The Energon Pub

[william-james88]

You all love Funko Pops don't you? Well, for those that do we have some fun news for you, more Transformers are coming!

A giant list of upcoming Funko pop figures reveals that some will be Transformers including Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Jazz and Soundwave. There will also be Funko Keychains featuring Bumblebee, Megatron and Optimus Prime.

This would not be the first time we get Transformers themed Funko Pops since there have been a few released for the movie line. However, if these are G1 based, then that would be something new.

Below are examples of the previously released movie figures along with the long list of upcoming figures.




Transformers Age of Extinction Funko Pop! Bumblebee Gallery

[o.supreme]

I've managed to avoid the entire craze until recently. My daughter found me the B&N Exclusive Ultraman, actually in store, and for normal retail, then I got the Classic Voltron. Would love to have Godzilla and Kong, but they are a little pricey, and there are so many fakes on eBay right now. I may get a Prime if its based on the original series, and not Movieverse.

[william-james88]

Well, for those who like G1 and Funko Pops, this could make you happy. These new Transformers Pops were revealed as part on Instagram along with others, like the Monopoly man and Furby. The ones shown are Optimus Prime and Bumblebee but the deal here is that they are a combo of different G1 aspects. The heads come from the cartoon (Bumblebee has a mouth for instance) while the bodies are based on the G1 toys.

Check them out below and let us know if this mishmash interests you or if you were going to buy them regardless or not buy them no matter how they looked.

[BeastProwl]

Hate these things

[Charz]

Love these things

[Brokebot]

I have never understood the appeal.

[Emerje]

Not really my thing, but they are only $10 right? I'll probably get them since they're cheap. I'm guessing they'll do a limited version with toy heads.

Emerje

[Regimus Prime]

I have never understood the appeal of these things either, but for some reason my office staff and loved ones have gifted me a number of different ones over the years because I'm a fan boy. I was recently going through some collectibles to sell on Ebay and discovered a few of the ones I own are "vaulted" and selling for approximately $200. Again, I don't get it but neither did most adults in 1985 when Garbage Pail Kids came out. We as kids couldn't get enough of them though. All that being said, I plan on picking these up simply because they're Transformers and they only retail for $10. In this day and age of figures like MP-44 going for almost $500 and Haslab Unicron's approximately $600 price tag, I'll take a cheap Transformers item when I can get one.

[joevill]

these actually look pretty cool

[84everfan]

These look awful. WHY does bumblebee have a mouth? After YEARS of not getting good transformers funkos THIS is what we're handed? This had better be the start of more cartoon accurate bobbles. If they keep up with this mouth thing I'm gonna lose it. We're not stupid, we can tell the difference between no mouth and a faceplate.

[william-james88]

Covering Transformers Funko Pop news has been tougher than any other TF merchandising product due to their narrow distribution channels and near automatic sold out status of exclusive variants. But now we actually have a clear idea of how you can at least get one of these exclusives: Grimlock. He is part of a long list of Spring 2021 shared exclusives which will be available on the Funko website to member AND at another retailer depending the country. For instance, Grimlock, the only TF Funko Pop in this list, will be available at EB Games in Canada and Gamestop in the US. You might even be able to preorder them now by contacting your local store. The full list of which toy is available at which retailer in which country is looooooooooooooong and they broke it down on their site in a myriad of illustrated tables. So head here to check out your specific country.

[william-james88]

dear lord, collecting Funko Pops looks like a huge nightmare for collectors. can't believe they even gave an exclusive to Barnes and Noble.

[o.supreme]

dear lord, collecting Funko Pops looks like a huge nightmare for collectors

Absolutely. I'm so glad I am very limited. I own 2 as of today, (The Original Ultraman #764 which was a B&N Exclusive, and the Original Voltron #70). I would like to get the first Godzilla release (not any of its variants), but I am waiting to find one at a reasonable price.

I've seen the Target Exclusive Bumblebee a few times, but all I want is the standard Original Optimus Prime. Then I'll have my Mt Rushmore of 4 total.

There's also the issue of Chinese knockoffs which makes finding genuine older ones quite difficult when looking online.

[Emerje]

can't believe they even gave an exclusive to Barnes and Noble.

Doesn't surprise me, I don't know if they're different in Canada, but these days almost a third of B&N is toys and games.

On the other hand, what the heck is Box Lunch, never heard of that store? Looks to be a more colorful, upbeat Hot Topic. Also surprised to see Newbury Comics got exclusives since it's a regional chain here in New England. I had no idea FYE was still around, the only one in Maine closed a long time ago.

Emerje

[blackeyedprime]

I think I only know what 15 of the 500 exclusives are from. Basketball Chewbaccas a little bit odd -but since Disney who am I to judge...

I was tempted to sell the few Motu ones I have due to lack of being able to get hold of more of them, but having a Stinkor that stinks is something I couldn't be with out. Some funkos work well, others are abominations.

[william-james88]

A few wrote in telling us of the new Gamestop exclusive Transformer Funko Pop figure. This is a 10 inch Soundwave where you can open up his chest and put different casettes in. This is available to preorder now for $40 and it will be available in Canada as well, exclusively at EB Games.

Here is the item description

Only at GameStop! Transform your stylized vinyl figure collection in a big way with Pop! Jumbo 10-inch Transformers Soundwave with Tapes! Vinyl figure is approximately 10-inches tall and includes 4 interchangeable tapes. This Pop Transformers Soundwave figure is a GameStop Funko Exclusive.

FEATURES:
Funko Pop Transformers Soundwave figure
Made of vinyl
Figure is approximately 10-inches tall
includes 4 interchangeable tapes
GameStop Exclusive
Comes packaged in window display box

You can pre-order it now for $40 and shipping is free.
Expected Date: 08/04/2021

[Brokebot]

I never have understood the draw of those things.

[Overcracker]

I only own 1 Funko Pop. A Joker. But I’m totally getting those Thundarr the Barbarian ones. That Ookla the Mok looks awesome.

Not really interested in the TFs though.

[SGMLordMirage]

I went by a local Game Stop today (Springfield, MO) and they two of these and i decided to pick up one. Ive never bought anything from this particular line but thought Soundwave was pretty cool looking.

From the photos, I took a picture of both sides of the cassettes and with at least one cassette in his chest.

He was listed at $34.99.

Enjoy,

SGM

[william-james88]

Several Funko Pop! Transformers have been tough to find due to their exclusivity and they sell out fast. So here is a heads up if you are looking for Funko Pop! G1 Tracks. He is a Toy Tokyo exclusive for NYCC 2021 and you can get him for 19.99 on the Toy Tokyo website. They even have free shipping.

Here is the link: https://toytokyo.com/products/funko-pop ... 3c03&_ss=r

We thank xRotorstormx for letting us know.

[chuckdawg1999]

I don't get Pops. I have the Amazon exclusive Optimus Prime and I just don't get the appeal. *Clicks complete on order.*

[Zordon]

Clicked on link, sold out

[daedalus25]

Clicked on link, sold out

I just clicked on the link and ordered it.

[Zordon]

Clicked on link, sold out

I just clicked on the link and ordered it.

Seems they’re not shipping out to the uk. I’ll send them an email

[william-james88]

How's that for a headline? We had reported on a Hasbro exclusive being behind an NFT paywall, and the community was wondering how long it would take for the same to happen to a Transformers exclusive. Well, this is getting closer to there. The Funko Pop website is advertising an NFT drop of 360000 Transformers NFTs on March 15th. You have samples of the NFTs on the website. It is unclear if you can purchase them without a crypto wallet.

Now, among the 360000 NFTs, there are around 9,596 which come with a token you can use to redeem an exclusive Funko Pop toy. The exclusives are below. So, just to be clear, buying a set of these NFTs means you only get a chance at getting a physical Funko Pop toy, over 90% of purchases will result in just NFTs. This is like those sports cars packs where you have a chance at there being a special rare card (like on that is autographed or has a piece of a game worn jersey) inside. But at least with the card example, you still get cards regardless. Here, you have less than a 10% chance at owning something physical.

And yes, I wrote the same thing twice in different ways, I just want it to be clear.