Both of France’s sons seem to appreciate imaginative play over messing around with action figures, something that makes perfect sense given France’s own love for the arts.
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Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2026
Wyle also copped to owning a few action figures back in the day.
Dante populated his realms of Hell and Purgatory with figures, monsters and moral frameworks borrowed directly from classical Greek and Roman myths.
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Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2026
Of late, Holloway’s inspirations have included figures from history, music stars, actors and socialites such as the Duke of Windsor, Bryan Ferry and Charlie Watts.
The marionettes – or puppets – come in all shapes and sizes, many crafted from wood; some depict humans, others fantastical creatures, all intricately and lovingly made.
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Kelly Kasulis Cho,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 Oct. 2026
The collections explore themes such as immigration and feminism while showcasing the many forms puppetry can take, from marionettes and hand puppets to shadow theater.
Before the pandemic, the company overestimated demand, picked the wrong characters and made too many figurines, said Gerrick Johnson, senior research analyst at Seaport Research Partners, which has a buy rating on Funko.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Sep. 2026
But the fun doesn’t stop with figurines—the calendar also includes moldable sand and molds to make snowballs and snowflakes, plus pop-out play pieces like a festive tree and a sled to soar across the frozen landscape.
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