Rarest Funko Pops

Posted Mon Aug 05 2024

A group of three Funko Pop figures next to each other in front of a light yellow and pink gradient background.

In the world of Funko Pop collectibles, certain figures stand out for their rarity and exclusivity, captivating collectors with their elusive charm. These coveted gems often fetch staggering prices on the resale market, with some commanding tens of thousands of dollars. The fascination around these rare figures inspired us to compile a list of the most rare Funko Pops, guiding you through the crème de la crème of this collectible universe.

Determining the rarity of these figures is challenging, as many are like gold dust, equally unattainable for regular collectors. Our list is primarily based on online estimated values, with the rationale that higher prices indicate greater rarity. We also considered the release date, limited edition status, and the scarcity of information available. With these factors in mind, here are some of the rarest Funko Pop figures released to date.

Willy Wonka & Oompa Loompa Golden Ticket Funko Pops in their box next to a golden ticket.

1. Willy Wonka & Oompa Loompa Golden Ticket - 2 Pack

While the rest of this list is up for debate, the Golden Ticket Willy Wonka and Oompa Loompa Funko Pop is widely regarded as one of the rarest sets available.

They debuted at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con, and it's been said only a handful of sets were ever created. To obtain one, fans in attendance had the opportunity to win them by finding golden tickets in chocolate bars, drawing a close parallel with the movie.

As you could only win this duo, it’s unsurprising the set is so rare. The pair have also made headlines on multiple occasions, with the most noteworthy being a $100,000 sale in 2022, and then that same person selling the set they’d brought for $210,000 a year later. We think it’s safe to say anything that sells for that much is up there as one rare Funko Pop indeed.

Radio Days Clockwork Orange (Glow in the Dark) character as a Funko Pop.

2. Radio Days Clockwork Orange (Glow in the Dark)

This glow-in-the-dark Clockwork Orange Funko Pop is from way back when the brand wasn't as big as it is today. In 2012, Funko simply didn't have the funds to pay for licenses, so would routinely turn to a company named Radio Days to counter the copyright laws it was up against.

The story goes that this didn't sit well with the owners of the Clockwork Orange rights when it came to this particular release, so Funko was left in a predicament to either destroy the models or face legal action. This led to all but 24 of them being destroyed, with those left split between 12 Chase and 12 non-Chase versions.

With so few left standing, this Radio Days Clockwork Orange figure is undoubtedly one of the rarest. With an estimated value close to $50,000 too, it's pretty much unattainable, making it one of the most rare Funko Pops around.

3. Freddy Funko as Count Chocula (Glow in the Dark)

Continuing with the glow-in-the-dark figures and this Freddy Funko Pop as Count Chocula - the popular mascot of the monster chocolate cereal. Released in 2011, it was another that debuted as a limited edition, with only a handful ever reaching the hands of collectors.

Due to its age and exclusivity, this set has become one of the rarest Funko Pops to have ever existed, and, therefore, has a costly resale value that's estimated to be around $10,000. That said, you would probably have to pay even more than that to get your hands on one these days, as that estimation appears to be based on a sale that took place years ago. If the other figures on this list are anything to go by, we wouldn't be surprised if you'd have to pay at least double that for one these days.

4. Freddy Funko as Jaime Lannister (Bloody)

Even though the finale divided the fanbase, Game of Thrones remains one of the most popular TV shows ever made, so it was only a matter of time before a Funko Pop based on a character from the TV show made this list.

The figure isn’t just any character though, it’s a Freddy Funko recreation of Jaime Lannister, specifically with blood splattered across the face. This set debuted exclusively at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con and was distributed to lucky winners of various raffles. It’s no wonder, then, that this figure is so elusive today, selling for $24,000 back in 2022.

5. Freddy Funko as Tony Stark (Metallic)

Finally, we come to a Freddy Funko of one of the most popular movie characters of the last decade at least, if not all time considering just how popular the Marvel Cinematic Universe is. We're talking, of course, about Iron Man, aka Tony Stark.

This metallic model was released exclusively at the San Diego Comic Con (once again) in 2012, and it's rumoured only 12 were ever produced. Predictably, it has an estimated value well over $35,000 these days due to its limited release. This makes it yet another extremely rare and unattainable Funko Pop that also concludes our list of the rarest Funko Pops in existence today.

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