POP! MOMENT
Pop! Moment is a collectible line produced by Funko that captures scene-defining dioramas featuring multiple vinyl figures positioned on detailed thematic bases. Originally launched as Pop! Movie Moments, the line has evolved to encompass iconic snapshots from cinema, television, anime, and gaming.
Cronologia
Panoramica
Produced by Funko, the Pop! Moment line (also known as Pop!
Movie Moments or Deluxe Moments) transforms classic vinyl figures into multi-character dioramas.
Rather than displaying standalone characters, each release freezes a memorable narrative scene on a sculpted thematic base. The line spans multiple major pop-culture licenses, ranging from classic film and Disney animation to television series, mainstream anime, and video games.
Storia
Funko officially launched the line in late 2017 under the title Pop! Movie Moments, debuting with cinematic Star Wars dioramas such as Escape Pod Landing (#222) and Trash Compactor Escape (#224).
By 2018, the product line expanded into holiday classics like The Nightmare Before Christmas and Disney anniversary releases, alongside initial multi-character TV dioramas for Stranger Things. Between 2019 and 2020, Funko introduced Pop!
Deluxe Moments to accommodate larger bases and complex vehicles, featured in properties such as Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Home Alone, and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. From 2021 through 2023, the line integrated Marvel, DC, anime (Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, Demon Slayer), and gaming. Recent developments from 2024 through 2026 emphasize interlocking display bases and enhanced translucent effect elements.
I PEZZI DI POP! MOMENT
Caratteristiche
* Multi-figure diorama setup fixed onto detailed, sculpted thematic bases. * Deluxe footprint expansions designed for larger vehicle setups and multi-character environmental backgrounds.
* Translucent vinyl elements engineered for dynamic magic, laser, and combat visual effects. * Interlocking base designs (introduced in 2024–2026 releases) that allow collectors to connect distinct figures into continuous display narratives. * Includes retailer-exclusive variants such as Walmart and BoxLunch exclusives.
Wave & Serie
* 2017: Star Wars Pop! Movie Moments Launch Wave (Escape Pod Landing #222, Trash Compactor Escape #224). * 2018: Disney & Cult Classics Wave (Fantasia – Sorcerer Mickey, The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack & Sally, Stranger Things TV tests).
* 2019–2020: Deluxe Moments & Vehicle Wave (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker #320, Home Alone, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation). * 2021–2023: Marvel, DC, Anime & Sitcom Wave (Avengers Assemble, Spider-Man, Batman, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, Demon Slayer, Pokémon, The Office, Friends). * 2024–2026: Modern Interlocking & Streaming Wave (Invincible Omni-Man vs. Invincible, Marvel Studios, Disney Animation anniversaries).
Pezzi Iconici
* **Escape Pod Landing (#222)**: A 2017 Walmart Exclusive launch item featuring R2-D2 and C-3PO on Tatooine. * **Trash Compactor Escape (#224)**: A 2017 debut moment displaying Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia, and Chewbacca. * **Fantasia – Sorcerer Mickey**: Released in November 2018 as a BoxLunch exclusive for Mickey Mouse's 90th Anniversary.
* **Jack and Sally on the Hill / Under the Moonlight**: A 2018 diorama celebrating a milestone anniversary for The Nightmare Before Christmas. * **First Order Tread Speeder (#320)**: A 2019 vehicle moment from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. * **Home Alone Deluxe Moment**: A 2019–2020 release featuring Kevin, Marv, and Harry. * **National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Deluxe Moment**: A 2019–2020 family set depicting Clark and Ellen Griswold.
Collezionismo
For Funko collectors, Pop! Moments offer complete narrative scenes in a single package, distinguishing them from standard single-figure boxes.
Retailer exclusives from stores like Walmart and BoxLunch, along with milestone anniversary releases, serve as key targets for line completionists. The introduction of modular interlocking bases in recent years adds further incentive for collectors seeking to build continuous universe displays.
Curiosità
The line originally launched under the name Pop!
Movie Moments before branching into Deluxe Moments and broader television and anime themes.
