How To Start Collecting Funko Pops

Funko Pops have become one of the most popular collectibles in the world. With their unique designs and wide range of characters, it’s easy to see why so many people have fallen in love with these vinyl figures.

If you’re new to collecting Funko Pops, you might be wondering where to start. In this article, we’ll give you some tips on how to start collecting Funko Pops.

Decide what kind of collector you want to be.

It’s important to know where you want to go with your collection and how you want to organize it.

There are many ways to collect Funko Pops, each of which has pros and cons.

First, you need to decide what kind of collector you want: a casual collector who buys one or two Funko pops now and then, an “all-in” collector who wants all the Pops, or an in-betweener who likes having a variety in their collection?

Regardless of what category you fall into, one thing must be done when starting: decide what type of Funko pop is best for YOU!

Know your price range and budget.

Know your budget and price range. This is one of the most important things you can do to get started collecting Funko Pops.

Knowing what you can afford to spend on each Pop and how much you’re willing to pay for it will help you stay within your price range and avoid buying too many Pop items that are overpriced or out of reach.

It’s easy to get carried away with collecting Funko Pops if there isn’t some limit, especially when so many new ones always come out!

However, having a budget can help eliminate purchases that would be more expensive than necessary and keep your collection focused on what’s most important for now—for example: if an item is sold out everywhere but costs $50+ more than necessary for its rarity/value then don’t buy it just because it would look good next to another item in your collection (unless neither one requires time/effort).

Decide where you will buy Funkos.

There are many places where you can purchase Funkos from.

You can purchase them online, at comic conventions, toy stores, pop culture conventions, and comic book stores. We covered this in another article: Best Place To Buy Vaulted Funko Pops?

Organize collection

You’ll need to find a place for your collection that allows easy access and visibility. Some collectors use a bookshelf or shelving unit, while others prefer a display case or shelf.

If you’re interested in wall decorating, you may want to consider using a wall rack or pegboard instead. Still, other collectors keep their collections in storage containers (boxes), storage bags, or even plastic bins.

Whatever method of organization works best for you—whether it’s keeping things on hand at all times, or storing them away in boxes at home until they’re needed again later on down the line—make sure that whatever choice(s) you make based on what will make collecting Funko Pops more enjoyable!

Start with characters you love

When you start collecting Funko Pops, it’s important to remember that these are toys. Toys are meant to be played with and enjoyed.

It’s also important to remember that these are collectibles, meaning they have a monetary value.

With that in mind, here are some tips for how to start collecting Funko Pops:

• Start with characters you love! Regardless of your budget or experience level as a collector, don’t worry about what other people think or how much the market is doing; focus on picking the figures that resonate most with you.
• Think about which characters from film/TV/video games would look best on your shelf, and make sure those are what you buy first as opposed to something popular but uninteresting (and maybe even overpriced).
• If possible, try not even looking at prices until after purchase, so there aren’t preconceived notions of what makes an expensive figure versus a cheap one—they’re all worth the same amount!

Exclusive Releases

Exclusives are limited edition, which means they’re only available for a short time. Unfortunately, they’re also harder to find and can be sold out within seconds of release.

Do Your Research

For example, I currently have a love for all things Disney, so I’ve been collecting Disney Pops! There is a wide selection of them, and they are always sold out at the store.

However, if you go on the Funko website and type in “Disney,” other options besides Elsa or Princess Jasmine will be listed. You might also find Bobbleheads from different cartoons or even DC Comics!

Collecting Funko pops is a fun hobby, so enjoy yourself!

Remember that collecting is a fun hobby, so enjoy yourself! But please don’t get too stressed about it. If you do, it will become less of a hobby and more of a chore. You don’t want that.

You also shouldn’t go overboard when collecting Funko Pops. While they’re cool and fun to collect, they aren’t worth spending all your money on or selling essential things to get extra cash.

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