Pop Culture

Questions to Ask Yourself When Buying Pop Vinyl Figures

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Pop culture vinyl figures are some of the most popular collectibles today. Many people are spending time online finding, collecting, buying and selling all types of funko pop figures. Whether you are looking for movie, TV, holiday themed, sports, science fiction, horror, video game themed, comic book themed or another type of vinyl figure, you have a wide range of options to choose from. Before spending your money online, it's important to ask yourself a few questions when shopping. 

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Do you want out-of-box or display-in-box pop vinyl figures? The right answer is a matter of personal preference. Ask yourself whether you are buying your pops to keep them or might consider selling them at some point. If you don't have plans to sell, then out-of-box pop figures are the right option. It's simply fun displaying them around. If your goal is to sell or trade your collection, then MIB (Mint in Box) pops will be more valuable as they are never touched or played with, ensuring they stay clean. Is there enough space to display your pop vinyl collection? If you are a big collector, extra space will be needed.

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How much should I spend? Pops are all worth different prices depending on their exclusivity. With many companies now producing all types of pops for individual buyers and pop culture toy collectors, prices are mostly in the affordable range. Most of these toys are produced by the thousands, meaning that you can get most popular pop figures that you want while others are produced in limited numbers, making them exclusive. To know their worth, visit the reputable websites that manufacture pop vinyl figures and compare prices. Spending depends on how big you want your collection to be. 

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What pop vinyl figures should I collect? With many options to choose from, it's advisable to start simple. First, identify a franchise or genre that you like such as movie or video game characters and start buying collections in that specific category. You should also start with current regular collections that are easy to find and buy. Considering that they come in sets, you can spend a little bit more to build your collection. After completing a set, you can move on to another sub-set. For rare sets, you will have to do more research to find what you want. 

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Where do I find the best pop culture merchandise? While there are many popular sites that you can visit and shop for your favorite funko pop vinyl figures, there are more reliable online sources that you can use. Look for popular forums where collectors share tips and ideas and find links to online stores that offer hard to find and exclusive pops at regular prices. Such popular stores are the best places to shop for your pops. If you plan buying, selling and trading pops, there are dedicated stores and collectors clubs that you can find. Understanding these questions will help you find the best pop vinyl toys.