Gremlin

The Gremlin figure, cataloged as number 326 in the Pop! Animation series, captures the mischievous character from the 1943 Looney Tunes short titled 'Russian Rhapsody.' This animated segment, directed by Bob Clampett and produced by Leon Schlesinger, features the Gremlin sabotaging a Nazi bomber aircraft. The character design is rooted in the folklore of Royal Air Force pilots who blamed mechanical malfunctions on mythical 'gremlins,' a trope popularized by Roald Dahl and subsequently adapted for the screen during the height of the Second World War.

Funko released this figure as part of its ongoing effort to document the expansive history of Warner Bros. animation. The design team focused on replicating the character’s distinct, goblin-like appearance, specifically emphasizing the oversized ears and pointed features that defined his original 1940s appearance. Upon its release, the figure was well-received by collectors who specialize in animation history, as it serves as a tactile representation of a culturally significant but occasionally overlooked piece of Looney Tunes heritage.