{"id":831961,"date":"2025-03-31T17:44:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T21:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/funko-brings-to-life-first-ever-author-driven-literary-based-pop-figures-from-lauren-roberts-1-the-new-york-times-bestselling-author-of-the-powerless-series\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T17:44:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T21:44:31","slug":"funko-brings-to-life-first-ever-author-driven-literary-based-pop-figures-from-lauren-roberts-1-the-new-york-times-bestselling-author-of-the-powerless-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/funko-brings-to-life-first-ever-author-driven-literary-based-pop-figures-from-lauren-roberts-1-the-new-york-times-bestselling-author-of-the-powerless-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Funko Brings to Life First-Ever Author Driven Literary Based Pop! Figures From Lauren Roberts, #1 The New York Times Bestselling Author of the \u2018Powerless\u2019 Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwuline { text-decoration: underline }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Funko Brings to Life First-Ever Author Driven Literary Based Pop! Figures From Lauren Roberts, #1<i> The New York Times<\/i> Bestselling Author of the \u2018Powerless\u2019 Series<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>The Pop Culture Powerhouse Collaborated with Lauren Roberts to create Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer Pop! Figures, marking Funko\u2019s First Foray Into Never-Before-Seen Character Adaptations, Derived From the Beloved Romantasy Genre<\/i><\/p>\n<p>EVERETT, Wash.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Ffunko.com&amp;esheet=54231380&amp;newsitemid=20250331888364&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Funko&amp;index=1&amp;md5=3e98f45a95947a396adefcbecadca3eb\"><b>Funko<\/b><\/a> (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading global pop culture brand, announced the launch of two trailblazing Pop! figures inspired by beloved characters, Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer, from Lauren Roberts\u2019 #1 <i>The New York Times <\/i>bestselling <i>Powerless <\/i>trilogy on March 31.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIn a bold and innovative move, Funko celebrates the power of storytelling, honoring the rich world of <i>Powerless<\/i> and its passionate fanbase with this unique, literary-first collection. This groundbreaking release marks Funko\u2019s first collaboration with an author to bring beloved book characters to life\u2014without inspiration from film, TV, or real-world adaptations.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nPaedyn Gray and Kai Azer collectibles mark an exciting first-of-their-kind debut that coincide with Roberts\u2019 release of <i>Fearless<\/i>, the final book in the Powerless trilogy on April 8<sup>th<\/sup>. Fans can preorder at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ffunko.com%2Ffandoms%2Fpowerless%2F&amp;esheet=54231380&amp;newsitemid=20250331888364&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Ffunko.com%2Ffandoms%2Fpowerless%2F&amp;index=2&amp;md5=62e123aecf3028eb5afb3bcacf884604\">https:\/\/funko.com\/fandoms\/powerless\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cSeeing these characters step off the page and into the real world for the first time is both surreal and deeply meaningful,\u201d said <i>Powerless <\/i>author Lauren Roberts. \u201cPaedyn Gray and Kai Azer have lived in my imagination and in the hearts of readers, and it\u2019s incredible to see them introduced in 3D as Funko Pop! collection.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cAs a pop culture and fan-first company, we\u2019re always exploring new ways to celebrate fandoms and build community through meaningful collaborations,\u201d said Husnal Shah, SVP of Product at Funko. \u201cPartnering with Lauren to bring her vision of Paedyn Gray and Prince Kai to life as Pop! figures has been a designer\u2019s dream. Most importantly, we believe fans will agree that\u2014even the powerless have a story worth telling.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe series has become a cultural sensation, with the first book securing a spot on the <i>The New York Times<\/i> bestseller list for 34 weeks and selling more than a million copies. The series\u2019 novella, <i>Powerful<\/i>, was also on the list for nine weeks. With <i>Fearless<\/i> arriving in April 2025, the launch of the unique Pop! figures offer fans the perfect way to celebrate the collection\u2019s epic finale. Lauren Roberts is represented by MoxieCompany for branded partnerships. Simon &amp; Schuster is her Publisher.\n<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">ABOUT FUNKO<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nHeadquartered in Everett, Washington, Funko is a leading pop-culture lifestyle brand. Funko designs, sources, and distributes licensed pop culture products across multiple categories, including vinyl figures, board games, action toys, plush, apparel, housewares, and accessories for consumers who seek tangible ways to connect with their favorite pop culture brands and characters. Learn more at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Ffunko.com&amp;esheet=54231380&amp;newsitemid=20250331888364&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Funko&amp;index=3&amp;md5=69362d1ce52d74b317c8515c630cfe4d\">Funko<\/a>, and follow us on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Ffunko.com&amp;esheet=54231380&amp;newsitemid=20250331888364&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=TikTok&amp;index=4&amp;md5=208af353525cf437878bad793744eca2\">TikTok<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Foriginalfunko&amp;esheet=54231380&amp;newsitemid=20250331888364&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=X&amp;index=5&amp;md5=9fd6b5f7dc2c963d0598ccaeeffe325f\">X<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Foriginalfunko%2F&amp;esheet=54231380&amp;newsitemid=20250331888364&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Instagram&amp;index=6&amp;md5=900ec309565856ef4df97984cc0a0b95\">Instagram<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">ABOUT MOXIECOMPANY<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nMoxie &amp; Co. is a global brand &amp; franchise management, promotions and licensing agency. Moxie represents a diverse portfolio of brands including Lauren Roberts: Powerless Series, Simon &amp; Schuster: Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, Raggedy Ann &amp; Andy, Hamilton Beach Brands, Eloise, Ivory Ella and more. Moxie develops and manages strategic licensing programs across a wide array of product categories at all levels of retail around the globe. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.moxieco.com%2F&amp;esheet=54231380&amp;newsitemid=20250331888364&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.moxieco.com&amp;index=7&amp;md5=bc67d67b561631d501a3aeccddde3095\">www.moxieco.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">ABOUT LAUREN ROBERTS<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nLauren Roberts is a #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Powerless, Reckless and Powerful. Her books have sold more than a million copies around the world. When Lauren isn\u2019t writing about fantasy worlds and bantering love interests, she can likely be found burrowed in bed reading about them. Lauren has lived in Michigan her whole life, making her very familiar with potholes, snow, and various lake activities. Alongside her cat co-authors, she hopes to have the privilege of writing pretty words for the rest of her life. If you enjoy reading, writing, and ranting, Lauren can be found on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @LaurenRobertsLibrary for your entertainment.\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20250331888364r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250331888364\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250331888364\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n42West, on behalf of Funko<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:funko@42west.com\">funko@42west.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> United States North America Washington<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Toys Entertainment Retail Communications Specialty Books Publishing<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250331888364\/en\/774845\/3\/download.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Funko Brings to Life First-Ever Author Driven Literary Based Pop! 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