In a comeback that I had hoped would one day emerge from the depths of the Internet, the creative minds behind Mondo, eviscerated by Funko in 2022, have decided to reunite to form Mutant—a venture backed by Elijah Wood’s Spectrevision. Mutant, led by CEO Jenny Jacobi and featuring the powerhouse team of Spencer Hickman, Eric Garza, Mitch Putnam, and Mo Shafeek, promises a return to form with limited-edition posters, vinyl records, and collaborations with major studios and renowned artists. Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah express their excitement, stating, “It’s not hyperbole to say that we’re superfans of this team and their work. Our offices are covered in their prints and our shelves lined with their records. It’s a true privilege to provide a platform for them to not only continue the incredible work they’re known for, but to also expand in ways that they’ve been keen to for years.”
Mutant’s vision extends beyond posters and vinyl, aiming to build a foundation for fandom through curation and celebration. The music department, boasting scores by Michael Giacchino, Hans Zimmer, and others, aligns with the mission to offer tangible pop culture products for all fandoms. Garza and Putnam emphasize their focus on art-focused projects, championing favorite artists, designers, writers, and filmmakers while pushing the boundaries of creativity.
The launch includes vinyl soundtracks for “Society of the Snow” and “Wonka,” with future releases planned for “Dune: Part Two.” Mutant plans to expand into new collectibles categories, including Sofubi vinyl figures, pop-up galleries, and design services, offering studios and filmmakers unique creative opportunities. Tim League, the founder of Mondo, and Steven Demmler, CEO of Talon Entertainment Finance, join as founding partners in this exciting resurrection of pop culture art.
Interested in learning more about Mutant and following them on social media? Here are a few links:
Official website: https://www.madebymutant.com/
Instagram: @madebymutant
X / Twitter: @madebymutant
Facebook: Made by Mutant
TikTok: @madebymutant
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