If you told me a year ago that I would have a collection of more than a dozen Funko Pop figures, including one made in my likeness, I probably would have say something like, “Those little toys that comic book fans collect? Yeah, right.” And yet here I am. While others were busy learning the latest TikTok dances or how to make banana bread, I was busy acquiring Funko Pops. Quarantine has a way of changing a man.
For those who don’t know, Funko Pops are cute, big-headed vinyl figures made in the image of characters from virtually every TV show, movie, and comic book you can think of. With so many options and considering they only cost $11 to $30 bucks a Pop it’s easy to get carried away (hence why I currently have 14 and counting). My collection is not as crazy as many, however. Some collectors have upwards of 1,000, and there’s even an app that helps the serious collectors keep track of their collections (and their value).