{"id":15942,"date":"2017-09-28T16:45:34","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T20:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=15942"},"modified":"2017-09-28T16:45:34","modified_gmt":"2017-09-28T20:45:34","slug":"equipment-funko-keeps-the-cute-factor-going-check-out-the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-dorbz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=15942","title":{"rendered":"Equipment: Funko Keeps the Cute Factor Going. Check out the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Dorbz"},"content":{"rendered":"

Funko seems to want to corner the market on cute. \"\"<\/a>Their Pop figure line is like vinyl crack for collectors. Once they start collecting they can\u2019t seem to stop. Seriously, years from now I can see support groups set up in the basement of churches for this affliction. Some guy in an Avengers t-shirt standing in front of a smoke filled room, \u201cHi my name is Steve and I am addicted to Pop figures.\u201d\u00a0 I think part of the appeal is that they are not just cross genre they are also cross generational. There are Pops for movies, TV, sports and video games making it so they are able to reach almost any fandom. Funko has now upped the cute factor with their other line of collectibles called Dorbz.<\/p>\n

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Similar to their cubed-headed cousins Dorbz are cutesy vinyl figures that bear a slight resemblance to bowling pins. Dorbz are approximately 4 inches high and have a perpetual smile (except Sadness from Inside Out who sports a frown). These happy little figures should appeal to anyone who is into that \u201ccute\u201d factor. Made for children 3 and up Dorbz are the perfect \u201caction\u201d figures for little kids because of the lack of small parts. These figures don\u2019t even have eyes that a child could pick off and swallow. This makes them ideal gift for any member of the family.<\/p>\n

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Just like Pop figures Dorbz has characters from various genres and properties. Having all these Dorbz to choose from makes it hard to pick which ones to talk about so I decided, \u201cwhy not just pick something from a summer blockbuster?\u201d. Guardians of the Galaxy was the surprise mega blockbuster of 2014 and the sequel, aptly named Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, didn\u2019t disappoint. A great mixture of comedy, drama and action, Guardians was fun for kids of all ages.<\/p>\n

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The sequel brought back many popular characters including fan favorite Groot and also introduced new characters such as the empathic Mantis, Quill\u2019s father Ego and a Ravager called Taser Face (start chuckling now). The Dorbz for the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 series are the 3 new characters previously mentioned as well as Rocket Raccoon and young Groot. These seem like the perfect thing to review since the movie just arrived on home video.<\/p>\n

You always have to begin somewhere so let\u2019s start with my favorite new character, Mantis. I have to say that Mantis really works as a Dorbz because she is just so adorable on screen that a lovable little figure of her is perfect. I even like her feathered antenna.<\/p>\n

This Mantis<\/a> figure is dressed in her metallic green costume with blue streaks in her hair. She is cute, tiny and aside from being about to turn her head she is completely non-poseable.<\/p>\n

The man whose name evokes chuckles, Taserface<\/a> looks great as a Dorbz. Leader of the mutiny against Yondu, Taserface comes with a rifle strapped to his back (non-removable) and a smile on his face. He really doesn\u2019t seem that menacing in Dorbz form so I don\u2019t think he will try to take over your ship. Unlike Mantis there are no moving parts. He is a bit top heavy with his swelled head heavy braid.<\/p>\n