Hey guys! Frank here again and this week it is all about Pride + Prejudice + Zombies. One of Funko’s newest lines to debut, this highly-anticipated movie releases today, February 5th. Funko definitely went all out with this line, so let’s dissect all six pieces and see which ones everyone loved the most!
6. Parson Collins
In at number six this week is Parson Collins, played by Matt Smith of Dr. Who fame. As a member of the clergy, Parson Collins is seen in clerics clothing. Traditional black jacket, white collar, black plants and black shoes. His design is topped off with a dapper hat. I really like his design and think Funko did a good job. He falls last in the countdown, however, because some responders said that the figure did not take Matt Smith’s likeness. Brittney Morrison asks, “Why did they not just recolor an 11th doctor for Collins? … lol.”
5. Mr. Darcy
Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet’s legendary suitor, lands at number five on the countdown this week. Played by Sam Riley, Mr. Darcy’s pop is in a leather jacked and blue button up shirt with dark jeans and weapons at his sides. His haircut is adorably Bieber-esque and it looks like he is ready to kick some zombie butt. I do not think the face of the figure capture’s Riley’s likeness very much, but I love the pop itself. With neither raving nor fuming reviews, Mr. Darcy seems to be a piece that people feel indifferent toward.
4. Lady Catherine
Lady Catherine takes our number four slot this week. Played by Game of Throne’s Lena Headey, Lady Catherine is in an elegant gray dress with gold embellishments. She is seen using a sword in a cane-like fashion and an eyepatch. Her elegant hairstyle and dress contrasted by the weapon and eyepatch make for a very interesting figure. She looks tough, stern, and very interesting. This piece definitely made me want to see the movie even more and I can’t wait to see who Lady Catherine really is. Love the pop though, nailed it!
3. Jane Bennet
Jane Bennet, played by Bella Heathcote, is number three this week. My favorite pop of the bunch, Jane is seen in a beautiful white dress and braided blonde hairdo. She is holding one sword and has her other hand in a fist. I think Jane looks ridiculously cool and she is the one pop in the line I could not wait to get my hands on. Her expression makes it look like she is a ready to face the zombies with grit and force and I love that about the figure. I also think that Funko nailed her likeness.
2. Elizabeth Bennet
The leading character, Elizabeth Bennet, played by Lily James, is number two this week. In a blue slit dress and white gloves, Elizabeth looks totally elegant, prim, and proper. Her expression, wild hairdo, and double swords, however, makes it looks like she is killing zombies and taking names in the movie. I think Elizabeth’s likeness is slightly less than Jane’s, which is why I like this pop a tad less, but I do like the figure. Tori Brando wrote, “Her pop is really cute. I like her dress and expression.” I am excited to see how Elizabeth leads the team against the zombies in the movie.
1. Mrs. Featherstone
Unsurprisingly to me, Mrs. Featherstone, played by Dolly Wells, won the poll by a landslide. With more than double the amount of votes that any of the others, she was the clear favorite and it is easy to see why. The figure is super cool. She is seen in a period-appropriate dress with a hand fan and pulled back blonde hair. However, half of her face is rotting away. It is just the epitome of cool when it comes to a pop. Marisa Foresta wrote, “The detail in her wounds is incredible.” Just an absolute A+ for Funko. Awesome piece!
There you have it folks, Mrs. Featherstone is queen of the PPZ pop line! Please comment your thoughts about this week’s countdown as well as possibilities for next week’s and future themes. As far as how the line can expand, there are more characters that Funko can make. From the movie posters, Mr. Bingley and Mr. Wickham would be my top two choices to be popified next. Also, one responder, Eve Kuthrapali, said, ” I would like to see pops based on the 1995 TV miniseries Pride and Prejudice.” I’m sure it is within the realm of possibility if these pops do well!
Mrs. Featherstone will join Ross Geller in our winner’s circle that will all face each other at the end of the year!
Matt Norris