By signing up for texts, you agree to receive automated recurring marketing SMS messages from Funko to the mobile number you entered. The following year the animated series premiered on Japanese television, followed by the first movie in 1999. Considering the ever-growing nature of the series' Pokedex, including new Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, fans can probably look forward to new additions in this collaboration for years to come. Malachi looks forward to the rich worlds and deep stories that can be told in the ever-growing games industry and is excited to see how unique ideas translate as hardware gets better.

These massive Funko Pops take up more space, but in many collections they also make for solid accent pieces. The Diamond Collection of Pokemon Funko Pops is similar to Flocked, but replaces the velvety texture with a glittery one. For example, a water-type Pokémon is potent against a fire-type Pokémon but weak against an electrical-type one. Instead, Pokémon can be of different “types” of elements, each with strengths and weaknesses compared to others.Flocked Funko Pops are velvety versions of the originals, with many being exclusive to a retailer or event. The GBA helped to introduce Malachi to games that he loved like the Pokemon Trading Card Game, Pokemon Crystal, and Pokemon Emerald, as well as the Power Rangers.

The popularity of Funko Pop figures has only grown as the company increases its collaborations with different franchises.Pokemon Funko Pops have added fuel to this fire in recent years, building on the already collectible nature that both the Pokemon and Funko brands advertise. Like the Flocked Funko Pops, Diamond Collection figures have served as ways to commemorate events like WonderCon. In addition to the games for the most various Nintendo consoles, they are also a regular presence in movies and television. The box has stickers labeling it as part of the Diamond Collection and as a Limited Edition for the 2021 Funko Summer Convention. If you purchase some of these awesome collectibles, I may receive a small commission from the retailer.