New Star Wars POP Collector HELP!

Matteroosky · Postby **Matteroosky** » Tue May 29, 2012 9:22 pm

Hi everyone! Im new to POP! collecting and I want to focus on Star Wars to start. Below is my collection thus far...my best so far are the Han and Luke Stormtroopers and the Shadow Trooper all from conventions. I have a Han but its not in MINT like the others. I have gathered my collection from online, Barnes and Noble, and my local comic shop. My questions are...

1) I see some "proto" figures in Marvel and DC...are there Star Wars ones? How rare are these and where do you get them?

2) I saw a custom Boba Fett on Ebay the other day, who makes these and are they worth collecting?

3) Where are some other stores that I can purchase POP?

Thanks!

Postby **sclarke03** » Tue May 29, 2012 9:25 pm

They make protos for every figure...usually less than 10 total for each character that is created. Here are a few that are for sale right now...

http://www.geminicollectibles.net/servlet/Categories

Postby **rjquintsr** » Tue May 29, 2012 9:49 pm

Welcome !!

STORMTROOPER
http://www.geminicollectibles.net/servl ... TAR/Detail

PRINCESS LEIA
http://www.geminicollectibles.net/servl ... TAR/Detail

GREEDO
http://www.geminicollectibles.net/servl ... TAR/Detail

CLONE TROOPER
http://www.geminicollectibles.net/servl ... TAR/Detail

FUNKO POP STAR WARS SERIES 3 VINYL FIGURE 6 PC SET PRE-ORDER
http://www.geminicollectibles.net/servl ... ARS/Detail

Stores

Gemini Collectibles
Your #1 source for everything Funko.
http://www.geminicollectibles.net/servlet/StoreFront

dotpattern wrote:STORES AT THE MALL and online
* Local Comic Book Stores
Barnes & Noble (10% off w/membership)
Best Buy
Chapters (Barnes & Noble Canada)
Disney
Future Shop
FYE (For Your Entertainment)
Hastings
HMV
HotTopic
Spencers
Suncoast
Target
Toys "R" Us

ONLINE ONLY (added + two)
+ http://www.AlwaysFits.com
Amazon
Books-a-Million
Entertainment Earth
eBay
Gemini Collectibles
http://monkeyfacetoys.com
+ http://notjusttoyz.com/Search.aspx?k=funko
Sears (third-party sales)
http://shopafx.com
http://tfaw.com (Things From Another World)
Wild Bills Nostalgia

This is a big collaborative list.
Don't forget the B&N discount codes:
lucky19 wrote:For non-members, use coupon code U7K4X3B or X3X8W7N (must use VISA) to receive 20% off.
Other codes for non-members includes DEALPRO15B (15% off) and A8N7K7X (15% off).
If you are a member,... receive 20% off: U9X4V7K or U3K8R8H or E8F7H9X or P8K7W9P.9P
Coupon code discount will only be applied on 1 item. (Return many times for more)

Postby **FunkoNewb** » Tue May 29, 2012 10:02 pm

Well that pretty much answered everything. Umm customs are up to the collector. Some people love them some people just say "cool" when they see them and continue living their lives. I'm not a huge customs fan but I have 2 that are some of my favorite pops in my collection

Matteroosky · Postby **Matteroosky** » Tue May 29, 2012 10:14 pm

Thanks for all the help!!! I'm purchasing the Series 3 from Gemini now, I knew they were coming but I didn't know there was a release date.

Postby **yellowrice** » Tue May 29, 2012 10:22 pm

Don't bother with Bestbuy, they only sell pops in Canada, unless that has changed.

Postby **Shavedcrx** » Tue May 29, 2012 11:10 pm

You also need a flocked chewbacca as well.

Matteroosky · Postby **Matteroosky** » Wed May 30, 2012 10:18 am

@Shave, yep...thats on my radar, really that last difficult one to get. I also need a better condition Han Solo, the box for the one I have is not the best.

Postby **ShoMeNodder** » Wed May 30, 2012 10:21 am

Welcome Matt...please formally introduce yourself in our Welcome to Funkoland section.

Postby **edorice** » Wed May 30, 2012 12:53 pm

Flocked Chewy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/POP-SDCC-2011-C ... 41664a689c

Matteroosky · Postby **Matteroosky** » Wed May 30, 2012 1:31 pm

@Edorice, Thanks. I'm gonna follow it and see where it goes...I have been watching a few for awhile. They usually sell around $30.

Postby **Shavedcrx** » Wed May 30, 2012 4:45 pm

Looks like you are missing boba fett as well....

Matteroosky · Postby **Matteroosky** » Wed May 30, 2012 6:38 pm

I actually bought Boba today :P But im also missing most of series 2 which I find are harder to find in stores.

Postby **Shavedcrx** » Wed May 30, 2012 6:59 pm

Post your missing list and if I come across any I could pick them up for you...

Postby **HobieWanKenobi** » Thu May 31, 2012 7:18 pm

Matteroosky wrote:Thanks for all the help!!! I'm purchasing the Series 3 from Gemini now, I knew they were coming but I didn't know there was a release date.

Just got an email from Gemini that my preorder shipped today.

Postby **StarWarsNERD** » Thu May 31, 2012 9:10 pm

HobieWanKenobi wrote:
Matteroosky wrote:Thanks for all the help!!! I'm purchasing the Series 3 from Gemini now, I knew they were coming but I didn't know there was a release date.

Just got an email from Gemini that my preorder shipped today.

For series 3? So soon?

Postby **HobieWanKenobi** » Thu May 31, 2012 9:18 pm

That's what the email said. And I only ordered yesterday. $59.99 with free shipping on the pre order.

The website said shipping on June 4th, but I was pleasantly surprised to get the shipping email today.

Postby **StarWarsNERD** » Thu May 31, 2012 9:26 pm

I wonder when Entertainment Earth will get them in?

Postby **ShoMeNodder** » Thu May 31, 2012 9:27 pm

I got notice today from Gemini.

Postby **Mnstr82** » Thu May 31, 2012 11:53 pm

I know someone picking them up tomorrow from Funko, so they should be available. Seeing them in person Saturday.

Matteroosky · Postby **Matteroosky** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 1:52 pm

Mine shipped too! WHOO! Cant wait! I love series 3, they look amazing.

Postby **Trixt** » Fri May 03, 2013 3:17 pm

Wrong thread. :/ Just bumped something a year old.

Postby **PWN3R** » Fri May 03, 2013 7:26 pm

Ha. Reading this thread makes me

. That Chewie posted on the last page sold for under $20. IF ONLY!!

Postby **Funko5ker** » Fri May 03, 2013 7:40 pm

PWN3R wrote:Ha. Reading this thread makes me . That Chewie posted on the last page sold for under $20. IF ONLY!!

I feel ya man. I really wish I had found out about pops earlier

Postby **gruppetstudios** » Fri May 03, 2013 7:42 pm

Whatever you do, don't go after the Batmans!

Funko Funatic