[A bit of background on the SDCC 2010 Pieces/ The origin story of Pop! Vinyl]
In SDCC 2010 Funko showcased a product called Funko Force 2.0. It was the mini spinoff of Funko Force. They came in bubble packaging that collectors now commonly refer to as "clamshells". The first to be released in the product line of "Funko Force 2.0" where 4 DC Figures, all exclusive to San Diego Comic Con 2010. They were:
[color=#0000FF]Batman (Blue Suit) - 1/480
Batman (Metallic Blue) - 1/240
Batgirl (A Black Suit) - 1/240
Green Lantern (GITD) - 1/240
Here are some pictures of them below: (this is what we call clamshells)
These were transferred into boxes by collectors,
thats how we get these here:[/color]
Therefore the clamshells are the first every pops and the originals, the boxes are the same pops, still the first pops, just different packaging.[/color]
During the show Brian also pulled out a bag of prototypes, that he said packaging hadn't been deciding on for get. These were the very first Pop! Series. They were later released in the boxes we know today. They were Series one of Heroes. The DC Comics line, featuring Batman, and his friends and foes.
Here's the picture from SDCC 2010 of the box less protos Brian had:
Here is the original concept of the clamshell boxes and Funko Force 2.0 Line:
Here are the boxes they were the released in, the beginning of a series called Pop! Vinyl (Woo! Throws hands in the air, Screams out loud and cheers)
Series 1:
Series 2:
They all also came with a 1:36 ratio of having a metallic chase
(First ever Pop! Chases)
And thats the story of the Pop! Vinyl.
yay for Funko Pop!s ... thanks for posting this.
I'm not nitpicking, nor did I even mention post counts...just letting him know 
Should I not try to be active to get to know people on here?? 
Is it discouraged to show interest..not like I get anything for my posting, no matter how few or how many 
May the Funko Be With You
