The problem with bigger boxes is that unless the shipper uses padding all around the figure it’s worse than a small box b/c when a heavy package goes on top of a mostly empty box that’s when it gets crushed and damaged. So a small box is usually better since it keeps it from getting crushed, especially when the figure is in a sorter box inside.
I just heard the heartbreaking news. Tristan, I am so sorry for your loss. Grandpa was so charming, fun and great! He will be missed. If you need to take time off of UA-cam, we totally understand. Prayers are being sent to your family. ❤
In my opinion, the Funko shop are the best at protecting the pops from damage. And also the size of the box they use, depending on the amount of pops you buy, gives a good amount of space to put protection on the pop.
In Mexico, there is an online store called Distrito Max, they always send the funko with bubble plastic like 2 times rounded in the plastic, if the funko doesn’t fit on the box and its a lot of space they put support (this happened with the Dead Strange vs Scarlet Witch, and they always put a postcard related to the funko for example mid its a marvel funko you got for example a spider-man card and a little sticker
Here’s some other stores -Toys R Us -Pop in a Box -Gemini Collectibles -Target -Random What Not auction -Fye -Popculta - Books a million/Barnes and Noble - I feel like a really good one would be StockX because even though they are mainly for sneakers they also sell Collectibles like Pops so you could see how they authenticate and package those.
No surprise Amazon came in last. Most of the Pops I order from them comes with a little damage. The only Pops they really send in good packaging are the Amazon exclusives
I remember a family member ordered an exclusive Funko from Walmart and when it arrived, it was damaged! Someone at the store had a bright idea to ship it in a bubble mailer, twice. The second time around, it wasn't as damaged as before... though that's why I don't shop at Walmart too much.
The way I see it, is if the box is close to the same size as the Pop (or any other product), there's not enough space to put padding or bubble wrap inside to further protect the package inside, on the other hand, if the box is small enough, it may not end up under another heavier box that could crush it, a sorter box is a good idea, but if you wanted complete protection, bubble wrap, sorter box and a decent size box, I'm guessing it would cost more... unless the Pop you order is worth much more, so you might want maximum protection at that time. Hope it makes sense! 😉
Even with bubble wrap or paper, bigger boxes are risky. They crush easily. I find the best boxes are from PopInABox (Zavvi). They fit the Pop! perfectly and are very thick cardboard. And yes, that inner flap gives an extra layer of protection. I have never had a problem with them. Especially since my lovely postman likes to chuck them onto the porch from the driveway! I also prefer smaller boxes from an environmental perspective. I think they should have scored much higher!
Wish I could say the same. Out of three separate orders... 2 damaged. I just returned one for an exchange (box and window were damaged). My Album, arrived safely. I got one good shipment, at least. We'll see how the exchange goes. 🤞
I really enjoyed this video but, I think another thing that should've been in the list is shipping cost. I feel that could impact rating on the retails stores you purchase the funkos from.
I stopped ordering figures on Amazon because they always came in completly crushed. The packages arrived in a shape where you could tell that the figure was broke already without even opening the package. After 5 crushed figures I stopped orders on amazon except for exclusivs.
me too, it seems like they just don't care about protecting the figure... now I only order from Funko Shop, but of course I have to save some money for the free shipping
Top pops, can you please do a video where you do a random pop challenge, where your family tells you what pops to buy just like you did with the youtubers
Love you and your special videos and you make my day and that funko collection is awesome and you inspired me to have a funko pop collection Love your videos top pop's ❤️ ♥️ 💕
I’m twelve and I just started collecting funkos and I wanted to know What would you recommend for shelfs for Funko pops thank you I’m a big and just to say your the one who inspired me to start collecting
Tristan buys his shelves from Canadian Tire. If you don’t live in Canada, check IKEA for the same shelves. Also check out his video about displaying pops. He goes into details about shelving.
@@VeriBeriLamb did you uhm need to say anything not trying to be rude if he sees this which he probably won’t maybe he could recommend a cheaper alternative
His video is: “Best displays for Funko Pops and where to buy them”. Should be the video where his mom is there with him. But yeah, Tristan buys his from Canadian Tire.
Thanks for the tips and I would love it for you to surprise me for my birthday it is Wednesday. It's my dream but your so far away I know it would never happen. But keep up the great work I love your videos. P.S I live in Virginia Beach.
I think it's funny you did this video today. I just received an order from PIAB and the box was barely big enough to fit the three pops inside it. That's pretty standard for them, the boxes are almost always just big enough for the pops in it, with no packaging or protection. That's why so many people complain, because it's so easy to get a damaged pop from them. Even with minimal damage to the outside box, all three of my pops that I received have damage. It's not horrible, but it's up there. The worst I ever got was from them, and the box was long and narrow. The pop barely fit, but it got crushed, so the entire pop was crushed. It was horrible. Target is usually pretty good. However, I once got a package where the pop boxes were damaged because of the protective bubble wrap. That's not something you'd expect.
"The Gastlecast" just did a similar "Best Shipping" video as well... not saying this is a copy but if you want to see more, look up their channel and video 🤘
Hey top pops / Tristan I heard what happened with your grandpa and I'm really sorry for your lost, we are all here for you, he is in heaven building more legos
I think you should rate Amazon lower, I’ve ordered pops from Amazon and most of them arrived in bags, the box was destroyed, and you can’t return it because the pop itself wasn’t broken, just the box
The problem is.. people often OVERDO packaging. Had a guy from eBay go overboard with protection, and that’s actually what caused the damage. Had he not, there wouldn’t have been anything to smash into the pop itself..
Great video..of course like you said it is different for every order. If I order for HotTopic just a single pop they always just put the pop in a sorter in to a poly bag..not even a bubble mailer but just a thin bag. One time the bag ripped and the pop fell out..I just got an empty bag! 😭 they sent a replacement in a bag again after I asked them to please put it in a box. So yeah I don’t order from hot topic after that.
Amazon and Pop In A Box have been the worst for me. The last 15 pops ive purchased from Pop in a Box were all damaged. Mostly because a lot of the Pop in the Box Pops having been coming from over seas.
i will say i’ve bought a LOT from amazon and most of them come in sorters in great condition. also if i request a replacement (if the pop does come damaged), they always replace it for me free of charge
At least your pop from GameStop had some protection the Switch lite I ordered had no protection at all and the Switch looked like it was just thrown into the box and shipped switch came with a cracked screen and wouldn't turn on even after charging it but thankfully GS thankfully swapped it out and gave me half of a return.
I ordered the mighty Thor exclusive from pop in a box and it was terrible, the box was only just big enough and it was damaged, no inner protection and the pop box was heavily damaged, it also came with the wrong sticker, I complained and managed to get my money back, but it’s happened before and will probably happen again
Amazon is absolutely the worst. The past 4 out of 5 POPS I've ordered have come damaged. I should have stopped ordering sooner. One (Old Man Cap) came in an envelope, with sticky bubble wrap stuck to the box. So it was crushed, AND the sticky bubble wrap took ink off the box.
I bought the Star Wars 5 Pack from Funko Europe and it arrived with a tinny dot in the front damaged cause they haven't a protection fot that back Boxes *cry* but the other Figures where perfect :)
I'm pretty sure that i ordered most of my Spongebob Funko Pops from Amazon,FYI i 100% know that i got the fun Spongebob Pop from amazon (well that's becuase it's a Amazon exclusive) and i also 100% know that i ordered the Weightlifter Spongebob from Mercari (FYI some one was selling it on that website/app) anyways,The Patrick Star Pop came in a clear plastic kind of case and now that i'm saying this,i feel like i may have got some of my Spongebob pops from ebay,anyways i would say that the Patrick Star Pop was great but it got i little messed up after a few weeks or months so yeah,also this comment is long and kinda just random
The problem with bigger boxes is that unless the shipper uses padding all around the figure it’s worse than a small box b/c when a heavy package goes on top of a mostly empty box that’s when it gets crushed and damaged. So a small box is usually better since it keeps it from getting crushed, especially when the figure is in a sorter box inside.
also before packages are shipped, they’re sitting on pallets with bigger boxes on the bottom and the smaller ones on top.
I'm so sorry about your grandpa! He was an amazing man and I'll miss seeing him in videos. Thoughts and prayers with your family!
Im very sorry for your loss, Grandpa was like a friend to all of us. Take as much time as you need off.
I just heard the heartbreaking news.
Tristan, I am so sorry for your loss. Grandpa was so charming, fun and great! He will be missed.
If you need to take time off of UA-cam, we totally understand. Prayers are being sent to your family. ❤
So sorry for your loss Toppops Family take all the time you need to be together ❤️
hey tristen i hope you and your family are doing well. just know u can take as much time off as possible. the funko community is with you always🤟🏻
In my opinion, the Funko shop are the best at protecting the pops from damage. And also the size of the box they use, depending on the amount of pops you buy, gives a good amount of space to put protection on the pop.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you must be going through a hard time right now. We're all here for you ❤️
Tristan I’m so sorry for your loss grandpa will be missed dearly.
So sorry for your loss, grandpa will be missed. Take your time, we will be here when you’re ready ❤️
I hope you’re okay Tristan take as much time off as you need we will all be here when you’re back and ready at your own time.
You forgot the part of the video where K-Dog & Fish have the best shipping on the planet 😎 We are bias of course lol! Great video as always! @toppops
I’ll have to have you guys in part 2!!
I know you didn’t review them this time, but pop cultcha has never let me down
In Mexico, there is an online store called Distrito Max, they always send the funko with bubble plastic like 2 times rounded in the plastic, if the funko doesn’t fit on the box and its a lot of space they put support (this happened with the Dead Strange vs Scarlet Witch, and they always put a postcard related to the funko for example mid its a marvel funko you got for example a spider-man card and a little sticker
Giving shout out to the smaller channels. That's why you're #1. 👏
Here’s some other stores
-Toys R Us
-Pop in a Box
-Gemini Collectibles
-Target
-Random What Not auction
-Fye
-Popculta
- Books a million/Barnes and Noble
- I feel like a really good one would be StockX because even though they are mainly for sneakers they also sell Collectibles like Pops so you could see how they authenticate and package those.
I’m sorry about your grandpa, he always made every video he was in awesome.
Sorry for your loss top pops, your grandpa is up in heavens saying how he was lucky to have such a kind and great grandson.
No surprise Amazon came in last. Most of the Pops I order from them comes with a little damage. The only Pops they really send in good packaging are the Amazon exclusives
I would love to see another one of the these as I highly enjoyed it.
For both Bambi and thumper, their VA r coming to mouse-con in cali on Nov 6th
I remember a family member ordered an exclusive Funko from Walmart and when it arrived, it was damaged! Someone at the store had a bright idea to ship it in a bubble mailer, twice. The second time around, it wasn't as damaged as before... though that's why I don't shop at Walmart too much.
That is super funny I need that Donald for my collection! Good choice!! :)
Just ordered a scarlet witch funko and I’m almost done with every scarlet witch funko product!
The way I see it, is if the box is close to the same size as the Pop (or any other product), there's not enough space to put padding or bubble wrap inside to further protect the package inside, on the other hand, if the box is small enough, it may not end up under another heavier box that could crush it, a sorter box is a good idea, but if you wanted complete protection, bubble wrap, sorter box and a decent size box, I'm guessing it would cost more... unless the Pop you order is worth much more, so you might want maximum protection at that time. Hope it makes sense! 😉
I think you were very generous with your score. If a private seller sent you a pop like they have your score would have been much lower.
Even with bubble wrap or paper, bigger boxes are risky. They crush easily.
I find the best boxes are from PopInABox (Zavvi). They fit the Pop! perfectly and are very thick cardboard. And yes, that inner flap gives an extra layer of protection. I have never had a problem with them. Especially since my lovely postman likes to chuck them onto the porch from the driveway! I also prefer smaller boxes from an environmental perspective. I think they should have scored much higher!
Entertainment earth never has disappointed me. They pack very well!
They used to be very bad, but now use paper and bubble wrap
Wish I could say the same. Out of three separate orders... 2 damaged. I just returned one for an exchange (box and window were damaged). My Album, arrived safely. I got one good shipment, at least. We'll see how the exchange goes. 🤞
ive been waiting for my entertainment earth package for a very long time :)
I really enjoyed this video but, I think another thing that should've been in the list is shipping cost. I feel that could impact rating on the retails stores you purchase the funkos from.
I stopped ordering figures on Amazon because they always came in completly crushed. The packages arrived in a shape where you could tell that the figure was broke already without even opening the package. After 5 crushed figures I stopped orders on amazon except for exclusivs.
me too, it seems like they just don't care about protecting the figure... now I only order from Funko Shop, but of course I have to save some money for the free shipping
Hot topics sent all my previous orders in a sorter in a bag
Once had Amazon put an exclusive pop in with a 6 pound bag of bird seed…..
I thought I was going crazy when I heard you say the same lines multiple times (you did it about 4times)
I've found Amazon and GameStop most often send me poorly packaged Pop's that are often damaged. I've had the best luck with Funko and Hot Topic.
Weird for me Amazon and GameStop has the best packages and cheapest shipping rate here in Canada and hot topics shipping is too expensive.
Top pops, can you please do a video where you do a random pop challenge, where your family tells you what pops to buy just like you did with the youtubers
Love you and your special videos and you make my day and that funko collection is awesome and you inspired me to have a funko pop collection Love your videos top pop's ❤️ ♥️ 💕
This is a great and informative video!
And I love ur videos I’ve been a fan for 3 years
They are at Hot topic GameStop and Walmart
Entertainment earth is pretty good. They also send you some cool stickers sometimes.
I’m twelve and I just started collecting funkos and I wanted to know What would you recommend for shelfs for Funko pops thank you I’m a big and just to say your the one who inspired me to start collecting
do you uhm…need to mention your twelve
Not trying to be rude but its kinda, not the topic here
@@VeriBeriLamb Yeah it is. He’s young and just starting out. No need to be a jerk, my man.
Tristan buys his shelves from Canadian Tire. If you don’t live in Canada, check IKEA for the same shelves. Also check out his video about displaying pops. He goes into details about shelving.
@@VeriBeriLamb did you uhm need to say anything not trying to be rude if he sees this which he probably won’t maybe he could recommend a cheaper alternative
His video is: “Best displays for Funko Pops and where to buy them”. Should be the video where his mom is there with him. But yeah, Tristan buys his from Canadian Tire.
Awesome unboxing video and amazing pops you got there top pops, fantastic job.
You should post a video of your mom’s funko collection: pops, vinyls, etc
Loved the video very informative
Thanks for the tips and I would love it for you to surprise me for my birthday it is Wednesday. It's my dream but your so far away I know it would never happen. But keep up the great work I love your videos. P.S I live in Virginia Beach.
R.I.P G.R.A.N.D.P.A
I think it's funny you did this video today. I just received an order from PIAB and the box was barely big enough to fit the three pops inside it. That's pretty standard for them, the boxes are almost always just big enough for the pops in it, with no packaging or protection. That's why so many people complain, because it's so easy to get a damaged pop from them. Even with minimal damage to the outside box, all three of my pops that I received have damage. It's not horrible, but it's up there. The worst I ever got was from them, and the box was long and narrow. The pop barely fit, but it got crushed, so the entire pop was crushed. It was horrible. Target is usually pretty good. However, I once got a package where the pop boxes were damaged because of the protective bubble wrap. That's not something you'd expect.
I love how there was a mistake in the eddiding at 15:00
Wouldn’t the packaging also be considered the protection this video really makes no sense
That is very disappointing from Amazon considering I’ve only ordered 3 pops ever from them and all 3 have come in sorters and only 1 was damaged.
Handy Dandy Whiteboard. Nice Blue Clues reference 😂
I would like to see you do one on maybe smaller local (Canadian stores) and rate them that would be fun!
Have you ever purchased from chalice collectibles ?
"The Gastlecast" just did a similar "Best Shipping" video as well... not saying this is a copy but if you want to see more, look up their channel and video 🤘
Hey top pops / Tristan I heard what happened with your grandpa and I'm really sorry for your lost, we are all here for you, he is in heaven building more legos
I suggest ordering from Mind Games and Pop in a Box and Sunrise Records.
My mangaverse spiderman (amazon exclusive) came in a envelope and somehow was in perfect condition
Excellent video!
I think you should rate Amazon lower, I’ve ordered pops from Amazon and most of them arrived in bags, the box was destroyed, and you can’t return it because the pop itself wasn’t broken, just the box
I return it all the time for that nonsense
At least HT didn't send it in a bag. Sometimes they do, and YIKES.
I just got my flocked Sox and it’s awesome! I hope you like yours!
I actually agree with you I don’t like Amazon boxes As well
The problem is.. people often OVERDO packaging. Had a guy from eBay go overboard with protection, and that’s actually what caused the damage. Had he not, there wouldn’t have been anything to smash into the pop itself..
It's crazy because i never had problems with the box from amazon guess it depends on the seller
Great video..of course like you said it is different for every order. If I order for HotTopic just a single pop they always just put the pop in a sorter in to a poly bag..not even a bubble mailer but just a thin bag. One time the bag ripped and the pop fell out..I just got an empty bag! 😭 they sent a replacement in a bag again after I asked them to please put it in a box. So yeah I don’t order from hot topic after that.
BAMBI
THUMPER
BAMBI WITH BUTTERFLY
FLOWER
Amazon and Pop In A Box have been the worst for me. The last 15 pops ive purchased from Pop in a Box were all damaged. Mostly because a lot of the Pop in the Box Pops having been coming from over seas.
i will say i’ve bought a LOT from amazon and most of them come in sorters in great condition. also if i request a replacement (if the pop does come damaged), they always replace it for me free of charge
I did this exact same kinda video for new Zealand pop sites lol
BigBadToys , Entertainment Earth & Youtooz .
Hey did you go to funkon and make a video?
Amazon deserves a zero for everything, they always package things like a complete dumbass no matter what you order
First do you have any cubone pop i really need one if you have one were did you get it
Not surprised Amazon was the worst. Shocked Zavvi/Pop in a Box wasn't damaged as they usually are.
As soon as it started I was like gastlecast did that but then the mention kinda like a cross over of my two favorite things
Top pops I've been watching you for so long
At least your pop from GameStop had some protection the Switch lite I ordered had no protection at all and the Switch looked like it was just thrown into the box and shipped switch came with a cracked screen and wouldn't turn on even after charging it but thankfully GS thankfully swapped it out and gave me half of a return.
I ordered the mighty Thor exclusive from pop in a box and it was terrible, the box was only just big enough and it was damaged, no inner protection and the pop box was heavily damaged, it also came with the wrong sticker, I complained and managed to get my money back, but it’s happened before and will probably happen again
Love your videos
Bro makes the best funko pop vids
You should do pop in a box, I’ve ordered some of the subscription boxes and most of them came in with a little damage on the packaging and the Pop
I would say do Kdog and Fish but that’s an easy 10/10 on everything!!
i just got back from a hot topic and got a tye dye foxy
Amazon is absolutely the worst. The past 4 out of 5 POPS I've ordered have come damaged. I should have stopped ordering sooner. One (Old Man Cap) came in an envelope, with sticky bubble wrap stuck to the box. So it was crushed, AND the sticky bubble wrap took ink off the box.
I love your videos keep working hard
How did amazon get away with shipping a pop like that without using a sorter, everytime i order pop they come in sorters
Your videos are the best
I have a small collection but I’m trying to build my collection
Just received my obi-wan and reva the sister just got lucky 🍀 absolutely fire il be unboxing it soon and thank u for what u do keep it up 🔥
Your ratings are really harsh but I guess your pops need to be protected!
I bought the Star Wars 5 Pack from Funko Europe and it arrived with a tinny dot in the front damaged cause they haven't a protection fot that back Boxes *cry* but the other Figures where perfect :)
Why I am a big fan and I got the sonic the highly Super sonic frist appearance and it is glow in the dark and summer convention limited edition
Hi tristian if you order from eBay you almost always get a protector
can you make a video about the funkon 2022 stuff
Video 293 of asking Tristan to show us all his chase pops!!
I'm pretty sure that i ordered most of my Spongebob Funko Pops from Amazon,FYI i 100% know that i got the fun Spongebob Pop from amazon (well that's becuase it's a Amazon exclusive) and i also 100% know that i ordered the Weightlifter Spongebob from Mercari (FYI some one was selling it on that website/app) anyways,The Patrick Star Pop came in a clear plastic kind of case and now that i'm saying this,i feel like i may have got some of my Spongebob pops from ebay,anyways i would say that the Patrick Star Pop was great but it got i little messed up after a few weeks or months so yeah,also this comment is long and kinda just random
How do u order directly from funko?
Are u going to go to fan expo if so what days
I won't be there this year. Sorry!
@@TopPops that’s ok it’smynfosrt comic con and I was hoping to see u there
Those Are Good Pickups And Box Compairasions
I wonder what top pops first funko pop vinyl figure was