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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 figure Funko Mystery Minis are a popular line of collectible blind box figures produced by Funko, known for their small, stylized versions of popular characters from various franchises, including movies, TV shows, comics, and video games. Each figure typically stands around 2.5 inches tall and features the iconic Funko Pop! aesthetic, with oversized heads and large, expressive eyes, giving them a cute, chibi-like appearance. The “mystery” aspect refers to the blind packaging, where collectors don’t know which character they’re getting until they open the box. This adds an element of surprise and excitement, as each series usually features a mix of common and rare characters, with some even being exclusive or chase variants. Chase variants are typically more limited in production and feature unique designs or special finishes (like glitter, glow-in-the-dark, or metallic). Hasbro is a major American toy and entertainment company, best known for producing mass-market toys, board games, and media franchises. While Hasbro is primarily recognized for mainstream toys rather than designer or art toys, the company has ventured into the designer toy space through limited-edition collectibles, collaborations, and premium figure lines. Hasbro Pulse is a platform that caters to collectors by offering high-end, limited-edition figures, premium action figures, and exclusive collaborations. Mighty Muggs are a line of stylized vinyl figures featuring characters from franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, and Transformers, often compared to Funko Pop but with a more uniform design. Collaborations with artists and brands – Hasbro has worked with various artists and designer toy companies on unique releases, such as special-edition Transformers or GI Joe figures with artistic reimaginings. A newer initiative where fans can create personalized action figures based on their own likeness, blending mainstream toy production with customization.