Fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race have been asking for Funko Pop! vinyl figures to be created of their favorite characters for some time now, even going to the lengths of creating petitions and creating their own homemade versions. Soon, RuPaul’s Drag Race fans will be able to visit Hot Topic to get their hands on the vinyl Pop! figurines.
The first three RuPaul’s Drag Race Funko Pop! collectibles to be unveiled include RuPaul, as well as other fan favorites like Alaska, the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' second season and Trixie Mattel, who appeared on the seventh season of the show and will also be competing in RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season three, which will air later this month.
Collectible Drag Queen Figurines
These Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures Star the RuPaul’s Drag Race Cast
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