Blue Vs Black Friday

The official kick off of the holiday shopping season is here.  Millions of Americans are more interested in buying that cheap television than voting for a decent President. I for one did both.  But, I was a little saddened by the Nerd Black Friday that we enjoyed last year.  Gamestop introduced us to the Funko Mystery box and Golden Pops, Hot Topic made us guest for the rare black and white Pops and each store had something we all wanted.  But, i digress, this Year each store failed to connect with collectors.  Walmart even threw their name in the hat with a mystery box that was full of foolishness or maybe it was just boring.  Nevertheless, we went shopping each day and night and made the most of a bad shopping situation.  

Listen to "Black Friday Blues" on Spreaker.

The Truth About Mystery Boxes

GameStop up'd the nerd mystery box ante with their Black Friday Funko Mystery Box.  Nerds and Geeks and Pop Figure Collectors alike rushed out early on Friday morning to grab up as many boxes as they could afford to get their hands on GameStop exclusive Funkos of Batman, Batgirl, Clap Trap, Power Armor (Fall Out) and Darkest Night Superman and their rare 1 in 8 Golden dopplegangers. I was lucky to get a golden version of the Darkest Night Superman.  But, It wasn't in my box.  Also, I went back and purchased several more boxes and pretty much came up with squat. I think the GameStop employees looked in boxes where the silver stickers were easily lifted off. But, listen to how I received my Gold Superman and a discussion about Black Funko Friday with the hosts of the Thought Bubbles Podcast, Mags from Chaotic Ravings and podcast newbie and friend of the show Devin.