IL CINEMA IN VINILE
Pop! Movies is Funko's flagship stylized vinyl figure line dedicated to iconic cinema characters, horror legends, and blockbuster franchises. Introduced in 2011, the line spans thousands of numbered figures, Movie Moments dioramas, vehicles, and specialized display formats.
Cronologia
Panoramica
The Funko Pop! Movies line is one of the largest and most successful categories within Funko's vinyl figure universe. Officially launched in 2011, the line translates cinema's most famous characters, monsters, and movie scenes into stylized collectible figures.
Produced primarily in vinyl, Pop! Movies figures are defined by their distinct aesthetic: compact bodies topped with oversized rectangular heads, large round black dot eyes, small triangular noses, and a signature mouthless design.
While the core lineup consists of standard 3.75-inch figures packaged in sequential window display boxes, the line also embraces larger scale variations such as 6-inch and 10-inch Super-Sized figures, micro 1-inch Bitty Pops, multi-figure Movie Moments, vehicle-based Pop! Rides, and wall-ready Pop! Movie Posters and VHS Covers.
Storia
Funko initially introduced its stylized vinyl design at San Diego Comic-Con 2010 under the name 'Funko Force 2.0' before officially rebranding to 'Pop! Vinyl' in 2011. The Pop!
Movies sequence began with a classic horror slate led by Jason Voorhees (#01), Freddy Krueger (#02), Leatherface (#03), and Michael Myers (#04). Between 2012 and 2015, Pop!
Movies expanded rapidly beyond horror into Hollywood blockbusters and studio sagas, introducing lines for Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Pixar titles like Cars, and the massive Harry Potter franchise. During the late 2010s, Funko innovated with sub-lines like Pop! Rides and Pop! Movie Moments. The catalog reached figure #1000 with Dr. Peter Venkman, and continued expanding through 2025 and 2026 with new display formats, theatrical tie-ins, and specialized convention exclusives, growing the catalog to over 2,200 unique figures.
I PEZZI DI POP! MOVIES
Pezzi Iconici
Jason Voorhees (#01): The historic horror figure that initiated the sequential Pop! Movies numbering catalog in 2011. Dr. Peter Venkman (#1000): The milestone 1,000th numbered figure in the Pop! Movies line, celebrating the classic Ghostbusters franchise. Harry Potter (#001): The primary debut figure launching the massive Wizarding World sub-line under Pop! Movies.
Occamy 6" (#012): A sought-after 6-inch super-sized vinyl figure from the Fantastic Beasts sub-line. Captain Jack Sparrow (#48): Early fan-favorite live-action Disney release representing Pirates of the Caribbean. Lightning McQueen (#156): Notable early Pixar release under the Pop! Movies banner. Ghostbusters Banquet Room (#730): Key early Pop! Movie Moments set capturing the dynamic hotel scene. Captain Spaulding (#1850): Slasher cult-favorite figure from House of 1000 Corpses representing modern horror releases.
Collezionismo
The Pop! Movies line is a cornerstone of modern pop-culture collecting due to its vast scope and strict sequential numbering system. Starting from #01 in 2011 and spanning over 2,200 figures, collectors enjoy pursuing complete franchise sets or thematic collections such as classic slasher horror, Wizarding World figures, or Pixar classics.
Early vault figures and limited convention exclusives often appreciate significantly in value on the secondary market. Furthermore, Funko's development of diverse display options—including hard acrylic Movie Posters, nostalgic VHS Covers, and Bitty Pops—allows collectors to customize their displays according to space and aesthetic preference.
Pop! Movies #01 was Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th, kicking off a horror-themed opening wave in 2011.
