Is there a point when multiple pops of one character are too many?

[InternationalPopper]

Hi Everyone!

I just posted this question below in another post but wanted to bring it to everyone's attention and get your feedback?

My question is "is there ever a point when there are too many type (variants) of one character such as multiple Batman's or Ironmans? Or does that just make it that much more awesome? I keep liking the new variants that come out so I think I am in the second group but will there ever be a point when one character has to many different types? I think Not!!"

Woooo Hoooo Lets pop forever!



-InternationalPopper

[JoshChaos]

If there is a "point", I'd say Batman passed that point a long time ago.

[Sarcasticguy]

If I were a comic-book character collector, I would probably say yes....

Right now the only one that has multiple that I collect is the Vault Boy from the Fallout series, luckily, all of the variants mean something to me so I want them all and more!

[Stu]

You would think so, but Funko keeps releasing Batman variants.

[MyLittleFunkos]

Actually, I don't think Iron Man has a lot of Pops, especially compared to Batman. Either way, the answer to your question is no, there can never be enough of a certain character. Especially Iron Man and Batman

[TenTwoSix]

I have Harry Potter, Harry in quidditch robes, Harry with Hedwig, Harry with the sorting hat, Harry with the sword, Harry with the golden egg, Harry in the Christmas sweater, Harry in the Tri Wizard clothes, and Harry from the Pop Ride. I will try to get Harry on the broom. I have a problem.

Edit: Forgot I have Harry with the prophecy too.

[Classier]

As long as the variants are practical and have a source to be based from, I don't really care.

[thx42]

One thing to think about though, are variants at the expense of other new characters? I know it's easier to just make something with an existing mold and re-color it, so that's probably why they do it. Like with Overwatch, I'd rather have at least one of each character, before variants of existing ones.

[The Head]

If making another batman or deadpool takes away from a new character, then there probably is such a thing as too many. Absent that, I say no flippin' way, bring them on and many more! If you disagree and don't want it, just don't buy it and leave the rest of us alone!

[Sarcasticguy]

As long as the variants are practical and have a source to be based from, I don't really care.

So what you're saying is... you don't like the Fashion (just color swap) Batmen?

[brooklyn_geek]

Considering we have 46+ pages in the main Dream Pops thread and a hundred other individual threads about lines or characters people would like to see I'd say YES, sometimes a few characters get too much attention. I know it's prompted by sales, but I'm sorry there are too many variants of certain characters. I would personally like to see less characters from comics, film and TV & see more actual people, like Pop Rocks or Sports pops...

[T-Diamond Stylus]

In my opinion yes and I've certainly hit that point awhile back. I have become super selective of what pops I buy anymore. There's just way too many coming out at a time anymore and it's getting a bit ridiculous with the repaints/chase variants. It takes the fun out of collecting. Take the SDCC pops coming this Thursday as an example. Funko's really jumped the gun this year. There's just way too many and even if I did want them all I wouldn't spend multiple paychecks for them. It's a joke. I think they should scale back. I go in stores and their stock doesn't move and they aren't getting new ones in until they sell the old stock. The bubbles gonna burst on these figures and they'll be clearance'd out sooner or later.

[Rgncajun]

THe imposter batmans were unnecessary.

[Rex Mason]

I love my Batman collection. I actually enjoy a new Batman variant more than, say, a Bat-villain that's never been made. Unlike action figures which I also collect, I think Pops look better when they're similar in shape and pose, but with costume differences. That's the fun of vinyl toys to me. I love looking at my little bat-army, especially the variants accurate to their source material.

So more Batman variants please!

[Classier]

As long as the variants are practical and have a source to be based from, I don't really care.

So what you're saying is... you don't like the Fashion (just color swap) Batmen?

I thought those were inspired by one-off costumes from comics. It's stuff like the Pop-Up Scoobies, Marvins, and Huckleberry Hounds that seem pointless to me.

[treswright]

My question is "is there ever a point when there are too many type (variants) of one character such as multiple Batman's or Ironmans?

YES. Batman, Harry Potter, WD Daryl. Stop the madness! I actually feel dirty sometimes because being a HP and WD completist I feel like I'm buying stuff I don't necessarily want just to stay complete. Ugh. That flying Harry is pretty darned cool though. So is Interplanetary Planet Batman. Well played Funko, well played

[Classier]

My question is "is there ever a point when there are too many type (variants) of one character such as multiple Batman's or Ironmans?

YES. Batman, Harry Potter, WD Daryl. Stop the madness! I actually feel dirty sometimes because being a HP and WD completist I feel like I'm buying stuff I don't necessarily want just to stay complete. Ugh. That flying Harry is pretty darned cool though. So is Interplanetary Planet Batman. Well played Funko, well played

Don't forget Eleven!

[TanyaTate]

Not really. If you only buy what you like, you're alright. Personally, I love the different colourways of the Hanna Barbera Pops. So I have no problem with 6 different Scooby-Doos.

If Funko made 10 different variants of a character I like, like Minnie Mouse, I would get them all.

Reading some of the responses, some people feel the need to get every figure of a character, but that's not really Funko's fault. They are just presenting options to buy.

[Fawny]

Nev-ah! *hugs all Harley, 10th, 11th, and 12th Doctor variants*

[toro423]

If you get sick of it, of course there's a point. But if you don't mind, multiple variants is no big deal.

[Chase Variant]

Nope!

[Mr Yac]

god yes, every Batman, Harley and Deadpool that gets announced saddens me. I realize that variants are a part of the collecting world but god these things are just disgusting at this point. there are literally hundreds of other characters that will never get touched but we have a damn army of rainbow versions of those 3.

[Sarcasticguy]

As long as the variants are practical and have a source to be based from, I don't really care.

So what you're saying is... you don't like the Fashion (just color swap) Batmen?

I thought those were inspired by one-off costumes from comics. It's stuff like the Pop-Up Scoobies, Marvins, and Huckleberry Hounds that seem pointless to me.

They are, but i'm just saying, they still are just color swaps haha.

[jimma]

For characters i like? Nah

For characters i don't like? Yeah

[angrykoalagear]

If they are selling, why would you need to stop. I have so many R2's from Kenner to Hasbro it is crazy because his character really has never changed. We get this stuff because we love it. As far as Iron Man, there are so many versions they could do still.

[sdcccrasher]

The more the merrier!!!

[alienfeast]

All the deadpools from the movie was not needed in my opinion. Sorry to all you deadpool fans out there. Deadpool thumbs up, with rubber chicken, pirate deadpool, with swords. Sometimes, I wish they made other characters from the movie rather than the same one with 5 more exclusives of the same character.

[Classier]

In defense of Deadpool, while he has a number of variants, they are usually spread out over time in small clusters. Not to mention the fact that the hat series perfectly represented his character, and the rest are all existing costumes and characters from the comics.

[methodsmadness]

I would think yes there is a point where there are too many - you REALLY have to be a fan to keep buying new pops of the same character. That being said, the variations can be awesome and some people are big enough fans to buy every single one.

My buddy is a huge Spider-man fan, and every time a new Spidey pop/variation is announced he whimpers a bit...

[Jezter]

I'm not a completest, so I don't have any issues avoiding a lot of the same character, BUT I agree that when they keep releasing variants of the same characters(Batman, Deadpool, Iron Man etc) and other characters don't get released in that line, it can be frustrating.

I feel this way with the Doctor Who and Supernatural lines the most, while I do love the characters, I really don't need 6 Castiels, or 5 11th Doctors, when it means that other characters aren't getting made.

I also realize that Funko probably has white boards full of characters they want to make, and are going to make, and that for obvious reasons want to stretch out lines as long as possible, so that they don't run out too early. For example not pumping out 20 X-Men characters all at once, spacing them out so we eventually get them and have excitement for them.

And yet, I need all the Doctors Whos and X-Men pops please,

[HowardTheDuck]

As others have said, my only grievance is when it feels like a character receives a lot of variants and it kinda gets in the way of other characters being made. Like for example, as cool as several of the Batman variants are if I had a choice between a new Batman or say, Doctor Fate? No brainer for me. A new Deadpool or Man-Thing? Another easy choice. That's just me though.

[Mr Yac]

That being said, the variations can be awesome

yeah they CAN be, but they usually aren't. instead of something really awesome like say Red Son Batman we get friggin Purple Batman.

[Moepops]

I'd say too many batman's already. I love the caped crusader but 20 plus batman is too much.

[BryanWalter85]

I'm trying to collect every Luke Skywalker Pop! There isn't even all that many, but I'm already running out of shelf space for him in my small apartment. I can't imagine what it would be like to collect every variant of the more popular characters like Bateman. Lol

[Bobble Fett]

As someone who is brand new to pop collecting, I am really enjoying the variants out there. It provides so many choices and really allows me to select my favorites. But I also have no intention on trying to collect them all.

[RoboFist]

This is a tricky question for me, because it can obviously go either way.

On one hand, I love collecting certain characters. Seeing a line of Jokers and Spider-Men on my shelf is awesome, and it really feels like a SET of something. They're all (more or less) matching in color and pose, and the uniformity is gorgeous to take it when you're staring at them all at once.

I love variants for this exact reason. I have all three Kratos Pops and Nathan Drake Pops, and the fact that the only thing different about them is the color makes the collector in me super satisfied. (I can imagine that's why Hikari are so popular with more high-end collectors: the uniformity strikes a chord with some of us)

On the other hand, it can be frustrating when the variant isn't particularly creative (did we really need an entirely new body mold just for Deadpool w/ Rubber Chicken?).

[allcutethings2]

I don't think there's a point where there are too many. Part of it comes from the fact that collectors do get some satisfaction from repaints; as mentioned, uniformity can be a plus! Funko also doesn't have to take the usual six months to design a new figure for a simple repaint. New color, and voila! Fans and Funko have something new. It costs less to make a variant. I really don't think repaints are taking away from other characters not made yet - I think some of those are what the market will bear. Some pops are made for love of the franchise, but I can see others not being made because they wouldn't sell well. They may be great characters that hard core fans would love, but that base of hard core fans and hard core fans that would buy Funko may not be very large.

And if Funko made a wave 2 for Beauty and the Beast, I'd still buy every single one! There will never be too many of those for me.

[Classier]

I don't think there's a point where there are too many. Part of it comes from the fact that collectors do get some satisfaction from repaints; as mentioned, uniformity can be a plus! Funko also doesn't have to take the usual six months to design a new figure for a simple repaint. New color, and voila! Fans and Funko have something new. It costs less to make a variant. I really don't think repaints are taking away from other characters not made yet - I think some of those are what the market will bear. Some pops are made for love of the franchise, but I can see others not being made because they wouldn't sell well. They may be great characters that hard core fans would love, but that base of hard core fans and hard core fans that would buy Funko may not be very large.

And if Funko made a wave 2 for Beauty and the Beast, I'd still buy every single one! There will never be too many of those for me.

I think you nailed it right in the head. In no way does a new Batman take away from a brand new character being manufactured.

[rexflexall]

BATMAN. Nuff said.

[Mister Piggy Wiggy]

Yup, there is. It's all about the money!