Funko has unveiled its newest Pop! collectibles and a number of legendary basic rock artists are getting immortalized. Two new figures honor Janis Joplin, the powerhouse singer behind such hits as “Piece of My Heart” and “Me and Bobby McGee.” One of the brand new Funkos portrays Joplin in her basic ‘60s attire, with sandals, necklaces and tinted oversized sunglasses. The second release is a black light edition, adding a colorful, psychedelic spin to the original.
Almost as vibrant as the Joplin black light edition is a new figure of George Clinton. The collectible certainly puts the funk in Funko, as Clinton is portrayed in an otherworldly ensemble, complete with cane, beard and multicolored hair.
U2 and Soundgarden will each get collectible sets celebrating classic albums. U2’s collectible consists of vinyl figures of all 4 members – Bono, the Edge, Larry Mullen Jr. and Adam Clayton – accompanied by album artwork for the Irish rockers’ 1997 LP, Pop. Similarly, Soundgarden’s set will embody the art work for 1991’s Badmotorfinger, together with figures of Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd and Matt Cameron.
A brand new Bon Scott Funko will seize the late AC/DC singer in all his laborious rock glory. The determine is holding a microphone and donning a denim outfit, together with blue denims and a ripped denim vest exhibiting off chest hair (as Scott was recognized to do).
Two different frontmen being immortalized by Funko: Papa Emeritus IV of Ghost and Corey Taylor of Slipknot. The latter’s determine is a particular platinum launch, accessible solely via Hot Topic.
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