When it comes to television workplace comedies, one of the most beloved has beenParks and Recreation. The series starringAmy PoehlerandNick Offermanis celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2024. Now, to get the party started in Pawnee,Funkohas debuted their new wave of anniversary Pops forParks and Rec.
The line includes seven new figures. There’sRon Swansonwith his Swanson Pyramid of Greatness, April Ludgate with scissors in hand, Andy Radical aka Andy Dawyer with a possum, and Chris Traeger with Andy and April’s dog Champion. However, the crown jewel of thisParks and Recset is the new two-pack of the original lovable nepo babies, siblingsJean-Ralpho and Mona Lisa. Hair has never looked as good on a Funko Pop as it does on Jean-Ralpho’s vinyl version. This isn’t the first timeParks and Rechave received the Funko treatment, but now it looks like future figures, like the latest renditions of Ron and April, are going to focus on iconic moments from the series itself.
What’s ‘Parks and Rec’ About?
Lasting seven seasons and 125 episodes,Parks and Recfollowed the chaotic day in the life of the Parks Department in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. It’s your classic small town with an endless supply of budget problems. While the series was shot in the sameworkplaceMockumentary style that was made popular by NBC’s other hit showThe Office, what set it apart was its colorful group of characters. Whether it be the always cheeryLeslie Knope, the dumb but extremely lovable Andy Dwyer, or the anti-government head of the Parks Department, Ron Swanson, each character made this series incredibly diverse in its style of humor.
The smaller side residents of Pawnee like Jean-Ralpho and Mona Lisa, Bobby Newport,Li’l Sebastian, and Perd Hapley also fleshed outParks and Rec’s world in some really comically refreshing way. That was helped in large part by the series’ stellar ensemble cast. While Poehler was known thanks to her time onSNL, actors like Offerman,Chris Pratt,Aubrey Plaza, andAdam Scottall got a major career boost because of their time on the series. WhileParks and Recended in 2015, the series has been kept alive through timeless memes and a 2020 pandemic special where all the main cast members reprise their iconic roles.
Where’s ‘Park and Rec’ Streaming?
All seven seasons ofParks and Recare streaming onPeacock. The complete series is also available to purchase onBlu-ray. you’re able to pre-order Funko’s 15th anniversary Pop set onEntertainment Earth’s website. The figures will be released in September 2024.
Parks and Recreation
The absurd antics of an Indiana town’s public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place.
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