{"id":851,"date":"2020-11-01T12:50:05","date_gmt":"2020-11-01T04:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.shauisantos.com\/?page_id=851"},"modified":"2020-11-07T02:26:03","modified_gmt":"2020-11-06T18:26:03","slug":"funko-pops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.shauisantos.com\/?page_id=851","title":{"rendered":"Funko Pops!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How I started collecting Funko Pops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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It was 2013 when I discovered Funko Pops while browsing through Amazon. AMD’s The Walking Dead was the most watched show then. I liked how badass Michonne was with her two slave zombies and had a crush on Daryl Dixon (played by Norman Reedus).
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I ordered my top 4 characters – Michonne, Glenn, Daryl, and Rick on December 6, 2013.
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Had them forwarded to a virtual US address, MyShippingBox. I received them probably last week of December 2013. Bragged about my new toys on IG by January 1, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Funko Pops were not popular as yet during that time here in the Philippines. I remember seeing a few characters I like from Filbar’s Sta. Lucia branch. I stopped buying as it cost around 500+. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To commemorate Jollibee’s 40th Anniversary, Jollibee released the first Pinoy Funko Pop last July 2018. It was a certified hit for collectors and non-collectors. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to get one directly from a Jollibee store as it was just a one-day release kind of promo. (Stickered – Limited Edition)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast forward to April 2019, I asked my kuya Arnel what could my pasalubong be for Joshua. Kuya said Joshua collects Funko Pops and that he is looking for a Jollibee Pop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Got one from an authorized seller of legit\/authentic pops. Weee happy girl! It was so cute! I choose to hand-carry my pasalubong. *for NOOB\/hardcore collectors, dapat mint condition ang box*<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I was inspired by Joshua’s collection to continue acquiring more Pops that I like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, by the time I am back in the Philippines, Funko Pop! Jollibee in Barong was waiting for me (released June 12, 2019). Then I got my own Jollibee 40th Anniversary (August 3, 2019). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I do not collect to resell, I collect what I like. I collect for keeps. I buy what I can relate to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, I take them out of the box. I won’t be able to appreciate and enjoy my purchase\/my collection if it stays in the box. Cute kaya when they are out of the box. Team OOB!!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My main theme is “Girl Power”<\/strong> with Michonne starting that line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notice there’s a factory defect on Michonne’s nose. Thus, the reason whenever I buy Pops, I always look at the face. Or when I order online, I inform the seller to send me a pop without any factory defect on the face. Magka-defect\/imperfection na anywhere, huwag lang sa mukha.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then, there are those that reminds me of my Childhood<\/strong>. E.g. Rainbow Brite, Care Bear, Dumbo, Mickey Mouse, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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November 9, 2019 when I got the first Coca-Cola Funko Pop! A Coca-Cola Polar Bear<\/strong>. My precious! (I have 3 of this. :p)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most of my Pops are females. Badass. Strong, empowered Women. Heroes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funko released Frontliners. My “Girl Power”<\/strong> theme would not be complete without a Female Frontliner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turns out, it also reminds me of Ate Tootsie and the Male Frontline of Kuya Arnel. Gotta have them both!
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Then I thought, I should find Pops that would represent my family. *Makahanap lang ng dahilan to buy non-female Pops that I like*<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, my Santos-Abreu Family Funko Pop! Edition.
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My Hulk line is just because it represents the grumpy-old-Pogi in the North. I’m done buying Hulks.
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I also made one that represents the countries I’ve travelled to.
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With the number of variation per character that Funko releases, I said I’ll only get one Pop per character. I will not have a specific “Line”. But when I asked Nanay what character she liked, she said Betty Boop<\/strong>. So, I am now collecting that line. I am only missing one, the Chase edition of Betty Boop & Pudgy. Do I really want to spend that much for a Chase? We will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11.06.2020<\/strong> As of writing, I have a bunch of pre-orders. Eg. Barbie (3), Jen & Joey (Dawson’s Creek), Minnie & Dumbo, Wanda (Scarlett Witch), Coca-Cola Crown, Coca-Cola Can, and Spam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coming from the USA are Coca-Cola 10 (inches), Freddy as Taurus, Sydney Bristow (2), Betty Boop Sock Hop, and Young Moana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After this, I will now concentrate on Coca-Cola\/Jollibee\/Betty Boop\/Barbie Pops. I wish to get the Funko Coca-Cola Plushies too!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until the next Pop! <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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