How to Start Collecting Funko Pops

Funko Pops are one of the most popular collectibles in the world, with over 20,000 unique figures spanning movies, TV shows, anime, gaming, sports, and more. Whether you're collecting for fun, investment, or both — this guide will help you get started.

Retail — Target, Walmart, Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and GameStop carry common releases. Entertainment Earth and Funko.com offer exclusives.

Online Marketplaces — eBay and Amazon have the widest selection, including vaulted and rare Pops. Always check seller ratings and compare prices using our tracker.

Specialty Retailers — Entertainment Earth, Galactic Toys, and Pop in a Box specialize in Funko products and often have pre-orders for upcoming releases.

Conventions — SDCC, NYCC, and ECCC have exclusive Pops that become highly valuable. Shared retailer exclusives are easier to get.

Most successful collectors focus on one or two areas:

- Franchise-focused — Collect everything from Dragon Ball Z, Marvel, or Star Wars - Character-focused — Every Batman variant, every Spider-Man, etc. - Line-focused — All Chase variants, all GITD Pops, all Convention Exclusives - Value-focused — Buy underpriced Pops and trade up for grails

Start with franchises you love. Collecting is more fun when you're passionate about the characters.

1. Set a budget — It's easy to overspend. Decide on a monthly budget and stick to it 2. Use our tracker — Monitor prices before buying. Check the Deals page for items below their historical highs 3. Pre-order early — New releases are cheapest at launch. Prices often rise after vaulting 4. Hunt for Chase variants — When buying at retail, check every box. Chase variants (1-in-6 odds) are worth 2-10x the common 5. Protect your investment — Pop protectors, proper storage, and keeping receipts 6. Track everything — Use our Collection feature to track what you own and its current value