Which Funko pieces hold their value
- Chase variants, which are produced at a fraction of the run and carry a distinguishing sticker on the box
- Convention and retailer exclusives, which are marked with their own stickers and are the part of the range with genuine scarcity
- Vaulted figures that are no longer produced, which cannot be replaced at retail and are searched for by number
- Boxes with sharp corners and no shelf wear, which is what collectors are actually paying the premium for
And what pulls the price down
- Crushed corners and creased box windows, which are the standard damage from shelf storage and cannot be pressed out
- Sun-faded boxes, where the printing has gone pale on the side that faced the room
- Common figures from large print runs, which were made in enormous numbers and are worth very little regardless of condition
- Loose figures without their box, which sell for a small fraction of the boxed price
Identifying and dating yours
These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:
- The figure number is printed on the box front and is how the entire market is searched — put it in the listing title
- Chase and exclusive stickers are on the box face; photograph them directly, since they are the difference between a common figure and a scarce one
- Photograph all four box corners, because corner condition is the first thing a collector inspects
WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.
What Funko items are worth
The most-searched Funko items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Funko range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Action Figures | £5–£84 | £5–£80 (~$7–$112) |
| Soft Toys | £3–£26 | £3–£25 (~$4–$35) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Funko value guide
Selling Funko on WishThrift
Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.
Frequently asked questions
Is used Funko worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. With Funko the box is most of the product. A loose figure is worth a fraction of the same figure boxed, which makes shelf storage and corner crushing the main things that decide price. Each guide below says which Funko lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.
How do I check a piece is genuine Funko?
The figure number is printed on the box front and is how the entire market is searched — put it in the listing title. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.
What is used Funko worth?
Across the 2 guides here, from about £3 to £84 (roughly $4 to $112) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.
See also: value guides by brand · all value guides · buying guides · selling guides · condition grades.