Popular toys and collectibles brand Funko POP! recently began trending in tech circles thanks to Microsoft Designer, of all things. A new prompt lets people generate a personalized Funko figure of themselves with AI, with surprisingly tremendous and detailed results. The timing of this trend didn't escape my notice because I had actually received a random package from Funko a couple of weeks prior — a box containing a Funko POP! of myself... After looking into the matter and custom-creating a vinyl figure of someone else, I'm here to provide all the information you need.
Funko's POP! Yourself lets you create your own personalized vinyl figure right now for just $30 at Funko, with various hair types, clothing, accessories, and even pets. It's a lot more limited than the Microsoft Designer prompt, but the difference is this actually exists. It exists, and the results are impressive, and you don't have to wait long to get your own. I don't know why Funko created a miniature version of me and sent it to me (I've never worked directly with the company), but it certainly got my attention.
