Funko
Welcome to the vault, your home for the latest Funko Pop collecting tips and deep dives into the rarest vinyl figurines on the market! Funko Pop collecting has become one of Australia’s most popular hobbies, captivating fans with the wide variety of figures available locally and through secondary markets. Founded in 1998, Funko rose to global prominence, but the first vinyl Pop! figurines didn’t appear until 2010 at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), launching with three lines: Heroes (10 figurines), Marvel (2), and Ad Icons (3). While some ultra-rare numbered figures are primarily available overseas, Australian collectors enjoy a thriving market through local retailers, online marketplaces, and specialty stores.
Among the most valuable Funko Pops worldwide, the most expensive ever sold remains the Willy Wonka Golden Ticket two-pack, released in 2016 at SDCC — an ultra-rare collectible with only 10 pieces ever made. This exclusive set is also considered the rarest Funko Pop in existence. Completing the top three most valuable Funko Pops are the 2013 Clockwork Orange (Glow in the Dark) and the 2012 SDCC Freddy Funko as Iron Man (Metallic). For Funko Pop collectors in Australia and around the world, these ultra-limited editions represent the pinnacle of rarity, value, and demand in the Funko Pop market.
Funko News
CHRISTMAS, IS THAT YOU?
Halloween is right around the corner, but Funko has 2027 already in mind, which includes Xmas. The Bitty Pops and the standard figurines are rocking this year!
2027 LEAKS?
Over 75 unconfirmed Funko Pop leaks have surfaced for early 2027. A few of the unexpected but welcome ones are Doctor Who’s River Song and the Zoo Animals capibara and red panda.
The upcoming lineup introduces highly anticipated updates to long-dormant cartoon lines, alongside specialized figure categories like Pop Rides, such as American Dad and Fast & Furious (1). Funko Limited Edition releases, however, are a little thin this month, with only 2 figurines announced so far.
I Wish They Made This
You would think the god who commanded the Aegean, shattered continental shelves, and leveled bronze-age fleets would have earned a permanent spot on collector shelves by now. Instead, Poseidon only ever surfaces in vinyl if Disney gives him cartoon fins or a blockbuster slaps a superhero logo on his chest.
Classical antiquity gets completely sidelined by major toy lines because there is no studio marketing budget or movie release window tied to public domain legends. Yet a raw, mythology-first sculpt—rugged sea-spray beard, crackling bronze trident, and a pedestal churning with whitecap foam—would carry way more gravitas than another neon movie tie-in. It is an untapped concept sitting right in plain sight.
The ball is in your court, Funko. Just imagine a full line of Greek gods across our bookshelves—that’s an absolute dream come true.
From the Funko Vault
Draped in bohemian velvet flares and topped with her trademark feather boa, the Janis Joplin #296 vinyl figure channels the raw spirit of late-1960s psychedelic rock. Issued under the Pop! Rocks banner, the sculpt captures the singer mid-performance, complete with round-tinted specs, stacked bangle bracelets, and a vintage stage microphone gripped firmly in hand.
Now retired to the Funko Vault, the figure draws steady interest from classic rock enthusiasts and music history collectors rather than speculative flippers. On local Australian trading groups and marketplace listings, boxed examples in solid collector condition generally change hands in the accessible range of $25 to $55 AUD, with special blacklight variants nudging slightly higher.
Beyond the vinyl silhouette, Joplin’s legacy rests on her searing, blues-drenched vocal delivery with Big Brother and the Holding Company and her landmark sets at Monterey Pop and Woodstock. Breaking away from the polished pop conventions of her era, she brought an unfiltered, emotional honesty to the stage, redefining what a female rock frontperson could sound like and cementing her place at the heart of counterculture history.
Funko Gallery
They’ve worked well… so far!
“Throughout Heaven and Earth, I alone am the honoured one.”
It’s a tea party!
Funko Calendar
Funko has restarted releasing special limited edition figurines, adding fresh excitement for enthusiasts. Every month, new waves and rare variants are announced for the community. Prepare your wallet! Find out more below:
How Much?
While eBay remains the gold standard for tracking market data worldwide, using other specialized tools is among our top tips for valuing your vault. Discover the best resources for price tracking and find out more below:
Stickers
The Funko vinyl universe involves more than just collecting figurines and their boxes; for many collectors, the real value lies in the stickers. LeePep did an amazing job at explaining them. Please, check it out below:
Vaulted Adventures
Welcome to the Infinite Vault, the legendary, high-security archive where every vaulted Funko Pop in history is stored in a state of perfect, climate-controlled suspended animation. Keeping this plastic paradise from descending into chaos are two very different archivists—DROM and Chase. In this parallel universe, these friends have to find a way to work together to protect the hobby’s history!
Episode 18: Bitty-Sized Problems
Funko Gallery and Vaulted Adventures are fan projects and are not affiliated with Funko, LLC. Funko® and Pop!® are trademarks of Funko, LLC.
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