It’s the Funko Bob’s Big Boy Takeover with Project Fred
Can you feel the Funko? February 27th, 2024, marks a historic occasion at Burbank’s beloved burger joint. The Funko Bob’s Big Boy takeover with Project Fred is doing more than just debuting a new collectible – it’s changing the landscape of this suburban enclave of Los Angeles for 48 hours – and the neighbors are already noticing. Here’s what you need to know about this launch, plus a review of a very special menu item that will be available only until February 28th,2024, and how you can get something for FREE!
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What is Funko?
Funko is a lifestyle brand famous for collectible figures of pop culture icons with extra large heads. Everyone from Elmo to Joan Jett has a Funko, and when they are released, the price is modest, beginning at $12 a “Pop!” You can even create your own Funko for about $30 and customize everything from clothes to eyebrows.
Where the real fun of Funko begins, though, is when you want to get your hands on those Funko Pop! figurines they no longer sell.
The Bob’s Big Boy Connection
Funko’s creator, Mike Becker, began the company in 1998, and his very first product was a nostalgic bobblehead, or wacky wobbler, based on the iconic Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank. This is known as the Big Boy Wacky Wobbler.
The launch of Project Fred 01 is the company’s first foray into Premium Collectibles, and only 750 figures will be available during this drop on March 7th, 2024. Project Fred O1 is the first of a series based on the Bob’s Big Boy Mascot, where Freddy (Funko’s mascot) will be dressed in a Bob’s Big Boy outfit. There will also be 75 figures wearing alternative outfits. The figurine stands at 11 inches tall.
So what’s the price of these bad boy Bob’s Big Boys? $295!
In honor of the launch, Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank took down its familiar mascot and replaced it with a Project Fred 01! Viewers can enjoy this for photo ops for just two days! Beginning February 29th, Bob’s Big Boy will be back.
How you can get your hands on a Project Fred 01 Bob’s Big Boy Collectible
The Project Fred 01 Bob’s Big Boy Vinyl Collectible will be available for purchase via a lottery system powered by the EQL Platform on March 7th at 9:30 a.m. Sign up here to be notified. 
The Limited-Edition Menu Item
Don’t despair if you don’t get one of those 750 Freds! Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank is also celebrating with a limited-edition menu item from February 27th through the 28th.
The Royale Crown Combo is two patties on a sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard, and a “little pinch of fun.” It comes with Fries and a large Shake or Soft Drink for $15.99.
The first 150 guests on both days will also receive a limited-edition Funko Bob’s Big Boy-themed Pin!
Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank is located at 4211 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505. Hours are 6 a.m. to midnight on weekdays.
