Metallica Fans Confused After Robert Trujillo Funko Pop Arrives In ‘South Park’ Packaging

Metallica fans expecting a fresh Robert Trujillo collectible have been met with an unexpected crossover moment.

Some orders of the bassist’s new Funko Pop! figure tied to Metallica’s ‘72 Seasons’ era have reportedly arrived packaged in boxes meant for a completely different character, the Robert Trujillo Funko Pop! is part of a collectible run celebrating Metallica’s ‘72 Seasons’ album and world tour (Per Loudwire).

On the outside, the figure itself appears correct, but the box? The box is not right! Fans across Metallica forums and social media have begun posting photos showing the Trujillo figure sitting inside packaging designed for Jimmy Valmer, the wheelchair using character from ‘South Park’, who first appeared on the show in 2001.

Fans Share The Mix-Up Online

Many of the posts suggest the orders were placed through Amazon, where the figure is currently listed through the official Funko store.

One fan, Josh Reubenking, shared his experience in a Facebook group dedicated to Metallica’s current tour.

“I honestly thought it was funny. Amazon let me keep it and I have a replacement coming soon. (Hopefully correctly packaged).”

Others in the thread took the mix up in stride, the thing is though, these mis prints will end up being worth more in the long run.

“Don’t worry about that,” one commenter joked. “That’s just Jimmy from another timeline.”

A Mixed Bag Of Deliveries

The situation is inconsistent depending on the order, some fans report receiving the correct Trujillo figure in the correct box, while others say the collectible arrived in the wrong packaging entirely. There are also reports of partial deliveries, with some collectors who ordered the full set of Metallica band members said their shipment arrived missing Trujillo’s figure altogether.

Another fan claimed their Lars Ulrich Funko Pop! arrived without a box at all, while several buyers say the figures are now listed as backordered, with some claiming their orders have been delayed since September.

At the time of writing, Funko has not publicly commented on the situation.

For collectors, misprints, packaging errors, and strange production quirks have a long history of turning ordinary collectibles into unexpected conversation pieces, either way, it’s probably the first time Metallica and ‘South Park’ have accidentally shared shelf space inside the same toy box.

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