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Sep 29, 2026Morris Zieve15 min read

NYCC 2026 Funko Pops: Lantern Grails, Ghostly Best Friends & Halloween Trouble

Hal Jordan has packed six outfits. Finn and Jake have become ghosts. Art the Clown has brought a flame. Your sensible convention budget would like a quiet word. The latest NYCC 2026 Funko Pop reveals lean wonderfully into October: eerie...

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Sep 28, 20267 min read

Funko Pop! Mystery Hunt: Los Angeles, Your Next Grail Is Hiding
Usually, a Funko hunt involves checking a store, refreshing a product page, and explaining why the shelf can absolutely fit one more...
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Sep 22, 20267 min read

Funko Pop Stickers Explained: Does “Exclusive” Really Mean Rare?
You find two listings for the same character. The figures look identical. The boxes look almost identical. Yet one costs considerably more....
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Sep 21, 20266 min read

Hot Topic Scare Fair 2026: Release Date, Reported Exclusives & Shopping Guide
There’s a particular kind of Halloween excitement that starts with an empty space on your horror shelf. You’ve already imagined what belongs...
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Sep 20, 20267 min read

Goldin × Funko POP!250: Pop Culture History in the Making
Some collectibles catch your eye. Others send you straight back to a favorite song, a childhood obsession, or the person who first...
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Apr 21, 20267 min read

Best Anime Funko Pops Under $50
Best Anime Funko Pops Under $50 is your 2026 guide to budget-friendly anime figures that still deliver shelf presence, collector appeal, and...
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Apr 3, 20263 min read

New to Funko: Where to Start?
New to Funko? This guide breaks down everything you actually need to know—without the overwhelm, hype, or collector gatekeeping. So you bought...
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Mar 19, 202610 min read

Funko Pop Live Auctions: How Whatnot & TikTok LIVE Really Set Prices
Funko Pop live auctions have become one of the fastest-moving segments of the collectibles market, with platforms like Whatnot and TikTok LIVE...
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Mar 5, 20264 min read

The Biggest Funko News Right Now (March 2026): New Pops, Mystery Collectibles & Major Convention Drops
The Funko world never sits still—and early 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the most active years collectors have...
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