Sharing what was included with this months Smuglers Bounty subscription box. The theme this month was "Jedi Knights" and was stuffed full of unique things from the light side of the force.

As a reminder this is a Funko subscription service that ships every other month with exclusive Star Wars themed goodies inside. The other boxes I talk about on the blog are Disney Treasures and Collector Corps (Marvel).

Right off the bat, we get a much older (wiser? heh) Luke Skywalker as our patch of the month. I'll bee 100% honest I didn't know who the pin this month was so after having Cameron inspect it, I learned it was Plo Koon. If you, like me need a refresher on him and his Jedi relevance click here.

There were two pops included with this months box and they are both awesome. The first was young Obi Wan Kenobi (very cool) but the one I was most excited to see was Aayla Secura. I think it was an awesome choice to include a female Jedi knight and I organize my pops by color, so she will make a great addition to my "blue" section ;)

The color of the paint on her is so pretty! I have heard some people had paint issues with theirs but mine came out just fine.

Also included was a Yoda plush which was fitting since he was featured on the outside of the box this month. I love the plushies and this one really added an extra dose of cute to this months box. Unfortunately I think my dog Baloo likes the plushies a little *too* much and I am afraid of Yodas fuzzy hair not lasting very long in my house.

The last thing included was a VERY fun T-shirt that Cameron managed to snap up before I got a picture, haha. It was one of four styles included, check them all out here.

To sign up for Smugglers Bounty click here, next months theme is The Last Jedi and Ive got my fingers crossed that a Porg item of some sort is included ;)

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Sharing what was included with this months Disney Treasures subscription box! The theme this month was "Tiny Town" and was full of the cutest tiny things from Disney Films and Disney Parks!

As a reminder this is a Funko subscription service that ships every other month with exclusive Disney themed goodies inside. The other boxes I talk about on the blog are Smugglers Bounty (Star Wars) and Collector Corps (Marvel).

The patch this month was Princess Atta from A Bugs Life and this totally thrilled me. I love the film and she is one of my favorite POP characters to date. This is definitely the best patch I've received in any Funko box to date....except perhaps this one ;)

And this months pin was Gus-Gus from Cinderella.

One of the biggest surprises for me was the "it's a small world" Dorbz Ride, I guess I never thought they would make anything for this attraction so it's safe to say I was thrilled to see this included!! The little girl (representing Holland) and the little boy (representing Mexico) come complete with a ride boat. It's safe to say this vinyl will have a prominent spot in my office.

I think what made this box such a good one is that two "crown jewels" were included. One being the it's a small world ride and a wildly fun Tinkerbell POP. Her glitter trail, the paint colors used, and the figures stance make this one of my all time favorite POPs that I own. This pop reminds me so much of the Disneyland I enjoyed as a kid and in particular the fireworks show where she flew in at the end from the castle. Anyone else remember that? haha.

Also included was a darling Jimmy Cricket mystery mini that came in a ride themed tin, similar to the one I showed in the pirates cove box. 

Overall, such a cute box. Next months box (Haunted Forest) is sold out, so if you want to hop on the list for the following theme do it quick! To read past Funko unboxings similar to this one click here, and be sure to check out Funkos unboxing in video form here.

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Sharing what was included with this months Collector Corps Box! The theme this month was "First Appearance Avengers" and was stuffed full of fun goodies for classic Marvel fans.

As a reminder this is a Funko subscription service that ships every other month with exclusive Marvel themed goodies inside. The other boxes I talk about on the blog are Smugglers Bounty (Star Wars) and Disney Treasures.

This months pin, Nick Fury!

And this months patch, Captain America! I don't know what you all do with your Funko box patches but I DIY with mine so I was thrilled to snag this one :) I love the stark contrast and how Cap pops out against the background. Stunning....and patriotic hah.

Next, the two POPs in the box. This month we have Vision and Iron Man. I can't say much about Iron Man because personally I don't collect him but I think Vision is WILD! He is so colorful and Funko captured this character so well, vibrant and bold. I think the motion in the cape and color in this figure makes the price of this box 100% worth it if you are a Marvel collector. Amazing.

And if you are an Iron Man fan this pop is a must have, I really like that they included his exact clenched hand position straight from the cover of the comic book! And speaking of comic book covers the hulk T-shirt included with this box was one of my favorites. Personally I love the Funko tees that come with these boxes, I wear them with shorts all summer long.

To see Funko's reveal of this box click here, and to sign up for Collector Corps click here.

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YOU GUYS!! I am thrilled (thrilled!!) to be talking about todays blog post topic. I have covered the various Funko subscription services for about a year (catch up here) and although I love me some Star Wars nothing compares to Disney collectibles and Funko pops. Funko announced Disney Treasures awhile back and the fact that it's finally here is unreal. I can't even put into words how jazzed I was to get this box in the mail this month. I am SO here for this and SO pumped to see the upcoming themes.

To read all about "Smugglers Bounty" the Star Wars themed box I review every other month, click here! To read about "Collector Corps" the Marvel themed subscription box, click here!

Alright guys, lets unbox this beautiful thing!!

First off, when the box arrived I was blown away by how cute it was! The little Mickey lock, themed sticker, and trunk details were just so fun. And just in case you wanted an extra sticker to put on something like your planner or a notebook, an additional one was included inside! :)

Lets start of with the biggest thing included, literally! The POTC Dorbz Ship and Pirate!

Besides being ridiculously specific to the Disney Parks POTC attraction, this is one of the more unique Funko items that I have received in a subscription box. I have definitely seen Dorbz before, but never for a Disney Parks ride! Way cool and 100% exclusive to Disney Treasures.  

Antoher one of the big items included with this Disney Treasures theme was the Smee Pop! Personally I love Smees outfirt in peter Pan so this one thrilled me, haha. He is so darn cute!

But my most favorite item? The metal box that micro jack sparrow came in! I always get excited about the littlest things, and this color themed Pirates tin rocks my world. It reminds me of Disneyland and I am planning on using it for essential oils on my kitchen counter. So adorable!

The patch that was included is part of a series that will be revealed as the boxes arrive through the calendar year. This box had a Captain Hook themed flag patch and a Mickey pirate pin! 

Overall, this is my favorite box that I have opened thus far but I am so so so partial because it is Disney themed. Here is a breakdown of what was included this round. If you really want Pirates Cove, order asap! You only have a few days left in April to snag it. 

Box Contents:

- Mickey pin and Captain Hook pirate flag patch.

- Exclusive Smee Pop Figure

-Exclusive Dorbz POTC ride figurine and ship

- Map and fun fact sheet

- POTC Disney Parks tin box (my fave!)

-Small Captain Jack Sparrow figurine.

And since you guys liked the giveaway so much last month (check out the post here) I have decided to do another one! I loved seeing your comments about what Funko things you collect, and shipping out a fun goodie to the winner.

Same as last time, just leave a comment below to enter and I will pick a winner next Friday. The prize this round is the mini Jack Sparrow figurine that comes with the box. It isn't that I don't love him, I just think one of you will love him more! ;)

PS. here is a peek at next months theme, I love how the themes aren't in your face (Ex. Frozen, Mickey, Zootopia) but instead follow themes that incorporate multiple films, the park rides, and other small nods to Disney history. So so so perfect! I can't wait to see what is in store for Festival of Friends!

xo,

Natalie

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Happy St. Patricks Day!

Today is the day we have all been anticipating, the live action Beauty and The Beast is officially in theaters! I saw the film last night and it was amazing! I will save the spoilers for another day when you have all had a chance to see it but if you have the chance this weekend, head to theater and enjoy this re-imagined classic!

The scenery was beautiful but what I loved most about the live action version was how the enchanted household objects were re-imagined. Lumiere looks perfectly gilded, Cogsworths wide set waddle is spot on, and the wardrobe! OMG!

....I will stop talking and let you see the movie ;)

I am a big fan of Disney collectables! So a fun part of every upcoming Disney film release is seeing what Funko will come out with and how they turn each character from the film into a cute little addition for your desk or shelf. It's safe to say I was obsessed with the whole BATB collection when I first saw them and I am so excited to share them with you guys on the blog today.

I am someone who likes to take these little guys out of the packaging (hardcore collectors are cringing right now, sorry!) and use them as home decor. They look so cute on bookshelves, desks, nightstands, and side tables. I have been wanting to put together a "how to display" blog post, like I did with Tsum-Tsums just because I have been having fun with these around the house.

Links: Belle/ Beast/ Cogsworth/ Mrs Potts & Chip/ Lumiere

Lets talk about each character for a second shall we!

Belle and Beast are perfect! I think I like these versions even better than the originals. Beasts outfit details are perfectly proportioned and I love the fur texture.

And Belles signature yellow dress? Perfectly replicated! She has a golden floral wreath around the back of her hair, a rose in her hand, the branched necklace, and the gold filigree that dusts the bottom is straight from the film.

Mrs. Potts is my favorite from this collection! She comes with Chip and the size is perfect. How cute would these guys look in a tea corner or coffee cart!

Cogsworth is also perfect in size and some of his "in the film" details come through in the vinyl version. Lumiere is the perfect shade of yellow-gold and as a complete set everyone looks like they belong together. Rich gold, silver, jewel tone colors, they all look great when kept together.

Links: Beast/ Cogsworth/ Mrs Potts & Chip/ Lumiere

I hope you guys get a chance to see the film this weekend! I will be giving away some super fun Funko prize packs to celebrate this next week so stay tuned on the social channels below for that!

Instagram/ Twitter/ Youtube/ Snapchat

But to kick things off I am picking one blog post comment to win a mystery mini from the BATB collection. Just leave a comment on this post to enter, and thats it! I will pick someone to win at noon (pst) next Friday.

xo,

Natalie

PS. If you love Funko as much as I do, here are some other blog posts about various collectible releases and subscription boxes :)

Princess Plushies/ Smugglers Bounty Update/ Bounty Hunters/ Captain America/ The Cantina

PPS. A Disney themed Funko subscription service (Disney Treasures) just launched so be sure to check that out to get the first box in time! I can't wait to share with you guys. The inaugural theme is Pirates Cove, adorable!

Link to sign up: https://disneytreasures.funko.com

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