Angry Groot Funko Pop Vinyl

If you don't have enough Guardians of the Galaxy Pop Vinyl figures you will soon ave the chance to own your very own Angry Groot.
This exclusive figure will debut at  Fan Expo Dallas Comic Con, May 29-31, 2015. 

If you can't make it to the convention Toy Mayrix will be selling them starting May 1st at 11:00 check it out
Angry Groot Sale

Good Luck on Your Hunt!

Funko ReAction Flash and Arrow TV Series Action Figures

The last two days we have been reporting on all the comic book related toys coming out of Toy Fair in New York City. We have looked at DC Icon Figures and Guardians of the Galaxy Dorbz. I am certain we will be looking at more stuff as the fair continues, including many items from Funko.

The Funko ReAction line continues to grow reaching into iconic television and movie series. Yesterday Funko revealed their Flash and Arrow TV series figures.


The Arrow line-up will include two different Arrow figures, a Deathstroke, a Black Canary, Diggle, Arrow and a Dark Arrow Merlyn.

Flash line will start with the Flash and what looks like Captain Cold.

Two things come to mind as we continue to look at Toy Fair news, first how am I going to afford all the great stuff and second where am I going to put it all.

Good Luck Hunting all these toys down.

Guardians of the Galaxy Dorbz Line at Toy Fair

Last week we reported on the Dorbz Line being released by Funko's new Vinyl Sugar Brand.
Well a lot more figures have been revealed at New York Toy Fair including a Guardians of the Galaxy line.

 The GOTG line will include the main Guardians Star-Lord both asked and Unmasked, Drax, Gamora, Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Gamora. It will also include the villains The Collector,  Ronan, Nebula, Yondu and Korath.  Hopefully the line is successful and we see a Howard the Duck at some point.

Check them out below.

Toy Fair starts today, collectibles a plenty

Yes it is Valentines Day today, so hung the ones you love then start following all the news coming out of Toy Fair 2015.

The first thing I saw tat caught my eye says that Funko is listening. They are releasing a line of Pop! Vinyl figures based on The Flash Television series. The first two will be The Flash and Captain Cold.
What is so great about this release is it the first time a Rogue will appear as a Pop!Vinyl, yes FINALLY! Hopefully there will be plenty more figures from the show.

These two are due out in May.

Hey your wallet might be a little bit lighter but your collection will be that much nicer!

Good Luck on Your Hunt!

Batman ThrillKiller Midtown Comics Funko Pop Vinyl Exclusive

Another Batman Funko Pop Vinyl exclusive is set to be released next month. This one will be available at Midtown Comics. Batman will appear in the suit from the Elseworlds ThrillKiller mini-series. The suit contains a blood-red logo and will be released on March 31st.

Dorbz DC and Marvel Vinyl Figures

Toy Fair 2015 is only 12 days away and the toy event of the year is already paying dividends for comic book fans. this past week Vinyl Sugar released a teaser image of their upcoming line of collectibles, Dorbz.  
Vinyl Sugar, a Funko run offshot, is going to bring fans the cutest vinyl figure line ever. These look based on the teaser image there will be both DC and Marvel characters included in the line. 

Funko is using vinyl sugar to team with top designers to bring fans unique toys and collectibles. 

Vinyl Sugar is the illegitimate love child between Funko and some of the best free-wheeling designers from the back streets of London, the boutiques of Harajuku, and the galleries in NYC. Vinyl Sugar – because you crave it!

We will have to wait until Toy Fair to get further news. As always as soon as we hear we'll share with you.

Good Luckmon Your Hunt!

Batman Entertainment Earth Funko Pop! Vinyl Exclusive

It cant be denied  that  Funko's Pop! vinyl line has been one of the most character packed toy lines to ever hit shelves. Well their new Entertainment  Earth Exclusives are sure to please Pop! Vinyl collectors and Batman fans alike.
Funko has decided to take the story from Detetive Comics #241 "The Rainbow Batman" and create not one, not two but 6 Batman figures. In the issue Batman wears 6 different colored costumes.

Detective Comics #241

Entertainment Earth will be releasing the not so Dark Knight line over the next year, the first one can be pre-ordered now over at Entertainment Earth, this one is yellow. As a true hunter you'll have to collect them all and create your own Caped Crusader rainbow, each will be 3 3/4-inches tall and each will be a different color of the rainbow.

As for me I am just hoping they add this one as a bonus. Fingers crossed.

Good Luck on Your Hunt!
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Age of Ultron Avengers Pop! Vinyl Figures

Avengers 2: Age of Ultron is not only coming to a theater near you this year, they are also coming to your Pop! Vinyl collection.

That is right Funko is already scheduled a release of  Age of Ultron figures and surprise it's February. Yes less then a month away you can own Ultron.

The new line includes, new versions of Thor, Iron Man (Mark 43), Captain America, and the Hulk plus for the first time Hawkeye, Ultron and Vision.

No word yet if they will be exclusives or not. Can you say Hot Topis?

As soon as we know so will you. Check them out and if anyone know why there is no Quicksilver, come on already!

Good Luck on Your Funko Hunt!

Guardians of the Galaxy Villains - Pop Vinyl Style

If you have been reading the Comic Book Hunter & Gatherer blog then you know that we are huge fans of  the Guardians of the Galaxy both the comics and the blockbuster movie. You can read all about the characters in our Guardians of the Galaxy Character Guide .
We are also big fans of the Pop Vinyl figures, Dancing Baby Groot has to be the cutest Pop so far.
Well if you also love the movie, collect the Pop! Figures but dealt that the Guardians villains have been missing your prays have been answered. Funko is releasing the baddies of Guardians of the Galaxy this March.
The set will include Nebula, Ronan the Accuser, Yondu, the Collector and Thanos.

Nebula, Ronan, Yondu and the Collector each stand 3 3/4-inches tall but they will all cower beside Thanos.

Thanos is a towering 6-inch tall Pop! Vinyl Bobble Head. With fists clenched and an arrogant grin on his face, he’s adorned in his blue and gold armor and ready to take over the Galaxy… and rule over all of your Pop! collection. No Guantlet yet, fingers crossed the next version does.

So get out there pre-order your Villains of the Galaxy today. If you would like to share your collection you can email us at Farleyclan003@yahoo.com and we will write a post about it.

Good Luck on Your Hunt!

Exclusive Marvel Funko Pop Vinyls at Walgreens

If you have been collecting Funko's Pop Vinyl figures for any length of time then you knw that there are a bunch of exclusives throughout the line. I have spent many an afternoon searching Hot Topic, Walmart or a comic convention looking for that exclusive limited to one place. Well there is anew store in te game, get your motors ready to drive to your local Walgreens.

Yes Walgreens will be offering not one, not two but four, yes 4 exclusive Funko Pop Vinyl figures. The kicker is they are being released this month. So get familiar with your local store.

The Exclusives will be based on Marvel characters from Spider-Man.  It includes Spider-Man in Black costume, Spider-Man 2099, Venom and the Punsher. See pictures of each below.

We will update you on future exclusives.

Good luck on Your Hunt!

Black Lantern Reverse Flash Funko Pop Vinyl Hot Topic Exclusive

Hot Topic has done it again. Yet another Funko Pop Vinyl exclusive. This time it's Reverse Flash as a Black Lantern. 

No release date yet but once we hear we will let the Hunters know.

Freddy Funko SDCC Deadpool Exclusives

Freddy Funko Deadpool Grey Variant limited to 24

If you collect Funko Pop Vinyl! Figures you may or may not be aware that Funko has a mascot that they often use for Convention exclusives. Freddy Funko has appeared as many different heros, including Batman, Superman and Ghist Rider. Most of these Freddy variants are very rare and sell for extremely high prices. Search eBay for Freddy Funko and you will be shocked.

This past year at San Diego Comic Con Funko had limited edition Freddy Funko as Deadpool. Two of these figures were limited to 24 pieces and are currently selling on eBay for over $1,000. Yes one thousand dollars for a Pop Vinyl figure. I collect Pop Vinyl and suprise there are no Freddy Funko version, one day I will hunt one down for a reasonable price.

Freddy Funko Deadpool Orange Variant limited to 24

If you collect Pop Vinyl! or Deadpool I truly hope you can find one of these,mid you do email us and tell us your story Farleyclan003@yahoo.com

You can email us any of your successful hunting stories, we love hearing from our readers.

Good Luck on your Funko hunt!
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Howard the Duck gets the Funko Pop! Vinyl Treatment

After years of on again off again appearances throughout the Marvel Universe all it took Howard the Duck to get himself immortalized was a small cameo at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy. On the heals of the announcement of the Dancing Baby Groot figure, Funko will also be releasing Howard the Duck.

Howard the Duck will continue Funko’s popular line of Marvel POP! figures. Howard the Duck is the 64th figure. Funko will probably be releasing a larger Guardians of the Galaxy themed line based on this summers highest grossing film.

Date of the Howard the Duck figure  has not been released yet so keep your eyes open.

Good Luck on Your Hunt!

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Dancing Baby Groot coming from Funko

Since first seeing Guardians of the Galaxy many fans, including me, have been waiting for a baby Groot figure. Well our wish has been granted. Funko will be releasing a Pop Vinyl! version of little baby Groot. 

If you haven't seen Guardians of the Galaxy yet, first do,you live under a rock. second at the end of the film there is scene where baby Groot is dancing waving his branches to The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back". Yes it was the cutest scene in the movie and has caught the attention of everyone.

Once we know the exact release date we will update our loyal readers. I also still hope someone makes a solar powered dancing version.

Comic Shop Review - Uncanny!, King of Prussia, PA

Recently moved into the King of Prussia mall and renamed, formerly Comics & More, Uncanny! is still adjusting to its new location but they are coming along. I you have read our previous Comic Shop Reviews, you know that we have been to a bunch of Comic Shops over the years.  Some stand out some do not. Uncanny is in the middle, trying to set themselves up again.

They carry a nice assortment of items, comics, toys, t-shirts, Funko and cards.  The thing that stands out most was the large t-shirt wall, a nice selection of Marvel, DC and TV related t-shirts. Pretty much something for everyone.

They also had a selection of statues, specifically a Howard the Duck statue. Since his appearance at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy, Howard the Duck has grown in popularity. See more about his history in our review of Howard the Duck.

Toys - A very nice selection of newer toys from most of the recent DC, Marvel and Walking Dead lines. Action figures a plenty. They also have a very large selection of Funko Pop Vinyl's. The display for the Pop Vinyl's was pretty awesome, stacked nicely so you can see everyone, they even had Ash from Evil Dead. They didn't have many older toys, which is to be expected from a store that recently reopened.

 

Comics - They had the normal selection of current comics, no much in the way of back issues. Some recent stuff but not much in the way of older issues. Hopefully moving forward they will purchase some collections to add to their back issue bins. A good comic shop has to have a good supply of back issues, especially for us hunters who are always on the search.

 



Other Stuff - Plenty of t-shirts to choose from, the bulk of which were DC comics related. The Plastic Man and Beast Boy really caught our eye as we had never seen them before. Uncanny! also had a nice selection of other stuff such as book bags, cards, bottle openers and the things we buy to make our collecting look good to our friends. Also that Howard the Duck statue makes a nice addition.

One of the things we liked most about our visit to Uncanny! was the life size statues they had placed around the store, am imposing Dark Knight greets you at the door as you walk in, an enormous Hulk looking over you as you hunt thru the store and the Flash protecting the back of the store. You know we are big Flash fans so this was nice to see. This is a nice effect to welcome customers into the store and for the kids to take pictures with.

 

Comic Shop Grade - B

 Usually comic book shops that are located in malls cater to the masses by carry other items besides comic book related stuff, since we comic collectors are becoming the masses new shops do not have to do this. Uncanny! does not cater to the masses they cater to the comic collectors, they cater to us. With a little more time and some collection purchases Uncanny! can become a solid store, right now they are still adjusting to their new name and space.

If you live in the area or are visiting the King of Prussia mall stop in and look around, you will certainly be able to find something to add to your collection.

We here at Comic Book Hunter and Gatherers will continue our hunt. Filling in our want list and gathering our collection.

Good Luck on Your Hunt!
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Comic Shop Review - Dreamscape Comics, Bethlehem

When you first enter Dreamscape it is a bit overwhelming, there are stacks and stacks of comics and magazines. Everywhere you look there are boxes upon boxes of comics and they are on top of other boxes. Hopefully you are getting the picture, a little bit of a mess. I spoke with the woman working and the shop is going out of business soon, so they have begun to clear out inventory. Everything was 40% off.

So what did I think of this place? If you can get past the cluttered mess, there is a organization to the madness and if you have some time to look through everything it is worth the trip there. I am assuming that the store has been around a very long time because some of the inventory goes way back.

Dreamscape reminded me of the comic shop, County Coin, that I frequented when I was younger. Same smell, same organization. I  have always enjoyed the old style comic shops, they are like mom and pop stores.


Comics- Dreamscape had a very large selection of back issues dating back to the 1970's. If you have time to go through all the boxes and piles of comics on the floor I am pretty sure your hunt will yield some comic book gold.

Toys- Plenty of old toys throughout the store, I found a box of the DC Who's Who mini scenes. Also had a very interesting Funko Aquaman Bobblehead, along with a punch of  pieces from other action figure lines of the last ten years or so. Picked up some older toys while we were there. Older toys are not that easy to find, most comic shops have not been around long enough to have any.

Other Stuff- Dreamscape had a lot of old magazines, finding these comic book and collecting based magazines are really hard to get these days as many of them have gone out of business over the years. We still by them for research purposes and they are fun to read. So while we were there bought a couple of old Lee's Action Figure News and Toy Review dating back from 2000. Another sign o how long the store has been around.

Comic Shop Grade - B   

If you have the time and some cash to spend it is worth a visit but do it before end of the summer as they are closing their doors. Hopefully someone will come along and take over the shop as we no longer have enough of these types of Comic Shops around anymore.
Overall a good place to hunt for buried treasure, I really mean buried. Plus there are deals to be found.

Good luck on your hunt! And don't forget support your local comic shops.
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