Funko Pop Stickers Explained: Your Comprehensive Guide

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Funko Pops often feature stickers on their boxes that signify exclusivity, rarity, or special features. These stickers can impact the value and desirability of the Pop, making it essential for collectors to understand what each one means. This guide covers the different types of stickers, what they signify, and a comprehensive list of store exclusives.

• Standard/No Sticker: Most Funko Pops sold in regular retail stores do not have any stickers. These are considered "commons" and usually represent the standard, widely available versions of a Pop figure.

Exclusive stickers indicate that a Funko Pop is available only through a specific store, event, or subscription service. These Pops are often more valuable and sought after by collectors.

• Store Exclusive: Indicates that the Funko Pop is exclusive to a particular retailer (e.g., Walmart, Target).
• Convention Exclusive: Found on Pops released for conventions like San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), New York Comic Con (NYCC), or Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC).
• Shared Exclusive: When a convention-exclusive Pop is available at other retail stores outside the event, it will have a "shared exclusive" sticker, usually different from the original convention sticker.

Chase variants are rare versions of a regular Pop, often featuring different colors, poses, or glow-in-the-dark elements. The box will have a "CHASE" sticker to indicate its special status.

• Chase Ratio: Typically, there’s a 1 in 6 chance of finding a Chase variant when purchasing a regular Pop. The sticker will say "Limited Edition Chase."

The "Special Edition" sticker is used for Pops that are exclusive to a specific store in one region but released with this sticker internationally. These Pops may not have the original store's sticker but are still considered exclusive.

"Vaulted" means that the Funko Pop has been officially retired and will no longer be produced. While these Pops don’t always have a specific sticker indicating their vaulted status, sellers and collectors use the term to identify them.

• Numbered Limited Editions: These Pops have stickers showing that only a specific number of them were made (e.g., "1,500 Pieces" or "3,000 Pieces"). They are highly collectible due to their rarity.
• Funko Shop Exclusive: Indicates that the Pop is exclusive to Funko's online shop, often accompanied by a limited edition count.

Some Pops have glow-in-the-dark features and will have a "Glow in the Dark" sticker. These are often more desirable than their non-glow counterparts.

• Flocked: These Pops have a fuzzy texture and a "Flocked" sticker.
• Metallic: Features a shiny, metallic finish with a "Metallic" sticker.
• Diamond Collection: These Pops have a sparkly, glittery finish, marked with a "Diamond Collection" sticker.

Here's a breakdown of the most well-known stores with exclusive Funko Pop stickers:

• Walmart Exclusive – Pops with this sticker are available only at Walmart stores.
• Target Exclusive – These Pops are exclusive to Target and may also feature a TargetCon sticker if released during the TargetCon event.
• Hot Topic Exclusive – Hot Topic often carries exclusive Pops, and sometimes they offer "Flocked," "Diamond," or "Glow in the Dark" variants.
• GameStop Exclusive – GameStop's exclusives may include gaming-themed Pops, special series, or chase variants.
• BoxLunch Exclusive – Similar to Hot Topic, BoxLunch offers exclusive Pops and often features charity collaborations.
• Barnes & Noble Exclusive – Pops with a Barnes & Noble sticker are usually tied to literary, movie, or TV themes.
• FYE Exclusive – Available exclusively at FYE (For Your Entertainment) stores.
• Walgreens Exclusive – Known for having superhero, Star Wars, and Marvel-themed exclusives.

• EB Games (Canada & Australia) – Similar to GameStop, EB Games has its own exclusive sticker for these regions.
• Popcultcha Exclusive (Australia) – Popcultcha is a major Australian retailer with exclusive Funko Pop releases.

• Funko Shop Exclusive – These Pops are only available through the official Funko Shop online.
• Amazon Exclusive – Exclusively sold on Amazon, often tied to popular series or limited releases.
• Entertainment Earth Exclusive – Known for offering glow-in-the-dark, flocked, and other special variants.

• SDCC (San Diego Comic-Con) Exclusive – Highly sought-after, usually with an SDCC sticker or shared exclusive sticker.
• NYCC (New York Comic Con) Exclusive – Released during NYCC and often re-released with shared stickers.
• ECCC (Emerald City Comic Con) Exclusive – Available during ECCC with its specific sticker or shared variants.

• Funko Fair Exclusive: Released during the annual Funko Fair event.
• Summer Convention: Used for Pops released during summer conventions.
• Holiday Sticker: Seasonal releases, often tied to Christmas, Halloween, or other holidays.

Stickers play a crucial role in determining the value of a Funko Pop:

• Convention vs. Shared Sticker: A Pop with an original convention sticker is usually more valuable than the shared exclusive version.
• Chase vs. Common: Chase variants can be significantly more valuable than the standard versions.
• Limited Editions: Pops with numbered edition stickers tend to be the most valuable due to their rarity.

• Inspect the Sticker: Make sure the sticker is intact and in good condition, as this can impact resale value.
• Verify Authenticity: Beware of counterfeit Pops, which might have fake or inaccurate stickers.