The Pitch

How an outside idea reaches a company, in its own words · checked 2026-10-29

How to sell a toy idea to Funko

No stated policy

Funko does not say whether it reads outside ideas. Its terms say anything sent as feedback is not confidential, and Funko may use it without pay. It bought Loungefly, Mondo and Underground Toys.

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Cindy Shebley, CC BY 2.0

What you agree to by sending something

“You understand that we may use such Feedback for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you, including to develop, copy, or publish the Feedback, to improve Products or Services, or develop new products or services, in Funko’s sole discretion.”

“You understand that Funko may treat Feedback as nonconfidential.”

What it has bought from outside

  1. 2017

    Loungefly from Loungefly

    “In June 2017, Funko acquired the fashion accessories line Loungefly. [ 18 ] [ 19 ]” en.wikipedia.org

  2. 2022

    Mondo from Mondo

    “In June 2022, Funko acquired Austin, Texas-based Mondo, a high-end pop culture company. [ 22 ] [ 23 ]” en.wikipedia.org

  3. 2017

    Underground Toys from Underground Toys

    “…Funko acquired British toymaker Underground Toys, also its European distributor, in early 2017.…” en.wikipedia.org

Other companies that take a toy idea

All of them, open doors first