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Pop! Television is a flagship vinyl figure product line produced by Funko, celebrating iconic characters from classic broadcasts, modern sitcoms, and hit streaming shows. Standing at roughly 3.75 inches tall with distinct oversized heads and window-box packaging, the line debuted in 2011 with entry #01 Homer Simpson. Today, it spans hundreds of television franchises, bridging nostalgic classics and contemporary global TV phenomena.
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Overview
Pop! Television is one of the foundational flagship product lines created by the pop culture collectibles company Funko.
Originally founded in 1998 by Mike Becker and acquired in 2005 by CEO Brian Mariotti, Funko initially showcased prototype vinyl figures titled "Funko Force 2.0" at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2010 before officially rebranding the line as Pop! Vinyl in 2011. The Pop!
Television sub-line officially launched with entry #01 Homer Simpson from The Simpsons. Positioned as accessible, highly recognizable display collectibles for fans of all ages, figures in this line stand approximately 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) tall. They feature Funko's signature aesthetic: oversized square heads, simplified facial features, and standardized window-box packaging suited for both in-box and out-of-box collectors. The line encompasses a vast array of television properties, ranging from classic network broadcasts and animated series to major prestige cable shows and global streaming hits.
History
The Pop! Television line officially debuted between 2011 and 2012 with early releases such as The Simpsons, The Walking Dead, Yo Gabba Gabba!, and Star Trek: The Original Series, alongside Game of Thrones which launched with entry #01 Tyrion Lannister.
Between 2013 and 2015, the line experienced massive mainstream expansion, introducing fan-favorite sitcoms, cartoons, and cult dramas including SpongeBob SquarePants (#25), Adventure Time (#51 Princess Bubblegum), Breaking Bad (#163 Saul Goodman), Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, American Horror Story, Doctor Who, Friends, and San Diego Comic-Con exclusive drops like Conan O'Brien (#01).
During the rise of major streaming platforms from 2016 through 2019, Pop! Television captured cultural phenomena such as Golden Girls, Stranger Things, Parks and Recreation, and The Office (US). In the 2020s, the line adapted to global prestige shows including The Boys, Ted Lasso, Squid Game, Yellowstone, House of the Dragon, Wednesday, Abbott Elementary, Fallout, and Shōgun. Beyond physical figures, Pop! Television has expanded into video games like Funko Pop! Blitz (2020) and Funko Fusion (2024), comic/book releases like The Sandman (#1641 Corinthian, #1642 Dream), and children's books like the Little Golden Book Stranger Things: We Can Count on Eleven.
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Collecting
Pop! Television represents one of Funko's most expansive and diverse collecting categories, appealing to fans of classic television, animated series, and modern streaming phenomena. Collectibility within the line is driven by sequential entry numbers, vaulted early releases, and limited convention exclusives. Early entries like #01 Homer Simpson and convention exclusives such as the 2015 SDCC Conan O'Brien figures have achieved highly sought-after status among collectors due to their historical importance and limited availability.
Value trends across Pop! Television often correlate directly with series popularity, production longevity, and vaulted status. Figures from major hits like Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, and Game of Thrones frequently see increased demand on the secondary market after vaulted status is declared. Furthermore, cross-media expansions—including playable characters in console titles like Funko Fusion (2024) and tie-in publications—continue to maintain high demand and introduce classic Pop! Television releases to new generations of collectors.
The console/PC action game Funko Fusion (2024) lets players control Pop! Television figures across properties like The Office and The Umbrella Academy.
