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Funko was founded in 1998 by toy collector Mike Becker at his home in Snohomish, Washington. He started the business after failing to find an affordable coin bank of the Big Boy Restaurants mascot, instead licensing the rights to make his own coin banks from a Big Boy franchise in Michigan.
D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event returns to the Anaheim Convention Center from Sept. 9-11, 2022, and its full schedule of panel discussions has just b...
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Mar 24, 2023 · Mike Becker, the "knucklehead" creator of Funko, looks back at launching a collectibles company from his garage and reveals new products and events for its anniversary. See exclusive photos of Freddy Funko, Austin Powers, Bob's Big Boy and more.
Mike Becker was born in 1943 and is an American bridge player and official. Becker is from Boca Raton, Florida. He is a son of B. Jay Becker. As of 1979, Becker and Ron Rubin were partners in a New York City options firm and at the bridge table. Becker trained more than 50 bridge players, 15 of whom were national champions.
Oct 26, 2022 · Mike Becker, the creator of Wacky Wobblers and the leader of Funko, shares his vision and passion for making fun and attractive products for fans of various pop culture properties. He talks about the history, the energy, and the challenges of Funko, and how he wants to create an attraction, not a booth, for NYCC attendees.
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Mar 7, 2024 · According to SVP Mike Becker, even at $295, demand for a prestige collectible combining Funko and Bob's Big Boy's iconic mascots has exceeded expectations.
Funko was founded by Mike Becker in 1998 with a line of nostalgia-themed bobbleheads called Wacky Wobblers. Learn how Funko evolved into a global phenomenon with Pop! Vinyl figures and other collectibles.
