Australian Firefighters Honored With Their Own Funko Pop Figures To Raise Funds For Animals Impacted By Bushfires
Even if you’re not a fan of Funko pop figures, you might be interested in buying their newest one. By teaming up with Popcultcha, the company has created a ‘Bushfire Heroes’ figure, which features an Australian firefighter cuddling a koala. However, the brand new toy wasn’t made just for you to put it on your shelf and be reminded of the devastating bushfires that have been blazing through Australia. In fact, it was created not only to honor the heroic firefighters who have been fighting against the disaster, but also as part of a fundraiser.
More info: popcultcha.com.au | bushfires.rspca.org.au
Recently, Funko introduced a new figure to help raise funds for Australian wildlife impacted by the bushfire crisis
Upon releasing the figure, Popcultcha announced that they are joining the cause to support the Australian wildlife devastated by the bushfire crisis.
The company said that all profits from the new vinyl figure, which retails for around $19.99 Australian dollars, will be donated to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ National Bushfire Appeal.
Experts estimate that around 1 billion animals have been killed in Australia’s unprecedented bushfires, with many others left injured and starving due to the destruction of their habitat.
“The RSPCA are working alongside government and emergency agencies, veterinarians and local authorities to provide much-needed equipment and supplies, emergency care and identifying and assessing injured animals in need of assistance. Their work will continue for months after the fires have ceased,” Popcultcha wrote in a Facebook post.
Image credits: nomadofthewaves
Pre-orders for the figurine are now open, with delivery expected in June. However, if you’re not a fan of figures, but still interested in supporting the cause, you can donate directly to the RSPCA here.
Here’s how people reacted
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Share on FacebookI love it, now make one for all the Dr's and nurses working to treat coronavirus.
I like the sentiment, however the USA alone generates approximately 3.3 million tonnes of plastic waste per year (of which a significant proportion are equally useless plastic toys) that ends up in landfill or in the ocean. I find it comically ironic that a tribute be forged out of a non-degradable damaging product to both animal life and the environment at large in honour of those that fought so bravely to conserve and defend the environment and animal life.
You are right, Joe; I wish the chemical engineers got back to the drawing board and created bio-degradable plastics for the most uses.
Load More Replies...I don't like Funko Pops so I will skip also this. I know that Funko has made more realistic looking figurines so if they would make better looking charity figurines I would buy one.
I suppose you could still make a donation for the cause even if you don't like the products.... Just a suggestion for anyone feeling that way.
Load More Replies...I WANT TO BUY ALL THE THINGS! I am ordering one asap! Having had to deal with smoke haze from fires here in Victoria, I want to do what I can to help xx
I am saddened by its use of plastic (vinyl: PVC) and excessive packaging - wish there was an alternative :(
I love it, now make one for all the Dr's and nurses working to treat coronavirus.
I like the sentiment, however the USA alone generates approximately 3.3 million tonnes of plastic waste per year (of which a significant proportion are equally useless plastic toys) that ends up in landfill or in the ocean. I find it comically ironic that a tribute be forged out of a non-degradable damaging product to both animal life and the environment at large in honour of those that fought so bravely to conserve and defend the environment and animal life.
You are right, Joe; I wish the chemical engineers got back to the drawing board and created bio-degradable plastics for the most uses.
Load More Replies...I don't like Funko Pops so I will skip also this. I know that Funko has made more realistic looking figurines so if they would make better looking charity figurines I would buy one.
I suppose you could still make a donation for the cause even if you don't like the products.... Just a suggestion for anyone feeling that way.
Load More Replies...I WANT TO BUY ALL THE THINGS! I am ordering one asap! Having had to deal with smoke haze from fires here in Victoria, I want to do what I can to help xx
I am saddened by its use of plastic (vinyl: PVC) and excessive packaging - wish there was an alternative :(
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