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Are you a Funko Funatic?
- Set To Collect
- Oct 12
- 3 min read
Welcome to the Funko part of our 'What to Collect' series of blogs where we feature collectible sets from our store, or our own recommendations.
We're sure there are very few people who have never heard of Funko!
This blog gives a vrief summary about how it started and where we are now. Our store has a range of Pops from all genres, with a focus being on the different Animes.
The Funko founder was Mike Becker who started making nostalgic bobbleheads in 1998. Funko Pop! vinyl figures were launched in 2010 with a Batman figure from the 1960s TV series.
Funko Pop figures are vinyl figures inspired by characters from all types of pop culture. With oversized heads, round black eyes (mostly), and simplified body shapes, their design is instantly recognisable. The bespoke figures are displayed in clear-front boxes which can equally as collectible as the figures themselvs.
Most of the regular-sized figures stand around 3.75-4 inches tall (9.5cm to 10cm), although they comes in different sizes (from Bitty to Mega).
Their appeal comes from a massive range of licences, regular new releases, and a visual style that makes them instantly collectible.
Funko Pop! Variants:
Chase
Flocked
Glow-in-the-Dark
Diamond Glitter
Black Light
Scented
Mega, Jumbo, Super, Bitty, Pop!
You can find your favourite figure in various sizes!
There are huge ones if you have the space for it, which are immensely detailed. Or you can opt for miniature versions of your fave which are iconic in their own right with the detail they hold - and probably more economical in terms of storage space!
The 4-pack bitty pops include a concealed mystery one, plus an acrylic holder for the four bitty pops. These can be mixed and matched to create your own series.
Grails, Vaulted, Autos, NFTs, Die-Casts!
What is a Grail?
This is based on personal choice. A Grail is a pop that is considered rare and has high sentimental value to the collector. It could be a limited edition or an exclusive variant that's sought after but hard to find. Ultimately, a Grail is a collector's piéce de resistance of their collection.
Vaulted pops are those whose designs are vaulted and retired from production. Therefore these are usually harder to find and can be subjectively considered Grails.
Autos are autographed Funko pops! They can be signed and/or quoted, and some even double signed by famous people related to the pop. For animated pops, these could be the voice-actors! Autos are considered variants of the unsigned version of the pop and are therefore higher in value.
What is an NFT?
These are Funko Digital Pop!™ in the form of digital collectibles featuring Funko's unique stylised figures. Funko Digital Pop!™ are sold in digital packs with a chance to receive a Legendary or Grail Funko Digital Pop!™ that can be redeemed for a limited edition, physical Funko collectible. NFTs come in their own unique boxes to identify them as such:
Funko Digital Pop!™ will be available to purchase through the Droppp platform.
Rides, Towns, Arcade, Moments, DLX, Covers!
Funko Pop Rides contain both a character Bitty Pop and a model of an iconic vehicle related to the pop. The same applies to Funko Pop Towns which depict well-known locations of TV shows/Movies, with popular examples being Lord of the Rings/Harry Potter/Friends.
Funko Pop Comic Covers add a comic background to the related Funko Pop which are very popular with collectors. The Marvel and Disney comic covers are particularly popular.
Funko Pop Moments depict much-loved moments in TV shows/Movies.
What's in your PC?
Your PC is your personal collection of Funko Pops! Popular collections could be types of Funko Pops, specific characters, or certain collections such as these:
Ad Icons, Animation, Disney, Heroes, Icons, Games, Movies, Retro Toys, Rocks, TV, WWE
Mystery Minis, Sodas, Pins, Toppers, Keychains, Mugs, Watches
Did you know there were these different types of Funko merchandise?
Funkos are collectible in so many different forms. You can show your fandom in the form of
Exclusives
Funko exclusive Pops are limited-edition collectibles that are not widely available, released to specific retailers, conventions, or the Funko website. These figures are often highly sought after by collectors and may have special stickers, alternate outfits, or unique finishes, making them more valuable than standard releases. These are typically for U.S. stores and conventions are not available to UK retailers.
Some common exclusives are Funko exclusives/GameStop exclusive/NYCC.
Outdated Products - Dorbz, Pez, Popsies
These are examples of Funko products that are now no longer in production are more challenging to source. Our advice is, if you see one available, grab it while you can!
We hope you've found this blog useful and checked out our Funkos in store :)
Happy Funko-ing!
STC Team
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