Heya, True Believers! Mike here, and I am very excited to be starting a brand new series of reviews! A few months ago, Funko, the company best known for their Pop! vinyl figures, announced that they had joined forces with Marvel Comics to start a subscription box called the "Marvel Collector Corps". They promised to give us $50 worth of awesome swag in each box, including an exclusive Pop! figure. After a long wait, Jess and I finally got our first box at the end of April!
Before I move on to what was inside that amazing-looking box, here's some vital pricing info about this new subscription program:
Bi-Monthly Subscription
$31.95 USD to the US / $39.00 USD to Canada (Shipping Included)
Yearly Subscription
$191.70 USD to the US / $234.00 USD to Canada (Shipping Included)
As you've probably figured out, this isn't a monthly subscription. Instead, Funko sends a box out every 2 months, thus the higher price compared to programs like Loot Crate and Nerd Block. If you get the yearly subscription, you get an 8" bonus figure each year on the anniversary of your subscription.
Okay, with business out of the way, let's get to the pleasure. Here's what met our eyes when we opened the box!
Ta da! Yes, that looks awesome. Here's a list of what you're looking at, along with estimated pricing:
- Collector Corps Pin ($5.00 CAD)
- Collector Corps Patch ($5.00 CAD)
- Avengers T-Shirt ($15.00 CAD)
- Guardians Team Up #1 ($5.00 CAD)
- Ultron Dorbz Vinyl ($15.00 CAD)
- Hulkbuster Pop! Vinyl ($40.00 CAD)
Collector Corps Box
You've seen how excited I get over Loot Crate's custom boxes. Well, this Collector Corps box may not have a custom design, but it's ridiculously cool. I'd be happy to get this same box every 2 months. Love love LOVE it!
Collector Corps Pin
When you first open the box, the pin and the patch are stuck to the protective flap, which is a neat little extra touch. The pin features a vintage-looking Captain America and looks great. I can't wait to pin it to my cork board!
Collector Corps Patch
The exclusive patch looks just as cool as the pin. I love the Ultron design. The only problem I have is that I don't know what to do with this thing since I don't collect patches. Maybe I'll stick it next to my pins?
Avengers T-Shirt
What an amazing design for an exclusive T-Shirt! I love that it's Retro Iron Man facing off against Ultron. I also love that it's like a boxing poster since "Age of Ultron" is coming out the same weekend as the Pacquiao / Mayweather fight.
I have to mention that other Collector Corps members may have received different designs. My friend Ryan got Hulk vs Ultron. I'm sure there is a design for each member of the Avengers team. I wonder if there are shirts for Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, though. If you know the answer to that, please drop us a line. Thanks!
Guardians Team Up #1
I'm behind in the Marvel Comics Universe, so I really appreciate getting the first issue of a new series, complete with awesome exclusive Variant Cover. My only complaint is that my comic came damaged on the top left corner. :(
Ultron Dorbz Vinyl
OMG, this exclusive Ultron vinyl figure is so adorable! With the release of "Age of Ultron", this was a great addition to the box. I can't wait for the other figures in the Dorbz line to come out.
Hulkbuster Pop! Vinyl
Here is the item that all fans of Pop! figures have been drooling for months to get. Yes, Peeps, that is an exclusive Hulkbuster Pop! Vinyl! It's huge, it's heavy, and it's so friggin' cool! The price of this item alone makes up most of the $50 Funko promised! Absolutely phenomenal!
OVERVIEW
I have to hand it to Marvel and Funko. They have clearly learned a lot from their experience providing items for Nerd Block and Loot Crate. Collector Corps' first box was a home run. I am beyond impressed and cannot wait to receive the next shipment. Here's hoping it will be just as good as this one, if not better.
If you want to learn more about Marvel Collector Corps, go to www.collectorcorps.com
Thanks so much for keeping up with our blog. See you again soon!
~ Mike
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