Funko is continuing its international expansion after forging a strategic partnership with Thailand toy distributor Toytopia.
The deal will see the company distributing Funko products taking in Pop!, Bitty Pop!, Loungefly and Funko Games and will start towards the end of the year.
To mark the partnership, the latest in Funko’s global expansion, Toytopia will be showing of Funkowares at Thailand Comic Con, one of the biggest piop culture events in the country, with more than 35,000 attendees daily, between September 22 and 24.
“We are thrilled to partner with Toytopia, not only are they leaders in what they do but their understanding and respect for pop culture fans is unparalleled“
Senior Regional Director Asia: Funko Far East, Andy Clempson
Senior Regional Director Asia: Funko Far East, Andy Clempson said of the new partnership, “We are thrilled to partner with Toytopia, not only are they leaders in what they do but their understanding and respect for pop culture fans is unparalleled. We cannot wait for them to showcase our products for the first time at Thailand Comic Con, the fan event they established in 2014.”
Chief Executive Officer of Toytopia, Mr. Chanvit Vityasamrit added: “For years, Funko has been a household name among Thai pop culture fans. When an opportunity came to Toytopia about this partnership, we could not be more excited and thrilled about representing the business in Thailand. Together with Funko, I look forward to an exciting time ahead and cannot wait to reintroduce the brand to the Thai market.”
