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Funko has appointed Kristin Hamilton, previously senior vice president at Crunchyroll, as chief commercial officer effective August 24. She will oversee the global sales organization and the commercial performance of the Funko, Loungefly and Mondo brands, and will drive revenue growth, market expansion and customer retention, reporting directly to CEO Josh Simon. Hamilton brings more than 20 years of experience, including nearly 15 years in leadership roles at Hasbro. » More on de.investing.com

Funko is expanding its KPop Demon Hunters Pop! line with 4-inch blind-box Demon Saja Boys figures, retailing at $14.99 and scheduled for release in September. The Pop! Mystery program offers a 1-in-6 chance for specific characters, a 1-in-72 chance for a Mystery Chase, and a 1-of-1 Worldwide Chase that Funko will buy back for $10,000 upon verification via the Octane app. Fans can try the Pop! Mystery experience at San Diego Comic-Con via a limited virtual queue and must sign waivers for participation. » More on forbes.com

Funko reported net revenue of $201 million in Q1 2026 (+5% y/y), a record gross margin of 44% and adjusted EBITDA of $11 million, with all core metrics beating the company’s guidance. The core collectibles business grew 17% and contributed significantly to margin improvement; EPS was -$0.11, well ahead of analyst expectations. The company reduced inventories, paid down $6 million of debt and strengthened free cash flow. Q2 outlook: revenue $195–205 million, adjusted EBITDA $5–10 million. Full-year outlook: revenue flat to +3% and adjusted EBITDA $70–80 million. » More on de.investing.com