Funko Pop! Figure — NBA — Mascots — Crunch The Wolf (Wolves)
This figurine from Funko’s POP! NBA Mascots range features the brave, determined and indispensable figurehead before his rise to fame: the iconic mascot of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Crunch The Wolf.
The figurine features the stylised features and proportions characteristic of Funko figurines, with its distinctive design. This specific model is part of the POP! NBA Mascots range, a series that reimagines the American league’s famous mascots with festive poses and enhanced details, whilst retaining the standard box dimensions. The plastic sculpture pays meticulous attention to the character’s physical attributes, capturing his on-court dynamism, his cheerful determination and his anthropomorphic wolf form. The paintwork faithfully captures the contrasting shades of its grey fur and the franchise’s official kit to convey the personality of this demanding cheerleader.
This officially licensed collectable figurine is primarily aimed at basketball fans, enthusiasts of the Minneapolis franchise and Funko collectors. The item is supplied in its original display box, which is numbered and features the team’s colours.
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer: Funkoize
- Range: POP! NBA Mascots
- Format / Type: Vinyl Figure (Classic fixed-head model)
- Model number: No. 14
- Licence: NBA
- Sub-licence: Minnesota Timberwolves (Wolves)
- Design: Crunch The Wolf in a standing pose wearing the official basketball jersey
- Material: Plastic (PVC)
- Product type: Fixed-head vinyl figure (Vinyl Figure)
- Figure size: Approx. 9 cm tall
- EAN code: 0889698893558
- Manufacturer’s reference (SKU): 89355
- Box dimensions: 11.50 cm x 9.00 cm x 16.00 cm
Character background and lore
Inspired by modern history and the festive atmosphere of the NBA, Crunch The Wolf is a legendary creature who left the forests of Minnesota to pursue a single goal: to energise the league’s courts and find his place amongst the most memorable crowd-pleasers in the sporting multiverse. Having become the official idol of the Target Center’s supporters, he has come of age amidst the clashes of the Western Conference, learning to use his spectacular stunts and his absolute mastery of crowd-pleasing to, behind a cheerful demeanour and strict community values, carry his audience to victory. He is the one who reignites the crowd’s enthusiasm during critical time-outs, never hesitating to cheer on the players to leave a lasting impression. This marks the start of a demanding yet festive journey, in which this big-hearted mascot uses his determination to set the pace throughout the regular seasons, establishing himself as the indispensable figurehead for bringing the franchise’s matches to life.
