Ad icons wish list

Postby **Scotty** » Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:52 am

The Vandolin wrote:Cap'n Crunch Pop

If I were adding cereal PoPs, gotta go with David's suggestion, the Cap'n would be awesome. I'd then go for Quisp and Quake and maybe Yummy Mummy.

Postby **gxwhyelle** » Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:39 am

DocRamon wrote:i'm fairly certain that this came up before, months ago, and brian said that the cereal monsters didn't sell well. (probably why they were retired.) at the time, he said that no other ad icons were in the works. that could have changed by now, but we certainly have not heard of anything in the pipeline.

I think that part of the reason the cereal monsters didn't sell well is because a lot of these ad icons are only well known to US residents, and certain other countries. Personally I didn't even know who they were til I googled them because these cereals aren't available locally. As an international brand, Funko would want to make icons that are renown the world over, to create more interest and generate more sales. Otherwise, they'd just be cute toys no one would have a connection to. I don't own any of the cereal monsters except for Freddy Frankenberry, and that's because I adore the colour, and how cute he is :blush:

I've had a few friends ask me who he is, and they mock me for buying a character I don't know, which is why I say it is lost on most non-US residents.

Having said that, that is not to say there should not be any more ad icons in future. The more famous (or rather, international) icons would still sell well in my (humble) opinion, such as aforementioned Cap'n Crunch, Tony the Tiger, Pillsbury Doughboy, McDonalds' line and A&W Bear (i loved that guy!). Just my opinion lol

, nobody stone me.

Postby **jgordini** » Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:18 pm

Makes sense. Brian is going to create items that sell and help his company grow. Maybe in the future an Ad figure could be an exclusive

Postby **ShoMeNodder** » Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:21 pm

Like your sig pic Jim !

Postby **Luna** » Wed Feb 27, 2013 3:24 pm

All above have been added to the list.

Postby **DocRamon** » Wed Feb 27, 2013 3:48 pm

i've always thought that ad icons weren't popular because the brand loyalty just isn't there.

i mean, there are certain characters that are definitely more popular than others. the cereal monsters do have their own little following. the pillsbury doughboy is a known, collectible character even for people that might not regularly purchase pillsbury products. some characters, like the geico gecko, are more pop culture kitsch -- similar to psy -- that might sell decently.

but i think the jolly green giant is a great example of... who is gonna buy that?

sure, it might look cool as a pop. but if i'm a regular consumer, i'm most likely not attached to the jolly green giant. if i'm at the store and another can of corn is cheaper, i'm buying that can, not the green giant one. i have no brand loyalty to the character, so why would i spend money on a toy of him?

overall, ad icons are a much harder sell than, well, most other properties.

however, one of the nice things about funko is that they don't always make things for the money. sometimes, they make stuff just because it's cool and someone (brian) wants to see it get made. so, none of these ideas are out of the realm of possibility, no matter how few they'll sell. it just might be harder to convince funko that some of these ad icons are worth representing as toys.

Postby **Luna** » Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:19 pm

I look at ad icons in a completely different way... They have very little to do with the actual product... Maybe 10%. The majority of these icons are more happy childhood Saturday morning cartoon memories... And I bet that's the case for a majority of the people who want them.

If the 3 current ones didn't sell that well, I think it has more to do with the fact that the cereal only comes out around Halloween.

Postby **jgordini** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:43 am

Luna wrote:I look at ad icons in a completely different way... They have very little to do with the actual product... Maybe 10%. The majority of these icons are more happy childhood Saturday morning cartoon memories... And I bet that's the case for a majority of the people who want them.

Totally the reason why I got them. Never ate the cereal but remembered the commercials and that time in my childhood

Postby **numabrandon** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:33 am

Why do we only have three? I could name a bunch that would be awesome to see. Tony the Tiger. Mcodonals man haha

Postby **ShoMeNodder** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:36 am

Been done in wobbler form.

Postby **floydnjanicefan** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 1:54 pm

I'd love to see some editions to this line, especially the McDonalds-land people. Grimmace, Ronald, and the Hamburgler!

Postby **wolverinert68** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 2:10 pm

floydnjanicefan wrote:I'd love to see some editions to this line, especially the McDonalds-land people. Grimmace, Ronald, and the Hamburgler!

Fry Guys. I want Fry Guys!!!

Postby **Battastic** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:13 pm

Mayor McCheese, Grimace, Hamburgler, Fry Guys, Rice Crispies (Snap, Crackle, Pop), the Honey Smacks Frog, Toucan Sam, Tony the Tiger, Sugar Crisps Bear, the Gordon Fisherman, the Pickle Stork, Sammy Tuna...I had to stop before my fingers fell off!

Postby **Funko Pop! Fan16** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:18 pm

I got one....The Geico Lizard!

Postby **Battastic** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:20 pm

YES! The Geico Lizard!!! And the little Pig that goes WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Postby **Funko Pop! Fan16** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:45 pm

Hahaha yeah!!

Postby **kevinbuddha** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:05 am

I would certainly buy a lot more POP if they did advertising characters.

Postby **Justicewarrior88** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:25 am

Yeah I could go for some more cereal characters!

Postby **Molaxes** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:09 pm

I'd be all in to collecting some more Ad Icons in Pop! form too. It would give me something to collect other than super heroes :P

Postby **1000thghost** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:05 pm

I would love to see more Ad Icon POPs I saw this list and thing there is a lot of good ideas on it:

• ShamWoW’s Vince,
• Billy Mays,
• Toucan Sam (Froot Loops),
• Lucky (Lucky Charms),
• TriX Rabbit,
• Cornelius (Corn Flakes),
• Cap’N Crunch,
• Snap, Crackle & Pop (Rice Crispies),
• Mr. Owl (Tootsie Pop),
• Honey Nut Cherrios Bee,
• Nestle Quik bunny,
• Sugar Crisp’s bear,
• Hamburger Helper hand,
• KooKoo bird (Cocoa Puffs),
• Dig Em (Smacks)
• Tony (Frosted Flakes),
• GEICO Gekko,
• Kool-Aid Man,
• Mr. Peanut Guy (Planters),
• The Hamburgler, Grimace, Birdie, Mayor McCheese
• Energizer Bunny,
• FLO (Progressive),
• Jolly Green Giant,
• The King (Burger King),
• Green Grape, Apple, Purple Grape & Leaf (Fruit of the Loom)
• Jack in the Box
• Kid Vid, I/Q, JAWS, Boomer, Wheels, J.D., Lingo & Snaps (Burger King Kids Club)
• Chiquita banana lady
• Hawaiian Punch guy

also all the Mc Donaldsland guys

Postby **Sir Real** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:11 pm

There were two Hawaiian Punch guys.

Postby **1000thghost** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:14 pm

Cookie Crip Cop and Robber

Postby **lovetheangels** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:15 pm

Great list. Most of these funko has already made as wobblers years ago. It would be fun to see them as pops though.

Postby **wonderful217** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:18 pm

I'd honestly be happy if they would just finish the monster cereals with Frute Brute and Yummy Mummy.

Postby **BlueberryWaffles** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:27 pm

6 inch Kool-Aid man is a must.

Postby **ShoMeNodder** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:28 pm

Might want to copy your list into this topic so it doesn't get purged : viewtopic.php?f=62&t=46533

Postby **Lucina** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:40 pm

Not going to lie, I would probably buy a Flo Pop if they made one...

Postby **asilentliaison** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 4:46 pm

I would love love love a lot of the cereal icons as Pops. I've been a big cereal person since I was a kid, and to this day cereal for dinner is awesome. So yeah. Bring it on!

Postby **jester00** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 4:56 pm

Mayhem from Allstate

Postby **Funko22** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 5:01 pm

How about super old school...Noid from Dominoes pizza haha

Postby **MasterSplyntr** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 5:02 pm

Funko22 wrote:How about super old school...Noid from Dominoes pizza haha

good one!

Postby **swind15** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 5:12 pm

I definitely want all the Mcdonald's characters; Ronald, Grimace, Hamburgler, Birdy, Frykids, Mayor McCheese, etc.

Postby **ImmorTa** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 5:42 pm

I will definitely buy all of the General Mills ones and Cap'n Crunch. This is one of the Pops series that Funko is neglecting.

Postby **jester00** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 6:42 pm

Michelan man
Travelocity Gnome
Taco Bell dog

Postby **jester00** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 6:45 pm

Joe Camel
Jack in the Box guy
Charmen bear (maybe a set with the baby bear)

Postby **dakook** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 6:47 pm

There's tons of wobbler ad icons

Postby **DMScurvy** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 8:28 pm

I'd like to see a Little Oscar and a Wienermobile Pop! Ride

My Funko collection · Postby **MrBear** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:46 pm

I would be interested in most of those in the first post. None of the real people, though. The shamwow guy was arrested as he and a prostitute got in a bloody fist fight several years back.

Postby **Manduh** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:25 pm

jester00 wrote:Michelan man
Travelocity Gnome
Taco Bell dog

I'd be happy for any gnome!

Postby **mstg25** » Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:02 am

No mention of the Pillsbury Doughboy yet....

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