📘 Inside the Collector’s Guide

Inside the Ultimate Funko Pop! Vinyl Collector’s Guide – How the Checklists Work

Welcome to Inside the Collector’s Guide, a blog series that dives into the structure, features, and content of the most complete Funko Pop! book ever released.

The First-Ever Printed Funko Pop! Vinyl Collector’s Guide

Let’s face it — most Funko collectors are drowning in spreadsheets, half-working apps, or outdated online lists. That’s where this guide changes the game.


📍 How the Checklists Work

The Ultimate Funko Pop! Vinyl Collector’s Guide – Master Edition 2025 features 88 complete checklists, one for every officially released Funko Pop! series ever made.

It’s the most structured, accurate and up-to-date reference tool for collectors — printed, organized, and ready to use. Here’s how it works:


📋 88 Pop! Series-Based Master Checklists

From Pop! Animation to Pop! Rocks, every Funko Pop! series gets its own checklist. The checklists are organized alphabetically by Funko’s official Pop! series, not by franchise.

So whether you’re collecting Pop! Games, Pop! Icons, or Pop! Albums — you’ll find everything grouped together by series, not scattered across characters or brands.

Each checklist includes:

  • ✅ Every numbered figure ever released in that series
  • ❌ Unreleased Pop! numbers clearly marked as “Not Released”
  • 🏷️ Exclusivity info for each Pop! (retailer, convention, or event)
  • 🔁 Duplicate numbers marked and explained, when Funko reuses existing numbers across different figures — yes, they do that
  • 🔳 Large, clean layout with checkboxes to track your collection

And because the book is printed in large format (8.5 x 11 inches), every checklist is easy to read, scan and use — no squinting, no crammed pages, no tiny fonts.


🔎 What Does “Not Released” Mean?

In several Pop! series, Funko skipped certain numbers. In this guide, even these missing numbers are shown and labeled — so you can see where gaps exist and why.

Why does Funko skip numbers? Sometimes they reserve them for future releases, cancel production, or reassign them due to licensing issues. These empty slots are part of Funko Pop! history — and we made sure they’re documented.


🛒 Keep Track of Your Collection

Each checklist comes with a clear checkbox layout, making it easy to:

  • Mark what you own
  • Highlight what you’re still hunting for
  • Keep track of duplicates or trades

You can write in the book, highlight your favorites, or use it at events, shops, or conventions. It’s your Funko Pop! collection, on paper.


The Ultimate Funko Pop! Vinyl Collector’s Guide – Master Edition 2025

📅 A Snapshot in Time — Updated Through March 2025

Let’s be real: Funko releases new Pops almost every week. This book is a complete time-stamped edition, with every release up to March 2025 included.

Yes, more Pops will come — but that’s also the point.

This book is designed as an annual collector’s snapshot, giving you a verified foundation of what’s been released so far. Like a printed archive.

And yes — we’ll be releasing a new Master Edition every year, so collectors can keep their records up to date and complete with each edition.


💥 Why This Beats Apps & Online Lists

Most apps rely on inconsistent updates, poor data, or user uploads. And online lists get buried in ads, broken links, or half-finished info.

Here’s what makes the Master Edition different:

  • 🧾 Fully curated & verified by Pop Shop Guide
  • ✍️ Permanent and portable — no login, no ads, no loading times
  • 📚 Collectible in its own right — a yearly time capsule for serious collectors
  • 📐 Printed in large 8.5×11 inch format — checklist clarity you won’t get from an app

🧭 What’s Next in This Blog Series?

In the next post of Inside the Collector’s Guide, we’ll shift gears. We’ve covered what’s in the book and how the checklists work — now it’s time to look at what this book actually does for you as a collector.

📍 Post 3: How This Book Helps You Think Like a Real Collector

From smarter planning to long-term strategy, we’ll show you how this book changes the way you approach collecting — whether you’re just getting started or already knee-deep in rare exclusives.

👉 Want to see what else is inside? Read Post 1 – What’s in the Book?

Want to know more about how and why this book was created? Check out our upcoming blog series Behind the Book, where we dig into the story behind the project — from late-night research sessions to checklist madness.

Stay tuned.


🌎 Available on Amazon – Worldwide Shipping

Get your copy of The Ultimate Funko Pop! Vinyl Collector’s Guide – Master Edition 2025 today and make it the centerpiece of your Funko Pop! Vinyl collection!

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🛒 Want a closer look or a preview of what’s inside? Check out the product page here


🤝 Collaborate or Get in Touch

Are you a Funko blogger, influencer, store or reseller?

We’re always looking to collaborate with content creators, influencers, or retailers who want to feature The Ultimate Funko Pop! Vinyl Collector’s Guide.

We’re open to partnerships and always happy to hear from fellow collectors.

📧 Reach out at info@popshopguide.com