It doesn’t matter what Funko says or what people think. We all know deep down inside that Funko Pops are geared toward the 13-49 demographic and it is mostly geared towards the male variety. Every once in a while Funko does throw the ladies a bone though. Funko will occasionally surprise folks with Pops that are a little more pretty, a little more friendly, a little more cute. Below is my Top 5 List of Pops that the human race’s greater/smarter sex can appreciate. No princesses were hurt in the making of this list.
Number 5: Jake Ryan
Another dreamboat from those growing up in the 80’s and 90’s. Every girl wanted this dude standing outside her house or showing up to have a private cake ceremony. Honestly, I don’t get it but what do I know. I am pretty sure this one was not geared towards the same crowd who plays Call of Duty or reads Batman. Funko nailed the clueless cool guy face and hair so well, I almost want to watch the movie to compare again (almost).
Number 4: Zack Morris
Saved by the Bell! Back in our younger years, my wife could be seen dreaming of being Mrs. Morris while screaming for him at malls. Watching reruns 3 o’clock in the morning has become a national past time! Somewhere right now Saved by the Bell is on and Dustin Diamond is counting his coins from said reruns. In real life, Slater hosts an entertainment show, Kelly has a cooking show, and Zack is a baseball player (Pitch is an awesome show people! Binge it right now so the show won’t be canceled). Even if they saved the planet, they would still always be remembered for those high school and college years. Late last year, Funko honored this great show with a line of Pops. The one that stood out the most was Zack Morris. They nailed his hair, his clothes, his PHONE! In a matter of two seconds after he came out of the box and on to my wife’s shelf, I became even less cooler then that pop.
Number 3: Meeko (Pocahontas)
I would consider myself a bit of a teddy bear. I love animals, especially fuzzy ones. Every time I walk by Meeko on my wife’s shelf, I can’t help but stare into its adorable and ginormous eyes. Meeko is smaller than your average size Pop, but wow is it heartwarming. It even comes holding a biscuit. It’s so darn cute, I just want to snuggle it!! Wow, did I just type that?
Number 2: Strawberry Shortcake
The Strawberry Shortcake line is the first of its kind. At first glance, you will notice the old school look from better times. Not only does the entire line come with their trusted pets, but they smell! Strawberry Shortcake has given my wife’s office a certain kind of smell that could only come out of a toy. I have been told with good authority that it smells just like the toys from the 80’s but I think it smells like strawberry flavored cancer. No way would this be on a shelf of this guy, but for the ladies young and old this is a winner.
Number 1: Gus Gus (Hot Topic Version)
Princesses around the world can appreciate the detail of this Pop. By far the best Pop geared towards ladies. You have a super cute mouse inside of a princess heal that is more bedazzled then a mall jewelry store. The Hot Topic version not only gives you the jewel, but I need sunglasses to look at the glitter sparkles around the shoe. No wonder Cinderella rocked those shoes to the ball and no wonder the Hot Topic Version is still selling for a premium.
Matt Norris