Everything You Need to Know About Funko Pop! Collecting

Alongside the ongoing Collector’s Guide series, Pop Shop Guide now presents The Funko Pop! Encyclopedia.

This comprehensive reference brings together years of research and insight, offering collectors a clear and authoritative guide to the Funko Pop! universe.

The Complete Reference for Funko Pop! Collectors

In a world where every fan connects with a story, Funko has turned pop culture into collectible art.

From superheroes and anime icons to movie legends, musicians, and sports stars — Funko Pop! Vinyl figures have become one of the most recognizable collectibles of the 21st century.

But with thousands of releases, endless exclusives, and evolving packaging, the Funko Pop! universe can be overwhelming.

That’s why The Funko Pop! Encyclopedia was created — to bring clarity, structure, and understanding to the chaos.

Created by Pop Shop Guide, this encyclopedia is the definitive reference for Funko Pop! collectors who want to understand the system behind the collection.

It explores not just what you collect, but how and why it exists — combining verified research with expert insight.

What’s Inside

Explore the key elements that make up the world of Funko Pop! figures.
This section breaks down the history, series structure, figure types, exclusives, packaging, production, and terminology that every collector should understand.

📘 This complete reference for Funko Pop! Collectors includes:

• The History of Funko and Pop! Vinyl — From a niche toy company to a global phenomenon, learn how Funko became a cornerstone of pop culture collecting.
• Series Structure Explained — Understand Funko’s numbering system, official categories, and the organization of series like Pop! Animation, Marvel, and Television.
• Figure Types and Formats — Explore standard, deluxe, rides, towns, moments, supersized Pops, and many more.
• Exclusive Releases — How retailer partnerships, convention exclusives, and regional variations fit into the Pop! ecosystem, including the role of Funko Europe.
• Packaging Evolution — The history of Funko’s box designs, stickers, and branding through the years.
• Production and Distribution Insights — How Funko Pop! figures are made, where they’re sold, and what to expect for the future.
• Collector Terminology — The complete A–Z Funko Pop! dictionary, defining every major term, variant, and concept in the hobby.

Why This Encyclopedia Matters

Understand why The Funko Pop! Encyclopedia is an essential guide for collectors of all levels.
It goes beyond listing figures, offering insights into the logic, evolution, and system behind Funko Pop!, making it a timeless reference for fans and hobbyists alike.

• Goes beyond simple checklists — designed as a true reference book, not a release log.

• Explains the logic and evolution behind every aspect of Funko Pop! collecting.

• Perfect for both beginners and advanced collectors who want to master the Funko system.

• Designed as a permanent, timeless guide — relevant now and for years to come.

• Backed by the trusted expertise of Pop Shop Guide, the world’s only publisher of printed Funko Pop! collector guides.