Funko Pop figure collectors are about to get a wave of new Pokemon to choose from. Thursday afternoon, Funko revealed its plans for four more Pokemon Pop figures, adding to the surprisingly thin Pokemon collection already available. What's perhaps most surprising is that the new wave of Pokemon figures features no starters. Instead, Funko chose four familiar and popular other Pokemon. The new Funko Pop Pokemon figures will be Pichu, Mewtwo, Vulpix, and Mr. Mime.
All four new Pokemon Funko Pop figures are already available to pre-order at certain retailers, with a planned release date in April 2020. Like other Funko Pop figures, the new Pokemon toys will be available for $10.99 each.
There's only been one previous wave of Funko Pop Pokemon figures before today's announcement, though it included five of the most popular Pokemon out there, like Pikachu, Eevee, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. That's the original three starter Pokemon from Pokemon Red, Blue, and Green, as well as the starters for 2018's Pokemon Let's Go games.
There's no word on whether Funko is working on any additional Funko Pop figures for Pokemon. There are certain to be fans who'd love to have their favorites in Funko Pop form, but considering there are hundreds of Pokemon, Funko may not be prioritizing the brand. It could be that The Pokemon Company is prioritizing its own various merchandise, too. Still, given that the first wave of Pokemon Funkos came out in 2018, it may be some time before another wave is officially confirmed.
In addition to the new Pokemon Funko Pops, Funko also announced a new wave of Funko figures and collectibles for the upcoming Birds of Prey movie. They include eight new Funko figures, four of which are for Harley Quinn in various costumes. There are also two Black Mask Funko figures, though neither of them actually feature the villain in his iconic black mask. The remaining Funkos are for Huntress and Black Canary. Apparently Funko decided that Renee Montoya and Cassandra Cain aren't important enough characters to deserve their own figures.
Pokemon fans can pre-order the new Pokemon Funko Pop figures now, with the toys officially releasing in April.
