Thinking of investing in a Pop Vinyl? Or better yet, want to know which Pop Vinyl is the best investment option? Well, below I’ll get to share with you these and other must-know details for anyone thinking of investing in Pop Toys.
If you’ve been thinking of investing in a Pop Vinyl(s), you are definitely barking up the right tree. Pop Vinyl investment has lots of opportunities. For you to enjoy its benefits however, it is important that you invest the right way. Furthermore, this unique investment opportunity offers a great return on investment. In fact, surveys have shown that this investment has returns that go as high 60%.
The key to investing in Pop Toys is doing it right. To help you with this, this post gets to highlight what you need to know before investing in a Pop Vinyl. That said, we’ll start off this post by answering the question, what is a Pop Vinyl.
What Is A Pop Vinyl?
If you are new to matters Pop Toys, chances are you are not sure what they are. Not worry though, as this post seeks to help you with this. So what exactly is a Pop Vinyl? Well, it’s a unique figurine or collectable produced by a company called Funko. In some places, these figurines or collectables commonly known as Pop Vinyl are referred to as Funkos.
Since its inception, Funko has produced several figurines based on mostly TV and movie characters. This has been a reality thanks to a licensing deal they have with all major players in Hollywood. And yes, this also includes TV companies or station. The major players they have a licensing deal with include Disney, Warner Bros and Marvel. They even have a licensing deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
As a result of this, they’ve produced a number of Funko Pops in the market. You can find a wide array of Funko Pops in the market today. From Captain America, Kermit to Jack Skellington. WWE fans are not left out either. If you are a fan, you can find a Pop Vinyl of your favourite WWE character.
For fans of Pop Vinyls, this is a blessing. For investors, however, this can prove challenging. Why? Well, you want to ensure that you invest in the right Funko Pop. In other words, you want to invest in a Pop Vinyl that has a better return on investment. Furthermore, it should be in high demand. In the next section, we’ll be showing you how to decide on which Pop Vinyl to collect or invest in. We’ll also list a few Pop Vinyls you should invest in now.
Know The Pop Vinyl Price
Before investing in a Pop Toy(s) you want to make sure that you know the price. While this might seem like a hard to do task, it really isn’t. All you have to do when it comes to knowing a Pop Vinyl price is looking at the right place. Luckily, you can go about this in a number of ways. One, you can seek the services of a Pop Vinyl expert. He/she is sure to give you all the information you need regarding investing in a particular Funko Pop. This, as you can tell, is bound to cost you.
If you are not in a position to pay for this information there is no need to panic or invest the wrong way. There are some sites that offer the price estimate of Pop Toys free of charge. One such site that is very popular today is Pop Price Guide. This site estimates the value of Pop Vinyl based on their current sales activity worldwide. What this does is give you as an investor a clear picture of what Pop Vinyl is sure to give you a high return on investment.
Based on the information at Pop Price Guide, the average ROI (return-on-investment) for Funko Pops is over 400%. Furthermore, some of these Pop Toys saw their original RRPs rise from around $30 to either $100 or $1,000. For investors, this offers an ideal opportunity to double one’s investment.
What Pop Vinyl Should I Go For?
Know that you have some knowledge of the price of a Pop Toy, the next step is deciding on a Pop Toy to invest to. So how can you go about doing this? Well, for starters you can start by looking at Pop Toys released between 2014 and 2015. In case you are wondering why, well surveys have shown that collectables released during this period are highly sought after. Furthermore, it’s market value is very high.
Having said that, there are certain Pop Vinyl you should look into as an investment. These are Funko Pops that have the biggest increase in price since they were produced.
Examples of Go To Pop Vinyls
An example of such a Pop Toy is the Clockwork Orange (Glow in the Dark) Pop. Currently, this Pop Vinyl has a very high market value of $19,000. Looking at its initial price, the current price represents a return on investment of 65,000%.
Glow In The Dark Buzz Light Pop is another Pop Toy you should invest in. Released back in 2011, this Funko Pop currently has a market value of $4,500. This represents a return on investment of 15,150%. Other Pop Vinyl you ought to look into includes;
- Clockwork Orange Pop – This Funko Pop has a market value of $3,752 currently. This represents a return on investment of 12,800%. With demand set to increase, this price is likely set to increase even more.
- Boba Fett (Red Hair) Pop – Released exclusively at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con, this Pop Vinyl currently has a market value of $3,272. Comparing this value to its initial price gives you a return on investment of 11,150%.
- Freddy Funko (Toy Fair) Pop – This Pop Vinyl was exclusively released in 2013 at Toy Fair. Today it has a return on investment of 11,150% if you were to factor in its initial market price of $3,272.
- Clone Trooper (Blue Hair) Pop – The current market price of this Pop Vinyl is $2,952. Its return on investment or ROI is an impressive 10,050%.
- Beetle Juice (Glow in the Dark) Pop – In 2012, this Funko Pop was released exclusively at the San Diego Comic-Con. Those who got their hands on it then and hold on to it are now looking at a return on investment of 9,800%. Its current market price is $2,880.
- Freddy Funko (Buzz Lightyear – Metallic) Pop – This Freddy Funko Pop currently has a market value of $2,181. This represents a return on investment of 7,400%.
Conclusion
In addition to the current market price, there are other factors you ought to factor in before investing in Pop Toys. For instance character type and exclusivity of the Pop Vinyl, you want to invest in. Get all these right and you are sure to invest in Pop Toys the right way.
If you are looking to purchase any of the Pop Toys mentioned in this post do visit Kollectable Kaos Funko Pop Store. For added information on all things, Funko Pops do contact Kollectable Kaos. You can do so by dialling (08) 8262 8234. You can also email by using contact@kollectablekaos.com.au.
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