Looking behind the lens, Funko Pop Directors covers various cinematic visionaries. While much of the vinyl world is geared to the end-product of movies and television, the Pop! directors set celebrates the subjects who helped put those franchises together.
Largely housed under the Pop! Movies brand, Funko Pop Director actually began with several limited-edition figures. This includes Paul Feig, director of Bridesmaids and Ghostbusters (2016), with only 200 figures as part of his FunkoShop exclusive in 2016. That number gradually increased with several other modern directors, like James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy), James Wan (Saw), and Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok).
Standard Funko Pop Directors releases came in 2018 with Breaking Bad's Vince Gilligan, and Guillermo del Toro, who is well-known for films such as Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth, and The Shape of Water. Directing legend Alfred Hitchcock also joined the set in a black-and-white version. Hopefully, extra room is made for a Hitchcock figure in Funko Pop Icons, as well.
J.J. Abrams is another addition and it might be easier to just list what Abrams has not been involved in during his career. The acclaimed director and creator is best known for Alias, Lost, Star Trek (2009) and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Starting with Ava DuVernay (A Wrinkle in Time) and Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman), the line is rebooted as its own standalone Funko Pop Directors set.
Although not a director, Jason Blum is an esteemed horror producer and founder of Blumhouse Productions. Notable films include Get Out, Insidious, Paranormal Activity and The Purge.
In addition, writer, producer and show creator Bryan Fullers appears with a Hannibal theme. He's also responsible for American Gods, Dead Like Me and Pushing Daisies.
And while they are not officially part of the Funko Pop Director line, it only seemed right to include the multi-packs for The Duffer Brothers (Stranger Things) and "The Creators" (Game of Thrones).
Funko Pop Directors Figures Checklist
02 Patty Jenkins
37 Kevin Smith - Amazon
278 Bryan Fuller - 2015 SDCC
344 Paul Feig - FunkoShop
471 James Gunn - 2017 NYCC
593 James Wan - 2018 SDCC
596 Taika Waititi - 2018 SDCC
624 Alfred Hitchcock
666 Guillermo del Toro
704 J.J. Abrams
736 Vince Gilligan
794 Jason Blum
SE Director Freddy - Making Fun
The Duffer Brothers B&W Upside Down - Target
The Duffer Brothers 2-Pack: Hot Topic
The Creators 3-Pack: 2018 NYCC
Funko Pop Directors Figures Gallery
01 Ava DuVernay
02 Patty Jenkins
37 Kevin Smith - Amazon
278 Bryan Fuller (Hannibal) - 2015 San Diego Comic-Con (PR=144 pieces)
344 Paul Feig - FunkoShop (PR=200 pieces)
471 James Gunn - 2017 New York Comic Con (PR=500 pieces)
593 James Wan - 2018 San Diego Comic-Con (PR=1,000 pieces)
596 Taika Waititi - 2018 San Diego Comic-Con/FunkoShop (PR=3,000 pieces)
624 Alfred Hitchcock
666 Guillermo del Toro
704 J.J. Abrams
736 Vince Gilligan
794 Jason Blum (Producer)
Other Funko Pop Director / Funko Pop Creator Figures
SE Director Freddy - World Premiere Making Fun Box
2-Pack: The Duffer Brothers Black & White Upside Down - Target
2-Pack: The Duffer Brothers - Hot Topic (PR=2,000 pieces)
3-Pack: The Creators (David Benioff, George RR Martin, DB Weiss) - 2018 New York Comic Con / Barnes & Noble
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