Okay, so I wanna talk about something that happened a while back – my little adventure trying to get my hands on a 2013 Minnie Mouse Funko Pop! figure. It was a bit of a journey, let me tell you.

It all started when I saw this adorable Minnie Mouse figure online. I’m a huge Disney fan, and Minnie, well, she’s just a classic. This particular figure was from 2013, and it was part of the Funko Pop! Disney Archives collection. Minnie had this cute, iconic look, and I just knew I had to have it.
First, I checked out a few online stores. I went through websites, compared prices, and read some descriptions. One place had it listed as “in stock,” which got me excited. But then, other sites were all like, “out of stock” or “pre-order only.” It was a bit confusing. These online stores had different prices, and some were offering free shipping if you spent over a certain amount. I even stumbled upon some auctions where people were bidding on this Minnie figure. The prices were all over the place!
- Went to online shops
- Compared prices
- Checked availability
After digging around online, I decided to hit up a few local stores. I figured maybe they’d have it in stock, and I could just grab it and go. So, I drove to Target, walked around the toy section, and… nothing. I even asked one of the employees, but they didn’t have it. They did have a whole bunch of other Funko Pops, but not the 2013 Minnie.
Next, I tried a couple of other stores that sell collectibles. I spent a good chunk of the day going from place to place, hoping to find this one specific figure. It was kind of fun, like a treasure hunt, but also a bit tiring. At one of the stores, the guy at the counter told me that these 2013 Minnie figures were pretty popular and that they sold out fast. He suggested I check back later, but honestly, I was getting a little discouraged.
Persistence Pays Off
I almost gave up, but then I thought, “Hey, why not try one more place?” I remembered there was this small, independent toy store a bit further away. I hadn’t been there in ages, but I figured it was worth a shot. So, I drove over there, parked, and walked in.
And guess what? They had it! There it was, the 2013 Minnie Mouse Funko Pop!, sitting on the shelf. I couldn’t believe it. I grabbed it, paid for it, and walked out of the store feeling like I’d just won the lottery. All that searching, and it was totally worth it.
So yeah, that’s the story of how I got my 2013 Minnie Mouse figure. It was a bit of a mission, but I’m so glad I didn’t give up. Now she’s proudly displayed on my shelf, a reminder that sometimes, persistence really does pay off. And it makes for a pretty good story, too!