TheChristmasseason is finally here, which means there’s going to be a ton of festive movie watching in our near futures.It’s not Christmas without watching a fewRankin/Bass specialsand arguably the company’s most iconic special is 1964’sRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The stop-motion animated classic based on the song of the same name by Gene Autry isturning 60-years-old next year. Now, to kick off the frosty celebration,Funkohas unveiled their latest Pop collection based onRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
The new collectionincludes Pops of Rudolph, Santa Claus in his casual reindeer gathering outfit,Hermey the wannabe dentist, Sam the Snowman, Charlie-in-the-box, and the dreaded Bumble. In addition to the normal Pops, this set includes anAmazon Exclusive flocked Rudolph and a three liter Soda of Bumble. The latter of which has a chase that sees Bumble with a Christmas tree star from the end of the film. Funko has done an endless amount ofChristmas-themed Popsup to this point.FromElftoChristmas VacationtoMarvel, there’s a holiday Pop for every type of fan. That being said, the Rankin/Bass style was tailor-made for the Funko style and these Pops prove it. The company has made Rudolph products in the past, but this latest wave is filled with enough detail and charm to fill a Christmas stocking.
The Legacy of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’
While there have been a ton of Christmas classics over the years that have stolen our hearts, there’s something about Rudolph that’s just so magical.Whether it’s the film’s breathtaking animation, the timeless music, or the heartwarming themes, this story remains such a relevant story for all ages.Particularly on the topics of bullying and exploring “being different”, this film was ahead of its time. It celebrated the “misfits” and compellingly showed that evenSanta, along with the rest of the creatures of the North Pole, can lack the holly jolly Christmas spirit. There are some outdated aspects, like many things that were released in that time period, but Rudolph lights the way in more than one way here. It was the first film of its kind,being the first Christmas special of the legendary Rankin/Bassline up.Santa Claus is Coming to Town,A Year Without a Santa Claus, andRudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in Julywould follow. However, nothing can compare to that one foggy Christmas Eve night.
Where is ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Streaming?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeercan currently be rented onAmazon Prime Videofor $7.99 USD. You can preview the film andRudolph’s latest set of Funko Pops below.The pops are available now onFunko’s website.
