Funko Pop! vinyl figures are a huge hit. It is no wonder that 36% of all customers are collectors. According to some, Funko Pop! figures evoke nostalgia. We think it makes sense, there are plenty of figures of well know legends from all different categories – movies, rock bands, sports, fantasy, etc.
In 2019, there were more than 8000 different figures. We have added a list of the most popular Funko Pop! categories including examples of figures in the end of this article. Unfortunately, it may be difficult for some collectors to get the US exclusive figures to their country.
Planet Express package forwarding service helps solve this problem. So, let’s dive into it, in the end, you may become a collector with one of the most valuable collections in your region!
Let’s see what topics we cover in this article:
Why Should You Order Funko Pop! in the US?
How to Order from the US Stores if they Don’t Accept Your Credit Card?
Ship Funko Pop! Figures from the US to Your Country
How Do We Take Care of Your Figures?
Where To Buy Funko Pop! in the US?
The Most Popular Funko Pop! Categories
The Most Popular Funko Pop! Figures of 2019 Added to Wishlist
Funko Pop! App
Why Should You Order Funko Pop! in the US?
There are 2 main reasons why it makes sense to import Funko Pop! figures from the US.
Wider Choice of Figures
If you collect Funko Pop! in Europe or Asia, for example, you probably know that some figures are not available in your region. Pokémon Funko pop is available in the US only
Exclusive Stickers and Collections
Exclusive Funko Pop figures come with a sticker – in Europe these stickers are silver. However, in the US, these stickers are different (every exclusive store has its own stickers).
Of course, if you get the US editions (made for Walmart, Target, Hot Topic, Barnes & Noble, Walgreens, BoxLunch, Gamestop, FYE, Entertainment Earth, etc.) Funko Pop from the US, they have a much higher value in Europe.
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You may be also interested in our Funko Pop Guide where we explain everything you need to know about collecting Funkos.
How to Order from the US Stores if they Don’t Accept Your Credit Card?
Some US stores may reject credit cards that are not US-based. In cases like these, you can take advantage of our shop for me service. It works in 2 simple steps:
- You place an order at our website where you describe what Funko Pop! figure you want to order and from which stores. Then you add the deposit so we can buy the item for you.
- We take care of the order and once we receive it in our warehouse, we will add it to your account (watch our tutorial on how to create an account with us). After you complete the customs declaration and choose the delivery method, we send the package to your address.
Full info about shop for me service you can find at our Shop for me page.
Ship Funko Pop! Figures from the US to Your Country
Sending Funko Pop! Figures from the US is easy. A lot of figures may be available at your local store, however, if you want to order some limited editions from the US or order for the best prices on the market, you can take advantage of our package forwarding service. We are going to explain to you now, how it works:
Step 1: Setting up US address
In order to receive Funko Pop! figures from the US stores, or from the US collectors, usually, you will need a US address. We can provide you with an address in California or in Oregon. From our Californian address, you will be able to ship for the best shipping rates. On the other hand, our Oregon address is completely sales-tax-free.
Step 2: Order Funko Pop! Figures
Once you get the Planet Express address, you can order your desired Funko Pop! figure(s) to this address. After receiving your order in our warehouse, you will get a notification email from us and you can proceed to step 3.
Step 3: Forward Pop! Figures to Your Country
In the 3rd step, you just fill in the customs declaration (watch our tutorial) and select the delivery method to your country. Then wait until the package gets delivered. The delivery time varies depending on the delivery method. Usually, it takes between 5 and 30 business days. The delivery time and costs you can estimate with our postage calculator.
How Do We Take Care of Your Figures?
We know it is important for you to protect the retail boxes of the figures. When requested, we can add bubble wrap to protect them from damage during transport or pack each individual box separately. See the pictures below as an example:
There is visible damage (caused probably during the transportation to our warehouse) in the top right corner in the left picture. We can prevent that from happening. Just use one of our additional services.
What Else Can We Do For You?
We offer additional services like taking additional photos of the contents of your package so you can see the condition of the retail box of the Funko Pop! figure.
Your package can also be repacked by our warehouse staff to minimize the weight and dimensions of your package. Thanks to repacking you can save even more money on the shipping costs. Use our special request for it.
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Where To Buy Funko Pop! in the US?
We have found a lot of online stores that sell Funko Pop! figures. The difference is usually the number of models they offer. The prices of individual figures are usually very similar. The limited editions are sold especially at Walmart, Target, Hot Topic, and Barnes & Noble.
The Most Popular Funko Pop! Vinyl Categories
For newbies, it may be difficult to orient in 8000+ different figures. Thanks to categories it is much easier. The following Funko Pop! categories are the most popular according to Google Trends.
Funko Pop! Game of Thrones
Today, GoT belongs to one of the most popular TV series ever. There is no wonder there is a whole category of GoT Pop! figures. We especially like the Night King, Tormund and Tyrion on the Iron throne.
Funko Pop! Stranger Things
This popular TV series that started in 2016 has its own Funko Pop! category. It contains around 80 figures and belonged in 2019 to one of the most searched categories according to Google Trends.
Funko Pop! Harry Potter
Although the last Harry Potter movie was released in the same year as Funko Pop! figures were “born” (in 2011), the Harry Potter theme inspired Funko Pop! creators to make the whole collection. The following figures are our favorite:
Funko Pop! Marvel
Marvel is thanks to their Avengers, Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, X-Men, and especially Thor one of the most popular Funko Pop categories available. This category contains more than 500 different figures. It is almost impossible to choose only 3. But we tried hard and here is the result:
Funko Pop! Disney
The American entertainment giant Disney has its own category too, of course. By the way, did you know that Disney owns Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm, and other film studios? It is no wonder they have a dedicated category for their movies.
Funko Pop! Star Wars
Star Wars is another huge category containing more than 400 figures. It includes Yoda, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Leia, Stormtroopers and other famous characters from this unforgettable movie series. Do you feel nostalgic as we do?
The Most Popular Funko Pop! Figures of 2019 Added to Wishlist
We also did research about the most popular Funko Pop! figures in 2019. This is the top 10 according to funko.com.
Funko Pop! App
There is also a Funko app for iOS/Android that allows you to scan the barcode on the retail box and add it the figure to your collections. Then you can track its value. It’s handy so if you are serious about collecting Funko Pop! figures, make sure you give it a try.
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