Most Counterfeited Funko Pops

The Funko Pops most flooded with fakes, ranked by risk. Know the known counterfeits and the exact tells that give a bootleg away before you spend a dime, then scan yours free with our Funko Pop Fake Detector.

17 known targets on the watchlist · 3 rated severe. Updated as new fakes surface.

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Jason Voorhees #01 (Friday the 13th)

Severe risk
Friday the 13th Genuine worth ~$1,600 Flooded with fakes

SDCC exclusive grail — one of the single most counterfeited Pops

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Foot/box serial numbers missing or not matching
  • •Fuzzy or bloated "Pop!" logo and font bleed on the box
  • •Priced far below the ~$1,600 market for the genuine SDCC piece
  • •Ships direct from an unknown overseas seller
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Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story)

Severe risk
Toy Story Genuine worth ~$1,100 Flooded with fakes

Vaulted high-value grail with mass demand

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Sloppy paint on the space-ranger detailing, color bleed
  • •Weak/rattling head spring sitting at a wonky angle
  • •Box serial not matching the figure stamp
  • •Suspiciously low price for a vaulted figure
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Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z)

Severe risk
Dragon Ball Z Flooded with fakes

Dragon Ball Z is one of the most bootlegged lines (Planet Arlia Vegeta etc.)

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Rough plastic seams, excess vinyl flash
  • •Over-saturated or wrong hair/armor colors
  • •Missing foot stamp; box serial absent
  • •Priced ~£10 for a figure worth far more
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Freddy Funko (Funko)

High risk
Funko Genuine worth ~$500 Frequently faked

SDCC mascot exclusives — many variants, all heavily faked

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Wrong or absent SDCC sticker, poor centering
  • •Box print washed-out or with color banding
  • •No matching serial between box and figure
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Alex DeLarge (A Clockwork Orange)

High risk
A Clockwork Orange Genuine worth ~$250 Frequently faked

Vaulted cult-film grail frequently reproduced

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Missing licensing stamp on the foot/neck
  • •Off eyelash paint and messy face lines
  • •Dull, easily-peeled sticker with wrong wording
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Headless Ned Stark (Game of Thrones)

High risk
Game of Thrones Genuine worth ~$250 Frequently faked

SDCC exclusive grail

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Box print quality poor, font bleed
  • •Missing or mismatched serial numbers
  • •Sold well below market from overseas
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Stan Lee (Marvel)

High risk
Marvel Genuine worth ~$120 Frequently faked

Convention/metallic exclusives faked after his passing

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Metallic finish looks flat or streaky
  • •Missing foot stamp / mismatched box number
  • •Sticker looks dull rather than reflective
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Broly (Dragon Ball Z)

High risk
Dragon Ball Z Frequently faked

Dragon Ball Z — high-demand figure widely bootlegged

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Excess vinyl flash on seams
  • •Wrong skin/hair tone
  • •Missing serial numbers
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Goku (Dragon Ball Z)

High risk
Dragon Ball Z Frequently faked

Dragon Ball Z — mass-faked across Goku variants

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Messy paint, color bleed on the gi
  • •No licensing stamp
  • •Cheap glossy box, blurry print
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One Piece

High risk
One Piece Frequently faked

One Piece is heavily bootlegged (common scam-guide subject)

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Rough seams and vinyl flash
  • •Over-bright or wrong colors
  • •Missing licensing stamp; absent serial
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Pokémon

High risk
Pokémon Frequently faked

Pokémon is a top-3 counterfeited line

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Uneven paint, wrong shade of yellow/colors
  • •Missing foot stamp
  • •Sticker off-center or wrong wording
  • •Box logo fuzzy, font bleed
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Rick and Morty

High risk
Rick and Morty Frequently faked

Rick and Morty is a frequently counterfeited line

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Sloppy face paint, crooked eyes
  • •Weak/rattling head spring
  • •No matching serial between box and figure
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Dumbo (Disney)

Medium risk
Disney Genuine worth ~$200 Occasionally faked

Clown/gold variants reproduced as grails

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Paint bleed on the clown makeup
  • •Cheap thin box cardboard, warped window
  • •No licensing stamp on the foot
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Boo Berry (Ad Icons)

Medium risk
Ad Icons Genuine worth ~$120 Occasionally faked

Vaulted cereal-mascot grail

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Translucent vinyl looks cloudy/greyed
  • •Missing foot stamp
  • •Box colors off, blurry print
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Donald Trump (Pop! Politics)

Medium risk
Pop! Politics Genuine worth ~$85 Occasionally faked

Steady low-cost target — easy to mass-produce

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Messy suit/hair paint lines
  • •Missing or mismatched serial number
  • •Generic "unbranded" listing
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Steve Harrington (Stranger Things)

Medium risk
Stranger Things Genuine worth ~$40 Occasionally faked

Popular show figures faked in bulk

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Face paint off, crooked eyes
  • •Weak head spring
  • •Sticker peels easily / wrong placement
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My Hero Academia

Medium risk
My Hero Academia Occasionally faked

Popular anime line faked in bulk

Common tells on the fakes
  • •Messy paint lines, color bleed
  • •Missing foot stamp
  • •Cheap box, blurry print

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How to spot a fake Funko Pop

Counterfeiters get the big things almost right and the small things wrong. Across the known fakes above, the same tells show up again and again:

  • Serial numbers: genuine Pops have a stamp on the foot or neck that matches a number on the box. Missing or mismatched numbers are a red flag.
  • Paint quality: sloppy lines, color bleed, crooked eyes, and off shades are the fastest giveaways.
  • Box printing: fuzzy logos, font bleed, washed-out color, and thin, warped cardboard point to a bootleg.
  • Head spring: a weak, rattling, or wonky head is common on fakes.
  • Licensing stamp: a missing copyright/licensing stamp on the foot is a strong warning sign.
  • Price and seller: a grail priced far below market, shipping direct from an unknown overseas seller, is usually too good to be true.

Why these Funko Pops get counterfeited

Fakes follow the money. The most counterfeited Funko Pops split into two groups: high-value exclusives (SDCC and convention grails, vaulted figures that sell for hundreds) and mass-demand anime lines (Dragon Ball Z, Pokemon, One Piece) that move in huge volume. When a genuine piece is scarce or expensive and demand stays high, it becomes worth a scammer's time to reproduce, which is exactly what this watchlist tracks.

Fake Funko Pop FAQ

What are the most counterfeited Funko Pops?

High-value SDCC and convention exclusives, vaulted grails, and mass-bootlegged anime lines like Dragon Ball Z, Pokemon, and One Piece top the list. See the ranked watchlist above for the current known targets.

How can I tell if my Funko Pop is fake?

Check for matching serial numbers on the foot and box, clean paint, a solid head spring, a licensing stamp, and sharp box printing. Our free Fake Detector checks all of this for you from a few photos.

Does being on this list mean a Pop is always fake?

No. These are the Pops most often faked, not fakes themselves. Plenty of genuine copies exist, the watchlist just tells you to look closer before you buy.

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