Top 5 Horror Funko Pops To Kickstart Your Collection

Guest contributor Lewis Sheller joins us again for some more Funko Pop insights. This time, he explains why five horror Funko Pops in particular would make great additions to a burgeoning collection. (We’ve even got a couple of these on the Horror Funko Pops shelf in the Skareporium!)

Top 5 Horror Funko Pops To Kickstart Your Collection
By Lewis Sheller

So, you’ve decided to start your horror Funko Pop collection. That’s awesome! If you haven’t already, please check out my previous article, which is full of helpful tips that should be of great use to you. All caught up? Excellent.

Whilst any Funko Pop’s suitability for your personal collection will largely rely on your subjective opinion, it’s my hope that these five suggestions listed below will act as a starting place in assisting you in deciding on which Pops should form the foundation of your horror Pop collection. As such, I’ve tried to include a range of Funko Pop styles within this selection, in the hopes that at least one suggestion will be in line with the type of collection you’re looking to develop. I’ve also tried to select cheaper Pops, which should be easier to obtain, but still have an element of rarity to them, making them perfect additions to your new collection.

5. Ghostface (Scream Franchise) [#51]

For your first Pop, you’ll probably want something iconic. Something that people with even basic horror knowledge will look at and instantly be able to recognise. A Pop that, whilst iconic in nature, doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Therefore, I suggest the standard 4-inch vinyl Pop, Ghostface [#51], from the Scream franchise.

At approx. £20 (approx. $23), this would make a solid starting point for your collection and should be easily obtainable. Funko Pops on average (depending on rarity) will usually set you back a minimum of £25 – £50 (approx. $29-$58), so obtaining this horror icon for only £20 is a steal. Plus, with Scream 5 having been released in 2022 and Scream 6 set for release in 2023, Ghostface is set to become even more recognisable, even among non-horror fans!

4. Frankenstein’s Monster (Universal Monsters) [#607] *GITD Variant

For my second horror Funko pops suggestion, I’m going to have to go with something a little more old-school. I’m therefore going to suggest Frankenstein’s Monster from Universal Pictures. Whilst us horror fans know that Frankenstein is the name of the doctor who creates the monster, unfortunately, the box for this Pop does refer to the monster as Frankenstein. That error aside, this would be a wonderful addition to your collection.

There was a previously released line of Universal Monster Funko Pops, however many of them have since been vaulted (discontinued) and, as such, are incredibly rare and expensive. Universal has, however, in recent years created a brand new line of Funko Pops for these classic movie monsters, which are a lot cheaper and more easily obtainable.

Specifically, I’m recommending the glow-in-the-dark variant of Frankenstein’s (monster) Funko Pop [#607]. Not only will this look extremely cool when lit up in the dark, but being a glow-in-the-dark Pop also increases its value and rarity. Therefore, it’s definitely worth picking this up now, whilst you can, at a very reasonable price of approx. £15 (approx. $17), since Funko Pop rarity & prices can rise sharply, very quickly.

3. Scooby-Doo (Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!) [#149] *Flocked Variant (Orange)

I can already hear the complaints, Scooby-Doo…crazy are YOU? But, hear me out! Horror cartoons, the likes of Scooby-Doo, helped mould many of us who grew up in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s into the horror enthusiasts we are today. Even nowadays, with reruns of the classic Scooby-Doo, or newer iterations, many kids are growing up watching this horror cartoon classic, destined to themselves become horror enthusiasts in their adulthood. So why not celebrate what brought us to the party?

I recommend this flocked Pop, not only due to its clear horror routes (albeit cartoon ones), but because flocked Pops, such as this, are actually a rarity and worth more. Thus, any collection with a flocked Scooby-Doo Funko Pop would be off to a great start. I particularly favour the orange variant [#149] as again the colorised variants will be worth more, and also it just so happens to visually pop that much more than the standard version, without seeming too out of place (as the orange actually fits the originally colouring). You should be able to pick this Pop up for approx. £35 (approx. $41).

2. Pennywise – With Teeth (IT) [#473] *Black and White Variant

What horror collection would be complete, without an entity that literally feeds on the fear of others? I am, of course, talking about Pennywise, from prolific horror writer Stephen King’s novel, IT! This Pop in question is from the 2017 remake (movie), which has a more visceral design to it. I have suggested the black and white edition [#473], as this would be a perfect selection for any fans of classic black and white horror flicks. This edition is also rarer than the standard version, but won’t set you back much more, only costing approx. £35 (approx. $41).

1. Tiffany (Bride of Chucky) [#468] *Chase Variant

My final suggestion, for those looking to start their horror Funko Pop collection, is none other than Tiffany from Bride of Chucky (Child’s Play 4). She’s one of the most iconic horror Pops available, and if you seek out her blood-splattered Chase variant [#468], you’ll have something truly special in your collection. Chase variants (as mentioned in my previous article) are something every good Funko Pop collector should actively seek out, being rarer versions of preexisting Pops! This beauty may set you back approx. £35 (approx. $41), but it’s undeniably £35 well spent!

Horror Funko Pops Wrap Up

So, there you have it. There are my top five Pops to kickstart your horror Funko Pop collection. As mentioned previously, a collection is a very subjective thing, so you may not agree with my suggestions. That’s fine. These are only meant to help give you a starting point, and help you think more about what you’d like your first five Pops to be.

I do hope, however, that at least some of you will find these suggestions helpful, and I look forward to writing and sharing more Funko Pop related articles with you in the near future. Which Pops did you choose as your first 5? Let me know in the comments section below!

Don’t forget you can view my full Funko Pop collection by visiting https://www.hobbydb.com/marketplaces/2/users/scorpio06061988. Feel free to share yours too!

Lastly, for those among you who plan to collect the boxes as well as the Pops inside, I implore you to check out PPJoe’s fangtastic blood-splattered Pop Protectors. These bad boys will not only protect your Pops, but they’ll transform your collection into a truly bloodcurdling sight to behold.

Until next time, keep your wolfsbane near and hold your loved ones tight, for who knows what’s out there, lurking….. in the shadows of the night!

Guest Contributor Info

A full-time freelance writer, Lewis loves all things horror, especially movies. Deeply passionate about movies in general, he can’t help but celebrate the films of the past, whilst also eagerly keeping up-to-date with news on projects currently in development.