Danger Mouse goes Pop! New Funko “Classic” range announced for 2020

By John Freeman on August 6, 2019

The classic Danger Mouse currently screens on Netflix in the UK

Boat Rocker Studios, the content, distribution and brands arm of global entertainment company Boat Rocker Media, has announced a worldwide partnership deal with Funko that will see the launch of a new range of Danger Mouse classic collectibles, set to launch in autumn 2020.

Boat Rocker Studios owns the global rights to both the new and classic Danger Mouse , after acquiring FremantleMedia’s Kids & Family Entertainment division last year – and manages the worldwide content distribution and merchandising rights for the property.

The new range will include a variety of traditional and digital products based on the hugely popular original 1980s animation, the much-loved Danger Mouse heroes and villains to be available as Funko’s trademark Pop! stylised vinyl figurines.

As well as digital stickers (still and animated), digital cards and 3D collectibles of Funko stylised characters will be sold via authorised third-party distribution channels and Funko’s own online properties and mobile app.

Digital accessories for Funko’s stylised characters will allow Danger Mouse fans to create both 2D and 3D custom avatars on Funko’s own online properties and mobile app called Pop!Yourself. Using the iconic look and feel of Funko designs, an apparel and accessories range will also be developed.

Kate Schlomann, executive vice president of brand management and content marketing Boat Rocker Studios, said: “We are thrilled to team up with Funko for this fabulous, quality range of Danger Mouse Classic collectibles that is sure to delight fans of the much-loved iconic animation.”

Originally produced by Cosgrove Hall Films for Thames Television, Danger Mouse ran on ITV from 1981 to 1992. The animated series, starring David Jason as the voice of the eponymous world’s greatest secret agent and Terry Scott as his hapless sidekick Penfold, also proved hugely popular beyond the UK and was broadcast in over 80 territories worldwide, including Australia, Germany and France, and was the first UK cartoon to really break into the United States. The classic episodes currently screen on Netflix in the UK.

A promotional image for the new Danger Mouse

A rebooted version for today’s kids, which launched in 2015, screened on CBBC in the UK, has also proved a huge hit globally, with 99 new episodes to date over three series. Danger Mouse is voiced in the new show by by Alexander Armstrong, Penfold by Kevin Eldon and Colonel K by Stephen Fry.

Headquartered in Everett, Washington, Funko is a leading pop culture consumer products company. Funko designs, sources and distributes licensed pop culture products across multiple categories, including vinyl figures, action toys, plush, games, apparel, housewares and accessories for consumers who seek tangible ways to connect with their favourite pop culture brands and characters

• Danger Mouse on Facebook | Danger Mouse on CCBC | Classic Danger Mouse on Netflix UK

• Boat Rocker Media is online at www.boatrocker.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

• Funko Pop! online at www.funko.com

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John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.