Some fakes are getting really close. You don't always get to have an original at hand to compare, so it's even harder. I think Funko will have to invent some kind of proof of authenticity in the future, like a hologram sticker that is hard to fake.
@@EndlessCollectibleif there was such as thing, I suspect it would have already been invented. Funko pops just part of a very long line of items that have been being duplicated in China for decades.
@@nancydrew50 un-insc N*wmar sgd funkos on *bay auctions faux imo......sinc* at l*ast 2015 d*ni*d to sign w/o inscription. Adam W had insc sinc* minimum 2004 , AW said my un-insc Batman post*r had forg*d sig on it wh*n I m*t him 2015.
With a few of these points it's not always the case. Sometimes there's colour differences just based on the printing method. Some boxes are glossier and a lot of boxes particularly in Europe have a matte like finish.
Yes true, I think the better way is to check the number series or to buy in trusted store and not from retailers (not easy I know I bought a lot from retailers haha)
I needed this! I mostly don't order funkos from ebay, I mostly get from my local collectibles store, Gamestop, and Walmart but if I ever order I will use these tips.
Funko will hopefully add a security thread on all future pop boxes just like the government does with currency and the security thread will glow in the dark using a uv blacklight no one can use a scanner or printer to reproduce the SPECIAL security thread
This is the first video of your I watched. Thank you for making the video to All difference between authentic Funko pops and the authentic because it never would have dawned on me that people can fake Funko. As somebody who is visually impaired it is very good to know the signs non-authentic Funko Pop. I love and collect Funko pops.
I am going to be very blunt here. Seriously, if you are just collecting these for display, who cares! Realistically they are ALL made in Asia. Not one single POP is made in the US. Here's an example: I bought a POP 4-pack of Iron Maiden Eddie limited edition from Iron Maidens website a while back, it was a pre-order of special edition with glow-in-the-dark features. Guess where they're made...CHINA. Other POPs are made in Vietnam. So if you are saying that ones made in China are fake, you would be WRONG. They are not "fake", they are just manufactured in a different facility. They are stupid little plastic toys, plain and simple.
I just had 3 fake ones in a row from Amazon, you can always tell by the bad paint job, missing parts (one of mine was legit missing a piece of his hair! XD) and by looking at the bottom of the feet and head, something is ‘always’ off there that gives it away, be it seeing black or mold cast lines, but the biggest give away is the ‘weight’ fake ones always feel too light and funko’s tend to be head/top heavy. One of the very good fakes was a glow in the dark Deku and it didn’t even glow in the dark after sitting in the sun all day XD
For anybody worried about the stamp I just got a mandalorian mystery box from gamestop last week and both my Paz Visla & Mandalorian (No stripes) both don't have the stamped serial number. I doubt game stop is selling fakes in factory plastic wrap sealed boxes. That method might vary
Not all Boxes have the factory imprint on them. I have a good few that I bought from legit stores that don’t have them. So hard to know if all my POPs are real or not
sometimes the bottom of the foot has funko info and some fakes have nothing...I purchased a fake ( knowing ) and it had all the correct info on the foot, which still makes me wonder, but the paint on the Pop is really off.
I have two fakes with stickers, the stuff on the bottom of the feet too :(. The only way I figured out it was fake was by looking at the hair style and the box felt like cheap cardboard instead of the glossy kind normal ones are.e
There are no "fakes". Quit listening to these dorks that think that they are some sort of Funco authenticators. They are either manufactured in Vietnam or China. I bought a 4-pack of Iron Maidens "Eddie" directly from Iron Maidens website of limited edition with glow-in-the-dark features. The box says made in China. So according to these stupid UA-cam videos, they are "fake". They are NOT. If that was the case, you're telling me that Iron Maiden themselves are selling "fake" Iron Maiden things on their own website? Lol. That is just stupid.
Appreciate the detail explanation of how to spot the real and fake Funko Pops, it will help with my future purchases and how to review the ones I already own!
Thanks for this i found that out of every sonic funko pop in my collection there is only one fake and it was my first ever ebay funko i got of the Sonic's :) so happy i only need to replace 1 out of my 16 so only need a few now and i have every one apart from the first super shadow. as that go's fo £1000 on ebay and there is only 3 i have seen just need the new release of shadow & amy and the doctor eggman plus the ring scatter to finish off them all
Although I still watch his videos from time to time, I can never get over the fact that he's always got a flex seal hat on. Like why do you even have that? 🤔
Hi Top Pops, I suggest you too look at the Kenny Funko Pop from Attack on Titan. It looks so fake because of the white border around the character and the animation design doesn't have the same color as the other animation logo. It is actually made like that
I bot an iron man pop off Amazon, the box looks perfect but the eyes as well as the chest piece are slightly misshapen. Is it more likely that it's fake or a misprin? (I'm leaning more towards it being a misprint because it's only the elements printed in white.)
I solely collect Naruto and boruto so I buy my fair share from resellers and online exclusives. eBay sellers who have been around for awhile with high feedback and lots of reviews are usually safe. Know PPG or Funko app prices! It’s great to find a bargain but if it looks too good to be true, it probably isn’t! Happy Hunting guys!!
I just got a Pop, Chucky Chil's play 2 #56 at a Pop event, it's the bloody one but there is no blood on the face, only on the clothes and the knife. Serial and everything else is good and this guy was a collector, he told me it's coming from Australia, does anyone have heard about the fact that some pops are slightly different? It's not listed anywhere
I’ve been lucky with avoiding fakes but man, just realized I’ve been duped. I have a Bakugo “exclusive” that doesn’t have the correct sticker, wonky lines, and horrible paint job. Too bad :/
Just so you know whatnot doesn't check all the funko for authenticatie, because you're buying from the sellaron they are not going to check everything the seller send out
My gus fring that I bought for 20 has no FAC but does have everything else correct, and my John wick has a very dark grey part but does have a FAC could these be real?
i neva knew the difference in the fake n real pops until i saw vids like this im glad u did a vid 2 help those buying pops. anything collectable n popular they make fakes 2 scam people. thanks 4 the vid 😃👍🏾
I dont think there are fakes I think that people work for funko and just take the funkoes and boxs ect that did not pass quality control, think about the quality of the fakes they are basically the real thing but now and again quality issues.
Some fakes are getting really close. You don't always get to have an original at hand to compare, so it's even harder. I think Funko will have to invent some kind of proof of authenticity in the future, like a hologram sticker that is hard to fake.
100%agree
@@EndlessCollectibleif there was such as thing, I suspect it would have already been invented. Funko pops just part of a very long line of items that have been being duplicated in China for decades.
@@nancydrew50 un-insc N*wmar sgd funkos on *bay auctions faux imo......sinc* at l*ast 2015 d*ni*d to sign w/o inscription. Adam W had insc sinc* minimum 2004 , AW said my un-insc Batman post*r had forg*d sig on it wh*n I m*t him 2015.
With a few of these points it's not always the case. Sometimes there's colour differences just based on the printing method. Some boxes are glossier and a lot of boxes particularly in Europe have a matte like finish.
Yes true, I think the better way is to check the number series or to buy in trusted store and not from retailers (not easy I know I bought a lot from retailers haha)
I needed this! I mostly don't order funkos from ebay, I mostly get from my local collectibles store, Gamestop, and Walmart but if I ever order I will use these tips.
Funko will hopefully add a security thread on all future pop boxes just like the government does with currency and the security thread will glow in the dark using a uv blacklight no one can use a scanner or printer to reproduce the SPECIAL security thread
Not every Kratos has this sticker on the front of the box
I just bought some from target and none have the licensing sticker on the front
I think my fugure is fake but the box has the licensing on it =)))))
Thanks this is very helpful and I will be looking out for these details in the future.
This is the first video of your I watched. Thank you for making the video to All difference between authentic Funko pops and the authentic because it never would have dawned on me that people can fake Funko. As somebody who is visually impaired it is very good to know the signs non-authentic Funko Pop. I love and collect Funko pops.
I've seen many Bank Robber Joker bootlegs. You should do a review on that!
I am going to be very blunt here. Seriously, if you are just collecting these for display, who cares! Realistically they are ALL made in Asia. Not one single POP is made in the US. Here's an example: I bought a POP 4-pack of Iron Maiden Eddie limited edition from Iron Maidens website a while back, it was a pre-order of special edition with glow-in-the-dark features. Guess where they're made...CHINA. Other POPs are made in Vietnam. So if you are saying that ones made in China are fake, you would be WRONG. They are not "fake", they are just manufactured in a different facility. They are stupid little plastic toys, plain and simple.
I’m guessing your entire collection are reps? 😭
I just had 3 fake ones in a row from Amazon, you can always tell by the bad paint job, missing parts (one of mine was legit missing a piece of his hair! XD) and by looking at the bottom of the feet and head, something is ‘always’ off there that gives it away, be it seeing black or mold cast lines, but the biggest give away is the ‘weight’ fake ones always feel too light and funko’s tend to be head/top heavy. One of the very good fakes was a glow in the dark Deku and it didn’t even glow in the dark after sitting in the sun all day XD
as a beginner Funko collector, this is so helpful for me :)) thank you so much !!
For anybody worried about the stamp I just got a mandalorian mystery box from gamestop last week and both my Paz Visla & Mandalorian (No stripes) both don't have the stamped serial number. I doubt game stop is selling fakes in factory plastic wrap sealed boxes. That method might vary
Not all Boxes have the factory imprint on them. I have a good few that I bought from legit stores that don’t have them. So hard to know if all my POPs are real or not
What Not? More like: WHAT?! You better NOT be scamming me, friend.
This video was helpful for me I was 99% sure I had a fake pop! but I used your tips and I realized it is real thankfully.
Lol I’ve noticed how fake kratos had to stand up on a small nail 😂
That Tony Montana is so beautiful!!!! 🤩 That is such a grail for me 🥺🥺
Plenty of real pops with printing errors with stuff slid to the right and up or down
sometimes the bottom of the foot has funko info and some fakes have nothing...I purchased a fake ( knowing ) and it had all the correct info on the foot, which still makes me wonder, but the paint on the Pop is really off.
I have two fakes with stickers, the stuff on the bottom of the feet too :(. The only way I figured out it was fake was by looking at the hair style and the box felt like cheap cardboard instead of the glossy kind normal ones are.e
There are no "fakes". Quit listening to these dorks that think that they are some sort of Funco authenticators. They are either manufactured in Vietnam or China. I bought a 4-pack of Iron Maidens "Eddie" directly from Iron Maidens website of limited edition with glow-in-the-dark features. The box says made in China. So according to these stupid UA-cam videos, they are "fake". They are NOT. If that was the case, you're telling me that Iron Maiden themselves are selling "fake" Iron Maiden things on their own website? Lol. That is just stupid.
They both made in China factories
It's hard to tell which one is fake
Just realized one of mine is fake and I paid $30+ for it 😩 oh well.
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This was a great video Tristan, and I bet this’ll help a lot of collectors including myself 😃
Manufactures of fake funkos be taking notes lol
I got a Woody from dollarama and has 15+ age rating on it. This video helped a lot
Can you do one on how to spot real and fake online
Thanks you so much this helps alot
@NaterTots I was about to say that lol 💀
@NaterTots it’s called skipping and watching in 1.5 speed
Appreciate the detail explanation of how to spot the real and fake Funko Pops, it will help with my future purchases and how to review the ones I already own!
We need a updated ad icons video 😢
Thanks for this i found that out of every sonic funko pop in my collection there is only one fake and it was my first ever ebay funko i got of the Sonic's :) so happy i only need to replace 1 out of my 16 so only need a few now and i have every one apart from the first super shadow. as that go's fo £1000 on ebay and there is only 3 i have seen just need the new release of shadow & amy and the doctor eggman plus the ring scatter to finish off them all
Thanks! I needed this
I think I'll have to check all 28 of my regular pops and both of my 6" pops
Can u do a soda hunt
My Youtooz of you just shipped today:D
Day 2 of asking Tristan to buy the funko Phineas and Ferb action figures. Day 1 of asking Tristan to bring back the wheel.
Will take one's have ® next to pops?
It’s virtually impossible to identify a fake. Best option is to only buy from reputable retailers / sellers.
Hey I might try out whatnot now, looks fun
I may or may not be addicted to Whatnot...
Although I still watch his videos from time to time, I can never get over the fact that he's always got a flex seal hat on. Like why do you even have that? 🤔
What about trademarks? It seems that even the originals don't always have them, right?
Big fan top pops keep up the good work
Hi Top Pops, I suggest you too look at the Kenny Funko Pop from Attack on Titan. It looks so fake because of the white border around the character and the animation design doesn't have the same color as the other animation logo. It is actually made like that
Thanks for that video. I have wondered about prices on ebay pops are too good to be true allot of the time.
They have realised a funko exclusive bloodsport unmasked
I bot an iron man pop off Amazon, the box looks perfect but the eyes as well as the chest piece are slightly misshapen. Is it more likely that it's fake or a misprin? (I'm leaning more towards it being a misprint because it's only the elements printed in white.)
that "games" font is exactly the same, my dude.
This really helps me
I solely collect Naruto and boruto so I buy my fair share from resellers and online exclusives. eBay sellers who have been around for awhile with high feedback and lots of reviews are usually safe. Know PPG or Funko app prices! It’s great to find a bargain but if it looks too good to be true, it probably isn’t! Happy Hunting guys!!
Hey Top Pops, love what you do, don't stop
With fake pops is there certain ones or any pop can be fake and can all pops have the possibility be fake (if that makes sense)
Honestly tho the paint job isn’t a big indicator. I’ve had plenty of funko pops that are authentic be poorly painted lol.
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I thought my Kratos was fake bcs of the painting and his left is bit off, but now i see that he is real :P
Why does some funko pop have funko on the front corner but some do not ?
Thanks! I learned alot about fakes!
Glad I could help!
Amazing video of fake or real Funko pops out there top pops and fantastic job
Great videos bro from Australia
Top pops feature on DONDA?!
Another interesting video Tristan what is your favourite pop from your collection
I just got a Pop, Chucky Chil's play 2 #56 at a Pop event, it's the bloody one but there is no blood on the face, only on the clothes and the knife. Serial and everything else is good and this guy was a collector, he told me it's coming from Australia, does anyone have heard about the fact that some pops are slightly different? It's not listed anywhere
What do ya do when ya get a pop from a big retail store?
Fake one out here lookin like keemstar.
If you scan a fake pop on the Funko app will it still come up ? Mabye that could be next video idea
Fakes come up with the app yes
Thanks for the tips I have a spider man Funko pop that Was questionable so I will have to go and check it again
Well idrm if it’s fake and it looks really close bc it’s not like I’m tryna sell it I just want it for aesthetic
Thanks
what if I told you that some of those are in fact real/original , they just didn't pass the Quality Control and are "discarded" ?
I have a Joel (TLOU) with a close but fake box....yet the figure is 100 percent authentic oddly...
Early i just thought i would say i absolutely love all ur vids they are amazing and make my day !!!
Thanks a lot. But the only thing i don't understand is...why is Tony Montana 17+?
If the pop has glasses it’s a dead giveaway
I’ve been lucky with avoiding fakes but man, just realized I’ve been duped. I have a Bakugo “exclusive” that doesn’t have the correct sticker, wonky lines, and horrible paint job. Too bad :/
Why do some pops not have the r on the logo? Like Kratos had it but Hermione didn't
Can you do Tanya hero Academia pops??
Hey Tristan
These fakes today are unreal ,beware out there
Just so you know whatnot doesn't check all the funko for authenticatie, because you're buying from the sellaron they are not going to check everything the seller send out
I bought a Spiderman from Party City and the box is different from the original, its Spiderman 03 but im not sure if its just a different box
My gus fring that I bought for 20 has no FAC but does have everything else correct, and my John wick has a very dark grey part but does have a FAC could these be real?
What if they logo is color blue?
Hey I have a figure of might guy 8 gates glow in dark it has a funk sticker on it can't tell if real can you help
i neva knew the difference in the fake n real pops until i saw vids like this im glad u did a vid 2 help those buying pops. anything collectable n popular they make fakes 2 scam people. thanks 4 the vid 😃👍🏾
Yessss I spent 3 dollars and it’s worth 18 dollars
I just got a jumbo charizard pop. It doesnt have the target sticker on the front. Unsure if real or fake 🤔
I got my walrus and carpenter funko pop from Smyths Toys but the grey on the box is darker?? (everything else like quality etc. is good)
Hi
Not to be mean but instead of getting a reddit recap Which everyone loves reddit recap he gives us this bruh
I have just got a Qbert Funko Pop
What about the weight of the figures is there a difference?
What if mine Jst had pop and not games under Jst pop alone
I dont think there are fakes I think that people work for funko and just take the funkoes and boxs ect that did not pass quality control, think about the quality of the fakes they are basically the real thing but now and again quality issues.
So most faded funkos are fake? I got 3 candy man's and the boxes are really faded. And got them at walmart by the way
Thanks, so helpful:)
Glad it helped!
is it weird that my pop rubs of when i rub dirt of it
it
and has bits of glossienes splattered on it
Hi top pops
are fake funkos really common?
Pop Fun To Play does these video's also. In fact he collects them.
I need to know what places, stores, locations should I stay away from to avoid getting fakes
Just found out my cw flash pop from GameStop is fake
Don't worry! If it's from GameStop it's definitely real! They order directly from Funko
@@TopPops can you elaborate what stores/places to avoid that carry fakes as per the original question.
Shop at Walmart, Target, GameStop.
I have a tracer pop with no blizzcon sticker that I got at dollarama a while ago. Is it fake bc it doesn’t have the sticker or what?
Not necessarily, you would have to look at the box. They just forget to put stickers sometimes
@@FLUFFYo0 ok thx man
I only have one