Funko has announced a new wave of Funko Pop! vinyl figures from the teen comedy film Sixteen Candles.
Sixteen Candles characters transformed into Funko Pop! figures.
Sixteen Candles is a 1984 American coming-of-age teen comedy film written and directed by John Hughes in his directorial debut.
It was the first in a series of films Hughes would direct that focused on teenage life, including The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
The film tells the story of Samantha “Sam” Baker, a high school sophomore whose sixteenth birthday is overshadowed by her older sister’s upcoming wedding and her quirky family’s chaotic life. Played by Molly Ringwald, Sam struggles with feelings of invisibility and unrequited love.
Sam has a crush on Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling), a handsome and popular senior, but she believes he is out of her league. Meanwhile, she is persistently pursued by Ted (Anthony Michael Hall), a nerdy but well-meaning underclassman who is smitten with her.
Over the course of a day and a wild night at a party, Sam navigates the ups and downs of adolescence, her family’s obliviousness, and her awkward interactions with Jake and Ted.
The story culminates in a sweet and unexpected ending, as Jake finally notices Sam and sets the stage for a memorable sixteenth birthday celebration.
Filled with humor, heart, and relatable teenage moments, Sixteen Candles became a defining film of the 1980s teen genre. It is noted for its memorable characters, iconic lines, and a soundtrack that captures the spirit of the era.
Despite its charm, some aspects of the film have been critiqued for dated stereotypes, but it remains a cultural touchstone in John Hughes’s legacy.
Characters from Sixteen Candles have been transformed into Funko Pop! figures and are part of the Funko Pop! Movies series.
The newly announced wave includes two new Sixteen Candles (Movie) Funko Pop! vinyl figures, including Samantha Baker and Jake Ryan.
Pre-order your new Sixteen Candles (Movie) Funko Pop! vinyl figures from Amazon.
Click here for the complete collection and guide of Funko Pop! vinyl Sixteen Candles figures.
