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These small vinyl figures resembling characters from pop culture franchises have found themselves to the center of the collectible zeitgeist. Can it last?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say what you will, but everybody collects something\u2014whether it\u2019s shoes, vinyl records, classy spirits, or something niche and weird. And those who say they don\u2019t collect something are either lying or incredibly boring. Because, let\u2019s face it, what we collect is a reflection of our interests (or a manifestation of our desire to buy, hold, and turn a profit.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pervasive as Pop culture might be, it\u2019s hard to say whether or not these vinyl figures have the makings of other high-value collectibles.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

That means every new collectible fad or trend with genuine collectors spawns a slew of opportunistic investors. They\u2019ll buy up limited releases, keep them in the original packaging, and sit on them, hoping to sell them and make money. Think Marvel comic books, Beanie Babies, or Cherished Teddies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After record-breaking sales during the pandemic, vinyl figures called Funko Pops have the makings of a collectible that commands the weight and zeitgeisty-ness of those household brand names. But what are they? What do you need to know about collecting Funko Pops? And how can you get your hands on Funko Pops worth collecting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Funko Pops?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Funko Pops are small vinyl figure collectibles resembling characters and public figures from high-profile entertainment, games, and movie brands. Consumers have been collecting the highly sought-after Funko Pop collectibles, which gained newfound popularity in the last two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That popularity\u2014and the high-value brands that joined the Funko family such as the NBA, Pok\u00e9mon, Netflix\u2019s Stranger Things, and Disney brands like Marvel and Star Wars\u2014has drummed up a cult following among Funko collectors. It\u2019s possible you already know somebody with a Funko Pops collection, too (especially if you have a family member or friend who is an avid collector of Pok\u00e9mon cards, NFTs, or vintage video games).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all of them are created equal, but many Funko product lines multiply in value after the masses rush to add them to their cart. That doesn\u2019t mean that Funko Pop Vinyls are necessarily a reliable investment, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To understand the factors affecting whether or not it\u2019s time to get funky with the Pops or keep your cash on the sidelines, we\u2019ve studied the finer points of Funko Pops finance and found some answers for how you could turn these packaged plastic figurines into cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Funko Pops valuable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The short answer is yes, assuming you\u2019re the parent company selling them and getting a kickback each time the vinyl figure products ship. Funko Inc, the parent company behind the Funko Pop collection, was founded in 1998. However, the debut of the company\u2019s first line of Pop collectibles would only happen in 2010\u2014when the company launched Funko Force 2.0, the company\u2019s first Funko Pop product line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another decade would pass before Funko Pops would start to look and feel a little more familiar. Partnerships with high-profile companies such as Disney, the NBA, and Netflix transformed the decade-old packaged vinyl figure products into a global phenomenon. The consensus is strong, and the reviews are in\u2014Pops are now a pop culture staple<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also transformed the balance sheet of its parent company, Funko. The company\u2019s stock has risen more than 220% in the last five years, compared to the S&P 500\u2019s 55% increase over the same period. Even more impressive, the company\u2019s stock continued to deliver and beat on investor expectations amid the 2022 stock rout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chart tracking revenue and earnings of Funko Inc. since 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 2021, the company\u2019s revenue rose more than 57% to $1 billion<\/strong>. In the first half of 2022, the company kept the magic going, reporting more than $620 million in revenue<\/strong>\u2014well on track to beat their previous year’s revenue. And for 2023 and 2024, analysts are expecting the Funko Pop love to stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your first inclination upon hearing that might be to fire up your Robinhood app and buy shares of Funko Inc. That might not be misguided, especially if the company continues to fire on all cylinders with its product partnerships and demand. However, by buying Funko stock, you\u2019ll enter into a world of uncertainty\u2014where you have to account for global, monetary, and other annoying factors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, you could line up at your local GameStop (it\u2019s not just a meme stock) or Hot Topic to get your hands on the latest Funko drop. And while, in some ways, that\u2019s a different gamble entirely, it might be an even more valuable one. Let\u2019s talk about what makes a Pop valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the Funk? Taking stock of the Funko market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stocks come in all shapes, sizes, and industries\u2014the Funko market bears its own complexity. For starters, though, it does help to know that a standard Funko Pop vinyl figure is approximately 4 inches tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That might seem like a lot of fuss for something so small, but fussing over product type and product details is the name of the game with these vinyl figure collectibles. Before you press \u2018checkout,\u2019 let\u2019s check out some of the factors affecting the value of Pop collectibles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Product franchises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not all Pop products are made equally\u2014certain Pop figures are more valuable than others. The franchise of a Pop is one of those key differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to FunkyPriceGuide.com, Disney\u2019s Funko Pops\u2014which mostly include licensed Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Boba Fett, and Doctor Strange\u2014-are among the most valuable. Getting your hands on all 792 Disney Pop vinyls would cost you about $22,244 as of this writing.<\/strong> Even sub-collections from Marvel films such as Star Wars would cost you hundreds to get in your Funko collection. Other franchises such as Attack on Titan, Breaking Bad, Batman, and Halo are also among the more valuable ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FunkyPriceGuide.com is a resource that tracks the total value of Funko collections over time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: FunkyPriceGuide.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pop attributes and character popularity often determine demand among collectors. Of course, the most valuable pops aren\u2019t necessarily the most popular ones. That\u2019s because certain pops are rarer than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scarcity of Funko Pops explained<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the world of Funko Pops, retail prices, stickers, condition of the original packaging, and the popularity of characters or franchises go a long way to determining how rare a Pop is. You can think of these as the market conditions affecting most Pops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with the most obvious factor affecting your investment: retail prices. Though most Funko products will cost between $8 and $20 on average<\/strong>, some rarer, more sought-after Funko Pops might have a sticker price of $75 or more. These more expensive, limited-release Pops are called Grails<\/strong>\u2014and they tend to be more valuable on secondary markets like eBay because of their scarcity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, there\u2019s more to Funko than Grails. Funko has a list of box stickers that make it easy to discern how rare a Pop might be. Stickers on the original box can tell you if it is an exclusive Funko Pop which was only available at a retailer like the Funko shop<\/strong>, a certain retailer<\/strong>, or a convention<\/strong>. Exclusive editions are generally more scarce than widely-available Pops and, therefore, more valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A list of Funko Pops stickers on Funko’s website.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Funko.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other stickers might call out that a Pop is a variant, a product type that makes a Funko unique in some way<\/strong>. Keep your eyes peeled for Pop vinyls marked with Flocked (fuzzy), Diamond Collection, Glow in the Dark, or another item sign like metallic or chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the highest value Pop items tend to be ones with a piece count<\/strong>, Special Edition, or Chase sticker on the packaged vinyl figure. Here are more details on what each product element means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chase & limited-edition Chases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many Funko Pops release with a rare variant featuring a different design from the original character design. Chase Pop vinyls are often the first to go at retailers because they are unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a Chase Pop vinyl or limited-release Pop is a tossup when shopping online. Generally, when a customer buys exclusive Pops, they have a random chance of getting a Chase version. Funko says the odds are one-in-six, which means you could think you\u2019re purchasing a common Pop at MSRP, but end up with one of the more valuable Chase Pop vinyls. These command a premium in the secondary market if you’re lucky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special edition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Though \u201cspecial edition\u201d might sound unique, it doesn\u2019t command much weight in the Funko community. This sticker just means that a retailer exclusive in the U.S. has \u201cbeen made available to an international retailer as well.\u201d This actually can reduce the value of a Pop in some cases because it suggests it’s a more pervasive item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Piece count<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As the name suggests, a piece count sticker will show a precise number of pieces that were made of a certain vinyl figure. These are often the most valuable of all Pops because it\u2019s easy to discern their rarity in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaulted and Grail Pops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are two more terms it might help to know when it comes to the scarcity of Pops: vaulted <\/strong>and Grail<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we\u2019ve noted, Grail <\/strong>Funko Popsare highly sought-after products or characters by the Funko community. Grails will traditionally retail at more than the $8 to $20 price mark of common Funkos. Instead, a grail will run you at least $75 each<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaulted <\/strong>Funko Pops are also important to keep tabs on\u2014vaulted pop vinyls are ones that Funko ceased production of, meaning that the supply of these Pops will no longer increase. Funko says that \u201conce an item goes into the vault, it does not come back out,\u201d but suggests that future iterations of a character or item will be a different variant. Vaulted Funko Pops generally see an increase in value once they cease production. The official Funko website allows you to verify which figures have been vaulted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Condition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it\u2019s kind of a no-brainer, but the quality of Funko Pops makes a huge difference. The condition of both the vinyl figure and the packaging is crucial if you collect Funko Pops. That means damaged boxes or boxless Pops will often be worth a fraction of their potential value. Most Funko Pop collectors buy box protectors or cases for their Funko collection, especially if they plan to store more valuable Pops for long periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to invest in Funko Pops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are lots of marketplaces and retailers which sell Funko Pops. However, if you want to get your hands on ones that have the highest odds of multiplying in value (Grails, Exclusives, or Pops made with limited numbers), then your best shot is to order products directly from Funko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Antonio Madrigal and Julieta Madrigal vinyl Funko Pop figures.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That doesn\u2019t mean that buying from other retailers\u2014Hot Topic, GameStop, and others\u2014isn\u2019t also a viable strategy. However, limited edition Pops can sell out quickly. Serious collectors will generally follow social media accounts, Facebook groups, YouTubers, and news sites to keep up with new offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve heard enough and are ready to start collecting, here\u2019s how you can buy Funko Pops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy and hold Funko Pops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once investors get their hands on a Funko Pop, they may choose to hold their figure similar to other long-term investments. You can check the value of the Pop using marketplaces like eBay, FunkyPriceGuide, or poppriceguide.com to estimate the value of an individual Pop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy lots and flip individual Funko Pops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re hoping to make a quick buck, you might choose to purchase lots or bundles of figures. Collectors looking to sell off many Funko Pops at once may sell them together at a discounted price on online marketplaces. Alternatively, you can buy these lots and then flip individual Pops at market price, but you’d practically be gambling your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buying second-hand Funko Pops on secondary markets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since some of the more valuable Pops are from high-profile franchises, it might make sense to buy high-value Pops directly from a secondary marketplace. You\u2019ll save time, likely pick up a good investment Funko Pop, but might spend more money to acquire these Pops. That\u2019s because\u2014at least in recent memory\u2014many figures with labels and stickers from bigger franchises have held onto their value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Funko Pops a good investment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The question high on the minds of potential investors is ‘are the Pops here to stay?’ Pervasive as they might be now, they haven\u2019t gained the track record of other high-value collectibles quite yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purest way to invest in the future of Funko Pops is by buying Funko Inc. stock, which could make for a good investment if Funkos stay hot. However, it\u2019s not a true collectibles play\u2014it exposes you to certain risks you wouldn\u2019t be exposed to by bandwagoning onto the Pop hype train and investing in Funko Pops directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, the demand for Funko Pop products is higher than ever. That means that you could take your chance by investing in a Funko Pop collection, or just the ones which are already valuable to genuine collectors, or ones you think could be valuable in the future. In the worst case, you might lose a few bucks. In the best case, you might double, triple, quadruple, or multiply your investment many times over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re sold on collectibles, but maybe not Funkos, you could zoom out even further from the Funko Fad and try alternative methods of investing in collectibles like comic books, collectible toys, and sports cards. Platforms like Rally or Collectable remove a lot of the due diligence and guesswork you\u2019d have to do to start making money by investing in collectible assets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Can it last?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p><strong><em>These small vinyl figures resembling characters from pop culture franchises have found themselves to the center of the collectible zeitgeist. Can it last?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Say what you will, but everybody collects something\u2014whether it\u2019s shoes, vinyl records, classy spirits, or something niche and weird. And those who say they don\u2019t collect something are either lying or incredibly boring. Because, let\u2019s face it, what we collect is a reflection of our interests (or a manifestation of our desire to buy, hold, and turn a profit.)<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Say what you will, but everybody collects something\u2014whether it\u2019s shoes, vinyl records, classy spirits, or something niche and weird. 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And how can you get your hands on Funko Pops worth collecting?<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>After record-breaking sales during the pandemic, vinyl figures called Funko Pops have the makings of a collectible that commands the weight and zeitgeisty-ness of those household brand names. But what are they? What do you need to know about collecting Funko Pops? 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Consumers have been collecting the highly sought-after Funko Pop collectibles, which gained newfound popularity in the last two years.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Funko Pops are small vinyl figure collectibles resembling characters and public figures from high-profile entertainment, games, and movie brands. Consumers have been collecting the highly sought-after Funko Pop collectibles, which gained newfound popularity in the last two years.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>That popularity\u2014and the high-value brands that joined the Funko family such as the NBA, Pok\u00e9mon, Netflix\u2019s Stranger Things, and Disney brands like Marvel and Star Wars\u2014has drummed up a cult following among Funko collectors. It\u2019s possible you already know somebody with a Funko Pops collection, too (especially if you have a family member or friend who is an avid collector of Pok\u00e9mon cards, NFTs, or vintage video games).<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>That popularity\u2014and the high-value brands that joined the Funko family such as the NBA, Pok\u00e9mon, Netflix\u2019s Stranger Things, and Disney brands like Marvel and Star Wars\u2014has drummed up a cult following among Funko collectors. It\u2019s possible you already know somebody with a Funko Pops collection, too (especially if you have a family member or friend who is an avid collector of Pok\u00e9mon cards, NFTs, or vintage video games).<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Not all of them are created equal, but many Funko product lines multiply in value after the masses rush to add them to their cart. 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That doesn\u2019t mean that Funko Pop Vinyls are necessarily a reliable investment, though.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>To understand the factors affecting whether or not it\u2019s time to get funky with the Pops or keep your cash on the sidelines, we\u2019ve studied the finer points of Funko Pops finance and found some answers for how you could turn these packaged plastic figurines into cash.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>To understand the factors affecting whether or not it\u2019s time to get funky with the Pops or keep your cash on the sidelines, we\u2019ve studied the finer points of Funko Pops finance and found some answers for how you could turn these packaged plastic figurines into cash.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-funko-pops-valuable\">Are Funko Pops valuable?<\/h2>\n","innerContent":["\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-funko-pops-valuable\">Are Funko Pops valuable?<\/h2>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>The short answer is yes, assuming you\u2019re the parent company selling them and getting a kickback each time the vinyl figure products ship. Funko Inc, the parent company behind the Funko Pop collection, was founded in 1998. However, the debut of the company\u2019s first line of Pop collectibles would only happen in 2010\u2014when the company launched Funko Force 2.0, the company\u2019s first Funko Pop product line.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>The short answer is yes, assuming you\u2019re the parent company selling them and getting a kickback each time the vinyl figure products ship. Funko Inc, the parent company behind the Funko Pop collection, was founded in 1998. However, the debut of the company\u2019s first line of Pop collectibles would only happen in 2010\u2014when the company launched Funko Force 2.0, the company\u2019s first Funko Pop product line.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Another decade would pass before Funko Pops would start to look and feel a little more familiar. Partnerships with high-profile companies such as Disney, the NBA, and Netflix transformed the decade-old packaged vinyl figure products into a global phenomenon. The consensus is strong, and the reviews are in\u2014<strong>Pops are now a pop culture staple<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Another decade would pass before Funko Pops would start to look and feel a little more familiar. Partnerships with high-profile companies such as Disney, the NBA, and Netflix transformed the decade-old packaged vinyl figure products into a global phenomenon. The consensus is strong, and the reviews are in\u2014<strong>Pops are now a pop culture staple<\/strong>.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>They also transformed the balance sheet of its parent company, Funko. The company\u2019s stock has risen more than 220% in the last five years, compared to the S&P 500\u2019s 55% increase over the same period. Even more impressive, the company\u2019s stock continued to deliver and beat on investor expectations amid the 2022 stock rout.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>They also transformed the balance sheet of its parent company, Funko. The company\u2019s stock has risen more than 220% in the last five years, compared to the S&P 500\u2019s 55% increase over the same period. Even more impressive, the company\u2019s stock continued to deliver and beat on investor expectations amid the 2022 stock rout.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/columns","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"width":"20%"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"width":"60%"},"innerBlocks":[{"blockName":"core\/image","attrs":{"id":1401,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1_42fffcad0c.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\"\/><\/figure>\n","innerContent":["\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1_42fffcad0c.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\"\/><\/figure>\n"]}],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">",null,"<\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"width":"20%"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n"]}],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">",null,"\n\n",null,"\n\n",null,"<\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"center","fontSize":"small"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Chart tracking revenue and earnings of Funko Inc. since 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Chart tracking revenue and earnings of Funko Inc. since 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"center","fontSize":"small"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Source: SimplyWall.st<\/em><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Source: SimplyWall.st<\/em><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p><strong>In 2021, the company\u2019s revenue rose more than 57% to $1 billion<\/strong>. In the first half of 2022, the company kept the magic going, <strong>reporting more than $620 million in revenue<\/strong>\u2014well on track to beat their previous year's revenue. And for 2023 and 2024, analysts are expecting the Funko Pop love to stick.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p><strong>In 2021, the company\u2019s revenue rose more than 57% to $1 billion<\/strong>. In the first half of 2022, the company kept the magic going, <strong>reporting more than $620 million in revenue<\/strong>\u2014well on track to beat their previous year's revenue. And for 2023 and 2024, analysts are expecting the Funko Pop love to stick.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Your first inclination upon hearing that might be to fire up your Robinhood app and buy shares of Funko Inc. That might not be misguided, especially if the company continues to fire on all cylinders with its product partnerships and demand. However, by buying Funko stock, you\u2019ll enter into a world of uncertainty\u2014<strong>where you have to account for global, monetary, and other annoying factors.<\/strong><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Your first inclination upon hearing that might be to fire up your Robinhood app and buy shares of Funko Inc. That might not be misguided, especially if the company continues to fire on all cylinders with its product partnerships and demand. However, by buying Funko stock, you\u2019ll enter into a world of uncertainty\u2014<strong>where you have to account for global, monetary, and other annoying factors.<\/strong><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Instead, you could line up at your local GameStop (it\u2019s not just a meme stock) or Hot Topic to get your hands on the latest Funko drop. And while, in some ways, that\u2019s a different gamble entirely, it might be an even more valuable one. Let\u2019s talk about what makes a Pop valuable.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Instead, you could line up at your local GameStop (it\u2019s not just a meme stock) or Hot Topic to get your hands on the latest Funko drop. And while, in some ways, that\u2019s a different gamble entirely, it might be an even more valuable one. Let\u2019s talk about what makes a Pop valuable.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-the-funk-taking-stock-of-the-funko-market\">What the Funk? Taking stock of the Funko market<\/h2>\n","innerContent":["\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-the-funk-taking-stock-of-the-funko-market\">What the Funk? Taking stock of the Funko market<\/h2>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Stocks come in all shapes, sizes, and industries\u2014the Funko market bears its own complexity. For starters, though, it does help to know that a standard Funko Pop vinyl figure is approximately 4 inches tall.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Stocks come in all shapes, sizes, and industries\u2014the Funko market bears its own complexity. For starters, though, it does help to know that a standard Funko Pop vinyl figure is approximately 4 inches tall.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>That might seem like a lot of fuss for something so small, but fussing over product type and product details is the name of the game with these vinyl figure collectibles. Before you press \u2018checkout,\u2019 let\u2019s check out some of the factors affecting the value of Pop collectibles.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>That might seem like a lot of fuss for something so small, but fussing over product type and product details is the name of the game with these vinyl figure collectibles. Before you press \u2018checkout,\u2019 let\u2019s check out some of the factors affecting the value of Pop collectibles.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-product-franchises\">Product franchises<\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-product-franchises\">Product franchises<\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Not all Pop products are made equally\u2014certain Pop figures are more valuable than others. The franchise of a Pop is one of those key differences.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Not all Pop products are made equally\u2014certain Pop figures are more valuable than others. The franchise of a Pop is one of those key differences.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>According to FunkyPriceGuide.com, Disney\u2019s Funko Pops\u2014which mostly include licensed Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Boba Fett, and Doctor Strange\u2014-are among the most valuable. <strong>Getting your hands on all 792 Disney Pop vinyls would cost you about $22,244 as of this writing.<\/strong> Even sub-collections from Marvel films such as Star Wars would cost you hundreds to get in your Funko collection. Other franchises such as Attack on Titan, Breaking Bad, Batman, and Halo are also among the more valuable ones.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>According to FunkyPriceGuide.com, Disney\u2019s Funko Pops\u2014which mostly include licensed Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Boba Fett, and Doctor Strange\u2014-are among the most valuable. <strong>Getting your hands on all 792 Disney Pop vinyls would cost you about $22,244 as of this writing.<\/strong> Even sub-collections from Marvel films such as Star Wars would cost you hundreds to get in your Funko collection. Other franchises such as Attack on Titan, Breaking Bad, Batman, and Halo are also among the more valuable ones.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/columns","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"width":"20%"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"width":"60%"},"innerBlocks":[{"blockName":"core\/image","attrs":{"id":1402,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_a27080d940.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1402\"\/><\/figure>\n","innerContent":["\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_a27080d940.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1402\"\/><\/figure>\n"]}],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">",null,"<\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"width":"20%"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n"]}],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">",null,"\n\n",null,"\n\n",null,"<\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"center","fontSize":"small"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>FunkyPriceGuide.com is a resource that tracks the total value of Funko collections over time.<\/em><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>FunkyPriceGuide.com is a resource that tracks the total value of Funko collections over time.<\/em><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"center","fontSize":"small"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Source: FunkyPriceGuide.com<\/em><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Source: FunkyPriceGuide.com<\/em><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Pop attributes and character popularity often determine demand among collectors. Of course, the most valuable pops aren\u2019t necessarily the most popular ones. That\u2019s because certain pops are rarer than others.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Pop attributes and character popularity often determine demand among collectors. Of course, the most valuable pops aren\u2019t necessarily the most popular ones. That\u2019s because certain pops are rarer than others.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scarcity-of-funko-pops-explained\">Scarcity of Funko Pops explained<\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scarcity-of-funko-pops-explained\">Scarcity of Funko Pops explained<\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>In the world of Funko Pops, retail prices, stickers, condition of the original packaging, and the popularity of characters or franchises go a long way to determining how rare a Pop is. You can think of these as the market conditions affecting most Pops.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>In the world of Funko Pops, retail prices, stickers, condition of the original packaging, and the popularity of characters or franchises go a long way to determining how rare a Pop is. You can think of these as the market conditions affecting most Pops.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the most obvious factor affecting your investment: retail prices. Though <strong>most Funko products will cost between $8 and $20 on average<\/strong>, some rarer, more sought-after Funko Pops might have a sticker price of $75 or more. These more expensive, limited-release Pops are called <strong>Grails<\/strong>\u2014and they tend to be more valuable <strong>on secondary markets like eBay because of their scarcity.<\/strong><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the most obvious factor affecting your investment: retail prices. Though <strong>most Funko products will cost between $8 and $20 on average<\/strong>, some rarer, more sought-after Funko Pops might have a sticker price of $75 or more. These more expensive, limited-release Pops are called <strong>Grails<\/strong>\u2014and they tend to be more valuable <strong>on secondary markets like eBay because of their scarcity.<\/strong><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>That said, there\u2019s more to Funko than Grails. Funko has a list of box stickers that make it easy to discern how rare a Pop might be. Stickers on the original box can tell you if it is an exclusive Funko Pop which was only available at a retailer like the <strong>Funko shop<\/strong>, a<strong> certain retailer<\/strong>, or <strong>a convention<\/strong>. Exclusive editions are generally more scarce than widely-available Pops and, therefore, more valuable.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>That said, there\u2019s more to Funko than Grails. Funko has a list of box stickers that make it easy to discern how rare a Pop might be. Stickers on the original box can tell you if it is an exclusive Funko Pop which was only available at a retailer like the <strong>Funko shop<\/strong>, a<strong> certain retailer<\/strong>, or <strong>a convention<\/strong>. Exclusive editions are generally more scarce than widely-available Pops and, therefore, more valuable.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/columns","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"width":"20%"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"width":"60%"},"innerBlocks":[{"blockName":"core\/image","attrs":{"id":1403,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_553f7bcef0.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1403\"\/><\/figure>\n","innerContent":["\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_553f7bcef0.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1403\"\/><\/figure>\n"]}],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">",null,"<\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"width":"20%"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n"]}],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">",null,"\n\n",null,"\n\n",null,"<\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"center","fontSize":"small"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>A list of Funko Pops stickers on Funko's website.<\/em><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>A list of Funko Pops stickers on Funko's website.<\/em><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"center","fontSize":"small"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Source: Funko.com<\/em><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Source: Funko.com<\/em><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Other stickers might call out that a Pop is a <strong>variant, a product type that makes a Funko unique in some way<\/strong>. Keep your eyes peeled for Pop vinyls marked with Flocked (fuzzy), Diamond Collection, Glow in the Dark, or another item sign like metallic or chrome.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Other stickers might call out that a Pop is a <strong>variant, a product type that makes a Funko unique in some way<\/strong>. Keep your eyes peeled for Pop vinyls marked with Flocked (fuzzy), Diamond Collection, Glow in the Dark, or another item sign like metallic or chrome.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>However, the highest value Pop items tend to be ones with a <strong>piece count<\/strong>, Special Edition, or Chase sticker on the packaged vinyl figure. Here are more details on what each product element means.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>However, the highest value Pop items tend to be ones with a <strong>piece count<\/strong>, Special Edition, or Chase sticker on the packaged vinyl figure. Here are more details on what each product element means.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chase-amp-limited-edition-chases\"><strong>Chase & limited-edition Chases<\/strong><\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chase-amp-limited-edition-chases\"><strong>Chase & limited-edition Chases<\/strong><\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Many Funko Pops release with a rare variant featuring a different design from the original character design. Chase Pop vinyls are often the first to go at retailers because they are unique.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Many Funko Pops release with a rare variant featuring a different design from the original character design. Chase Pop vinyls are often the first to go at retailers because they are unique.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Getting a Chase Pop vinyl or limited-release Pop is a tossup when shopping online. Generally, when a customer buys exclusive Pops, they have a random chance of getting a Chase version. Funko says the odds are one-in-six, which means you could think you\u2019re purchasing a common Pop at MSRP, but end up with one of the more valuable Chase Pop vinyls. These command a premium in the secondary market if you're lucky.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Getting a Chase Pop vinyl or limited-release Pop is a tossup when shopping online. Generally, when a customer buys exclusive Pops, they have a random chance of getting a Chase version. Funko says the odds are one-in-six, which means you could think you\u2019re purchasing a common Pop at MSRP, but end up with one of the more valuable Chase Pop vinyls. These command a premium in the secondary market if you're lucky.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-special-edition\"><strong>Special edition<\/strong><\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-special-edition\"><strong>Special edition<\/strong><\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Though \u201cspecial edition\u201d might sound unique, it doesn\u2019t command much weight in the Funko community. This sticker just means that a retailer exclusive in the U.S. has \u201cbeen made available to an international retailer as well.\u201d This actually can reduce the value of a Pop in some cases because it suggests it's a more pervasive item.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Though \u201cspecial edition\u201d might sound unique, it doesn\u2019t command much weight in the Funko community. This sticker just means that a retailer exclusive in the U.S. has \u201cbeen made available to an international retailer as well.\u201d This actually can reduce the value of a Pop in some cases because it suggests it's a more pervasive item.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-piece-count\"><strong>Piece count<\/strong><\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-piece-count\"><strong>Piece count<\/strong><\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>As the name suggests, a piece count sticker will show a precise number of pieces that were made of a certain vinyl figure. These are often the most valuable of all Pops because it\u2019s easy to discern their rarity in the market.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>As the name suggests, a piece count sticker will show a precise number of pieces that were made of a certain vinyl figure. These are often the most valuable of all Pops because it\u2019s easy to discern their rarity in the market.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vaulted-and-grail-pops\">Vaulted and Grail Pops<\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vaulted-and-grail-pops\">Vaulted and Grail Pops<\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>There are two more terms it might help to know when it comes to the scarcity of Pops: <strong>vaulted <\/strong>and <strong>Grail<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>There are two more terms it might help to know when it comes to the scarcity of Pops: <strong>vaulted <\/strong>and <strong>Grail<\/strong>.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>As we\u2019ve noted, <strong>Grail <\/strong>Funko Popsare highly sought-after products or characters by the Funko community. Grails will traditionally retail at more than the $8 to $20 price mark of common Funkos. Instead, a grail will run you <strong>at least $75 each<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>As we\u2019ve noted, <strong>Grail <\/strong>Funko Popsare highly sought-after products or characters by the Funko community. Grails will traditionally retail at more than the $8 to $20 price mark of common Funkos. Instead, a grail will run you <strong>at least $75 each<\/strong>.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p><strong>Vaulted <\/strong>Funko Pops are also important to keep tabs on\u2014vaulted pop vinyls are ones that Funko ceased production of, meaning that the supply of these Pops will no longer increase. Funko says that \u201conce an item goes into the vault, it does not come back out,\u201d but suggests that future iterations of a character or item will be a different variant. Vaulted Funko Pops generally see an increase in value once they cease production. The official Funko website allows you to verify which figures have been vaulted.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p><strong>Vaulted <\/strong>Funko Pops are also important to keep tabs on\u2014vaulted pop vinyls are ones that Funko ceased production of, meaning that the supply of these Pops will no longer increase. Funko says that \u201conce an item goes into the vault, it does not come back out,\u201d but suggests that future iterations of a character or item will be a different variant. Vaulted Funko Pops generally see an increase in value once they cease production. The official Funko website allows you to verify which figures have been vaulted.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-condition\">Condition<\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-condition\">Condition<\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Finally, it\u2019s kind of a no-brainer, but the quality of Funko Pops makes a huge difference. The condition of both the vinyl figure and the packaging is crucial if you collect Funko Pops. That means damaged boxes or boxless Pops will often be worth a fraction of their potential value. Most Funko Pop collectors buy box protectors or cases for their Funko collection, especially if they plan to store more valuable Pops for long periods of time.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Finally, it\u2019s kind of a no-brainer, but the quality of Funko Pops makes a huge difference. The condition of both the vinyl figure and the packaging is crucial if you collect Funko Pops. That means damaged boxes or boxless Pops will often be worth a fraction of their potential value. Most Funko Pop collectors buy box protectors or cases for their Funko collection, especially if they plan to store more valuable Pops for long periods of time.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-invest-in-funko-pops\">How to invest in Funko Pops<\/h2>\n","innerContent":["\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-invest-in-funko-pops\">How to invest in Funko Pops<\/h2>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>There are lots of marketplaces and retailers which sell Funko Pops. However, if you want to get your hands on ones that have the highest odds of multiplying in value (Grails, Exclusives, or Pops made with limited numbers), then your best shot is to order products directly from Funko.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>There are lots of marketplaces and retailers which sell Funko Pops. However, if you want to get your hands on ones that have the highest odds of multiplying in value (Grails, Exclusives, or Pops made with limited numbers), then your best shot is to order products directly from Funko.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/columns","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"width":"20%"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"width":"60%"},"innerBlocks":[{"blockName":"core\/image","attrs":{"id":1404,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_4e7a418513.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1404\"\/><\/figure>\n","innerContent":["\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/moneymade.io\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_4e7a418513.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1404\"\/><\/figure>\n"]}],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">",null,"<\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"width":"20%"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n"]}],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">",null,"\n\n",null,"\n\n",null,"<\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"center","fontSize":"small"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>The Antonio Madrigal and Julieta Madrigal vinyl Funko Pop figures.<\/em><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>The Antonio Madrigal and Julieta Madrigal vinyl Funko Pop figures.<\/em><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"align":"center","fontSize":"small"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Source: Amazon.com<\/em><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Source: Amazon.com<\/em><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean that buying from other retailers\u2014Hot Topic, GameStop, and others\u2014isn\u2019t also a viable strategy. However, limited edition Pops can sell out quickly. Serious collectors will generally follow social media accounts, Facebook groups, YouTubers, and news sites to keep up with new offerings.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean that buying from other retailers\u2014Hot Topic, GameStop, and others\u2014isn\u2019t also a viable strategy. However, limited edition Pops can sell out quickly. Serious collectors will generally follow social media accounts, Facebook groups, YouTubers, and news sites to keep up with new offerings.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve heard enough and are ready to start collecting, here\u2019s how you can buy Funko Pops.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>If you\u2019ve heard enough and are ready to start collecting, here\u2019s how you can buy Funko Pops.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-buy-and-hold-funko-pops\">Buy and hold Funko Pops<\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-buy-and-hold-funko-pops\">Buy and hold Funko Pops<\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Once investors get their hands on a Funko Pop, they may choose to hold their figure similar to other long-term investments. You can check the value of the Pop using marketplaces like eBay, FunkyPriceGuide, or poppriceguide.com to estimate the value of an individual Pop.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Once investors get their hands on a Funko Pop, they may choose to hold their figure similar to other long-term investments. You can check the value of the Pop using marketplaces like eBay, FunkyPriceGuide, or poppriceguide.com to estimate the value of an individual Pop.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-buy-lots-and-flip-individual-funko-pops\">Buy lots and flip individual Funko Pops<\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-buy-lots-and-flip-individual-funko-pops\">Buy lots and flip individual Funko Pops<\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>If you\u2019re hoping to make a quick buck, you might choose to purchase lots or bundles of figures. Collectors looking to sell off many Funko Pops at once may sell them together at a discounted price on online marketplaces. Alternatively, you can buy these lots and then flip individual Pops at market price, but you'd practically be gambling your money.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>If you\u2019re hoping to make a quick buck, you might choose to purchase lots or bundles of figures. Collectors looking to sell off many Funko Pops at once may sell them together at a discounted price on online marketplaces. Alternatively, you can buy these lots and then flip individual Pops at market price, but you'd practically be gambling your money.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"level":3},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-buying-second-hand-funko-pops-on-secondary-markets\">Buying second-hand Funko Pops on secondary markets<\/h3>\n","innerContent":["\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-buying-second-hand-funko-pops-on-secondary-markets\">Buying second-hand Funko Pops on secondary markets<\/h3>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Since some of the more valuable Pops are from high-profile franchises, it might make sense to buy high-value Pops directly from a secondary marketplace. You\u2019ll save time, likely pick up a good investment Funko Pop, but might spend more money to acquire these Pops. That\u2019s because\u2014at least in recent memory\u2014many figures with labels and stickers from bigger franchises have held onto their value.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Since some of the more valuable Pops are from high-profile franchises, it might make sense to buy high-value Pops directly from a secondary marketplace. You\u2019ll save time, likely pick up a good investment Funko Pop, but might spend more money to acquire these Pops. That\u2019s because\u2014at least in recent memory\u2014many figures with labels and stickers from bigger franchises have held onto their value.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-funko-pops-a-good-investment\">Are Funko Pops a good investment?<\/h2>\n","innerContent":["\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-funko-pops-a-good-investment\">Are Funko Pops a good investment?<\/h2>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>The question high on the minds of potential investors is 'are the Pops here to stay?' Pervasive as they might be now, they haven\u2019t gained the track record of other high-value collectibles quite yet.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>The question high on the minds of potential investors is 'are the Pops here to stay?' Pervasive as they might be now, they haven\u2019t gained the track record of other high-value collectibles quite yet.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>The purest way to invest in the future of Funko Pops is by buying Funko Inc. stock, which could make for a good investment if Funkos stay hot. However, it\u2019s not a true collectibles play\u2014it exposes you to certain risks you wouldn\u2019t be exposed to by bandwagoning onto the Pop hype train and investing in Funko Pops directly.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>The purest way to invest in the future of Funko Pops is by buying Funko Inc. stock, which could make for a good investment if Funkos stay hot. However, it\u2019s not a true collectibles play\u2014it exposes you to certain risks you wouldn\u2019t be exposed to by bandwagoning onto the Pop hype train and investing in Funko Pops directly.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>That said, the demand for Funko Pop products is higher than ever. That means that you could take your chance by investing in a Funko Pop collection, or just the ones which are already valuable to genuine collectors, or ones you think could be valuable in the future. In the worst case, you might lose a few bucks. In the best case, you might double, triple, quadruple, or multiply your investment many times over.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>That said, the demand for Funko Pop products is higher than ever. That means that you could take your chance by investing in a Funko Pop collection, or just the ones which are already valuable to genuine collectors, or ones you think could be valuable in the future. In the worst case, you might lose a few bucks. In the best case, you might double, triple, quadruple, or multiply your investment many times over.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>If you\u2019re sold on collectibles, but maybe not Funkos, you could zoom out even further from the Funko Fad and try alternative methods of investing in collectibles like comic books, collectible toys, and sports cards. Platforms like Rally or Collectable remove a lot of the due diligence and guesswork you\u2019d have to do to start making money by investing in collectible assets.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>If you\u2019re sold on collectibles, but maybe not Funkos, you could zoom out even further from the Funko Fad and try alternative methods of investing in collectibles like comic books, collectible toys, and sports cards. 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