Protos

Postby **M4ttay** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:34 am

I'm really itching to get a Proto but I don't know if I want to start as I would get so addicted. I'm currently looking at a ted Proto still undecided :p. But what was your first Proto

would love to know :bounce:

Postby **Beto** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:05 am

It might be addictive but it all depends on you; I bought mi fist proto like one and a half years ago, it was a Cain from Jupiter Ascending; after that with the pass of time I bought 3 other protos and I've kept there since that. Regarding to the Ted's proto I let pass the opportunity to buy him at Gemini during their Proto Sale at discount prices.

Postby **MyLittleFunkos** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:22 am

My first proto was a Batman that I purchased about 2.5 yrs ago. It's not really addicting to me, as the more popular Pop protos are pretty expensive (in my opinion). Now, I mainly stick to Wobbler protos or random protos that I really like. Like Beto says, if you are looking at buying Ted, Gemini is having that proto sale, so it would be a good time to buy. Good luck!

Postby **Squird** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 10:35 am

Was anything else listed in that sale? I was hoping for Color King Arthur from Holy Grail.

Postby **MyLittleFunkos** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 11:49 am

Squird wrote:Was anything else listed in that sale? I was hoping for Color King Arthur from Holy Grail.

Not that I'm aware of. It's been the same bunch, but it looks like Elsa/Ma Petite combo & Linus have since been sold. If I remember correctly, it's the same ones that were listed last time they had a ' proto blowout.'

Postby **treswright** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 1:09 pm

Matt, when it come to protos it's best to strike while the iron is hot! If you like Teddy then go for it, 100 bucks is a screaming deal for a proto. And with there only being 3 color protos of each Pop it may be a long, long time before you see that one again. Save the receipt, resale will be better when you have proof that it is a legit proto.

I'm a nut for Walking Dead Pops, so most of my protos are also from that series. I have 8 of them. I have a few others that I found appealing. I just picked up 3 BG protos in that Gemini sale, I had been on the fence at the higher price but when they dropped the price I couldn't restrain myself ;-)

Protos are definitely not for everyone, a lot of people here say "why do you pay so much for just an unpainted Pop". To me they are a lot more than that, they were a part of Funko's design process. They held them, looked at them, passed them around, discussed them before going into final production. I think it is pretty darned cool that they let us have the opportunity to own them, most companies throw protos away after they've been reviewed. Plus with them being unpainted they look like tiny sculptures, the details are much more apparent. That's why I like them, but you have to decide for yourself if they have the same appeal to you :-)

Postby **beckysaurus** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 1:39 pm

treswright wrote:Matt, when it come to protos it's best to strike while the iron is hot! If you like Teddy then go for it, 100 bucks is a screaming deal for a proto. And with there only being 3 color protos of each Pop it may be a long, long time before you see that one again. Save the receipt, resale will be better when you have proof that it is a legit proto.

I'm a nut for Walking Dead Pops, so most of my protos are also from that series. I have 8 of them. I have a few others that I found appealing. I just picked up 3 BG protos in that Gemini sale, I had been on the fence at the higher price but when they dropped the price I couldn't restrain myself

Protos are definitely not for everyone, a lot of people here say "why do you pay so much for just an unpainted Pop". To me they are a lot more than that, they were a part of Funko's design process. They held them, looked at them, passed them around, discussed them before going into final production. I think it is pretty darned cool that they let us have the opportunity to own them, most companies throw protos away after they've been reviewed. Plus with them being unpainted they look like tiny sculptures, the details are much more apparent. That's why I like them, but you have to decide for yourself if they have the same appeal to you

Some great points made here. Although, there are usually 5-6 of each color proto.

My first proto (my little pony) was one that I received at Fundays. Shortly thereafter I purchased two from someone for $100 each, and that's when $100 was a lot for one. There are some big proto collectors on this board who focus on them specifically; myself, I collect certain lines (my little ponies) and every now and then pick up a Disney one when it's a low enough price for me.

Postby **treswright** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 2:46 pm

beckysaurus wrote:Some great points made here. Although, there are usually 5-6 of each color proto.

Oops, I may have gotten it backwards. I was thinking it was 5-6 whites and 3 colors, is it the opposite?

Postby **beckysaurus** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 2:56 pm

1-2 white, 5-6 color.

Postby **Squird** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 3:36 pm

And a couple dozen from Chinese Scrappers.

Postby **FunkoNewb** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:09 pm

Umm my first protos were wobbler protos. Then I got a couple pop protos, probably iron man as my first, can't specifically remember. I've had around 10-12 pop protos since I've been collecting

Postby **M4ttay** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 3:23 am

I was going to get the ted that was on Gemini but I decided against it as I would like a freddy Proto as my first one

so if anyone knows someone hit me up

.

Postby **treswright** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 10:45 am

M4ttay wrote:I was going to get the ted that was on Gemini but I decided against it as I would like a freddy Proto as my first one so if anyone knows someone hit me up .

Not to discourage you, but Freddy protos are a few orders of magnitude more pricey than "regular" protos. And there's a secret brotherhood that deals in them, they have a clubhouse and special handshake and everything lol

Seriously though, I have very rarely seen them show up on a public venue like eBay or the trade forum here.

Postby **cameron9501** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:21 pm

the thing keeping me from getting a proto is that I could go buy groceries for a month or buy a prototype of a pop lol

Postby **Poncho Pete** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:35 pm

Collect what you love.

Postby **lcarus83** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:53 pm

Poncho Pete wrote:Collect what you love.

I concur.

Personally, charging $100-$500 for an unpainted Pop with no box seems absolutely absurd, but if people like them and buy them, then more power to them. ;-)

Postby **M4ttay** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 3:28 pm

Poncho Pete wrote:Collect what you love.

Great advice

couldn't agree more

Postby **TulaBug** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 3:55 pm

Poncho Pete wrote:Collect what you love.

Like Disney all the way!!! lol

Postby **unoudid** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:13 pm

Poncho Pete wrote:Collect what others love.

Fixed that for you :razz:

But seriously... collect what you love and it will make things so much better for you.

Postby **TanyaTate** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:19 pm

I only have a few. I'm not a big Proto collector, but the ones I have a quite dear to me :albino:

Mostly characters I have cosplayed as LOL

Postby **jedik6** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:24 pm

First proto was a Crazy Eyes from FunDays. But the one I love the most I paid for - SDCC Regina

Postby **KMFH11** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:32 pm

I just recently won a funko Facebook contest and got the fun.com exclusive Marty McFly proto. He's my first and I love it!! The only other prototypes I really want to collect are star wars but they cost sooooo much.

Postby **M4ttay** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:54 pm

TanyaTate wrote:I only have a few. I'm not a big Proto collector, but the ones I have a quite dear to me Mostly characters I have cosplayed as LOL

Awesome collection ;-)

Love the video

Postby **Tilter** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 11:22 pm

M4ttay wrote:I'm really itching to get a Proto but I don't know if I want to start as I would get so addicted. I'm currently looking at a ted Proto still undecided :p. But what was your first Proto would love to know

I think its for $100 now, so will go pretty soon.

Postby **M4ttay** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 1:36 am

Tilter wrote:
M4ttay wrote:I'm really itching to get a Proto but I don't know if I want to start as I would get so addicted. I'm currently looking at a ted Proto still undecided :p. But what was your first Proto would love to know

I think its for $100 now, so will go pretty soon.

Yeah that's were I saw it and was tempted but I'd be just buying it because I could and it would be my first Proto. Think I should stick to what I'm really after like a freddy

Postby **Beto** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 7:20 am

treswright wrote:
M4ttay wrote:I was going to get the ted that was on Gemini but I decided against it as I would like a freddy Proto as my first one so if anyone knows someone hit me up .

Not to discourage you, but Freddy protos are a few orders of magnitude more pricey than "regular" protos. And there's a secret brotherhood that deals in them, they have a clubhouse and special handshake and everything ...

LOL

Postby **Ivan0430** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:26 pm

I personally am not a fan of Protos and it is a can of worms i do not wanna open. The same with chases and Freddy Funkos, it will just make the hunt way more expensive for me

Postby **M4ttay** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 6:13 pm

Ivan0430 wrote:I personally am not a fan of Protos and it is a can of worms i do not wanna open. The same with chases and Freddy Funkos, it will just make the hunt way more expensive for me

I have personally sold and selling my chases to fund more freddys for my collection yes it's expensive but I love to collect freddys :bounce:

Postby **M4ttay** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:47 am

Yes finally jumped on the proto band wagon. Couldn't be more happy to say it's a Freddy

Saying that anyone scored any new protos of recent

Postby **M4ttay** » Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:21 pm

Hey what's been happening guys? Anyone aquired any new protos

? I recently traded and recieved a Freddy 9 inch proto. I'm pretty over the moon with him. Great addition to my collection!

Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend, purchasing a lot of funko products and merchandise

Postby **Squird** » Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:27 pm

9" Freddy is a great proto. I was going to try and get them all until I realized how much real estate they required so I stopped at one.

Postby **M4ttay** » Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:55 pm

Haha yes I agree. I do have a chance to grab the white and pink on Aswell.

Just thinking about it

Postby **Flex Luthor** » Sat Jan 23, 2016 11:41 pm

My first proto was a white Brian from Family Guy. I got him during Funko Funday last year. Since then I bought a Kratos proto on eBay and a White Goodman(Dodgeball) from Gemini. You know you hit that next level of pop collecting when you start buying protos. As long as you just buy the ones that have some sort of significance to you, you'll be okay.

Postby **thejosh2010** » Sat Jan 23, 2016 11:44 pm

Flex Luthor wrote:My first proto was a white Brian from Family Guy. I got him during Funko Funday last year. Since then I bought a Kratos proto on eBay and a White Goodman(Dodgeball) from Gemini. You know you hit that next level of pop collecting when you start buying protos. As long as you just buy the ones that have some sort of significance to you, you'll be okay.

Amen to that pal...I only own 1 POP proto, which is my favorite actor...and 2 Wobbler proto's, from my favorite movie with one being that favorite actor as well lol

I would love to buy more, but I just can't swing it all, and like you said...what I have is very significant and meaningful to me. So I'm very happy and content!!

Postby **mithril_von_fuzz** » Sun Jan 24, 2016 1:11 am

You don't already know what my first proto was Matt! lol

9" Green/Orange Freddy!! Hmm....coincidence? ;-)

(that's Joincidence with a C!) #friendsquote

Postby **thejosh2010** » Sun Jan 24, 2016 1:22 am

mithril_von_fuzz wrote:You don't already know what my first proto was Matt! 9" Green/Orange Freddy!! Hmm....coincidence? (that's Joincidence with a C!) #friendsquote

That's one darn great first proto to have!!! :notworthy:

Awesome!

Postby **M4ttay** » Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:45 am

mithril_von_fuzz wrote:You don't already know what my first proto was Matt! 9" Green/Orange Freddy!! Hmm....coincidence? (that's Joincidence with a C!) #friendsquote

Haha he was my second proto

number 3 is on the way

Postby **squidward** » Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:00 am

Our first proto was a Wobbler and was a gift from a long-time collector.
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Then we scored big at Fundays 2015. We caught several and then traded with someone to get Stewie and Brian together.
Star Trek Klingon
Matrix Neo
Family Guy Ray Gun Stewie
Family Guy Brian
Disney Frozen Coronation Elsa
Disney Frozen Coronation Anna
Disney Lilo & Stitch Elvis Stitch
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I don't think we'll be buying any protos but I would love to have Harry Potter or Star Wars protos.

I wish we had more time to trade with people when Fundays ended. I would have loved to try to trade for some protos at the end of the night when the party ended. Maybe this year.

Postby **M4ttay** » Sun Jan 24, 2016 6:13 pm

squidward wrote:Our first proto was a Wobbler and was a gift from a long-time collector.

Then we scored big at Fundays 2015. We caught several and then traded with someone to get Stewie and Brian together.
Star Trek Klingon
Matrix Neo
Family Guy Ray Gun Stewie
Family Guy Brian
Disney Frozen Coronation Elsa
Disney Frozen Coronation Anna
Disney Lilo & Stitch Elvis Stitch

I don't think we'll be buying any protos but I would love to have Harry Potter or Star Wars protos.

I wish we had more time to trade with people when Fundays ended. I would have loved to try to trade for some protos at the end of the night when the party ended. Maybe this year.

You have some great stuff mate

very jealous

Postby **thejosh2010** » Sun Jan 24, 2016 6:19 pm

squidward wrote:Our first proto was a Wobbler and was a gift from a long-time collector.

Then we scored big at Fundays 2015. We caught several and then traded with someone to get Stewie and Brian together.
Star Trek Klingon
Matrix Neo
Family Guy Ray Gun Stewie
Family Guy Brian
Disney Frozen Coronation Elsa
Disney Frozen Coronation Anna
Disney Lilo & Stitch Elvis Stitch

I don't think we'll be buying any protos but I would love to have Harry Potter or Star Wars protos.

I wish we had more time to trade with people when Fundays ended. I would have loved to try to trade for some protos at the end of the night when the party ended. Maybe this year.

What a great first proto!! Congratu-freakin-lations!! :-$

Serious proto beauty on that Iron Man wobbler proto!

My first proto was a POP proto...kinda like the colored proto's over the white, but still would appreciate either :razz:

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