Written by Katrina
Modified & Updated: 11 Oct 2024
Reviewed by Jessica Corbett
Most Funko Pops are affordable, and you’ll easily find them in malls and toy stores. However, there are rare pieces that are more challenging to find. They can be very pricey too. In fact, the most expensive Funko Pop can even buy you a new car.
If you’re interested in learning more about the most expensive Funko Pops, then keep on reading!
What is a Funko Pop?
A Funko Pop refers to a small vinyl figurine produced and distributed by the American company, Funko Inc. The company usually produces designs based on popular celebrities, fictional characters, and other pop culture icons. Some examples include characters from the franchises of Marvel, DC, and Disney.
While there are many other dolls or action figures on the market, Funko Pops have a distinct look to them. A Funko Pop is around four inches tall and has a Japanese “chibi” style. Usually, each has large square-shaped heads with smaller bodies. Large, circular black eyes, a small triangular nose, and usually no mouth are some other features of a Funko Pop.
This unique and cute design has captivated many as Funko Pop has customers of every age, gender, and race. Over the years, collecting Funko Pops has become a popular hobby among many. Some collect Funko Pops based on TV shows they like, while others challenge themselves by collecting rare collectibles.
The price range of Funko Pops can vary on several factors, including popularity, rarity, and demand. Common Funko Pops usually sell for under $10, while some can cost you thousands of dollars. Keep in mind, however, that the price of Funko Pops can change. Like any other collectible in the market, its price can go up or go down as time goes by.
What is the most expensive Funko Pop in the world?
Stranger Things: Hopper (Gold)
Price: $4,110
Stranger Things is a popular sci-fi horror TV show on Netflix. Funko has released several designs of its famous characters, including Sheriff Jim Hopper. In 2018, Funko released a golden version of their Hopper Funko Pop at the San Diego Comic-Con. There were only 40 copies of it, and organizers gave them away for free to attendees seated at Table 20 of the event.
The design features Jim Hopper in his police uniform, donning his hat. The figure’s entire surface is gold.
While it isn’t the most expensive Funko Pop in the world, its price is no joke. You might get lucky and find it on sale, but its price tag rarely goes under $4,000.
Dumbo (Gold)
Price: $4,180
As a popular Disney character, it’s no surprise that Dumbo has his own Funko Pop. Dumbo is a young elephant and the titular character of the 1941 animated film Dumbo.
At the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con, lucky attendees received the limited edition gold version of the Dumbo Funko Pop. With only 48 copies of this design, it’s no surprise it is one of the most expensive Funko Pops ever.
Unlike Hopper’s Funko Pop, Dumbo isn’t completely gold. It has black eyes, a yellow hat, and a red and yellow clown collar. The inside of its ears is pink instead of gold too.
Freddy Funko as Count Chocula (Metallic)
Price: $5,000
Freddy Funko might not be familiar to most people. To Funko Pop fans, however, he is more than just a familiar face. Freddy is the official mascot of Funko.
As the official mascot, Freddy has several Funko Pop designs. One of them features Freddy Funko as Count Chocula. Count Chocula is a character from a breakfast cereal brand from General Mills, Inc.
Freddy Funko’s Metallic Count Chocula isn’t the most expensive Funko Pop ever, but it is certainly close. Its average price is $5,000, but some have sold it for almost twice the price.
Boo Berry (Glow in the Dark)
Price: $5,570
Aside from Count Chocula, General Mills, Inc. released three other cereal brands based on classic horror villains. Boo Berry is one of them, and he is also one of the most expensive Funko Pops ever.
Boo Berry is a blue ghost that wears a red bowtie and yellow hat. His Funko Pop design features the ghost in all blue, except for his eyebrows, eyes, mouth, and bowtie.
In 2011, San Diego Comic-Con only released 24 copies of this Funko Pop, making it a rare collectible. Its glow-in-the-dark feature also makes it incredibly appealing to collectors.
Freddy Funko as Franken Berry (Glow in the Dark)
Price: $5,610
The next most expensive Funko Pop features Freddy Funko as another character. This time, as Franken Berry, another cereal brand from General Mills, Inc. Franken Berry is a pink monster based on the 1818 novel Frankenstein.
Funko released this design in 2011 at the San Diego Comic-Con. Its initial retail price was $725. Over the years, its value has increased and reached over $5,600.
The design features Freddy Funko in Franken Berry’s pink clothes. He is also wearing a gold crown, and his eyes are white.
Freddy Funko as Buzz Lightyear (Glow in the Dark)
Price: $5,700
Funko’s mascot is back again as the next most expensive Funko Pop. This time, Freddy Funko dresses up as Toy Story’s beloved Buzz Lightyear. Buzz Lightyear is a sentient toy and one of the main characters of the Toy Story franchise.
In 2011, the design debuted at the San Diego Comic-Con. The glow-in-the-dark version usually sells for over $5,700, but it rarely pops up on the market. Its metallic version only has 125 pieces, and fans suspect the glow-in-the-dark version has fewer copies.
Darth Maul (Holographic)
Price: $7,000
The holographic Darth Maul isn’t the most expensive Funko Pop, but it’s almost there. Darth Maul is a character from the famous Disney franchise, Star Wars.
There are other designs of Darth Maul Funkos, but this one is holographic. The entire Funko Pop is a shiny light blue. The design premiered exclusively at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con. There are only 480 copies of this, making it a highly sought-after piece for Star Wars fans.
Freddy Funko as Venom
Price: $7,170
Despite being a recent model, Freddy Funko as Venom is on its way to becoming the most expensive Funko Pop. Its average price is $7,170, but some have sold theirs for around $7,500.
Venom is a popular antihero from the Marvel comics. A live-action film premiered in 2018, and the success of Venom (2018) undoubtedly added to Venom Freddy Funko’s value.
The design first premiered at the Funko Freaky Tiki Fridays. This event occurred at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con, and only 24 pieces exist.
Dumbo (Clown)
Price: $7,430
Dumbo has two entries on our Most Expensive Funko Pop list. In 2013, Funko released another design of Dumbo at the San Diego Comic-Con. The design features Dumbo in clown make-up, with only 48 copies existing.
The design is near identical to the standard Dumbo design that sells for around $13. However, its rarity bumps its price to over $7,000. Many fans also find the clown make-up heartwarming as it reminds them of a touching scene from the film.
Stan Lee (Superhero) (Red Metallic)
Price: $8,000
Stan Lee, the iconic creator of Marvel Comics, also appears in several Funko Pop designs. One of the most expensive Funko Pop designs features Stan Lee in a red superhero suit. Stan Lee has his signature glasses and even wears a blue cape.
This Funko only has 12 copies, making it one of the rarest. A seller on eBay once claimed they had a signed copy, which bumped its price up by thousands of dollars.
Freddy Funko as Jaime Lannister (Bloody)
Price: $9,310
As the beloved mascot of Funko, it’s no surprise that Freddy Funko is a strong contender for the most expensive Funko Pop.
In 2013, Funko released Freddy Funko dressed as Jaime Lannister at the San Diego Comic-Con. Jaime Lannister is a fictional character from the popular book and TV series, Game of Thrones. The design features Freddy wearing Jaime’s armor, with blood spatters on his face.
Its average price is around $9,000. However, a seller on eBay once sold it for $13,500 at an auction. Another eBay auction closed with a whopping $20,000.
Freddy Funko as Count Chocula (Glow in the Dark)
Price: $10,000
The metallic Freddy Funko as Count Chocula is pricey, but the glow-in-the-dark version is close to being the most expensive Funko Pop ever. The design debuted at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con.
The Funko features Freddy Funko in all-white, including his hair and clothes. Only his eyebrows, eyes, mouth, and bowtie are black.
Clockwork Orange (Glow in the Dark)
Price: $13,300
If you’re a Stanley Kubrick fan, then you’ll like the next most expensive Funko Pop on this list. Alex DeLarge is the protagonist of the 1971 film, A Clockwork Orange, and the design of a $13,000 Funko Pop.
Another design features Alex DeLarge, and they are nearly identical. To tell them apart, you can turn the lights off to see how the Clockwork Orange glows in the dark. Another way to tell them apart is the cane. The standard version holds a cane, while the expensive one doesn’t.
Stan Lee Signed Pops (Metallic)
Price: $18,000
Any celebrity’s signature is going to be worth thousands of dollars. After Stan Lee passed away, his signed merchandise all increased in value. This makes his metallic Stan Lee Funko Pops the second most expensive Funko Pop ever.
The design features Stan Lee in a superhero costume. There are two versions of the metallic design, where the Funko Pop is completely silver or completely gold.
Some resellers even tried to sell the set for $50,000 to $100,000 on eBay, but it is unknown whether a buyer snatched it up.
Willy Wonka & Oompa Loompa (Golden Ticket)
Price: $100,000
The most expensive Funko Pop in the world is the Golden Ticket – 2 Pack. There are only 10 copies of this Funko, with four of them released at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive. Fans believe the remaining six copies are with employees or friends of the company.
Unlike most Funko Pops, this comes in a set of two characters. Willy Wonka and Oompa Loompa are characters from the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The two of them are completely gold, including all details.
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