There were more huge exclusives such as the Emerald City Comic Con, Fan Expo Canada, Target, Walmart, 7Eleven, and Toy Tokyo, plus many more retailers. It was the year that we saw the first DIY POPs which later became very significant as they expanded the range. There were also three major exclusives: Funko Hollywood, AT&T, and Pez. This was also the year of the first 18” POPs, the first Wood Deco POPs, First POP! Towns, and the first Light & Sounds. This year's exclusives included the Legion of Collectors, Star Wars Smuggler’s Bounty, and the Funko Specialty Series. That’s 15 Funko POPs in total across three categories. They were released simultaneously on the same day at the Comic-Con event. Funko POPs Through the Years: A Timeline 2010: Glow in the Dark and Chase As always, Funko added new additions to existing line-ups. One of the notable POPs released this year was the Glowing Mr. Burns and the Tom & Jerry Funko POPs released in the Movies line-up.

The biggest question on everyone’s minds is of course “when did Funko POPs start?” Funko was originally founded in 1998. It was initially launched as a small project to create simple nostalgic toys that didn’t require much work compared to articulated figures and playsets. Some notable exclusives released in 2021 were FunKon, New York Comic-Con, San Diego Comic-Con, Forbidden Planet, and more. 2022 Understandably, since they create toys under many pop culture categories, there’s a Funko that aligns with everyone’s interests, and therefore, they appeal to the masses.Funko POPs have come a long way since their creation in 1998. What started as a small line of vinyl figures has grown into a cultural phenomenon, beloved by fans of all ages and interests. was the most significant year for Funko POP. Not only was the brand unveiled but, in the same year, they also released their first Glow in The Dark POP which was unveiled as part of the initial Heroes #1-10 range at Comic-Con. Green Lantern #09 was the first glow in the dark model and proved to be an instant fan favourite. This was a great year for new and previous collectors with the new line-ups and licensers. Also, more exclusives were brought out such as Box Lunch, Best Buy, Disney Treasures, Funko HQ, and more.

The Funko POP franchise didn’t start until 2010 when it was rebranded from Funko Force 2.0 and debuted at Comic-Con. When Was the First Funko POP Released? Funko released seven new line-ups this year and released more POPs for existing categories. The new line-ups released in 2019 were:And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you. This is because older POPs are vaulted, which means new ones are no longer produced. Instead, Funko creates newer POPs in the same line-up and any new line-ups it releases. The POP types released in 2018 were the first removable item, such as hats. It was also the year that saw the first 10” POP released.