$30 million worth of Funko Pop figurines are headed to the dump, as the company looks to purge excess inventory

• Funko will throw away $30 million worth of its plastic figurines, the company said this week.
• The move comes after Funko Pop inventory ballooned nearly 50% in the last year. 
• Funko's CEO said the company is seeking ways to improve its efficiency. 

Thousands of Funko Pop figurines will end up in the dump, as the company that makes the popular plastic trinkets gets rid of $30 million worth of its inventory.