{"id":947,"date":"2026-01-15T13:29:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/funkos-latest-ultra-niche-pop-is-the-horrifying-pickle-dad-from-it-welcome-to-derry\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T13:29:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:29:43","slug":"funkos-latest-ultra-niche-pop-is-the-horrifying-pickle-dad-from-it-welcome-to-derry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/funkos-latest-ultra-niche-pop-is-the-horrifying-pickle-dad-from-it-welcome-to-derry\/","title":{"rendered":"Funko’s Latest Ultra-Niche Pop Is the Horrifying Pickle Dad From ‘It: Welcome to Derry’"},"content":{"rendered":"


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As soon as It: Welcome to Derry<\/em> viewers heard little Lilly Bainbridge\u2019s sad tale about her father\u2019s death in a pickle factory accident, they knew<\/em> that Pennywise was going to tap into that trauma and make it a thousand times worse. And indeed, the sewer-lurking clown delivered, first appearing to Lilly in a supermarket scene that saw an oozing, tentacled likeness of her dad breaking out of a pickle jar and slithering toward his daughter, demanding a kiss for Daddy. It\u2019s so, so<\/em> disturbing. Naturally, Funko was like, \u201cLet\u2019s make a collectible out of it!\u201d<\/p>\n

Step aside, Rick and Morty<\/em>\u2018s Pickle Rick. Pickle Dad is the new salty icon.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Funko<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here\u2019s how poor old Morris Bainbridge looked in the show\u2019s supermarket scene, if you needed a jump scare right this moment:<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 HBO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At any rate, the fact that such a niche appreciation of It: Welcome to Derry<\/em> is hitting the collectibles market is a good sign for fan interest, especially since HBO has yet to announce a second season for the show. You can preorder Pickle Dad now for $15; he\u2019s expected to ship January 17.<\/p>\n

Funko also revealed several other new Welcome to Derry<\/em> Pops inspired by Pennywise, including his human form, Bob Gray. You can also bring home Periwinkle, the clown persona adopted by Bob Gray\u2019s daughter, the very mixed-up Ingrid Kersh, for her own sinister use. These are all $15 as well and ship January 17; learn more at the Funko site.<\/p>\n

Completists can add to their Welcome to Derry<\/em> stash with Funko\u2019s previously released Pops from the show, which include Bob Gray (out of clown drag); Skeleton Man (somebody send one to General Shaw); Pennywise with his circus wagon; and Pennywise lapping up brains from a human skull.<\/p>\n

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Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what\u2019s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n


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