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The Pop Culture Powerhouse Collaborated with Lauren Roberts to create Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer Pop! Figures, marking Funko’s First Foray Into Never-Before-Seen Character Adaptations, Derived From the Beloved Romantasy Genre
EVERETT, Wash., March 31, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Funko (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading global pop culture brand, announced the launch of two trailblazing Pop! figures inspired by beloved characters, Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer, from Lauren Roberts’ #1 The New York Times bestselling Powerless trilogy on March 31.
In a bold and innovative move, Funko celebrates the power of storytelling, honoring the rich world of Powerless and its passionate fanbase with this unique, literary-first collection. This groundbreaking release marks Funko’s first collaboration with an author to bring beloved book characters to life—without inspiration from film, TV, or real-world adaptations.
Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer collectibles mark an exciting first-of-their-kind debut that coincide with Roberts’ release of Fearless, the final book in the Powerless trilogy on April 8th. Fans can preorder at https://funko.com/fandoms/powerless/
"Seeing these characters step off the page and into the real world for the first time is both surreal and deeply meaningful," said Powerless author Lauren Roberts. "Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer have lived in my imagination and in the hearts of readers, and it’s incredible to see them introduced in 3D as Funko Pop! collection."
"As a pop culture and fan-first company, we’re always exploring new ways to celebrate fandoms and build community through meaningful collaborations," said Husnal Shah, SVP of Product at Funko. "Partnering with Lauren to bring her vision of Paedyn Gray and Prince Kai to life as Pop! figures has been a designer’s dream. Most importantly, we believe fans will agree that—even the powerless have a story worth telling."
The series has become a cultural sensation, with the first book securing a spot on the The New York Times bestseller list for 34 weeks and selling more than a million copies. The series’ novella, Powerful, was also on the list for nine weeks. With Fearless arriving in April 2025, the launch of the unique Pop! figures offer fans the perfect way to celebrate the collection’s epic finale. Lauren Roberts is represented by MoxieCompany for branded partnerships. Simon & Schuster is her Publisher.
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