Author: Sean Piper

I am the Technical Editor of Pop Collectors Alliance and co-host of the Pop Collectors Alliance Podcast. I am the keeper of this fine website. Some call me Captain Strong Beard, others know me by my lack of general ability to interact with the public.

Rick and Piper are back to talk their Top 10 Collectible Companies that aren’t Funko! Everything from Neca to Lego and some wild cards in between.If you are a collector and looking for new shiny items to start or add to your collection this episode is a must for you. The team also reviews the latest Funko NFT release Game of Thrones House of the Dragon.They discuss what they love/dislike about the redemable items and even include some baby daddy topics. Piper also pulls out his soap box once again to send a PCA PSA to all the influencers out…

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Rick and Piper are back to talk all the drama and Funko related turmoil as of late. They discuss the recent sales of Funko NFT Redeemables at a Funko warehouse in Buckeye, Arizona and what that means for the NFT product line. They also discuss all the reveals at Funko Fair 2023 and give their feedback on what they loved, disliked, and thought that could have been better. The team ends the show on their thoughts for conventions in 2023. What will Funko do for ECCC 2023.Tune in next week when they discuss Collectors Fatigue and what you can do…

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The state of collecting in 2023 has changed. For better? For worse? Who really knows for sure, but let’s look together.This week Rick and Piper are back to discuss Their Annual State of Collecting Address for 2023. They talk about ongoing issues with distribution, inventory, and manufacturing across all collectibles and potential strategies on correcting those issues. Additionally, is there a market correction underway for resellers, how gambling is the new normal for collectibles, Funko’s strategy for this year, and what could they do differently in 2023 to win back the hearts of collectors. Join the team next week as the…

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Rick and Piper are back talking Funko Releases, WonderCon 2022 and another Funko NFT Drop. If you are a fan of anything Ninja Turtles, Batman, Banana Splits or Transformers bring your earmuffs. Take a ride with the hosts as they dish out everything good and bad about WonderCon Exclusives and what they like and dislike about the upcoming redeemable Funko NFT Pops. Announcements: Subscribe to the Pop Collectors Alliance newsletter and receive updates on events, giveaways, and much more! Join our Facebook Group to become a member of the best social media squad on Earth. Come and visit the PCA…

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Rick and Piper are back to talk Funko NFT Strategies Part II. The team discusses various NFT strategies for collectors, buy low sell high, buy everything, redemption coins and much more. Let the team know what strategies work for you. Join the team next week Funko Releases and Funko Fair. Please rate and review the podcast immediately! Announcements: Subscribe to the Pop Collectors Alliance newsletter and receive updates on events, giveaways, and much more! Join our Facebook Group to become a member of the best social media squad on Earth. Come and visit the PCA Designer Toys Store today! 136…

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Rick and Piper are back to tell some of their Amazing Collecting Stories. Great stories from their collecting journey. They share conventions stories, meeting new friends, generosity, and what it means to be part of the PCA. Join the team this week as they take a trip down memory lane.

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It has become an ongoing issue, especially within the Funko groups, that certain high profile collectors, YouTubers, and influencers have made a name for themselves by pointing out that certain items are terrible or you aren’t fan enough to like them properly.

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Thanks to all the fans, followers, patrons, PCA Staff, and creators who have made these past 100 Episodes possible. Without all of you we’d be two geeks podcasting to no one. It really means a lot when you see how the community has grown over the past four years. Collectors helping collectors is what it’s all about. Thanks for everything Pop Collectors Alliance!

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