Funko and Loungefly have an upcoming collection of exclusives for Wondercon 2023. The event will take place in Anaheim, California from March 24th-26th.
The 2023 Funko WonderCon exclusives offer multiple choices, including various Pop! and Soda figures. Figures are sold at the Funko booth and most are also available through shared retailers.
This collection centers on various Disney characters, with one of the releases featuring two Funko Pops depicting cult-favorite A Goofy Movie character Powerline, including a Diamond collection edition. A new Loungefly mini backpack depicting the Goofy Movie is also included. Other items in the collection depict characters such as the Evil Queen from Snow White and Pinocchio.
Funko and Loungefly have not yet confirmed the upcoming pricing for the exclusive WonderCon 2023 collection, so fans will need to check back on their website later or attend the convention.
Image Credit: Funko, Loungefly
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