Anyway, here's the top 5 things that got my attention right away. Enjoy...
This mammoth General Mills monster cereals mascot greets you when you walk into the front lobby. And I do mean mammoth. Frankie is as tall as I am. It was all I had in me not to run up and hug it when I first saw it.
When I discovered that this was the kind of place that you can set up your Castle Grayskull and Snake Mountain, I knew I was going to fit right in. Also, I knew I was going to get along with Amos like we were long lost brothers.
There are three of these in the main hallway leading to the art department; Secret Squirrel, Hong Kong Phooey and Captain America. Each one stand at least a foot over my head, if not more. It's like walking through a Hanna Barbera animation cel.
Ever wanted to see a room filled with every single Funko product ever made? Well, now you have. This picture only captures one small section of it. It's beyond impressive.
Okay, this is probably cool only to me, but after years of working at home, all alone, on my crappy home PC, it's a breath of fresh air to be in an art department again, surrounded by like-minded creative types, cranking out new artwork on a brand new Mac.
Okay, I'll stop bragging now. Tune in next week for another Top 5 list (that I promise won't be so self indulgent)!
I dont know how I have lived my life up to this point without a Giant Frankenberry! That thing will now forever be dancing around in the back of my mind.
ReplyDeleteIsn't everyone's dream to work in a place like this? Lucky bastard!
ReplyDeleteThe only bigger dream would be to create something like that.
ReplyDeleteBlah blah blah, I'm awesome, blah blah blah, my life rules, blah blah. WE KNOW, DUDE!
ReplyDeleteLol, j/k. These are great pics and it's always cool to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the everyday goings-ons at fun companies like Funko. That's a sweet setup--make us proud!
(P.S. - It could just be the way Frankenberry's feet are positioned in that picture, but am I the only one who thinks he looks like a giant dick?)
I think maybe you have something that you can't get off your mind. ;)
DeleteHis feet look like balls.....or Peter Griffin's chin ;)
DeleteThat Library would be the ultimate distraction/inspiration. What a fun diversion to have in a workspace! Once you get settled in, maybe we could get a more in-depth tour???
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome Reis!
ReplyDeleteIf you don't mind me asking, what is you're job title there?
I guess my title is Designer. Not sure. But I'm sort of in charge of my own department right now. They're not real big on titles are around here! Let's go with Designer.
DeleteWow! As a bobblehead collector with a few Funko bobbles in my collection, I am drooling with envy.
ReplyDeleteCongrats again Reis.
Reis i am so happy seeing you are living your dream buddy you deserve it my friend. : )
ReplyDeleteThanks again everybody! I swear i will stop bragging about my new gig now and get back to some normal blogging. Although you may see more Funko products from here on out. I got a wicked Sleestak I'm just dying to show off. :)
ReplyDeleteYes congrads! Funko also made a Giant Bobblehead Frankenstein that they made around 2,000 of. Saw one in Village comics in NY years ago. Sure wish I had that one. But Frankenberry would be with me in the kitchen eating cereal. I would almost have to go Norman Bates on him by having him have his own dialog...
ReplyDeleteHaha! Just don't start dressing him up in old lady's clothes!
DeleteYou have every right to be jazzed, so brag it up buddy! Thanks for sharing some of Funkos insides. I'd love to take a stroll through that library!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new job!
ReplyDeleteI will tell Isaac! He will go crazy!!!!
We are waiting for the Funko PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've seen the production samples and they are AWESOME! You're gonna love them!
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