Born as small vinyl figurines at a modest Price, they have transformed into real collector’s items whose prices can climb to the highest levels. Certain limited editions, often produced in just a few copies, are sold today for the price of a new car… or even a small house depending on the state of the market! Here are the five most expensive Funko Pops of all time, these models that have become almost mythological for collectors.
5. Stan Lee Superhero Platinum Metallic, the tribute that has become a cult object
Produced in only ten copies, this Pop pays homage to Stan Lee, one of the major architects of Marvel. With its metallic finish and its tiny print run, it has become one of the rarest editions of the brand. Estimated at around $18,000, it is attractive as much for its symbolic value as for its rarity. This is the kind of piece capable of making any collector reel… if they ever manage to come across one!
4. Freddy Funko as Venom, the other star of collectors
Less publicized but just as sought after, the Freddy Funko in Venom, also produced in a very small print run, regularly appears in the rankings of the most expensive Pops. Its latest significant surge took it to nearly $30,800. Fans see a double jackpot with the incarnation of the cult Marvel character and one of the most exclusive variants of Freddy Funko. The result is a demand that does not weaken, and a price that continues to rise on the secondary market.
3. Freddy Funko as Iron Man (Metallic), when Marvel meets ultra-rarity
Freddy Funko, the brand’s mascot, is sometimes disguised as iconic characters. But the Metallic version of Iron Man surpasses anything Funko has produced in terms of exclusivity since only 12 copies were reportedly distributed during a fan event. With a unique design and the aura of Iron Man behind it, this model has already reached sales around $43,000. An impressive sum, but logical when a figurine ticks off both rarity, Marvel and Funko’s internal history.
2. Alex DeLarge “Glow-in-the-Dark” (A Clockwork Orange), Pop who became legend
Initially, this figurine inspired by A Clockwork Orange was to be produced in normal quantities. Except that rights problems led Funko to withdraw almost the entire production, leaving only a handful of copies in circulation. An industrial accident that became a blessing for collectors. The Glow-in-the-Dark version, even rarer, is one of the most coveted Pops, with some sales reaching or exceeding $60,000. It perfectly illustrates how a mistake can create a legend.
1. Willy Wonka & Oompa Loompa Golden Ticket, le Graal à plus 200,000 $
It’s difficult to be rarer because this pack of two figurines, published in 2016, only exists in around ten copies. Funko had reserved it for a few lucky winners of the famous “Golden Ticket”, in a direct nod to Mel Stuart’s film. Since then, this duo has become an absolute symbol of speculation around Pop. One recorded sale exceeded $210,000, a record that makes it the most expensive Funko Pop in history. At this level, we are no longer in the toy, but in the contemporary work of art.
A market that has become speculative, but still passionate
While these prices may seem extravagant, they above all reflect the evolution of a market that has become extremely competitive. Collectors track down limited editions, accidental variants, convention exclusives and anything that can drive up perceived rarity. Funko, for its part, continues to fuel this dynamic with special series and limited productions. Some Pops have long gone beyond their status as figurines to become real collector’s assets.
Collectors sometimes come across a discreet mention on the “Chase” box.
This label designates a rare variant of a classic model, produced in deliberately very limited quantities by Funko. The principle is simple, for a classic box of a given figurine, only a small proportion, often one in six, sometimes one in twenty, contains the Chase version. It can differ by a painting detail, an accessory, a posture or a glow-in-the-dark effect, subtle enough to create an effect of rarity but marked enough to arouse envy. This mechanic is reminiscent of special draw cards in the world of gaming or TCG, the same product, but a more exclusive version that can only be obtained by chance. Unsurprisingly, some Chase pieces have become highly sought-after pieces, reaching prices much higher than their standard counterparts, and maintaining that element of chance that is the essence of the collection.
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