The 90s is coming back strong, and as a Pop! Figure fanatic when one of your favorite movies from back in the days get a Funko Pop! Figure treatment it is beyond let. Take a look at the first wave of the Pop! Figure Coming to America collection that was announced at Toy Fair New York 2018.
Coming to America, released back in 1988 and became a household favorite in the hood as one the funniest cult comedy movies of an all black cast that starred comedy greats such Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and also the legendary James Earl Jones. The movie is about a young African Prince by the name of Akeem Prince (Eddie Murphy) of a wealthy African fictional country, Zamunda, who wants for nothing in the world, except a wife who will love him in spite of his title. To escape an arranged marriage, Akeem flees to America along with his sidekick, Semmi (Arsenio Hall), to find his queen and thinks that heading to Queens New York means that is where all Queens reside.
Prince Akeem Pop Figure
Semmi Coming to America Pop! Figure
Akeem in his McDowell Uniform which is set to be a Target Exclusive.
Akeem Gold Exclusive Pop! Figure
Randy Watson of the Sexual Chocolate Band and the infamous mic drop ! Set to be very limited in the Funko Shop
Besides the Hasbro, Bandai Namco, and Mattel to name a few with reveals during New York’s Toy Fair, this was a huge and exciting announcement that will resonate with plenty of fans. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of Coming to America, so what better time for a line of Pop! Figure collection. Let us know your thoughts and what characters from the movie would you love to see in a wave 2 line ?