Nah, man, I’m not doing those Funkos’: Oscar Isaac started a debate about scalpers after refusing to sign fan’s collectibles

Oscar Isaac recently sparked a major fan debate after flat-out refusing to sign a handful of Funko Pop figures while giving autographs in Los Angeles. The actor, currently promoting Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, was filmed signing items from his car window when he made his stance clear, declaring, “Nah, man, I’m not doing those Funkos.”

Honestly, I totally get why he did it. This move seems like a direct shot against scalpers who ruin the collecting game for the rest of us. The fan who shared the video on TikTok, @eladiioenrrique, was trying to get Isaac to sign items related to his massive Marvel filmography.

Isaac has played some truly iconic characters, including Poe Dameron in the awful Star Wars sequels, Apocalypse in X-Men: Apocalypse, and, most recently, the complex Marc Spector/Moon Knight and Miguel O’Hara in the Spider-Verse films. The items in question were a Spider-Man 2099 Funko Pop, a Moon Knight Funko, and a mini poster, per Daily Dot. While the fan was bummed about the refusal, he was incredibly respectful about it. He wrote in the caption that Isaac had only stopped to sign items related to the Frankenstein project.

No actor is forced to sign anything you have

The fan had his own theory about the refusal, suggesting Isaac didn’t want to sign Marvel items because “he isn’t on good terms with Disney.” This idea stems from a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. During that show, Isaac mentioned he would consider playing Poe Dameron again only if Disney could “figure out” how not to “succumb to fascism.”

While that’s a pretty spicy comment, the Disney theory probably doesn’t hold up when you look closely at the merchandise. Isaac’s Spider-Man 2099 character is part of the Spider-Verse movies, which are made by Sony. That means the refusal likely has nothing to do with any lingering issues with Disney.

So, why the hard line against the beloved vinyl figures? Commenters on the TikTok video quickly locked onto the most probable reason: Funkos are prime targets for resellers. The fact that Isaac specifically called out “Funkos” suggests his issue is with the collectible itself, not the character.

A signed Funko Pop can exponentially increase in value, making them a more rare and the perfect item for people looking to flip signatures for huge profits rather than for fans who want to keep them. So this may have seemed like a disingenuous request.

Another popular theory is that actors often don’t receive any compensation when Funkos use their likeness or the characters they play. If the actor isn’t getting paid for the toy, why should they sign it and help a third party make a huge profit? That makes complete sense to me. Why give free financial boosts to people who are just exploiting your work? Especially when that could end up one of the most expensive Funko Pops of all time.

Ultimately, whether Isaac was trying to fight scalpers, avoid Disney drama, or stick to promoting his new film, it’s nice to see that everyone involved was courteous and mature about the decision. It looks like we’re not getting any signed Moon Knight Pops anytime soon, but you have to respect the actor’s boundaries.