FUNKO UNVEILS A HAUNTING BOOTH EXPERIENCE THROUGH ‘FRIGHTMARE ON FUN STREET’ AT NEW YORK COMIC CON
The Immersive Community Experience to Feature a Halloween Horror Style Booth,
Convention Exclusives and More!Fan Activities Will Also Include Funko Fright Night With Celebrity Appearances
Funko, Inc. (“Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO) today announced its plans for New York Comic Con (NYCC), including “Frightmare on Fun Street,” a fan-centric Halloween horror community experience (Booth #1419). The leading pop culture lifestyle brand will also host spooktacular fan events, including Funko Fright Night, a separate ticketed event featuring surprise celebrity guests.
Accessible with official NYCC badges, fans are invited to wander through “Frightmare on Fun Street” and explore the Halloween horror-themed booth. The experience will offer fans an opportunity to view convention exclusives featuring Pop!, Vinyl SODA and Loungefly, which will also be available for purchase on Funko.com or through shared retailers.
“Inspired by the passion and excitement of our fans, Funko has created yet another unforgettable and fully immersive booth experience,” said Mike Becker, Senior Vice President of Entertainment at Funko. “Leaning into New York Comic Con’s October timing and the festive Halloween season, we are treating our community of fans to a spooktacular New York Comic Con.”
Funko’s presence at NYCC will include:
- Funko Fright Night – Accessible as a special ticketed event on the evening of October 7 for New York Comic Con badge holders only, fans will have a frighteningly good time during the costume party, where they will receive a Bag of Fun and experience special celebrity appearances.
Fans can stay up-to-date with upcoming events, experiences and products by visiting Funko.com and following the brand on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
WHEN: October 6-9, 2022
WHERE: Javits Center, New York City, New York
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