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EVERETT, Wash., March 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, today announced it will be releasing a series of books based on its own designs and characters from Wetmore Forest. Wetmore Forest Cover The books will be sold online and in-store exclusively at Barnes & Noble along with accompanying Funko merchandise beginning June 15 th , 2019. “We’re excited to expand the storylines of our beloved...

EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, today reported its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. Fourth Quarter 2018 Highlights Net sales increased 38% to $233.2 million Gross profit 1 increased 29% to $85.7 million Gross margin 1 decreased 260 basis points to 36.7% Income from operations increased 57% to $30.5 million...

EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, today announced it will be opening a second retail location in Los Angeles later this year. The new space will broaden company awareness and display the breadth of Funko product and content providers that the brand carries. “It was a no-brainer to open our second retail location in the television and film mecca of the world –...

EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, today announced it has acquired Forrest-Pruzan Creative LLC (FPC), an acclaimed board game development studio. FPC games include Villainous, House of Danger, Bob Ross and Harry Potter games. Based in Seattle, Washington, FPC was founded in 2000 by Andy Forrest and Alan Pruzan and has a staff of over twenty designers working under the...

EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. Date: Thursday, February 28, 2019 Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) Toll-free dial-in number: 1-877-407-9039 International dial-in number:...

EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, a leading pop culture consumer products company, and its celebrated Pop! line was named 2018 Toy Line of the Year by Diamond Comic Distributors. This year’s award marks the fifth consecutive year Funko has been named Toy Line of the Year. “We’re humbled and honored to be recognized by the industry for the fifth year in a row,” said Brian Mariotti, Chief Executive Officer of Funko. “The real winners are my colleagues at Funko who...

EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, a leading pop culture products company, announced today that it has provided $10 million worth of toys to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation this year. This year’s donation marks the fourth consecutive year Funko has contributed to the Toys for Tots Foundation to help bring the joy of the holiday season to underserved children. The Company has consistently emphasized to their fan base and beyond the importance of...

EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, and Target Corp. (Target) (NYSE: TGT) announce the launch of an exclusive Target Bullseye Funko Pop! figure in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ® . This limited edition Funko Pop! figure will be available for purchase beginning Dec. 14 online at Target.com. Funko has also donated $50,000 in honor of Pop! Pets to St....

EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, in partnership with Make-A-Wish ® , announced it will sell a limited-edition, Make-A-Wish branded vinyl Freddy figure online at gofunko.com/makeawish and at its retail store in Everett, WA on Giving Tuesday. The limited-edition, Make-A-Wish branded vinyl Freddy figure “Make-A-Wish has been able to provide a priceless gift to children...

EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, has been invited to participate at the Jefferies West Coast Consumer Conference taking place from November 27-29, 2018, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, California. Funko’s CEO Brian Mariotti and CFO Russell Nickel will be hosting one-one-one and small group meetings with investors on Tuesday, November 27 th throughout the...

EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, today announced that it is now selling Pop! NBA figurines at Foot Locker (NYSE: FL). The Pop! players available include James Harden, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kristaps Porzingis, and LeBron James, in an exclusive Los Angeles Lakers gold Icon Edition jersey. The Pop! players available include James Harden, Joel Embiid, Giannis...

Third Quarter Sales Increased 24% to $177 Million EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, today reported its consolidated financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018. Third Quarter 2018 Highlights Versus Third Quarter 2017 Net sales increased 24% to $176.9 million Gross profit 1 increased 16% to $68.0 million Gross margin 1 decreased 250 basis points to...

EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, will hold a conference call on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018. Date: Thursday, November 8, 2018 Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) Toll-free dial-in number: 1-877-407-9039 International dial-in number: 1-201-689-8470...

Executive previously held Chief Executive roles at EarthLink and Rhapsody EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, Inc. ("Funko") (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, today announced the appointment of Michael Lunsford to the company’s Board of Directors. “It is a privilege to join Funko’s Board of Directors at such an exciting time for the company. Funko fandom and its products are a worldwide phenomenon,” said Lunsford. “Funko is well...

EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funko, Inc. ("Funko") (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC Entertainment, today announced the launch of DC Primal Age, a new line of action figure toys featuring retro-style barbarian fantasy themed Super Heroes and Super-Villains from the DC universe. The inaugural line will be available for purchase starting October 5, 2018 on Amazon.com. DC: Primal Age...