Funko: A History of Funko and How They Became a Pop Culture Phenomenon

What do you think of when someone says the word Funko? From those that we've asked they've all said similar things: Funko pops, Funko pop pins, Funko collectables.



Funko was founded in 1998 by Mike Becker in his Snohomish, Washington basement. Initially, Funko was a small underground company that made licensed bobbleheads. However, in 2005, they released their first line of vinyl figures, which became wildly popular. Today, Funko is a multi-million dollar company with a wide array of licenses and products and promotes a pop culture lifestyle brand. Here is a look at the history of Funko and how they became a pop culture phenomenon.



In 1998, Mike Becker started Funko in his Snohomish, Washington basement. He was inspired by the collectible bobbleheads that were popular at the time. He started by making licensed bobbleheads of characters from pop culture properties like Star Wars, Batman, and The Lord of the Rings.



Funko's first vinyl figure was released in 2005. It was a 3.75-inch figure of Darth Vader from Star Wars. The figure was a hit with fans and collectors and led to Funko releasing more vinyl figures, including some of the most popular pop culture characters.



Today, Funko is a multi-million dollar company. They have licenses for some of the biggest pop culture properties, including Marvel, DC, Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and more. They make a wide variety of products, including vinyl figures, plush toys, apparel, pop pins and more.



And so it's easy to see why Funko as a brand is so popular with their collectibles. Still best known for the Pops, these adorable vinyl figures are based on a range of pop culture properties, from movies and TV shows to video games and comics. They're also highly affordable, making them a perfect gift or something for yourself. The best part is, with new figures being released all the time, there's always something new to add to your collection. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just getting started, Funko Pops are a must-have for any pop culture fan.



It doesn't look like there is any slowing down just yet for Funko. So take your time and browse our selection of both Funko pops and Funko pop pins online today.