Funko Pop Collecting in Australia: A Beginner's Guide

A Funko Pop is a stylised vinyl figure with an oversized head, made under licence for franchises across film, games, anime, sport and music. Collecting Pops means choosing the characters and exclusives you want and keeping them in good condition. This guide covers what makes a Pop collectible, where to buy in Australia, and how to protect your collection. Last updated 9 June 2026.

What makes a Funko Pop collectible?

Most Pops are affordable and easy to find, but a few become sought after. Value comes from store exclusives, limited convention releases, and figures that get vaulted when Funko retires the mould and stops making them. A small number are chases, rare variants slipped into normal cases at low odds. The most prized figures, often older or heavily limited, are known as grails.

Where to buy Funko Pops in Australia

Buy from established Australian retailers so you pay in AUD, skip overseas shipping and customs, and avoid the small risk of fakes that comes with unknown sellers. GB Toys stocks Funko Pops with fast Australia-wide shipping. For exclusives, watch for retailer and convention releases, since those are the figures most likely to climb in value.

How to protect your Pops

• Use hard protectors. A 0.5mm acrylic Pop protector guards the box from dents and scuffs, which matters most if you keep figures boxed.
• Keep boxes mint if value matters. A clean, undamaged box lifts resale value, so handle gently and store upright.
• Stay out of direct sunlight. UV fades both the box art and the vinyl over time.
• Dust loose figures lightly if you display them out of the box.

In-box or out-of-box?

There are two happy ways to collect. Keep Pops boxed and protected if you care about condition and resale, since a mint box is worth more later. Or display them loose if you collect for the joy of it and want to see the figures. Neither is wrong. It comes down to whether you collect to hold value or to enjoy the display.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Funko Pop chase?

A chase is a rare variant of a regular Pop, mixed into cases at low odds. Chases usually carry a sticker and sell for more than the common version.

What is a grail?

A grail is a collector's most wanted figure, often an older, vaulted or heavily limited Pop that is hard to find and holds strong value.

Do the boxes matter?

Yes, if you plan to resell. A mint, undamaged box adds value, which is why many collectors use hard protectors.

Where can I buy Funko Pops in Australia?

GB Toys stocks Funko Pops across film, games, anime and more, shipped Australia-wide in AUD.

Start your Funko Pop collection at GB Toys

Browse Funko Pops at GB Toys and ship Australia-wide. Grab a protector or two while you are there to keep your collection in top condition.