
This week Rick and Piper are back to discuss Their Annual State of Collecting Address for 2023. They talk about ongoing issues with distribution, inventory, and manufacturing across all collectibles and potential strategies on correcting those issues. Additionally, is there a market correction underway for resellers, how gambling is the new normal for collectibles, Funko’s strategy for this year, and what could they do differently in 2023 to win back the hearts of collectors. 



Join the team next week as the discuss Funko Fair 2023. Hear all the opinions on what the love, dislike and are ready to add to their collections. 



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EP114 – The State of Collecting 2023

Comedy

Games & Hobbies

Video Games

Other Games

Hobbies

Automotive

Aviation


Ricky and Piper are back to talk about their experience at Fan Expo Dallas and the convention center from Hell Experience. From autograph lines, to overcrowded aisles this year’s Fan Expo Dallas was packed with fun and zero air conditioning! The team also talks about other upcoming conventions, Funko NFTs and a solid discussion on what to expect from this year’s Funko Fundays at San Diego Comic Con. 



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EP129 – Fan Expo Dallas, Fundays and Everything Else


Rick and Piper are back to talk about everything Comicpalooza and the team’s experience in Houston, Texas. They also briefly discuss NFT releases and how epic the Adventure Time release was. Additionally, the team talks about a shift in the Funko Market through Whatnot and how gambling on mysteries seems to be the new way to purchase products. They end the episode on a high note with talks about upcoming conventions and what’s in store for the rest of the year. 



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EP128 – Whatnot, Con Struggles and More


Rick and Piper are back with another amazing Creator Series Podcast featuring special guest JD from the Collecting Heroes Podcast. JD joins the team to talk everything Funko, Funko NFTs, Post-Apocalyptic television and his collecting journey. The team discusses the recent Dark Knight Series NFT release and provides opinions on what was good, bad, and just okay. This episode is filled with great banter, collecting stories, and what drives JD to turn something he loves into a great podcast! 



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EP127 – The Creator Series: JD from the Collecting Heroes Podcast


Rick and Piper are back again, but this time with a much more lighthearted episode. The team talks about the new, or should we say, reinvented Funko Fanclub. Will Funko make traction with this version or is it doomed from the start? They also discuss Funko Fusion and how excited they are to see Funko tackle video games once again. Piper talks about Pokémon 151, releasing in Japan on June 16th and all the hype beast excitement. They end on a strong note with Mystery Box talk and everyone’s favorite character….. A.I. Storytime with Mr. Funko!! 



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EP126 – More Mystery Boxes and Pocket Monsters


Rick and Piper are back this week bringing forth an awesome interview with former Funko design artist, Julie. First, the team kicks off with some brief NFT talk on the Flintstones NFT Release and transitions to the interview of a lifetime. Julie joins the podcast to talk about her time at Funko. Starting as a Plush Designer in 2016 and eventually moving over to the vinyl team, Julie played a vital role in creating TONS of iconic lines at Funko from Cthulhu Plush to DC Funko Pop! Julie shares what it’s like to be part of the Funko team, the interview process, designing lines, crazy licenses, being a collector, and her experience earlier this year during the Funko layoffs. The team is so thankful for Julie’s courage and coming on the podcast to share her message. Thanks again for an amazing interview. Remember there are people behind the PoP! 



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Julie’s Portfolio



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EP114 – The State of Collecting 2023

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