Headless Freddy SE — A Chilling Twist on the Icon

Headless Freddy SE — A Chilling Twist on the Icon

Freddy Funko is Funko’s official mascot, a recurring character used across product lines and brand storytelling since the early days of the company (introduced as the company’s mascot in the 2000s). He’s the “Funko of Funkos”—a blank canvas the brand reimagines into countless variants and mashups, from wholesome to unhinged. Wikipedia Funko

Why collectors care: a Freddy variant isn’t just another figure—it’s an inside-baseball nod to the fandom. When Freddy changes costumes (or loses his head), it marks a moment in Funko history, not just a character drop.

What exactly is Headless Freddy SE?

Headless Freddy SE is a 2024 Fall Convention release: a 5.4-inch vinyl where Freddy’s gone full spooky season. Funko’s product page confirms the “2024 Fall Convention” sticker on box and the use of the new authentication packaging (QR/micro-optic) that verifies the figure via Octane5. Funko

Short version: It’s a seasonal Freddy that leans hard into horror, officially stickered for Fall Convention 2024 and packaged with Funko’s newer anti-counterfeit tech.

Sticker & value guide (the part everyone asks about)

Two ways this release appears in the wild:

  1. Convention/Booth Sticker (“event sticker”)

    • Picked up at the physical convention booth.

    • Uses the convention-branded sticker.

    • Tends to command a premium because it’s perceived as the “I was there” version and is scarcer. popshopguide.com

  2. Shared/“Fall Convention” Sticker (online or retail partners)

    • Released online (Funko.com/Funko Europe) or through shared retailers at the same time.

    • Figure itself is the same sculpt/paint; only the sticker differs.

    • Usually more available and therefore priced lower than the booth-only version. popshopguide.com Lee Pep Collects

Authentication note: Starting with recent cons, Funko added Octane5 micro-optic QR stickers to exclusives. Scan/enter the code to validate—useful when buying on the secondary market. Funko

Bottom line for collectors:

  • Same figure, different sticker.

  • Event/booth sticker typically > shared sticker in resale value due to scarcity + provenance.

  • Shared-sticker pieces (like ones bought online) are still legit exclusives—just more accessible.

Why Headless Freddy matters (beyond the sticker)

  • Mascot lineage: Freddy drops are cultural signposts in Funko collecting; horror-themed Freddy variants are especially memorable. Wikipedia

  • Seasonal synergy: A mascot going “full spooky” during Fall Convention is peak Halloween Hive energy.

  • Anti-counterfeit boost: The new packaging/verification helps keep long-term value cleaner. Funko

Giveaway — Win a Headless Freddy SE

We’re giving away one (1) Headless Freddy SE (Fall Convention 2024 sticker).

We’ll pick one winner at random. Keep the box sealed if you want to preserve that Fall Convention shared sticker goodness. @surplus.hive

Quick collector tips

  • Photograph the sticker + QR before you shelve it (handy for future resale/trade). Funko

  • If you’re hunting the booth version, set alerts and expect a higher price ceiling because of the event sticker differential. popshopguide.com

  • Display Headless Freddy with other Freddys to highlight the mascot lineage; it reads as a “special chapter” in the Freddy story rather than a one-off spooky Pop.

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