:This is a long way off, May of next year in fact, but any chance you guys would come to the Denver Comic Con and maybe do a couple exclusives for us? I know we are a new Con and a little small (85,000 last year) but I think we would be a great spot to launch a new series or just a couple POP!'s or ReAction pieces.

That's not really my territory. I don't see us having a booth there (we only do San Diego), but exclusives are not out of the question. Somebody from the con would have to contact one our members of the sales team. Sorry that wasn't much help.

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:49 am

Jeff Cope wrote:Reis, one that's on a lot of wish lists and at the top of mine is classic Planet of the Apes. I know NECA has their 7" figures out there right now, and they're awesome. But, I want 3-3/4" Apes. What are the chances?

We don't have any plans for POTA at the moment, but I have it on the big list, so we are keeping it in mind. I agree that they would be awesome!

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:52 am

bgiles73 wrote:Count me as one of the ones that are very, very, very interested in The Dark Crystal. This line if the difficulty is getting the owner of the original prototypes to sign off, I'd prefer Funko to go back and design these from scratch. The originals have their charm, but I'd prefer a whole new screen accurate take! The 12" Sideshow dolls that I missed out on were awesome and so was NECA's Chamberlain! What has always been painfully absent from my collection is 3 3/4 Gelflings, Skeksis and Mystics. I want a figure of Augra and some Garthim. I gotta have Urskecs,Pod People, LandStriders and Crystal bats! I really, really love that awesome world that was introduced in that great fantasy movie!

No, we're not worried about the prototypes. We have a few of our own here in the office. But IF we ever did make Dark Crystal toys, we would start from scratch anyway.

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:55 am

Jackknight wrote:Is there a chance we'll still see Dutch's team from Predator at some point? I can't be the only kid who's wanted them since 1987. If not, any insight into why? The Spaceballs answer was interesting.

Also put me down as another really wanting Dark Crystal toys; but would love Labrynth even more-so.

That's doubtful. There's some licensing hullabaloo that is blocking that from happening. Well, maybe not "blocking" so much as "making it more difficult than it may be worth".

Postby **Jeff Cope** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 10:25 am

ReisOBrien wrote:We don't have any plans for POTA at the moment, but I have it on the big list, so we are keeping it in mind. I agree that they would be awesome!

That's really sad news. :-(

Hopefully POTA gets moved to the short list.

Postby **1000thghost** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 1:31 pm

" JadBean wrote:I just thought of a license that would be amazing:

UHF!

The main characters are colorful, the movie's a cult classic, Weird Al is perrenially popular, and there's never really been any merchandise from it. Just think of all the characters you could do:

Weird Al
Weird Al as Indiana Jones
Weird Al as Rambo
Weird Al as Uncle Nutzy
Stanley Spadowski
Philo (with alternate Alien head)
Bobbo the Clown
Raul
Conan (the Librarian)
Gandhi (with machine gun)
Fran Drescher
Kuni the karate guy
Billy Barty (with camera)
Raul (with pet turtles)
and KEVIN FREAKIN' MCCARTNEY

Now I really, really want to drink from the fire hose."

Postby **Shiftyhenry37** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 3:50 pm

UHF would be great! Weird Al is more popular than ever...and it is the 25th anniversary. Maybe too obscure though? Reis?

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Wed Sep 17, 2014 4:45 pm

Shiftyhenry37 wrote:UHF would be great! Weird Al is more popular than ever...and it is the 25th anniversary. Maybe too obscure though? Reis?

Yeah, I think this one is too out there. Sorry!

Postby **tlc38tlc38** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 9:38 am

I know I've asked this question before in various sections of the boards but I've never gotten a firm answer:

What's up with the vampire Spike Reaction figure?

Postby **the_Archivist** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 12:19 pm

tlc38tlc38 wrote:I know I've asked this question before in various sections of the boards but I've never gotten a firm answer:

What's up with the vampire Spike Reaction figure?

He said it somewhere that the vampire version is the regular release and the human face is a chase or exclusive.

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 12:26 pm

80s-forever wrote:Thank you Reis for taking the time to answer all these questions, its really appreciated!! One more question about The Dark Crystal - I thought that The Jim Henson Company solely owns the film, so what is it exactly that makes the license tricky (or can you not talk about it)?

Can't really go into that.

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 12:26 pm

tlc38tlc38 wrote:I know I've asked this question before in various sections of the boards but I've never gotten a firm answer:

What's up with the vampire Spike Reaction figure?

Yeah, the vampire face is the regular release and the normal face is the chase figure.

Postby **bgiles73** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 10:50 pm

Who can we Dark Crystal fans beg to get these figures made? Just trying to see if we could petition the powers that be to show them that interest is there. I know production of the Dark Crystal sequel has been an on again/off again emotional roller coaster! While we are begging Jim Hension productions, maybe we can ask about Farscape and Labrynth too! Do you think that would in any way help, Reis?

Postby **Agent 86** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 2:07 am

In an old post from March 2013 on Funko's Facebook page, in response to a question about Xena Pop figures, Funko stated that: "Let's just say that one of our designers is a big Xena fan and he hasn't given up yet trying to get her made. Xena fans unite!"

Is there any chance that the Xena: Warrior Princess licence (and the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys licence) will be acquired by Funko to make ReAction action figures?

I'd also be interested in Pop, Bobblehead, Plushies and Legacy versions of Xena and Gabrielle (and many others as well).

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:20 pm

bgiles73 wrote:Who can we Dark Crystal fans beg to get these figures made? Just trying to see if we could petition the powers that be to show them that interest is there. I know production of the Dark Crystal sequel has been an on again/off again emotional roller coaster! While we are begging Jim Hension productions, maybe we can ask about Farscape and Labrynth too! Do you think that would in any way help, Reis?

I'm not sure that would help. It's being addressed internally. Don't worry, I'm not giving up on this!

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:21 pm

Agent 86 wrote:In an old post from March 2013 on Funko's Facebook page, in response to a question about Xena Pop figures, Funko stated that: "Let's just say that one of our designers is a big Xena fan and he hasn't given up yet trying to get her made. Xena fans unite!"

Is there any chance that the Xena: Warrior Princess licence (and the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys licence) will be acquired by Funko to make ReAction action figures?

I'd also be interested in Pop, Bobblehead, Plushies and Legacy versions of Xena and Gabrielle (and many others as well).

It's possible! I think I may have been that Xena fan they were talking about.

Postby **Jango_Fresh** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:27 pm

I would love a Mr. Miyagi figure, is there a chance at Karate Kid?

Postby **Agent 86** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 11:44 pm

ReisOBrien wrote:It's possible! I think I may have been that Xena fan they were talking about.

Well, come on then ReisOBrien, surely we can make it happen! What can we Xenites do to convince Funko that "Xena: Warrior Princess" is a licence which is worth pursuing?

Postby **captgarlik** » Sat Sep 20, 2014 1:03 pm

Anyone hear ANYTHING about the Reaction Malcolm figure with blue shirt?

Postby **TheDorkKnight** » Sat Sep 20, 2014 4:11 pm

We do have the license for T2 and will probably end up doing them eventually. Nothing written in stone, yet, but it's a strong possibility. Not sure about T3 or Salvation. Those are doubtful.[/quote]
Really happy to hear that! For my blue Mal question, I was asking what he was based on, sorry I worded my question badly.[/quote]

Oh! Sorry! This is the blue shirt he wears in the shootout scene at the "home for women of negotiable affections". We also gave him Zoe's "mare's leg" Winchester, since that's the kind of rifle he uses in that scene.

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It was answered here

Postby **captgarlik** » Sat Sep 20, 2014 4:24 pm

Another Toy Tokyo exclusive?

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:09 pm

Jango_Fresh wrote:I would love a Mr. Miyagi figure, is there a chance at Karate Kid?

BONSAAAAIIIII!!!

Postby **Jeff Cope** » Tue Sep 23, 2014 6:13 pm

Reis, given that Funko now has a relationship with Wizards of the Coast through the Magic license, is there any interest or talk of doing something with Dungeons & Dragons. A 3-3/4" D&D line would be awesome.

Postby **captgarlik** » Tue Sep 23, 2014 6:42 pm

I'm still curious about when/who is going to be selling the blue shirted Mal figure.

Postby **Elkkthunder** » Tue Sep 23, 2014 8:46 pm

What about muppet show
There has been minimal merchandise since palisades and some of the muppet pops

Kermit, beaker and so many more

Postby **bgiles73** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:48 am

Hey Reis, have The Fifth Element or The Matrix Trilogy been considered for Reaction Figures? What are the chances of those?

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:54 pm

Jeff Cope wrote:Reis, given that Funko now has a relationship with Wizards of the Coast through the Magic license, is there any interest or talk of doing something with Dungeons & Dragons. A 3-3/4" D&D line would be awesome.

OH MY GOD. I wish. I was a massive fan of the cartoon and toyline from LJN in the 80s and have played D&D for years (I have a d20 tattoo, for cryin' out loud). So believe me, I would be the first to jump at the chance of re-imagining Warduke or Drizzt as a ReAction figure. But sadly, that's not on the table, and I don't think it would fly sales-wise if it were. But we can always dream...

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:55 pm

captgarlik wrote:I'm still curious about when/who is going to be selling the blue shirted Mal figure.

I think that's a Calendar Club exclusive. So check those calendar kiosks in the malls.

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:55 pm

Elkkthunder wrote:What about muppet show
There has been minimal merchandise since palisades and some of the muppet pops

Kermit, beaker and so many more

Sadly, no. But I agree those would be cool!

Postby **ReisOBrien** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:57 pm

bgiles73 wrote:Hey Reis, have The Fifth Element or The Matrix Trilogy been considered for Reaction Figures? What are the chances of those?

Yep, both of those have been talked about and are strong possibilities.

Postby **The 998th LC** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 1:03 pm

ReisOBrien wrote:
bgiles73 wrote:Hey Reis, have The Fifth Element or The Matrix Trilogy been considered for Reaction Figures? What are the chances of those?

Yep, both of those have been talked about and are strong possibilities.

How about Training Day? Kinda of a cult classic but Reaction figures would be so cool!

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