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I saw that the other day as well and agree.... People can collect whatever they want of course.
A few days before that, this was found as well. A bunch of pallets of Magic the Gathering cards.
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There's no rhyme or reason to this, though. A few years ago--and Dwayne posted on it here--Monarch Models destroyed a bunch of their retro kits. But new companies have continued to reissue these classic models, Phantom of the Opera etc.Last edited by PNGwynne; Mar 4, '23, 12:48 PM.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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I always wonder about decisions like this. Why not sell them off to liquidators? Donate them to thrift stores? Give a bonus "mystery item" with every order?
If I had to guess, it is because seeing Funko Pops selling for 50 cents at Goodwill hurts the impression that these are valuable collectibles. But I have to think that all of this coverage of them going to a landfill does even more damage. Plus, it just seems so incredibly wasteful.Comment
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If I had to guess, it is because seeing Funko Pops selling for 50 cents at Goodwill hurts the impression that these are valuable collectibles.
I liked Funko better in their Wacky Wobbler days before they became this overly greedy corporate behemoth pushing this false notion of investing in their nerd Hummels instead of just having fun and collecting toys. Their manipulative business practices of chase figures and artificially limiting certain popular figures purposely feeds the speculator mindset. People really need to stop thinking of toys as just another investment in their portfolio.You are a bold and courageous person, afraid of nothing. High on a hill top near your home, there stands a dilapidated old mansion. Some say the place is haunted, but you don't believe in such myths. One dark and stormy night, a light appears in the topmost window in the tower of the old house. You decide to investigate... and you never return...Comment
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They are the Beanie Babies of now.You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie BanksComment
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I always wonder about decisions like this. Why not sell them off to liquidators? Donate them to thrift stores? Give a bonus "mystery item" with every order?
If I had to guess, it is because seeing Funko Pops selling for 50 cents at Goodwill hurts the impression that these are valuable collectibles. But I have to think that all of this coverage of them going to a landfill does even more damage. Plus, it just seems so incredibly wasteful.
I've often joked that our post-apocalyptic, grim dark landscapes are going to be littered with Funko Pops. I guess this is a step towards that..Comment
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I think it's a way to keep the value up on these things. If they "dumped" a lot in the market, the Funko Pop "stock market" would take a hit, lol.Comment
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