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Animated Superhero Showdowns

Marvel and Funko Teamed Up to Create a Series of Animated Shorts

— February 24, 2017 — Pop Culture
To promote the release of the new Marvel character Funko Pops, Marvel and Funko teamed up to create a series of animated shorts that depict the iconic superheros facing off against one another.

The Marvel and Funko series consists of three short films that premiered last fall. In each of the films, popular Marvel character such as Iron Man, Deadpool and Spider-Man are seen in Funko Pop form. In the first short titled 'Spellbound,' Spider-Man and Iron Man have teamed up to fight off Loki in an exhilarating animated battle. The second short is titled 'Bait N Switch' and focuses on Rocket saving Groot from the Collector. Finally, the last short is called 'Chimichangas' and it follow a battle between Deadpool and Venom.

The animated shorts demonstrate one of the ways that Funko has made its collectible figurines come alive.
Trend Themes
1. Animated Shorts - Creating animated shorts based on popular characters offers new ways to engage with fans and create additional content.
2. Funko Pops - Collaborating with popular brands like Marvel allows Funko to expand its collectible figurine line and attract new customers.
3. Superhero Showdowns - Portraying superhero battles in animated form creates excitement and entertainment for fans while promoting new merchandise.
Industry Implications
1. Animation - The demand for animated shorts featuring beloved characters opens up opportunities for animation studios to create unique and engaging content.
2. Collectibles - Partnering with popular franchises like Marvel provides collectible companies like Funko with opportunities to create exclusive merchandise and increase sales.
3. Entertainment - Creating animated shorts based on popular superheroes creates opportunities for entertainment companies to produce engaging content for fans and drive brand awareness.
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