*This article was originally published on TheVIParolaz.com. You can check out the Parola family adventures on Instagram here.*
Not sure what a term means on Funko boards? Trying to not look like a newbie? We’ve gathered a list of Funko Lingo and defined it for you! Let us know if there is another term we should add to the list. All terms are in alphabetical order.
4 inch – standard size of Funko Pops
6 inch – the size of certain Funko Pops depending on the character
10 inch – the “giant” size Funko Pops. These pops have all been exclusive to specific stores like Target.
Chase – a Funko pop with chase sticker and is limited in quantities made. Usually, the chase pop will be a variation of a common pop. Older chases were 1 in 36 while newer chases are 1 in 6 chance.
Common Pop – a Funko pop that is readily available from a major line. This pop can usually be found at multiple stores and in large quantities.
Convention Exclusive – a Funko Pop that is sold at a specific convention like Emerald City Comic Con (Spring), San Diego Comic Con (Summer), or New York Comic Con (Fall).
Disney Parks Exclusive – a Funko Pop that is sold only through Disneystore.com or at a Disney Park like Disneyland and Disney World.
Flipper – a person who goes out of their way to buy multiple pops that are in demand only to turn around and sell them for a much larger amount to make profit.
Flocked – a Funko Pop that has been made fuzzy. Usually these pops are exclusives or limited editions.
FS/FT – For Sale / For Trade
Freddy Funko – the mascot for Funko
Funatic – a Funko Fan
Funkast – social media related show created by Funko to share news and answer fans questions
Fundays – a Funko event in San Diego, California held every summer during SDCC.
Funko HQ – a place in Everett, Washington where Funko not only has a store but does all it’s business
Funko Pop Up Shop – Funko-Shop.com is where you can purchase Funko-Shop exclusives every Wednesday at 11am Pacific time. Releases have also launched on Mondays and Fridays, as well as during the 12 Days of Christmas every December 1-12.
Funko Shop Exclusive – a Funko Pop that is sold only through the Funko store in Everett, Washington or on Funkoshop.com
GITD – Glow in The Dark. Usually these pops are exclusives, limited editions, or chases.
Grail – an item on your Funko list that you want very much, usually of higher sentimental or dollar value.
In Box Collector – a Funko collector who prefers to have his collection in box. These boxes are usually protected and in mint condition.
LE – Limited Edition. These Funko pops are usually exclusives and sold in very limited numbers. Ex: 1 of 24, 1 of 40, 1 of 480, etc.
Mint – usually used to describe a perfect condition Funko pop and box.
Movie Moment – a Funko pop scene depicting a part in a famous movie
Mystery Box – where a specific store sells a box with a random pop(s) inside and you have a chance of getting one of many pops.
OOB – Out of Box Collector: someone who prefers to collect their Funko Pops without boxes.
PPG – Pop Price Guide: an online guide that shows the current value of specific Funko pops for buying, selling, and trading
Prototype – the original artist mold that was used to create the final pop form. They have no paint on them and can come in a variety of colors. Some have a great amount of detail and others have very little. They are very rare and expensive to come by.
Pop Ride – a Funko Pop that is placed in a vehicle from that pop’s franchise.
Scrapper – a pop that has been pulled from the manufacturing garbage or stripped of paint to be passed off as a prototype
Shelfie – a picture taken of a Funko collection shelf or display
Stashpedia – an online guide that shows the current value of specific Funko pops for buying, selling, and trading
Store Exclusive – a Funko pop that is sold through a specific store. These pops are usually a variation of a common and can be limited in numbers.
Subscription Box – a box bought through specific retailers from Funko that are franchise specific and contain exclusive pops, pop rides, movie moments along with other Funko merchandise
Vaulted – when a Funko pop is no longer being made and is now harder to find