Funko Pop Unveils X-Men ’97-Inspired Miniature Collection

Funko Pop has launched a slew of miniature figures impressed by the upcoming animated sequence X-Males ‘97. Serving because the toy firm’s first X-Males ‘97 assortment, the newly launched bobbleheads embrace 4 of the franchise’s fan favorites: Bishop, Cyclops, Gambit, and the infamous X-Males villain Magneto.

No launch date has been set but for the upcoming continuation of 1992’s X-Males: The Animated Sequence, although it is going to almost definitely arrive across the fall of 2023. Even then, regardless of the significantly prolonged wait, Funko Pop heightened the anticipation for the reboot by releasing its first-ever X-Males ‘97 assortment. Coming quickly by way of the corporate’s official web site, all 4 gadgets retail for $15. You’ll be able to try the newly launched figures under: 

The Mutants Will Return to Battle a New Menace 

X-Males: The Animated Sequence has amassed large followers since its launch in 1992. So when Disney+ introduced in 2021 that an X-Males ‘97 sequence was already underway, followers had been — in fact — excited to observe the mutants on their new journey. Though some particulars stay up within the air, head author Beau DeMayo beforehand revealed throughout SDCC 2023 that the manufacturing for Season 1 goes “actually, rather well.” Moreover, forward of the discharge of the animated sequence’ first season, a second season has already been confirmed. 

“It’s like I stated in there, we’re simply in submit [production] on Season 1… Actually writing the season finale for Season 2 proper now. It’s going properly. I couldn’t be happier… It’s a gargantuan effort with a really like guerilla tactic, small, however very devoted group,” stated DeMayo. 

The official synopsis for X-Males ‘97 reads: “Storm and Wolverine attempt to proceed the X-Males. Magneto is available in and desires to step up for Charles Xavier. Sinister is available in to attempt to finish the X-Males as soon as and for all.”