Funko Pops have been a staple in the merchandise line of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In many ways, the billion-dollar franchise has inspired a long list of adorable vinyl figures, ranging from different MCU heroes and villains to recreating iconic scenes. It’s clear that collecting these figures is a popular hobby among passionate pop culture fans.
Aside from depicting in-universe characters from famous franchises, Funko has also been known to feature major celebrities. Under the MCU umbrella, the most famous real-life inspiration for these vinyl figures is the legendary Stan Lee. And now, a new pop vinyl has been announced which serves as another tribute to Lee’s remarkable career.
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In a tweet, Funko officially released a new MCU Funko Pop in the form of Stan Lee’s iconic cameo from 2008’s Iron Man. The vinyl figure is included in the list of Funko’s SDCC 2020 reveals:
Funko SDCC 2020 Reveals: Pop! Marvel – Stan Lee #FunkoVirtualCon #Funko #Pop #FunkoPop @Marvel @MarvelStudios @realstanlee #Marvel #RealStanLee pic.twitter.com/c6NKqmthJV
Stan Lee has been featured in a cameo ever since the birth of the MCU, dating back to 2008’s Iron Man. As fans can recall, Lee’s cameo in Iron Man was short, yet a memorable interaction with Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark. No doubt, this latest Funko Pop offers a sense of nostalgia for hardcore MCU fans while also paying tribute to the legendary comics creator.
With so much material to unpack with the upcoming at-home edition of San Diego Comic-Con, it’s clear that there will be more captivating vinyl figures surfacing soon.
