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Funko POP Collecting Terms

Funko POP Collecting Terms: Knowing the Lingo

If you are a beginner in the Funko collecting world, some of the terms can be a bit confusing. Some of the lingo is rather easy to pick up, while other things might throw off someone who hasn’t been collecting for very long. In order to simplify things for you, we have compiled this list of Funko collecting terms.

 

Chase

A chase is a variant of a regular POP that is released, but it is much rarer. It will usually be slightly different than the original, making it unique and harder to come by. It will be limited to a variant like 1:6, but sometimes there are even rarer chases that are limited to 1:8 or higher. These POPs have a sticker on the front which indicates that they are a special chase version.

 

Grail

A grail simply indicates that it is a very desirable POP. Grails can sometimes be lower valued, because they are simply the POP collectors most wanted item. Whatever POP you are on the hunt for the most- that is your grail.

 

Flocked

Flocked POPs are- for lack of a better word- fuzzy. They are regular POPs covered in a layer of what appears like fur. This is great for animal POPs, making them look like they actually have fuzz on them.

 

Metallic

Easy enough to understand- some POPs come in a metallic variant.

 

Patina

A green or brown film, causing the POP to appear bronze-like.

 

Exclusive

Exclusives simply mean that the POP is only available at a specific store or event. These POPs often have stickers to indicate which store they come from. Places like Hot Topic or GameStop, often have popular exclusives.

 

GITD

GITD simply stands for Glow in the Dark. There are plenty of desirable glow POPs, some of which are actually chases.

 

SDCC

This is simply the shorthand for San Diego Comic Con- which is a comic convention located in San Diego. There are often many exclusives available there, some of which are shared with local stores on the day of release. Of course some of the POPs available are limited to a small number, making them only purchasable at the convention itself.

 

 

Proto

Proto means prototype- these are just sample or model versions of the POPs. These are often hard to come by and can sometimes be won in Funko contests and giveaways.

 

 

Freddy Funko

Freddy Funko is essentially the mascot for Funko. He is a character that they created, and the POP versions can become extremely expensive and hard to find.

 

OOB

This stands for out of box, which is how some collectors like to display their POPs. While some people prefer to keep their POPs inside of their boxes, partly because it keeps the value higher- others enjoy taking their POPs out of their boxes.

OBO

This means “or best offer,” which is often used when selling POPs. A good way to acquire vaulted POPs that you cannot find in stores, is often to buy from trusted sellers.

FT

For trade- this is another way to acquire POPs that you can no longer buy in stores. Some people enjoy trading their POPs with other collectors- but this requires certain steps to help keep you safe from being scammed. Online Facebook groups can be a great way to connect with other avid POP collectors.

FS

For sale- simple another term for people who are selling their POPs online or in the various Facebook groups.

NIB

New in box- this just means that the item is brand new and has never been taken out of the box.

Mint

This indicates that the POP is in perfect condition and does not have any box damages or dents.

LE

Limited Edition- this simply means that there is a smaller number of these POPs made.

Numbered

Numbered are even rarer than the limited edition POPs. These are set with a specific number, and it is often labelled directly on the sticker. These are usually convention exclusives, but some store exclusive POPs are also numbered.

In the Wild

In the wild simply means that the POP was found while in a store or at an event. These POPs were not acquired through trade, or by purchasing from a seller online.

HT

This stands for Hot Topic- which is a store often seen in malls. They always carry POPs, and in some cases they get exclusives and chases.

B&N

Barnes and Noble- this is a store that also cares exclusive Funko POPs.

GS

GameStop- a gaming store that also cares POPs.

 

The Most Anticipated and Wanted Funko POPs

The Most Anticipated and Wanted Funko POPs

As collectors we dream about certain POPs that we hope will be created by Funko. While some of these seem like long shots- simply pipe dreams that will never happen- others seem much more possible. Some POPS will probably never happen, mostly because of licensing issues with Funko- but there are certainly plenty more POPs to be made. Here is our list of the most anticipated and wanted Funko POPs, that we hope will be created.

Pokemon POPs– This is definitely one of the most wanted Funko lines, and fans are both hopeful and fearful of the day that they arrive. We are hopeful, because it will certainly be an exciting day for Pokemon obsessed folks- we are fearful because our wallets will likely suffer from this. Funko will definitely profit from this seemingly unending amount of POPs that they can make if they do decide to venture into the Pokemon world.

Disney POPs– Sure, there are already tons of Disney POPs in circulation, with more being made constantly- but it’s no big deal…fans want more! Not only are there plenty of Disney Princes that have not been made- there are also various sidekicks and characters that need to be created. It is rumored that Funko had some licensing issues with some of the Disney Princes, so it is possible that POPs like Aladdin will never be made.

Although knowing that some Disney POPs will never be created- there is still plenty to look forward to. Fans who have wanted the Seven Dwarves for a long time are in luck! A few of the Dwarves are have been leaked and are soon to be released. So there is hope for the fans, hope that all of our dreams really can come true. Here are some images to give you an idea of the POPs that Disney fans are hoping for.

Gaming POPs– There are plenty of gaming POPs that have not been made. Some fans want the Call of Duty zombies- while others are hoping for Fallout companions that have not been made.

Austin Powers

How I Met Your Mother

Jurassic Park

Ed, Edd and Eddy

Tom and Jerry

Xena

Hercules

Zombieland

Mission Impossible

007

Horror POPs- There are plenty of horror POPs to be made, like the Crpyt Keeper, or Candyman.

This is just a short list of some of the most desired POPs in that have yet to be added to the Funko universe. Fans are still hopeful that many more of these will be made, and there is nothing more exciting than having these Funko dreams come true.

What are some POPs that you wish Funko would make?

Top 10 Best Custom POP Artists

Top 10 Best Custom POP Artists

Collecting POPs is a fun and exciting experience, but not all of the POPs we want are currently for sale. Some hunters have ventured into the world of custom POPs, where artists decide to take matters into their own hands. Some of these creators are incredibly talented, with such detail you wouldn’t believe they weren’t made by Funko themselves! For any POP fans looking for a great custom artist to hire, here is our list of the top 10 best custom creators in the business.

 

1. Funko Boss at Boss Customs – With a variety of incredible customs, she is well known in the Funko groups. She also was featured in multiple articles and well known websites for her recent Yondu as Mary Poppins custom. She has made some beautiful and detailed creations, ones that even outshine the likes of Funko creators. She even has her own custom stickers to indicate that the POP was done by her. She is definitely someone to keep an eye on, especially if you are interested in having a POP commissioned. Below are some photos of her amazing customs.

 

2. LFCustomToys– LF Customs definitely has some incredible POP creations. They put so much detail into their POPs, and create things that seem almost impossible. Take a look at some of their creations, and maybe you can get a commission done of your own!

 

3. Abbernaffy Customs– Abbernaffy Customs is an extremely professional creator, who can do some incredible commissions for you. They have done various POPs, which will certainly impress. Many of their creations made it onto our top 25 Best Custom POPs list.

 

4. Gino Roberto Custom Figures– Gino Roberto Customs are great at making POP commissions of their clients. Check them out if you are interested in having a POP made of yourself!

 

5. CC Customs- CC Customs do an excellent job of making wedding toppers for their customers, as well as some other really cool creations.

 

6. Apple Pie Creations- Apple Pie Creations have some gorgeous customs, and they even do the occasional giveaway! Make sure to check them out on Facebook.

 

7. Rusty Toaster Customs– With many Star Wars, DC and Marvel creations, Rusty Toaster Customs certainly deserves a spot on this list.

 

8. Dreams of POP– With some incredibly cool and detailed POPs, Dreams of POP is certainly one of our favorite custom creators. They are excellent to hire if you are looking to have a commission done.

 

9. Are-Jay Designs– Are-Jay Designs do various custom creations, but POPs are included in their repertoire. They also offer giveaways, which makes following their page a MUST.

 

10. Joker’s Wild Customs– Joker’s Wild Customs are incredibly professional and extremely talented, and a great place to hire if you want a commission done. They have done various wedding toppers for people, and even a few pet POPs!

 

Check out our Top 25 Best Custom POPs list for more photos of some of our faves.

Rarest and Vaulted Disney Funko POPs

Rarest and Vaulted Disney Funko POPs

Disney is certainly one of the most desires genres of the Funko POP collectors. The fans of Disney are obsessed with collecting their Disney merch, and even people who do not collect POPs end up purchasing these gorgeous figures. There are so many Disney POPs that it is nearly impossible to keep track of all of them. To help you get an idea of which Disney POPs are the most valuable, we have established this list. Below are some of the rarest and hardest to find Disney POPs, as well as the vaulted pieces.

 

Mayor (Nightmare Before Christmas)

The Mayor from the Nightmare Before Christmas is one of the highest valued Disney POPs. It was released in 2012 and is not worth over $300.

 

Metallic Jack, Sally and Oogie Boogie 3-Pack

This POP has a small edition size and is worth over $300.

 

Ursula

Released in 2012, Ursula has become one of the rarest Disney POPs. She is priced at over $100 and is certainly a grail for any Disney fan.

Ursula and Ariel Metallic 2-Pack

Released in 2012 and exclusive to San Diego Comic Con it is valued at over $300.

Dumbo (Clown)

This is one of the highest valued POPs EVER! It sells for well over $2,000!

Dumbo (Gold)

A convention exclusive that sells for almost $2,000!

Dumbo (Metallic)

Released in 2013 and exclusive to San Diego Comic Con it is worth over $100.

Genie

One of the most desired Disney POPs- Genie was released in 2013 and is worth close to $200.

 

Genie (Metallic)

Released in 2013 and exclusive to San Diego Comic Con, this POP only has 480 made. The value is well over $400, making it an incredibly rare and valuable POP.

Jafar

Released in 2013, Jafar has climbed in price to over $100.

 

Merida (Metallic)

This convention exclusive is worth over $100.

Captain Hook

Peter Pan

 

Mad Hatter

Cheshire Cat

This POP is from the cartoon version of Alice in Wonderland,  and is worth almost $100.

Cheshire Cat (Blue)

Released in 2012 and exclusive to San Diego Comic Con the edition size is 480, and the POP is worth over $400.

 

Boo

Boo was released in 2011, since being vaulted she has climbed to over $100.

Sulley

Sulley was released in 2011 and is not worth almost $100 in value.

Mike Wazowski

George Sanderson

Monsters University Sulley

Mike Wazowski Monsters University

Randall

Winnie the Pooh (Flocked)

This POP is a convention exclusive and is worth over $500.

Winnie The Pooh

Although Funko recently released a flocked, seated version of Pooh, the original is worth almost $200!

Tigger

The only POP from the Winnie the Pooh line that was not re-released. Tigger is extremely valuable running over $100.

 

Sorcerer Mickey

This vaulted Disney POP is worth over $100 and was released in 2012.

 

Mickey Mouse (Epic Mickey)

Released in 2013 this Mickey variant is vaulted and worth a decent amount.

Mickey

Steamboat Willie

This pop was released in 2011 and is valued at over $100.

Mickey Mouse (Metallic)

Released in 2011 and exclusive to San Diego Comic Con, he is worth over $300.

Oswald Rabbit

Oswald Rabbit (Metallic)

 

Goofy

Goofy was released in 2012 and is almost worth $100.

Donald Duck

This vaulted POP was released in 2012 and is almost worth $100.

Cruella De Vil

Cruella is worth over $100 and was released in 2011. There was a recent release of Cruella as a 2-pack (with Ursula), this the original is worth much much more.

 

Chernabog

This pop was released in 2012, since it has been vaulted it’s price has climbed over $100.

 

Maleficent (Live Action Movie)

This version of Maleficent is vaulted making it valued a bit higher than a regular POP.

Aurora

Aurora from the live action film has been vaulted, which makes her much harder to find.

 

The entire Lion King set has recently been vaulted (except for regular Simba) making them a bit more valuable.

 

Jiminy Cricket

This POP was released in 2011 and is worth almost $100.

 

Pinocchio

Worth almost $100 and released in 2011.

 

Belle

Belle is one of the most valuable Disney princess POPs, released in 2011 she is valued at well over $100. Although she has been released in a new mold, the original is worth much more.

Snow White

Snow White was released in 2011 and has been vaulted.

Grumpy

This POP is worth well over $100 and is extremely hard to find.

Aurora

Aurora from the cartoon was released in 2014 but it’s value keeps climbing since it became vaulted.

 

Alien

Buzz Lightyear

There was a re-released of this set, but the originals are worth much more.

Woody

Jessie

Lotso

 

Roger Rabbit

 

Scrump

 

Crush

Bruce

Dory

 

Thumper

Flower

Bambi

 

Prince John

Sir Hiss

Released in 2014, this vaulted POP keeps climbing in price.

 

Baloo

Shere Khan

Kaa

Mowgli

King Louie

 

 

Wreck-It-Ralph

Vanellope

Fix-It-Felix

King Candy

 

Emperor Zurg

Released in 2012 this POP is valued at almost $100.

 

Judge Doom

Smarty Weasel

 

Syndrome

This POP was released in 2011 and is worth close to $100.

Elastigirl

Mr. Incredible

Edna E. Mode

 

Rocketeer

Mickey and Chernaborg (Metallic)

Released in 2012 and exclusive to San Diego Comic Con this POP is valued at over $400.

 

A handful of Disney POPs are extremely valuable because they were released as convention exclusives, while others have climbed in price simply because they were vaulted. Disney POPs are certainly some of the rarest and most desired in existance.

Funko POP Fallout Collection

Entire List of Fallout Funko POPs

One of the greatest things about being a Funko collector, is that it crosses over into our other obsessions. For fans of Fallout, these POPs are certainly must haves. As a personal fan of the game franchise, I love collecting as many Fallout related items as I possibly can. Here is the complete list of these gorgeous figures, and good luck to anyone hoping to collect them all!

A large portion of the Fallout Funko POPs are different versions of the Vault Boy. Some are just golden or glow in the dark, while some are different POPs based on the perks in fallout. These are certainly a great way for Funko to keep the Fallout POPs going, and it also is something that collectors will keep buying in order to complete their collections.

Vault Boy

Glow in the Dark Vault Boy

Vault Boy (Toughness) Hot Topic Exclusive Mystery POP

Vault Boy (Medic) Hot Topic Exclusive Mystery POP

Vault Boy (Charisma) Hot Topic Exclusive Mystery POP

Vault Boy (Adamantium Skeleton) Hot Topic Exclusive Mystery Chase POP

This was released as a mystery blind box POP, and was technically the chase version from the set. It glows in the dark, and was released to hot topic.

Vault Boy (Gold) GameStop Exclusive

Vault Boy (Locksmith) Play and Collect Exclusive

Freddy Funko Vault Boy

This piece was creating for San Diego Comic Con Funko Fundays and is actually the highest valued Fallout POP ever. It is limited to 400 in creation, and is certainly a desirable figure for Fallout Funko collectors. It is priced at close to $200. For anyone who does not know what a Freddy Funko POP is, they are created based on the mascot of Funko, and are often variations crossed over with other genres.

 

Power Armor (Brotherhood of Steel)

Power Armor (Black and White) GameStop Exclusive

Power Armor T-60

Power Armor T-60 (Green) Hot Topic Exclusive

Power Armor (Unmasked Female) GameStop Exclusive

Power Armor (Unmasked Male) New York Comic Con Exclusive

Power Armor (Gold)

This gamestop exclusive is one of the highest valued Fallout pops in existence.

Power Armor X-01

Dogmeat

Dogmeat (Flocked)

Deathclaw

Super Mutant

Feral Ghoul

Glowing One (GameStop Exclusive GITD)

This is actually one of the more valuable Fallout funko pops. Possibly because it is a POP that truly SHOULD glow in the dark. It was a Gamestop exclusive released in 2015.

 

Lone Wanderer (Male)

Lone Wanderer (Female)

Sole Survivor 

Hancock

Liberty Prime

Liberty Prime (Battle Damaged) Gamestop Exclusive

Codsworth

Codworth (Battle Damaged) Target Exclusive

Nick Valentine

Piper

Paladin Danse

 

This list is the current Fallout Funko POPs that have been made and sent into circulation. For fans of the game franchise, there are certainly more POPs to be made. For example, there are a few companions such as Deacon, Cait and Curie that fans of Fallout 4 want to see made. For now though, these are some awesome POPs that will make nice additions to your Fallout merch collection.

The Best Custom Funko POPs (See Our Top 25!)

Finding The BEST Custom Funko Pops

Anyone who collects Funko POPs knows the struggle of waiting for something to come out. There are some POPs that have never been made, and some that likely never will because of licensing issues. This makes it frustrating for collectors, especially the ones who want to complete specific sets. The awesome thing about the POP world, is that there are some great custom POP creators, who can create your ideal POP and make it for you for the right price. Here are some of the most amazing custom POP creations that have ever been made!

Aladdin

For any Disney fan this is certainly a highly desirable creation! Aladdin has not been created officially by Funko, likely due to licensing issues. Jasmine, Genie and Jafar are the only official Funko POPs from this collection. The amazing Funko Boss has crafted this flawless Aladdin POP, go check out her Facebook page for custom inquiries.

 

Maid Marian

Any Disney fans who have the entire Funko set of Robin Hood POPs, is definitely sad by the fact that we don’t have an official Maid Marian POP. LFCustomToys has created this excellent Maid Marian to go alongside your Robin Hood.

 

Yao

There certainly aren’t enough Mulan POPs in circulation, but here is an awesome Yao custom by LFCustomToys.

 

Iago

Anyone who is a major Disney fan is certainly going to love this Iago custom by LFCustomToys.

 

Shenzi, Banzai and Ed (The Hyena’s From the Lion King)

Funko has made quite a few Lion King Funko POPs, but they have not yet explored all of their possibilities. Here is a custom set of the Hyena’s from the Lion King, by LFCustomToys.

 

Bagheera

Another awesome Disney POP Custom that we are all eager to get our hands on! The Jungle Book Funko line is a gorgeous one, but it is missing one key character! Bagheera! Thanks to LFCustomToys you can get your Bagheera fix!

 

Red Genie

Anyone knows that the original Genie POP is a gorgeous but extremely pricey piece. LFCustomToys have created this amazing Red Genie version, which I am sure costs a pretty penny.

 

O Ren Ishii Scalped

Another awesome custom POP by Funko Boss, is this O Ren Ishii Scalped version! This is quite the gruesome looking POP, which is very fitting.

 

Monopoly Man

This Gangster Style Monopoly Man POP, is one of the coolest things you will find! Another one created by the fabulous Funko Boss.

 

Silent Hill Pyramid Head

For any Silent Hill fans this custom POP is a MUST HAVE! It is so well created, and unbelievably scary! This is another excellent creation by Funko Boss.

 

Star Lord Custom

This comic style custom is one of the coolest ones we have seen! This was created by Abbernaffy Customs, make sure to visit their Facebook page to inquire about a purchase.

 

Freddy Luke

Freddy Funko’s are some of the favorites in the collecting community. Abbernaffy Customs loves to create some of the coolest Freddy customs. Here is a Freddy Luke Skywalker, that we are dying to get our hands on.

 

Horror Freddy’s

This set of Horror Freddy customs are to DIE FOR! We are absolutely in love with the work from Abbernaffy Customs, and these are certainly some of our favorites.

 

Negan

Sure, Funko created a Negan POP from the Walking Dead, but in our opinion this custom version is so much better! By Abbernaffy Customs.

 

Gambit

Sometimes Funko does an excellent job creating a POP, other times the custom creators blow them out of the water! Another custom by Annernaffy Customs.

 

 

Mario and Princess Peach

These are seriously awesome POPs for any old school gaming fans! They are created by LFCustomToys, which can be found on Instagram and Tumblr. They have some amazing pieces, and the detail is astonishing!

 

Link

This is a seriously amazing custom Link (From Zelda) POP by CC Customs. Check them out on Facebook for any custom inquires!

 

We are all awaiting the day that Funko decides to empty our wallets with a set of Pokemon POPs, until that day comes- here are some excellent customs for you. All of these Pokemon creations are made by LFCustomToys.

Charmander

Charizard

Ash Ketchum

Nurse Joker

LFCustomToys definitely has quite a few masterpieces on our list, but this Nurse Joker might be our favorite!

 

Popeye

This is one flawless Popeye POP created by Gino Roberto Customs. Check them out on Facebook!

 

Obi Wan Kenobi

This gorgeous Obi Wan custom was created by Gino Roberto Customs.

 

Hellboy

It is a shame that there isn’t a Hellboy Funko set, but thankfully Apple Pie Creations has done their best with this gorgeous custom!

 

Harley Stitch

This might be the cutest thing we have ever seen! A custom Harley Quinn Stitch POP by Apple Pie Creations.

 

Some of these custom POPs will completely blow your mind! Dare we say that they are even better than some of the original Funko creations?

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The Absolute Hardest To Find Funko POP Figures

The Absolute Hardest To Find Funko POP Figures

Hunting Funko POPs can be an exciting and difficult task. Some people simply go after the new releases, while others are searching for some of the vaulted and more difficult to find POPs for sale. Of course even the newer POPs can be hard to find, especially since people rush to the stores to buy them- but we aren’t referring to the slightly difficult Funko hunts. There are certain POPs that are almost impossible to find, and this is mostly because there aren’t many of them in existence. So here is a list of some of the hardest to find POPs- even if you have the money to drop on these, you still probably won’t find them!

 

Planet Arlia Vegeta Toy Tokyo Exclusive

This POP is extremely desired by Dragon Ball Z fans. It is also a very hard one to get your hands on, with a rather high price tag.

 

GITD Green Lantern

With only 240 created this glow in the dark POP is extremely difficult to find. It was an exclusive to the San Diego Comic Con in 2010, and is a highly desired POP for any Green Lantern fans.

 

Stan Lee POP Figures

There are plenty of desirable Stan Lee POPs, and many of them are actually not too difficult to acquire. There are two specific ones that are extremely hard to get your hands on. The gold and platinum metallic Stan Lee POPs, are highly valued POPs, with only 10 of each in existence!

 

Freddy Funko Oompa Loompa GITD

This Freddy Funko POP is actually numbered to 24 in existence! This awesome POP was exclusive to Funko Fun Days, and is valued at close to $700. Pretty much any exclusive Freddy Funko POP becomes rather rare and hard to acquire, especially the ones exclusive to comic con.

Below are a few more rare Freddy Funko figures with only a small number made:

The Joker Freddy- Edition Size- 96

 

Jack Skellington Freddy- Edition Size- 196

Boba Fett Red Hair- Edition Size- 96

 

BeetleJuice Freddy- Edition Size- 96

Dark Knight Joker Freddy GITD- Edition Size- 24

 

Jack Skellington Glitter- Edition Size- 24

 

Clone Trooper Freddy (Blue Hai)- Edition Size- 12

Those were just a handful of the convention exclusive Freddy Funko POPs. These are some of the rarest POPs in creation, and are nearly impossible to find and acquire. The list of Freddy’s that are hard to find, is actually a rather long one.

 

Dumbo Clown and Gold Versions

Both of these exclusive Dumbo POPS are actually extremely difficult to find with only 48 made of each! For any Disney fans they are certainly desirable POPs, but they are almost impossible to get your hands on. Both were exclusive to San Diego Comic Con, and it seems that their owners are not eager to part with these beauties.

Alex Delarge (With Chase)

This is one of the most elusive POPs in creation. It is almost regarded as a myth, with so few actually created. There was a recent re-lease of these POPs, making a common one easy to acquire. We are not referring to these newer versions, but rather the initial run that was cut short due to licensing. There were only about 24 of them made with around 12 chases, and those are rarely seen anywhere on the market. The original version might actually be the absolutely hardest to find POP inexistence.

 

Willy Wonka and Oompa Loompa Golden Ticket 2-Pack

This 2 pack is actually so rare, that it is nearly impossible to put a price tag on it. This is numbered with only 10 in existence!! It was an exclusive to the funko fun day’s event at comic con, and was only given to 10 extremely lucky winners! There are many rare and hard to find POPs on this list, but this one has to be the absolute rarest of the all!

 

There are plenty more rare figures out there to be found, and plenty that will be released in the future. Some of these POPs are almost impossible to even find, let alone get your hands on them. Good luck hunting POP collectors!

Feel free to contact us or comment which POPs you think should be on this list!