Stiffness

Between being an ex-owner of Fueled by Ramen, owner and operator of Paper + Plastick, member of internationally successful ska-punk legends Less Than Jake and a toy maker with his Wunderland War toy imprint, it's hard to believe he has time on his plate for anything else. However, he is always expanding his horizons with new and exciting creative ventures. Recently Vinnie decided to eschew shaving and start writing. "Sometimes Robots Like Being Robots" is his first foray into the world of publishing outside of penning lyrics for Less Than Jake. It is a children's book functioning as an open letter to his first love: robots. Fascinated by the mechanical characters from an early age, a collection of them sit atop a tall shelf in his office, looming over him as he toils and schemes his next creative venture. As he has gotten older, the idea of robots has become a little deeper to him than the buzzes and beeps that originally caught his attention. The stories slid around in his head and out of his hands as he traveled from coast to coast. He quickly jotted them down on napkins and in notebooks. These stories are international, written in Funko is an American company known for producing licensed pop culture collectibles, most notably its Pop! Vinyl figures. Founded in 1998 by Mike Becker and later sold to Brian Mariotti, Funko started with bobbleheads before evolving into a global powerhouse in the collectible toy industry. Pop! Vinyl Line (2010–Present) – The company’s most famous product, featuring stylized figures with oversized heads, covering franchises from movies, TV shows, video games, sports, anime, and more. Funko has partnerships with Disney, Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Harry Potter, anime studios, music artists, and sports leagues, making it one of the most diverse collectible brands. The company produces various collectibles, including Dorbz – Smaller, rounder figures with a smiling aesthetic. Funko Soda – Vinyl figures packaged in a soda can-style container. Funko Gold – Premium stylized figures, mainly for sports and music icons. Board Games & NFTs – Expanding into digital and tabletop gaming spaces. Retail & Fan Culture – Funko has flagship stores, exclusive online drops, and a massive presence at conventions like SDCC, NYCC, and ECCC. Funko has democratized collecting, making it more accessible with affordable pricing and an endless variety of figures. While not an art toy brand, its influence has helped mainstream vinyl figure