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Focusing on the intricate details like accessories and if they are painted or not is always a good tip. As mentioned above regarding the box art and design, licensing agreements, logos and fonts should all be there but are likely to be missing or altered on fake Funkos. It’s 99% likely its a fake, because if there was a chance this is the real deal, something like this would have been snapped up by a Pro Pop Collector. On the back it should be above the name of the Pop in the box (above the rest of the collection that is printed).

Most reputable sellers of Pops (and other toys and collectibles) knows that the whole package is important for display purposes, so your item will be packaged properly to avoid damage as one would expect. New Pops are amazingly painted, however you can get some quality control issues even with Funko (sadly), where paint is on parts it shouldn’t be – but this is very minimal. This serial number will either be on the bottom of the foot or at the bottom of the head in a colour print – white, black, red etc – so it is clearly visible. The Pop figure should have a serial number printed on it – the same serial number that is on the bottom of the box.Some straightforward stuff – the colours used on the box, the fonts used for printing – especially the licensing of particular brands or logos. If the bottom of the box does not have a serial number either printed or engraved on the box or on a sticker, it’s fake. they have over 2000 Pops to choose from), then you have nothing to worry about – they are trustworthy sites.

If the cardboard material of the box is flimsy, very thin or has a very glossy sheen to it, then it’s likely a fake. This is an obvious one – a cheap knock off has many tells with the quality of the box and packaging. Funko boxes are pretty tough and durable, with packaging on the outside and inside designed to protect the Pop for years – it is a collectors item at the end of the day. It’s hard to tell alone by the moulding on an old Pop if it is fake or not, but you can look at the other ways on this list to cross reference it. If your Pop is loose in the box, then it’s either been tampered with before it was sent to you or something is amiss with the item.Where you bought it, how much you paid, the box art, serial numbers, packaging, the quality of the moulding and paint job of the Pop, and more. To make it easier to help you out, check out our Funko Blog below as we show you 13 ways to tell if your beloved Funko Pop is either fake or real. Also did you know – the Serial Number’s last 5 digits is the date of the pop’s production in reverse.

I do collect them and I was just saying to my niece and cousin that I'd love if they made a Morrissey one. The molding and printing techniques used by the fake factories are much more sophisticated than they have ever been. The Funko Pop Vinyl packaging inside the box – the clear plastic moulds that the figures are held in – can give an indication of a fake Pop. Before opening a funko pops blog, learn to play clean and do not confuse people who want to see serious things. The newer ones are more dynamic and detailed, mainly due to the continuing improvements of the plastic moulding that is used.For example, hairlines on the rear of the figure have been poorly painted (patches missing) or not painted at all in some cases. Indications of fake Pop Vinyls are clear when you can see that areas have not been painted the right colour, or correctly. I’ve gotten a job I love, I’m dating again, I’m living with the kindest roommate who is also an iconic friend (love her the most).

Check the size of the main image is correct – some are slightly too big and the white outline around the figure is thin – the fakes are chunky and uneven.When you open the box, you should be able to slide the packaging out and the Pop remains ‘gripped’ in the plastic. The packaging inside a real Funko Pop is designed to hold the pop in place, even if it is slid out of the box. Also, if they think to use shredded Chinese newspaper to give some protection, it’s a bit of a giveaway. If it just falls out without any effort (providing you ain’t ripping the box apart), then check the above.