Funko - Loungefly and Paul Frank Announce Partnership, Debut New Collection

By Mulder, 14 december 2022

Loungefly, the fan-forward lifestyle brand from Funko, has announced its new partnership with Paul Frank with a new collection featuring beloved characters from the iconic brand, including Julius® the Monkey, coming in 2023. In celebration of the launch, a fan activation will be hosted on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, Calif.

Available in February 2023, the highly anticipated collaboration blends Loungefly’s signature styles with the pop-culture icon’s nostalgic bright colors and quirky design. Featuring Julius® the Monkey, the very first collection includes a mini backpack (MSRP: $80), crossbody bag (MSRP: $60) and zip around wallet (MSRP: $40). All items will be exclusively available on Loungefly.com. 

To celebrate the collection’s launch, Loungefly will host a one-of-a-kind fan event at Sugar ‘n Spice, the original frozen banana stand on Balboa Island in Newport Beach on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Additional details about the event will be announced at a later date.

Loungefly intricately designs backpacks, wallets, totes and crossbody bags, apparel, collectible enamel pins and additional accessories to tell wearable stories inspired by the most beloved properties in the world. Crafted with care and precision - leaving no detail overlooked - fans find value in every stitch as bag zippers to custom linings showcase their authentic passion for the fandom that they proudly wear.

“The Paul Frank brand began with custom wallets made in Huntington Beach, California. The Loungefly collection is reminiscent of those early collectibles – bold, playful and covetable,” said Paul Frank Global Brand Manager, Michael Puglisi.

Visit Loungefly.com to get notified when the Paul Frank® Collection launches. Follow @Loungefly on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for additional updates on product launches and events.

When :  Loungefly x Paul Frank Collection – Launching February 2023 Event – February 12, 2023

Where :    Loungefly x Paul Frank Collection – Loungefly.com Event – Sugar ‘n Spice (310 Marine Ave, Balboa Island, CA 92662)

Loungefly is a consistent source of collectible fashion for fans of all kinds. Well known for innovative licensed accessories – including Disney, Hello Kitty, Harry Potter, Pokémon, Marvel, Star Wars, Peanuts and more – we know that everyone is a fan of something, and we have something for everyone. From casual fans to major collectors, our mission is to provide our ever-growing loyal community with innovative and whimsical designs that allow them to express whatever fandom they’re a part of in their everyday wardrobe. Started in a small warehouse in 1998, Loungefly has become a premiere fan-focused accessory company known for quality and design. Based in sunny Southern California, Loungefly is available online, in specialty stores, boutiques, and e-commerce sites worldwide.
 
Headquartered 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. Loungefly™ and Stitch Shoppe™ are registered trademarks of Funko, LLC. Learn more at https://funko.com/, and follow us on Twitter (@OriginalFunko) and Instagram (@OriginalFunko).
 
Paul Frank™ began in 1995 in a small Huntington Beach garage when Paul Frank himself began sewing custom wallets as gifts for his friends.

Known for its nostalgic bright colours, quirky humour and the iconic Julius the Monkey, the Paul Frank brand has been reminding its global fan base across North and South America, Asia, Europe and Australia to ‘Don’t Forget to Never Grow Up’ for over 25 years. 

You can discover the official photos on our Flickr page

(Source : press release)