Creature from the Black Lagoon GID (NYCC '16)

Funko is an American company known for producing licensed pop culture collectibles, most notably its Pop! Vinyl figures. Founded in 1998 by Mike Becker and later sold to Brian Mariotti, Funko started with bobbleheads before evolving into a global powerhouse in the collectible toy industry. Pop! Vinyl Line (2010–Present) – The company’s most famous product, featuring stylized figures with oversized heads, covering franchises from movies, TV shows, video games, sports, anime, and more. Funko has partnerships with Disney, Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Harry Potter, anime studios, music artists, and sports leagues, making it one of the most diverse collectible brands. The company produces various collectibles, including Dorbz – Smaller, rounder figures with a smiling aesthetic. Funko Soda – Vinyl figures packaged in a soda can-style container. Funko Gold – Premium stylized figures, mainly for sports and music icons. Board Games & NFTs – Expanding into digital and tabletop gaming spaces. Retail & Fan Culture – Funko has flagship stores, exclusive online drops, and a massive presence at conventions like SDCC, NYCC, and ECCC. Funko has democratized collecting, making it more accessible with affordable pricing and an endless variety of figures. While not an art toy brand, its influence has helped mainstream vinyl figureFounded in 2001 as a magazine devoted to the obsessive-compulsive world of Japanese toy collecting, Super7 embarked on a mission to become the premiere outlet for information and reference for the obscure oddities of the toy universe. The success of the magazine immediately led to Super7 collaborating with Japanese toy manufacturers to create exclusive toys and various special editions, evolving over time to Super7 designing and manufacturing its own collectible toys. Super7’s philosophy is to make products— toys, books, magazines, t-shirts, and even their own retail store in San Francisco— that its collector founders would want, resulting in Super7’s products being recognized by fans as original, unique, and most of all, genuine.