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     • Brian Mariotti, who bought Funko in 2005, back when it was a seven-year-old maker of bobblehead dolls, stepped down as CEO in January, taking on a new role of chief creative officer as part of a well-organized transition plan.
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   Who owns Funko toys?

   • Founded in 1998 by Mike Becker and Claudia Becker, Funko was originally conceived as a small project to create various low-tech, nostalgia-themed toys. The company's first manufactured bobblehead was of the Big Boy restaurant mascot. First sold in 2005, Funko, Inc. is now headed by CEO Cynthia Williams.

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   Does Funko have a female buyer?

   • While action figures tend to draw more male buyers, Funko’s Pop! Vinyl figures are a rare example that has as many, if not more, female buyers. In 2017 Funko acquired the collectible backpacks and accessories company Loungefly and added clothing to its assortment to grow its sales from $20 million in 2017 to $140 million last year.

   How Collectibles Brand Funko Became A $1 Billion Pop Culture ... - Forbes

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   Who is Funko Inc?

   • Let’s take a trip down memory lane and explore the fascinating history of Funko Inc. Funko Inc. was founded in 1998 by toy collector Mike Becker and his wife Claudia Becker. The company started as a small project in their home in Snohomish, Washington.

   The History of Funko Pop: From Nostalgic Toys to Pop Culture Icons

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   What products does Funko sell?

   • In addition to the iconic Pop! Vinyl figures, Funko has expanded its product range to include plush toys, T-shirts, keychains, ceramic mugs, and even life-size statues. In recent years, Funko has made several notable acquisitions to further strengthen its position in the industry.

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   How many different Funko Pop figures are there?

   • Funko Pop! vinyl figurines are based on pop culture characters created by Funko Inc. According to the official Funko App, there are now 8,366 different figures. They were launched in 2011 and are known to fans simply as ‘Funko Pops'. Funko Inc. is a 20-year-old company based in Washington state.

   Funko Pop! vinyl figurines are a $686 million dollar business - Vox

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   Why are Funko Pop Toys so popular?

   • Understandably, since they create toys under many pop culture categories, there’s a Funko that aligns with everyone’s interests, and therefore, they appeal to the masses. The Funko POP series is indeed the brand’s most significant success and has stapled the brand into a leading household name across the world’s toy industry.

   The Rise of Funko POP: A History of the Iconic Collectible

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   Funko was founded in 1998 by toy collector Mike Becker at his home in Snohomish, Washington. [5] He started the business after failing to find an affordable coin bank of the Big Boy Restaurants mascot, instead licensing the rights to make his own coin banks from a Big Boy franchise in Michigan.

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   Mar 13, 2022 · Brian Mariotti, who bought Funko in 2005, back when it was a seven-year-old maker of bobblehead dolls, stepped down as CEO in January, taking on a new role of chief creative officer as part of...

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6. www.vox.com › the-goods › 2019/8/13Funko Pop! vinyl figurines are a $686 million dollar business ...

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   Aug 13, 2019 · Known to fans simply as “Funko Pops,” each toy is based on a pop culture character, and according to the official Funko App, there are now 8,366 different figures.

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7. dcf.fm › blogs › historyFunko, Inc. (FNKO): history, ownership, mission, how it works ...

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   A Who Owns Funko, Inc. (FNKO) Major Shareholders. As of the latest filing in 2023, the following major shareholders hold significant stakes in Funko, Inc.:

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   Nov 10, 2023 · In 2005, Funko underwent a change in ownership when Mike Becker sold the company to Connor Orcutt, its current Chief Creative Officer. Orcutt moved the company’s headquarters to Lynnwood,...

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    May 5, 2022 · My claim to fame is pushing Funko to release a four pack of golden girls action figures during New York Comic Con in 2017. People thought it was a crazy idea but I pushed it through and it was a big success.

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    Feb 17, 2023 · Funko was founded in 1998 by Mike Becker, who was a toy enthusiast and entrepreneur. He started the company with a focus on creating nostalgic bobbleheads of pop culture icons from the 1960s and 1970s.