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End of an Era: Funko Lays Off Mondo's Leadership

UPDATED: Toys and records unaffected as prints team gutted

"...collectibles firm. The Wrap has reported that parent company Funko has fired several of its key employees, including Creative..."

March 24, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Funko Buys Mondo

Collectible leviathan acquires Austin's boutique art shop

"...sold its Mondo collectibles arm to pop culture giant Funko...."

June 13, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Funko x Austin: The Business of Fandom

In its SXSW brand debut, "geeky Gucci" Loungefly shows the future for hometown print mavens and newly acquired portfolio pals Mondo

"...When Austin’s print mavens Mondo were acquired by Funko (they of the ubiquitous Pop! Figures) last year, some..."

March 17, 2023 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Funko Buys Mondo

Collectible leviathan acquires Austin’s boutique art shop

June 17, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

More Mondo Departures as Vinyl Leadership Exits

Austin-based soundtrack label sees more changes under Funko

"...there was uproar in the collectible print scene when Funko announced it was firing the poster division leadership of..."

June 28, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mondo Veterans and SpectreVision Announce New Collectibles Company Mutant

Reassembled team working on major poster and vinyl releases

"...it sold off Mondo to toy and collectible giant Funko, which was more interested in the toys and vinyl..."

Jan. 29, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

It's in the Rivets: The Secret Passion of Loungefly

The "geeky Gucci" designer brand makes its SXSW debut

"...Mickeys at a Disney park: each rivet has the Funko crown stamped on them. If you don't know Funko..."

March 12, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Gift Guide Grab Bag

An array of extravagance to geek out on

"...Krampus Pop! Vinyl Figure$9.99, www.funko.com Funko! The name that strikes terror into every collector's..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Screens Feature by Mark Fagan

Gift Guide: Tabletop Gaming From Austin

Rolling the dice on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is just one way to kill some time over the holidays

"...ages 14+Play time: 60 mins. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: SlaughterhouseFunko Games$29.99, 2-5 players, ages 13+Play time: 45-60 mins. Dinosaur..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Matthew Monagle

We Have an Issue: Time to Vote for Your Favorite Local People and Places in The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin Awards

Show your appreciation for the good work folks are doing

"...dismay of fans of film and design, parent company Funko has shuttered the print arm of Mondo, the Austin-based..."

March 31, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Frank Kozik (1962-2023), the Man Behind a Poster Revolution

How Austin shaped the punk artist behind print mania

"...variants to this day (put simply, no Kozik, no Funko Pops)...."

May 12, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Gift Guide 2015: The Joy of Watching, Reading, and Feeling

Holiday offerings for the pop-culturally minded

Dec. 18, 2015 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

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