Making Fun: The Story of Funko
★ 6.5 · 2018 · 99m · Documentary · Adventure
From a small garage in Redmond, Washington, to the furthest corners of the earth, Funko's story is one that is centered around the fans and the global community that arose from their unique passion - a story that spans twenty years full of joy, ambition, adversity, and... well... toys.
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