We broke on a small-but-notable potential slip-up tied to VisionQuest this week: Ruaridh Mollica appears to have posted — and then quickly deleted — a photo of his Tommy Maximoff Funko Pop that shows a costume look fans haven't seen in the show so far. Take this with a pinch of salt, but if true, it may be an early look at Tommy's live-action Speed appearance.
What Was Reported
According to GamesRadar, Mollica shared an Instagram photo dump that included a shot of his Tommy Maximoff Funko Pop. He captioned the post, "Swipe to the end for a SNEAK PEEK of my Tommy Maximoff Funko Pop (probably not allowed)." That image — which Mollica allegedly deleted shortly after uploading — depicts Tommy wearing the comic-accurate green Speed goggles and green jacket, a visual we have not yet seen in VisionQuest.
The post itself was made five days ago, per GamesRadar, and it seems fans only noticed the Funko figure a few days after the upload. We're not sure how long the photo remained live before being removed.
The Source & Credibility
Our report is built on the details GamesRadar has shared. The crucial bits — the Instagram caption, the Funko Pop imagery, and the report that the post was deleted — all come from that coverage. We are treating this as an alleged early reveal: it was posted publicly, then removed, and the visible content appears to contradict what viewers have actually seen on screen.
How Fans And Creators Reacted
GamesRadar points out that Marvel has strict internal controls around spoilers, and even a member of the VisionQuest cast, Emily Hampshire, previously likened the experience to being in the "Witness Protection" program. Funko itself has a track record of accidental reveals — GamesRadar references a recent case where a Macaulay Culkin Funko Pop reportedly revealed a premature character twist for Fallout. That pattern of accidental merch reveals is one reason to take this Funko image seriously, but again, take it with a pinch of salt.
These kinds of slip-ups echo other leaks and hacks we've tracked at NerdLeaks — from hardware-level exploits like our LG G6 OLED hack coverage to premature technical leak scenes involving DLSS 5. The common thread is the unexpected public appearance of materials companies typically keep under wraps.
What It Could Mean
If the Funko Pop accurately reflects a planned live-action costume for Tommy, this could suggest the show intends to lean into the character's comic-book Speed identity at some point. In the series, Mollica's Tommy was introduced in episode 1 and already had an immediate impact — GamesRadar describes his introduction as "throwing quite the curveball" at a White Vision who doesn't understand his memories or false past life with Wanda Maximoff.
That narrative moment — and the show's broader focus on identity across three generations — could make a Speed-style costume a logical visual beat to explore Tommy's lineage and persona, if the showrunners choose to follow comic cues. But again, we do not have confirmation from the series' creators or Marvel Studios that the Funko look is canonical to the show's storyline.
There are also alternative explanations: the Funko design could be a collector-centric nod to comic aesthetics rather than a frame-for-frame preview of an on-screen suit, or it could be an early promotional piece not intended for public unveiling. Without an official statement, all of this is speculative.
Why This Matters
For fans tracking how VisionQuest adapts its characters, an unveiled costume — even via a deleted Funko photo — is meaningful because it shapes expectations. A visible shift toward comic-accurate gear for Tommy would be a clear creative choice and could influence fan theories about the show's future direction.
More broadly, this incident is a reminder that merch and social posts are increasingly consequential in modern entertainment cycles. Small public slips can become de facto reveals, and studios have to manage both the content and the conversation around it. If nothing else, the Mollica Funko pop situation underscores how leaks happen in the wild — and why they can quickly become focal points for fans.
We will keep a close eye on any follow-ups or confirmations and will update readers if further official information emerges. For now, the image stands as an intriguing possible glimpse at a look we have not yet seen on screen — allegedly captured, briefly, in a Funko snapshot.
