It Begins: Pikachu is Funko's First Ever Pokemon Pop

The sword was founded in 1998 but only really started to profit recognition in 2005 . At that prison term , Funko started securing license dealswith major dealership such asStar war . This deal allowed them to realise popularity just in sentence for Hollywood to bring in superhero picture and shows likeGame of Thronesto the vanguard of pop culture . While most figures are design for the general populace , there are also plenty ofexclusive Funko pa design for collector . And now , it looks like they ’ll finally break into an untapped market : Pokémon .

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Funkorecently start advertising the new Target exclusive Pikachu Pop ! shape which will be put out on July 29 . There were some touch that companionship has plans to unloose more Pokémon number in the nigh future but did n’t give hints as to which creature they might be .

Pikachu

Pikachu is arguably the mostfamous character reference in the Pokémon franchise , not to name the stain ’s mascot . In the original show , Pikachu is Ash Ketchum ’s starter Pokémon and the only one to remain with him throughout its run . Pikachu appear in other video game and mediaas well , let in the PokémonMystery Dungeonseries andSuper Smash Bros. Nintendo released the firstPokémonvideo biz in 1996 . Since then , the enfranchisement has get to include over 70 video game , manga , anime , cinema , trading cards , and of course , and more , becoming one of the bountiful entertainment property in account .

Considering the character ’s popularity and ubiquity , it makes sense for Pikachu to be the first Pop ! figure publish for the franchise . But the bounteous inquiry is which one is next ? With over 800 Pokémon , not including burnished variations , it ’s hard to auspicate just which one will follow Pikachu . It would make sense for the next figure to be one of the original 151 Pokémon ; they are the most well - bonk . Could the next figure be Bulbasaur , Squirtle , or Charmander - the three original starters ? Or perhaps it will be the famed Eevee , and some of its many organic evolution ? Or will the company skip straight to a special - edition legendary Pokémon like the elusive Mew ? While all those motion have yet to be answered , the young Pikachu Pop ! figure will for sure generate excitement amongstPokémonfans when it hits storage shelves later this month .