New Funko CEO on Cornering ‘Kidult’ Collectibles Market in a Rough Economy: ‘There’s Almost More Value for Something That’s Physical and Tangible’

Variety · 2026-02-13
New Funko CEO on Cornering ‘Kidult’ Collectibles Market in a Rough Economy: ‘There’s Almost More Value for Something That’s Physical and Tangible’

If you work in entertainment, you’ve definitely seen a Funko Pop figure. The modern, more sophisticated versions of bobble-head toys are among the first consumer products that an IP secures a deal for if it wants to engage a proper fandom. From Star Wars to “KPop Demon Hunters” to