Informing You For Your Protection.....

[gxwhyelle]

Mickey "WTF man, you mean to tell me ive been standing next to a fake all this time.. "


haven't been too active in a bit..ill spare you the probs... but I was reading this and just wanted to let you guys know that I also have 9 inch willie.. . i bought my proto from a great funko funatic.. brother bear. aka iceman44 a while back. I also remember someone buying a black one on gemini like homietrav said, and i remember the buyer saying it had a lean on it.I think he was putting quarters at the bottom to keep him standing at the time. Pete got his from ron , Funko5ker says he got one from gemini, and I got mine from bear, and whoever the other buyer on gemini who's willie had a lean and wouldn't stand straight .

So there are more than 2, but the listing says its one of two from fundays. Ron said he got his at fundays which went to pete, and im not sure where Bear got his from but if his came from fundays as well than the one i have would be that second one. Sucks cuz its a really nice piece and now people who want it cant feel confident buying this proto.

Anyway hopefully ill be a bit more active soon. keep up the fun funatics.

omg that Mickey's expression is adorable!!!

[jose_azucena]

maybe they could put some sort of mark for protos? just so they can differentiate if its legit or not

[edorice]

It says CUSTOM right in the title, so it's not like he/she is misleading a potential buyer. If it were advertised as a 1/12 proto then of course that would be a problem. This is really no different than any other custom figure that nobody seems to take issue with, so I don't quite understand all the fuss.

Then let me repeat myself from the first page. This is where the problem lies:

It is a dangerous slippery slope. This person that has about 25 "custom" on Ebay just made a "custom" proto. It is named custom proto. But the person that he made if for may sell it in a few months and oops! forgets to name it "custom" proto. They put it on Ebay for $150 as a proto and the new buyer just got duped.

[MyLittleFunkos]

I got great idea! Maybe they can put some sort of marking on a proto straight from the factory so we know it's legit! Amiright?

[Pumpkin King]

Yes, make them take the time to mark all samples and protos one by one so we can all sleep better at night. When most companies throw their protos away or destroy them.

[Squird]

Abe-

Looking at your signature pic. How cool would Freddy Funko in different character shirts (like Batman) be.

And now I want the Retro Freddy in a Funko shirt added to my want list with the Green Mystery Mini.

[jgordini]

Looking at your signature pic. How cool would Freddy Funko in different character shirts (like Batman) be.

I smell an awesome custom idea. (Sorry couldn't resist with the thread discussion customs. Too soon?)

[MyLittleFunkos]

Yes, make them take the time to mark all samples and protos one by one so we can all sleep better at night. When most companies throw their protos away or destroy them.

I was being sarcastic. Seems like the same thing is said over and over in this thread. I wonder how many people take the time to read through the posts...

Like with anything else, before I purchase an expensive item, I do the necessary research. Who's selling it? Where did they get it? Yadayada...Sure, it's hard to spot a fake sometimes but common sense goes a long way. 2-3 crappy pictures in poor lighting from a seller with 0 feedback? No thanks, I'll pass.

Abe-

Looking at your signature pic. How cool would Freddy Funko in different character shirts (like Batman) be.

And now I want the Retro Freddy in a Funko shirt added to my want list with the Green Mystery Mini.

That would be AWESOME!!! I'd love a Batman version and an Iron Man! The Funko shirt Freddy is one of two production pieces that I love. I love the simplicity...

Looking at your signature pic. How cool would Freddy Funko in different character shirts (like Batman) be.

I smell an awesome custom idea. (Sorry couldn't resist with the thread discussion customs. Too soon?)

I thought the same thing but I'll wait till my Relax Freddy comes in to see what I decide. Great minds think alike!

[Cristina]

Looking at your signature pic. How cool would Freddy Funko in different character shirts (like Batman) be.

I smell an awesome custom idea. (Sorry couldn't resist with the thread discussion customs. Too soon?)

No, because your customs are actually original pieces I may or not have plans for my Relax Freddy that involve some paint & waterside decals...and maybe a sword. Haven't decided.

[edorice]

Yes, make them take the time to mark all samples and protos one by one so we can all sleep better at night. When most companies throw their protos away or destroy them.

Exactly, these protos are for the company's purpose.

wait, did I just agree with Chris?

[Pumpkin King]

F yeah you did. Everyone comes around eventually.

[jpaskoff]

So...anyone know anything about the Silver Surfer Proto on ebay?

[unoudid]

So...anyone know anything about the Silver Surfer Proto on ebay?

It's Jeanne's proto.

[Squird]

So...anyone know anything about the Silver Surfer Proto on ebay?

It's Jeanne's. Kind of surprised she's letting it go. She's a big Marvel collector.

[MyLittleFunkos]

So...anyone know anything about the Silver Surfer Proto on ebay?

It's a fake, so don't bid on it

I'm kidding of course! She's a member here (JAH1844), she'd definitely legit!

[glowfunkofreak]

Most people I find let a cool piece go because they want something more important .. whether it be for the collection or something for life in general that is of more value to them.

[MyLittleFunkos]

Most people I find let a cool piece go because they want something more important .. whether it be for the collection or something for life in general that is of more value to them.

Preach, brother, preach!

I love your Freddy silhouette holding the cupcake

[Squird]

Most people I find let a cool piece go because they want something more important .. whether it be for the collection or something for life in general that is of more value to them.

And that's how I'm counting on getting my last two freddy protos.

C'mon people. It's not even a licensed character. Aren't you tired of having to explain who he is and why his head's stuck on Batman or Ghost Rider's bodies?

[BigM]

Most people I find let a cool piece go because they want something more important .. whether it be for the collection or something for life in general that is of more value to them.

Very true. I'm shipping out 3 protos today and it breaks my heart but I'll be getting in one proto that will surely bring a smile to my face

Plus I have a festival ticket I need to purchase still...

[TulaBug]

Most people I find let a cool piece go because they want something more important .. whether it be for the collection or something for life in general that is of more value to them.

And that's how I'm counting on getting my last two freddy protos.

C'mon people. It's not even a licensed character. Aren't you tired of having to explain who he is and why his head's stuck on Batman or Ghost Rider's bodies?

I don't explain my Batman Freddy proto to anyone. He is packed away...

[ShoMeNodder]

Why packed away ?

[TulaBug]

Why packed away ?

Just to harass Stephe!

[unoudid]

Most people I find let a cool piece go because they want something more important .. whether it be for the collection or something for life in general that is of more value to them.

And that's how I'm counting on getting my last two freddy protos.

C'mon people. It's not even a licensed character. Aren't you tired of having to explain who he is and why his head's stuck on Batman or Ghost Rider's bodies?

I don't explain my Batman Freddy proto to anyone. He is packed away...

I'm assuming you don't want to trade anything for that Freddy Batman proto? Just wondering if I can help Stephe or Rev out and help you out at the same time.

[TulaBug]

And that's how I'm counting on getting my last two freddy protos.

C'mon people. It's not even a licensed character. Aren't you tired of having to explain who he is and why his head's stuck on Batman or Ghost Rider's bodies?

I don't explain my Batman Freddy proto to anyone. He is packed away...

I'm assuming you don't want to trade anything for that Freddy Batman proto? Just wondering if I can help Stephe or Rev out and help you out at the same time.

color Evil Queen Proto, color Monster Inc. Sulley Proto & color Grumpy......

But my Freddy Joker proto and my Freddy Batman proto are buds and don't want to be separated.

[Squird]

So we've established that there is a price.

[Chemo_Nchicago]

But my Freddy Joker proto and my Freddy Batman proto are buds and don't want to be separated.

Joker and batman friends? you should sell the joker proto to me..... I at least know the basics & would keep them separate.

[jgordini]

Hey Squird, I would be willing to purchase that Freddy Joker proto so that Freddy Batman would need a place to go. The Freddy Joker would have no problem making friends with Freddy Joker 1/200 and Freddy Joker 1/12.

[jpaskoff]

I think we should all just give the protos to me so we don't have this problem anymore!

[TulaBug]

So we've established that there is a price.

I never say never...There is always a possibility when being tempted. But don't get your hopes up.

[unoudid]

So we've established that there is a price.

I never say never...There is always a possibility when being tempted. But don't get your hope up.

Stephe is known in these parts as a temptress

[Chemo_Nchicago]

So we've established that there is a price.

I never say never...There is always a possibility when being tempted. But don't get your hope up.

Stephe is known in these parts as a temptress

No wonder he has no effect on me. Totally wrong kind of tree

[Squird]

I'm more of an enabler than anything else. A very evil Jiminy Cricket encouraging you to do bad things.

[Speedbyte]

And this is why I don't collect protos

[glowfunkofreak]

I'm more of an enabler than anything else. A very evil Jiminy Cricket encouraging you to do bad things.

So .. then your on the left then ..

[Mattyboy03]

Sadly, the more popular Pops are getting the more scams, flippers and con artists we have to deal with and will continue too! Sometimes I miss a year and a half ago when they weren't so popular...

[Squird]

I'm more of an enabler than anything else. A very evil Jiminy Cricket encouraging you to do bad things.

So .. then your on the left then ..

Most of the time...yes.

[GodFodder]

Then let me repeat myself from the first page. This is where the problem lies:

It is a dangerous slippery slope. This person that has about 25 "custom" on Ebay just made a "custom" proto. It is named custom proto. But the person that he made if for may sell it in a few months and oops! forgets to name it "custom" proto. They put it on Ebay for $150 as a proto and the new buyer just got duped.

Do you worry about everything before it happens? It is not a problem until it is a problem. If you want to worry about what could potentially happen, you may as well go all the way back to the origin of Funko and tell them not to make collectibles because someone might make fakes in the future.

If someone buys this item and attempts to resell it as genuine, then that person is at fault - not the person referenced in the photo.

[gxwhyelle]

Then let me repeat myself from the first page. This is where the problem lies:

It is a dangerous slippery slope. This person that has about 25 "custom" on Ebay just made a "custom" proto. It is named custom proto. But the person that he made if for may sell it in a few months and oops! forgets to name it "custom" proto. They put it on Ebay for $150 as a proto and the new buyer just got duped.

Do you worry about everything before it happens? It is not a problem until it is a problem. If you want to worry about what could potentially happen, you may as well go all the way back to the origin of Funko and tell them not to make collectibles because someone might make fakes in the future.

If someone buys this item and attempts to resell it as genuine, then that person is at fault - not the person referenced in the photo.

Do you not worry about anything until it happens? Don't wear a seatbelt until you get into an accident? I'm not commenting on any of the custom proto talks here. I'm just saying that "Do you worry about everything before it happens? It is not a problem until it is a problem." is a pretty ridiculous thing to say.

[GodFodder]

Do you not worry about anything until it happens? Don't wear a seatbelt until you get into an accident? I'm not commenting on any of the custom proto talks here. I'm just saying that "Do you worry about everything before it happens? It is not a problem until it is a problem." is a pretty ridiculous thing to say.

Nice straw man argument, but I will humor you. Of course I wear a seatbelt because A) the law requires me to do so and B) it could cost me my life if I do not wear it.

We are talking about a prototype of a toy here - not seatbelts - so at least try to keep your point on topic. An appropriate response to my post would be something along the lines of "Of course I don't worry about everything before it happens - only a few things, one of which is the possibility of counterfeit toys."

[gxwhyelle]

Do you not worry about anything until it happens? Don't wear a seatbelt until you get into an accident? I'm not commenting on any of the custom proto talks here. I'm just saying that "Do you worry about everything before it happens? It is not a problem until it is a problem." is a pretty ridiculous thing to say.

Nice straw man argument, but I will humor you. Of course I wear a seatbelt because A) the law requires me to do so and B) it could cost me my life if I do not wear it.

We are talking about a prototype of a toy here - not seatbelts - so at least try to keep your point on topic. An appropriate response to my post would be something along the lines of "Of course I don't worry about everything before it happens - only a few things, one of which is the possibility of counterfeit toys."

My point was that "It is not a problem until it is a problem." is a ridiculous thing to say. If you see the potential for problems to arise and resolve it immediately there would be no future problems (which may be bigger and harder to solve) to worry about. Still not commenting on the custom proto talks because all points have already been brought up to discuss. In fact, a few pages back edorice also said that the person who made the custom proto had not done anything wrong at the moment - he simply made a custom. And then she said it could be a problem in future, should it get into the wrong hands, which is in line with your point of "If someone buys this item and attempts to resell it as genuine, then that person is at fault - not the person referenced in the photo." So actually, an appropriate response to your post would be something along the lines of "That point has been made. Move on."