get your FUNKO on this May! The insanely popular Pop! vinyl figures have successfully reshaped the collectibles landscape and are now primed to take comics by storm in a special month-long event from IDW Publishing. FUNKO and IDW are combining forces to bring fans FUNKO-ized versions of some of the most recognizable and beloved characters in all of pop culture.
FUNKO universe MONTH will feature some of the most sought after Pop! vinyl figures pertaining to life in five off–the-wall one-shots courtesy of IDW’s creative stable: GHOSTBUSTERS, teenage MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, THE X-FILES, STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, and judge DREDD.
“FUNKO’s popularity is off the charts, and IDW is ecstatic to bring these characters to life in comic book fashion,” said Greg Goldstein, president and COO, IDW Publishing. “We’re thrilled to expand our relationship with FUNKO with this special event.”
“Funko collectibles began in comic book shops. We’re thrilled to get back to our roots in this one-of-a-kind collaboration!” said Ben Butcher, Vice president of Creative, Funko.
“The marriage of IDW’s powerful storytelling ability with the exuberant style of the Funko brand is a best match and we can’t wait for fans anywhere to see what we’ve created!”
said David Hedgecock, Editor-in-Chief, IDW Publishing.
The fun of FUNKO universe MONTH will also extend beyond the core titles above to include special variant covers for Back to the Future #20, Orphan Black: Deviations #3, Dirk Gently: The Salmon of doubt #8, star Trek: Boldly Go #8, The Powerpuff Girls: the time tie #1, Donald Duck #20, Mickey mouse #20, Walt Disney’s Comics & stories #738, all hitting comic shops this May.
About IDW
IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX:IDWM) is a fully integrated media company, which includes publishing, games, entertainment, and the San Diego Comic Art Gallery.
IDW Publishing’s comic book and graphic novel catalog includes some of the world’s a lot of popular enjoyment brands, including Transformers, My little Pony, star Trek, teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, and Disney’s classic characters. At IDW’s core is its commitment to creator-owned comics including 30 Days of Night, Locke & Key, Wormwood, Ragnarök, V-Wars, and Archangel by bestselling sci-fi author William Gibson.
IDW publishing is also home to the acclaimed and award-winning imprints; top Shelf, The library of American Comics, Yoe! Books, and artist Editions, showcasing the greatest original art ever published in American comic books.
IDW Games’ diverse line-up includes the international phenomenon Machi Koro, as well as hit licensed games such as X-Files, Back to the Future, The Godfather, and TMNT.
IDW enjoyment currently serves as the worldwide distributor of Wynonna Earp airing on the Syfy channel in the U.S. and is producing BBC America’s Dirk Gently, based the best seller by Douglas Adams starring Elijah wood and Sam Barnett, and Brooklyn animal control for USA Network.
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