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It’s the Minions collaboration that BTS fans have been waiting for, and maybe the cutest BTS collab yet. Funko is releasing a collectible set inspired by Despicable Me 4, and all seven BTS members get transformed into adorable Minions.
The exclusive seven-pack features Pop! versions of RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook. And yes, they’re sporting the signature Minion goggles, but no overalls. The BTS Minions come decked out in outfits inspired by the K-pop group’s 2021 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Permission to Dance.”
The collectible set retails for $99 and became available for pre-order at Entertainment Earth on June 21. Unfortunately, pre-orders are sold out, but the set is currently available at eBay. Fans can also pre-order individual BTS x Despicable Me 4 Funko Pop! vinyls at Amazon, Entertainment Earth and Hot Topic while supplies last. Amazon released them on Monday (Sept. 2), and some are currently out of stock.
The Funko Pop! release is part of a larger collaboration between Illumination, Universal and BTS’ label Big Hit, which includes a limited collection of T-shirts, hoodies, sweats, tote bags and more priced from $30-$60. The merch collection was available at the WeVerse U.S. shop from June 19-July 21.
Fans can also shop the apparel and accessories collection at retail pop-ups in Seoul and Tokyo (the Los Angeles pop-up ended on July 3). Additionally, the BTS x Despicable Me 4 collection will soon be available at Nordstrom and Urban Outfitters stores and online.
The BTS x Despicable Me 4 collaboration celebrates Poppy Prescott, a new character from the movie who identifies as BTS Army. Fans were quick to spot clues pointing to Poppy being a BTS fan in a clip from the movie.
BTS first teased the Despicable Me 4 collaboration last week on social media.
The collaboration comes on the heels of Jimin announcing his sophomore solo album, Muse, and Jin completing a mandatory, 18-month military service on June 11.
Despicable Me 4 hit theaters on July 3. The animated film is currently streaming on Prime Video and other digital platforms.
