In 2011 Funko collectible company released the start what became a collecting craze, Funko Vinyl POP! These figures are all part of their vinyl pop lines and if taking the interest of collectors since its debut at the New York City Toy Fair.
These figures seem to cross all sci-fi, comic book, and TV universe. At any given time you can find Mulder and Scully of X-Files next to Hanna-Barbera’s Space Ghost who is hanging out with Darth Vader that just might be sitting next to the 60s version of Batman. These figures range on average new from $10 to $15 depending on size and type of figure and where it released through.
Summer rare figures only released and either limited quantities or in special shows haven’t seen to get up words to $300. But for some people it’s not we value resale which is important but the figures themselves.
“I like the nostalgia factor they give me. I typically collect the ones from some of my favorite tv shows. I look back on them and I feel get a smile.” this was the sentiment behind Darnella Holland of Houston’s reaction to Pop Vinyls.
With each new movie or production of course, especially in the Sci-Fi and comics world, Funko introduces figures usually in accordance with the debut of the property featured. They have included lines of featured characters from Star Wars the Force awakens, Justice League, Wonder Woman, Marvel’s Avengers movies, and The Walking Dead.
For some collectors though their hobby is a shared one and they collect figures along with other members of their family.
“Funkos are Fun Fandoms unleashed to me. Whatever appeals to you in pop culture either has been or will be made into a pop. I limit myself to marvel and DC My daughter. Lauren collects Harry Potter and Supernatural. They are also among the cheapest things to collect nowadays. Yes, my figures are open…if I was going to leave them in a box, I could’ve taken a picture and saved an average of $11each.” -Wayne Kelley of Baytown, TX.
With the collectability and appealed collectors of all types of genres from cereal mascots to famous sports figures the Funko Pop vinyl figures don’t seem to be leaving us anytime soon. And that’s a good thing because the diversity of this line you never know what they come out with next may be just what you’re looking for.
