Doug & the 90's Nickelodeon Funko Pop Shelf

Normally I'm critical of those who spend their money on nothing but action figures or model kits instead of essentials like food or computer parts if some of the posts from some friend's credit cards are concerned during these hard economic times.

But when it comes to Funko Pops, I can't seem to get away from them.

Probably because I own one Funko Pop which is of Frieza from DRAGON BALL Z.

It's amazing that the Funko Pops continue to be hot sellers. And I mean that in a good way.

Anyway, I was browsing through my iPhone's photo gallery and I came across this photo.

If you haven't guessed, this shelf is representative of Nickelodeon from 1991 to 1996 so it has the likes of 

DOUG, RUGRATS, ROCKO'S MODERN LIFE, AHH REAL MONSTERS,

and HEY ARNOLD.

Sort of wished there were Funko Pops of REN & STIMPY on that shelf to complete the package but I really like the fact that the DOUG Funko Pops are at the very top of the shelf which is indictive of that fact that it was the absolute very first Nicktoon to air on that fateful August 11 1991.

One gripe I have is that the DOUG Funko Pops are using their DISNEY SERIES designs.

No offense to Jim Jenkins and Mouse House Fans but using Disney Era DOUG Funko Pops feels anachronistic and out of place for a Nicktoons Funko Pop Shelf.

Plus, what would the Nickelodeon Series elitists say?

"You bought the wrong Funko Pops Funnie!!!"

I understand the costume choice is due to the issues involving rights holdings between the Slime Factory and the Mouse House, but...

While Billy West doesn't seem to mind the Funko Pops bearing the current designs as he actually autographed a box of one,

sources point out that he still prefers the 1991 Original Version over the later 1996 version that he lost due to mid-90s Salary Disputes.

That and the fact that he doesn't accept roles that prioritize Actor's Signature looks over actual raw talent so that means he turns down major offers from Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Illumination, etc.

.... 

But at least Doug's not going to pick a fight with a certain Sea Sponge or a White-Haired Kid with 10 sisters to overwhelm him.

Unless you mod Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl for PC just so you can have all your Doug vs. SpongeBob vs. Lincoln Loud DEATHMATCH fantasies fulfilled.

"I bet you $15 Million I'd kick SpongeBob's ass like there's no tomorrow! 

So mod me in the game will you!"

By the way, the photo of the Funko Pop Shelf is not mine. It was just something I pulled from the Internet I think back in Summer 2023.... so there...