The Funko Pop hype: Why are they so popular?
The Funko Pop is a fun character collectable that adults and children love. They were created by the US company Funko who puts the Pop in pop culture! They provide adults and children fun and adventure with amazing and unique photo opportunities, all inspired by favourite characters, worlds and moments. They truly inspire everyone worldwide and give them an experience like never before!
But why are they so popular? Discover everything you need to know about the Funko world and explore the Funko Pop hype in our blog. From how it all began to the rise in popularity worldwide, and even some fun Funko Pops to inspire you, learn all about the huge Funko fever and ignite a passion for these cute collectables.
The history of Funko
Funko was first established in 1998 by toy collector Mike Becker and his wife Claudia Becker. Originally, Funko was created as a small project to give adults low-tech collectables that provided a sense of toy nostalgia. They created mainly bobblehead collectables with a few vinyl collectables that were full of nostalgia.
Funko’s first success, that launched them into what they are today, was ignited by the first bobblehead they produced. This was the iconic Big Boy mascot that was known for many appearances in restaurant advertising.
In 2005, Funko was sold to Brian Mariotti who drove the company to further success. He expanded the company’s licensed product lines and made huge changes that led to the Funko Pops.
In 2010, the Funko Pop was born. Funko moved away from bobbleheads and began the journey with their Pop! Vinyl figurines. When they were released, they quickly became a phenomenon as they reflected popular culture from well-loved characters that were found in films, TV shows, comic books and video games!
Throughout the years since, the company have continued to expand the Pops based on all sorts of different popular culture themes. Through this, they have grown considerably in popularity and have become an iconic collectable that adults and children adore!
What are Funko Pops?
A Funko Pop is a figurine that is based on popular culture themes, which forever grows and changes with the times. All Funko Pops have an adorable design that collectors and Pop fans love. They have oversized heads and large black eyes with slim and small bodies. This design is so unique that it has become synonymous with Funko. You can easily tell they are Funko Pops from miles away!
This iconic design shows that it is a Funko but it can make every Funko Pop look the same, no character has any unique feature apart from their outfit. This can be a downfall for avid collectors as they like to collect figurines that have differences and are unique looking.
The design is what many fell in love with and what makes Funko Pops so unique and recognisable. They can be based on favourite superheroes, Disney characters, Harry Potter characters, other show and film characters and popular singers and bands. These figurines create an amazing opportunity for adults and kids to make a unique collection made up of their popular culture interests. Due to this, Funko Pops have become an immensely popular collectable.
The Funko Pop! hype: How did it grow?
So how did the Funko Pop! hype begin and what makes them so popular? Well, Funko Pops soared, and continues to soar, in popularity for many various reasons. They began being a popular collectable figurine due to the pop culture themes that aligned with many different interests and passions. They also climbed in popularity because they are visually captivating with their cute design.
They offer a collectable aspect
Another reason why the Funko Pop hype continues to grow is due to the collectable aspect of the figurines. Kids and adults love to collect items, trying to make a unique and loveable collection with the newest trends. They also want to try and grab super-rare or valuable collectable items too.
Collectable items have continued to grow and have become a trend that everyone enjoys due to social media. Kids and adults can discover new, different, rare and valuable Funk Pops through social media that they may have never come across before. Seeing others collection raises an interest in their own and inspires everyone to seek the various figurines they adore and expand their collection.
Funko Pops are also nostalgic & affordable
Funko Pops are nostalgic too for many people worldwide, due to their design that is similar to a bobblehead. Plus, many pop culture themes from the past are available, which ignites adults love for everything they adored in their childhood and growing up.
Funko want to be seen as the ultimate producer of entry-level figurines and they have achieved this. Through the similar and simple design, they are able to produce figures quickly and easily. This keeps the costs of producing the products low so they can sell at an affordable price. They are super-affordable figurines that don’t break the bank!
There’s a wide variety to collect
A huge reason they are uber-popular is because of the wide variety of popular characters and themes that are available. Any character or new beloved celebrities that are a part of popular culture have been turned into Funko Pops, and any new ones that may come in the future will probably become a collectable Funko Pop too.
No matter who you love or what you enjoy, you can find a Pop! figurine you will adore. Do you idolise Freddie Mercury? There’s a Funko Pop of him. Love Black Panther and the movies? You can have your own Black Panther figurine. Are you a Star Wars nerd? You can collect all the popular characters from the franchise. You name it, Funko “Pop” it!
They truly cover all different interests and loves which adults and kids fell in love with. There are so many to collect that anyone can create a unique collection based on your personal interests. This offers a different aspect from other collectables that are out there. Due to this, the Funko Pop hype has grown and grown worldwide.
There’s rare, limited, deluxe & exclusive options
Another huge factor that created the Funko Pop hype is there are often rare, limited, exclusive and deluxe figurines to add to your collection! Having these options to collect not only increases the figurine value but, also people’s interest in the pop culture collectables. Adults and kids can feel like they have a collectable that not many others have, so they have a special figurine for their collection. They can also be proud of their collection and treasure the unique, rare and loveable figurines.
Most popular Funko Pops
The majority of Funko Pops are hugely popular but what are the most popular Pops that kids and adults can’t get enough of at the moment? This can be difficult to know all the time as the best sellers, and most-searched for, Funko Pop can change quickly. However, here’s a few trending Pops currently to inspire you to start your own collection, or grow it!
Harry Potter Funko Pop
The Harry Potter Funko Pop is the most-searched for Pop in the UK. The wizarding world of Harry Potter has captivated adults and children with its spell-binding magic and, of course, Funko have create a Pop for all the characters, including Harry! If you are a magic lover and avid Potter fan, you can easily have your own mini Harry and create a Harry Potter specific Funko collection!
No matter if you are Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin, you can find every character of the popular book and film series and create an epic and magical collection!
Disney Funko Pops
Disney Funko Pops are hugely popular with adults and children, particularly Stitch who has taken the world by storm! From the adorable Stitch to Star Wars, Marvel superheroes and even Up, there are so many Disney themed Pops for Disney lovers to collect.
Disney is hugely popular and so these figurines have soared to become one of the most popular Funko Pops. Pops such as the exclusive Carl with baby snipes, from Up, have made it onto Funko’s best sellers page and Stitch Funko Pop is highly searched for in the UK!
Pop mystery
The Pop mystery box is also one of the most popular figurines at the moment, making it onto the best sellers page on Funko and Funko Europe! This figurine is highly secretive and is based on the thrill of not knowing what you are getting until you open it.
Unboxing and surprise openings are a hugely popular trend worldwide on social media. Funko have created their very own mystery box for you to discover. It is thrilling, exciting and fun to unbox and see what you have and its super-entertaining to watch other people do it too. Due to this, the mystery box figurine is immensely popular and creates excitement, mystery and surprise. Who knows if you will get a Funko Pop that you already have, or if you will get something you want, need or adore!
Funko Pops are mainly so popular because of their adorable features, classic and popular characters/themes and the wide variety of figurines that are available to collect. They are a worldwide collectable that will always grow and continue to be hugely popular as Funko adapt and keep up with all popular culture past, present and future. They will always be iconic and a well-loved collectable item for adults and children, showcasing various interests and passions, reflecting different personalities.
Now you understand the Funko Pop hype why not begin your own collection, a collection for your child, or add to a collection with our amazing range of Pop figurines? Join the Funko Pop hype and create a unique collection that reflects you or your child!
