Washington State toy-maker Funko has made quite a name for itself over the years. First, as the pop-culture collectible creator that seemed to have every cartoon, movie, and TV character you can think of (sports and music icons, too).

Then, with the opening of Funko HQ in Everett, it created a world-class shopping experience. A space where you are just as likely to pose for pictures as buy merch.

Batcave at Funko HQ in Everett, WA. Photo: Dan Roberts
Batman '66 Batcave at Funko HQ in Everett, WA. Photo: Dan Roberts
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When the Pandemic shut down Comicons, Funko did virtual 'Cons, where they truly made staying in your house for the 100th day in a row as fun as it could be. But they missed that real world connection with their fans. And they knew their customers missed them, too. So they decided that when Comicons returned, they would show up swinging for the fences.

“After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, we are thrilled to be back at San Diego Comic-Con with a presence that’s bigger than ever before,” said Andrew Perlmutter, Chief Executive Officer of Funko. “Always engineering new and exciting in-person experiences, ‘Funkoville’ is the perfect opportunity to fully immerse our fans in a Funko-inspired world that brings together everything they love about our brand: product exclusives, celebrities and more.” -from official Funko Press Release

As you'll see from the images below, nobody does fandom like Funko.

Welcome to Funkoville

For this year's San Diego Comicon (going on now), the Funko team's usual pop-up store was reimagined as an entire town - or at least a shopping center. They dubbed it "Funkoville."

Funkoville CG simulation, Funko Press
Funkoville CG simulation, Funko Press
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Within Funkoville are separate shops for various brands like Loungefly...

Loungefly, Funko Press
Loungefly, Funko Press
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Funkoville Loungefly storefront, CG simulation, Funko Press
Funkoville Loungefly storefront, CG simulation, Funko Press
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And the recently acquired Mondo...

Mondo, Funko Press
Mondo, Funko Press
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Funkoville Mondo storefront, CG simulation, Funko Press
Funkoville Mondo storefront, CG simulation, Funko Press
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And Funko itself...

Funkov storefront in Funkoville, CG simulation, Funko Press
Funko storefront in Funkoville, CG simulation, Funko Press
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Funko "Theater" storefront, Funko Press
Funko "Theater" storefront, Funko Press
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It's fantastic, right? And if the fans are half as excited as these Funko minions, it will all have been worth it.

Group pic from SDCC, Funko Press
Group pic from SDCC, Funko Press
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Below are videos referenced in this article.

Famous Northwest People with Their Own Genuine Funko Pop

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