As a Funko Pop collector, our top concern is protecting our collection and what it’s worth. Mint pop boxes and acrylic pop figures makes us happy, and we don’t want funko pop sun damage to ruin our collection. We will share collector tips on how to prevent funko pop sun damage  and minimize the effects of UV rays. It’s important to remember UV rays from sunlight can do real damage to these fantastic toys.  Can Funko Pops Get Sun Damage?  Do Funko Pops fade?  Yes, Funko Pops can get sun damage when exposed to Ultraviolet lights for long periods of time (many hours, days or months), especially when these acrylic vinyl figures are unprotected outside of their box or a pop box protector. On sunny days with clear skies 100%,  scattered clouds 89%, broken clouds 73%, and overcast skies 31%, UV rays come through. A fellow Redditor explained their chrome…

Raise your hand if you’ve bought a fake Funko Pop. Ouch!  Sometimes we buy one, and we don’t even know if we’ve bought one. How do we know if a funko pop is fake? Is there phony funko pops out there in the market? Sadly, yes.  Well, these are the right questions. Don’t worry; you are not alone. Funko Pops have garnered recent attention that it’s valuable to learn how to identify fake funko pops. Learn How To Prevent Buying Fake Funko Pops Quickly.  Many collectors have ended up with fake figurines. The most painful part is that they bought them at the price of their counterpart. That can hurt. But what if we can show you how not to make that mistake ever again? When buying funko pops online, it’s essential to look at the pop’s bottom to ensure a number is associated with it.  Identifying fake funko pops…

Funko’s remain relevant no matter the environment, even when times are tough. Yet, for most, Funko Pops suddenly started appearing in stores — before they took the internet by storm. It raises the question, what makes these plastic vinyl figures so desirable?  Funko Pops are popular because of three factors:  1. Affordability: They are cheaper than most figurines or toys. Averaging between $15 to $25 depending on what’s available and where you buy them. 2. Nostalgia: Each pop line represents a character, tv-series or movie making for fans to fully appreciate it even more. 3. Longevity: Funko.Inc has been selling these figures for more than 8+ years and has built a brand others admire. And there’s a Pop for everyone. Why Funko Pops Became Popular Funko has numerous licenses to brands and characters other companies simply can’t compete with, giving them an advantage. Since all the pop lines make it easy to buy…

Collecting $1000 plus funko pops comes down to understanding what makes a funko pop rare in the first place. We break out all the different factors that makes a funko pop rare so you can identify them quickly and effectively. It’s amazing how these tiny figurines standing just about 3.75 inches tall and 4 ounces in weight could take the world by storm. Since its first launch in 2011, Funko Pops have held its collectors captive. But wait, they are not the ones holding unto collectors; it’s the other way round! With the increase in the demand for Funko Pops, collectors find themselves nearly chasing their tails in a bid to get their preferences. And as Funko launches new designs, more and more of these toys become rare Funko Pops! The real question is ‘does luck play a role in finding rare funko pops?’ or ‘can you find rare funko…

Do you want to display your funko pops differently? Common question collectors have ‘how to hang a funko pop on the wall?’ or ‘how to hang a funko pop on a ceiling?’.  We’re going to share multiple methods for getting your funko pops or action figures hung properly.  Moreover, we listed the different ways to showcase funko pops when hanging them on walls or from the ceiling.  But, first, we will want to tackle how we prevent damaging our figures when hang funko pops on the walls?  Let’s dive in.  How to Hang Funko Pops on Walls Safely The best way to hang funko pops on a wall safely without damaging the outer box, or the figure itself is by using the ‘Floating Pops’ approach. When displaying floating funko pops, it’s all about how you position the box on the wall that makes the desired perspective without actually messing up…

Selling Funko Pops online doesn’t have to be difficult, and making a profit comes from knowing which pops are most valuable or rare. In this article, will share how to sell funko pops for profit, the process for flipping funko pops and what you need to know to get started.  How To Sell Funko Pops Quickly It might seem obvious — a simple use case of uploading a photo of the figure to a marketplace like eBay or Mercari and listing the Funko Pop for a reasonable price. However, you want to see your beloved figure turn a decent profit— and the uncertainty of whether it will or not can be a source of anxiety.  We’re here to help you overcome that with the definitive guide on how to sell Funko Pops online and offline. Let’s dive in.   What’s the Best Way To sell Funko Pops? (3 Options) We share three ways…

The majority of collectors have the following two questions: “How do you ship Funko Pops? ” and “How much does it cost to ship Funko Pops?”  Whether you are downsizing, trading, helping a friend, or wanting to become a frequent seller, most collectors end up shipping a pop at least once. However, shipping for the first time can feel a little intimidating.  What shipping company should you use? How much should you charge to cover shipping? Or even, what’s the best way to package a pop? Do not fret. We’re here to guide you through the process of shipping Funko Pops from start to finish! Guide to Shipping Funko Pops: Cost, Saving Tips and Packing Shipping Funko Pops comes down two main elements and doing each of them well. If you can execute these two pieces in harmony, your customer will receive a wonderful addition to their collection on time, with…

Miss a Funko Pop drop from the big box stores? These retailers got you covered! (Yes, even for store exclusives and con pops!)  Will dive into the best place to buy pops and explain why you should go outside of big retail stores to find the best deals.  When buying Funko Pops, we typically go to big-box retailers such as Target, Walmart, and BestBuy.  Except now more than ever, small businesses or online eCommerce stores need our support. You’ll be surprised how many deals you are missing out on if you only rely on the big-box retailers.  Here’s a list in alphabetical order of 10 Best Funko Pop Retailers that should be on every collector’s browsing list.  1. badger collectibles  A Milwaukee based company slowly growing their online base, Badger Collectibles LLC sells guaranteed mint condition pops. The responsive owner makes this company’s customer service top tier, and customers can…

The answer may seem obvious because it is,  vaulted pops or most funko pops increase in value over time. Funko pops increase in value when demand exceeds supply, more specifically vaulted pops can increase significantly in price when signed by a famous/celebrity actor or voice character. Prices increases when these become one-of-a-kind. Chase or rare funko pops also increase in value, only when the fandom or market sees fit. What are vaulted funko pops? They’re pop vinyl’s no longer available/produced from Funko the company. When Funko vaults a figure (stop producing it), the price skyrockets. Stores stop stocking the vaulted pop, yet the market’s demand continues to increase. Here’s an example of how demand vs. supply works! When supply is low, and demand is high, we see a high price. When supply is high and demand is low, we see a low price.  You’ll find demand and prices increase, when…

As you know, the funko pop community continues to grow as new collectors discover the joy of buying pops. Keeping up with the latest funko news when new upcoming funko pops get released is hard. Not to mention, when a virtual funko con goes live! What we’ve found works well is following funko collectors on social media. The Instagram funko community loves toy photography, selling/buying toys, and sharing funkos. Join all the hashtags such as #PopFunko, #FunkoFamily, #FunkoCommunity and #Funkofunatic. Let’s have some fun by sharing some of the best funko pop influencers Instagram has to offer! Which Instagram accounts should you follow in the toy community? Here’s a list of the best Instagram influencers in the Funko Pop World! (sorted by followers) @originalfunko (2.2M follower count) @funkoboss (122K follower count) @funkofinderz (119K follower count) @Dis.pops (116K follower count) @funkopop.news (90K follower count) @Funkopopsnews (52.2 K follower count) @toppopsyt (44.6K…