What’s Going On With Funko Pop? A Look at the Latest Events

The world of Funko Pop! — once one of the hottest corners of pop-culture collecting — has been shaking recently. From financial trouble to new creative strategies, 2025 has been a rollercoaster year for the brand. Here’s a clear recap of what’s happening and what it means for fans.

Funko has publicly acknowledged major financial challenges. Recent quarterly reports show declining sales and a growing debt load that has raised concerns about the company’s ability to continue operating through next year.

For collectors, this is unsettling news. Funko Pop! figures were once considered extremely stable in the world of mainstream collectibles, but the company’s current situation has introduced uncertainty into the market — from future releases to the long-term value of existing pieces.

Amid the turbulence, Funko recently celebrated a massive milestone: more than one billion Pop! figures sold worldwide.
This achievement reinforces how deeply the brand has influenced global pop culture and how widespread the collecting hobby has become. From casual fans to hardcore collectors, almost everyone has owned (or at least seen) a Funko Pop at some point.