Funko Wins 2017 Collectible of the Year and People’s Choice Award

Funko, one of the leading creators and innovators of licensed pop culture products, today announced that their Pop! Vinyl brand has been named Collectible of the Year and People’s Choice of the Year at the prestigious 2017 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. Funko’s CEO, Brian Mariotti accepted both awards on behalf of Funko at TOTY Awards gala in New York City on February 17.

Pop! Vinyl was selected for Collectible of the Year from a list of nominees that includes Dorbz by Funko, Gift ’ems™ by JAKKS Pacific, LEGO Minifigures – The Disney Edition by LEGO Systems, Inc, Num Noms by MGA Entertainment, Shopkins Season 6: Chef Club by Moose Toys Pty Ltd and Tonka Tinys by Funrise. The judges included toy and play experts, retailers, academics, and journalist and considered each product’s creativity, originality and innovation; design and promotion; excellence; and marketplace acceptance. The People’s Choice award was selected solely by consumers.

“We are deeply honored to be recognized not only for putting our own spin on iconic moments in pop culture but also our ability to create collectibles that resonate with our fans,” said Brian Mariotti, CEO of Funko. “Both awards we earned were largely due to their loyal voices and we are incredibly humbled by their actions.”