Funko Pops have become incredibly popular collectibles over the past decade, with their big heads, small bodies, and wide black eyes giving a cute/cartoony makeover to characters from all sorts of movies, TV shows, comics, video games, and more. While many Funko Pops depict the latest pop culture sensations, there are also plenty of options for fans of classic films and television.
In this article, we‘ll highlight some of the best Funko Pops for those looking to add some nostalgia from decades past to their collections. We‘ll cover a wide variety of classics, from family-friendly favorites to iconic horror villains.
Overview of Funko Pops
For those unfamiliar with Funko Pops, here‘s a quick overview:
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Funko Pops are vinyl figures standing about 3-4 inches tall on average. Their distinct style gives them large square heads and small, stylized bodies.
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There are thousands of different Funko Pops depicting characters from just about every entertainment genre imaginable. Ranging from classic black & white horror movies to the latest Marvel superhero blockbusters.
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In addition to individual Pop figures, Funko produces accessories, vehicles, multi-packs with minor characters, and larger-scale Deluxe Pops. Allowing collectors to create detailed displays of their favorite franchises.
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Rare and exclusive Funko Pops tend to increase in value over time, especially if kept sealed in their original packaging. This makes collecting satisfying for both enthusiasts who want to amass entire sets as well as those viewing Pops as investments.
Now let‘s jump into some of the best Funko Pops to take fans of classic films and television shows on a nostalgia trip!
Fraggle Rock: Boober & Doozer
Funko Pop Television: Fraggle Rock – Boober with Doozer Bundle with RetroProtection Funko Pop Box Protector
For the Fraggle Rock 35th anniversary
Features the Fraggle Boober with Doozer pal
Comes with two vinyl figures
Bundled with Pop box protector
Jim Henson‘s beloved 1980s TV series Fraggle Rock charmed children and adults alike with its cast of puppet characters inhabiting a colorful underground world. This two-pack allows collectors to add two of the show‘s most memorable personalities to their shelves: worried, eccentric Boober Fraggle and his industrious Doozer construction worker companion.
The highly detailed figures capture the look of these Jim Henson Workshop creations flawlessly in cute miniature form. And the protective plastic case keeps them pristine while on display. For a true blast from the past for fans of this classic kids‘ series, this Funko Pop bundle can‘t be beat!
Rainbow Brite & Twink
Funko POP! Animation: Rainbow Brite- Rainbow Brite and Twink
Comes with 2 vinyl figures
Features popular 80s cartoon character Rainbow Brite and sidekick Twink
Comes in a window box for display
Stands about 3.75 inches tall
Rainbow-colored stand
Few cartoons encapsulated vibrant 1980s optimism quite like Rainbow Brite, with its color-coordinated characters and sparkling animation style. This Funko Pop brings Rainbow Brite and her loyal sprite Twink to life, letting fans enjoy their glowing presence every day. It captures their looks straight from the old cartoon‘s intro sequence.
Both color-coded characters appear posed atop a stand swirled with rainbow hues, perfectly evoking the cheerful world of Rainbow Land. For those missing the campy yet innocent charms of 1980s television, welcoming this dynamic duo to your desk or shelf is bound to inspire some warm nostalgia.
The Karate Kid: Daniel Larusso
Funko Karate Kid – Daniel Larusso
From the popular 1984 film, The Karate Kid
Features Daniel in his iconic rising sun headband, karate gi, and black belt
Vinyl figure stands approximately 3.75 inches tall
Comes in window box for display
"Wax on, wax off!" Relive one of the most classic underdog sports movie stories with this Funko Pop depicting Daniel Larusso from 1984‘s The Karate Kid. Ready to train with Mr. Miyagi, Daniel wears his signature red headband, white karate uniform, and black belt — the fruits of all his hard work perfecting those crane poses.
The Karate Kid sparked a worldwide enthusiasm for martial arts while also serving up a hugely entertaining story of dedication and perseverance. Let this Pop inspire you to revisit a truly legendary film (and maybe try out some one-armed push-ups!). Age hasn‘t dulled Daniel-San‘s plucky appeal.
Back to the Future: The DeLorean
Funko POP Movie (Vinyl): Back to The Future – Delorean
Back to the Future DeLorean vinyl vehicle
The DeLorean can hold a single 3.75-inch Pop! vinyl figure
Includes Marty McFly POP
Comes in window box for display
With wheels sculpted to mimic spinning at 88 mph, this Back to the Future Pop captures Doc Brown‘s most notable invention: a time-traveling stainless steel DeLorean. And included inside is an equally iconic character: hero Marty McFly!
Pair the souped-up car with Funko‘s Pop of Doc Brown himself, and you‘ll have an excellent tribute to Back to the Future‘s eccentric inventor and daring young protégé. With so many memorable moments provided by the DeLorean‘s flux capacitor adventures, this Pop makes an excellent nostalgic centerpiece for any collection.
Great Scott! Where we‘re going, we don‘t need roads to enjoy vivid reminders of one of sci-fi comedy‘s most unforgettable rides.
Sailor Moon
Funko Pop Animation: Sailor Moon Crisis Outfit
Features the young guardian in her white and blue sailor suit
Vinyl figure stands about 3.75 inches tall
Arrives in window display box
Limited edition
With her long ponytails and short sailor uniform with signature red boots, none of anime‘s magical girl warriors can match the iconic appeal of Sailor Moon. This Funko Pop captures her Crisis Outfit transformation look as seen in the classic ‘90s anime series.
The glittery gold trim highlights the Pop‘s eye for detail. Display Sailor Moon proudly as an emblem of the vibrant fantasy series that kicked off an entire genre. Limited edition chase variants featuring her black suit and different hairstyles make collecting multiple Sailor Scouts a quest for fellow anime nostalgists!
The Shining: The Grady Twins
The Shining: 2Pack Grady Twins
The Grady Twins from Stephen King‘s The Shining
Two vinyl figures complete with gunshot wounds
Figured stand over 3.5 inches tall
Arrives in original window box for display
Stanley Kubrick‘s 1980 adaptation of Stephen King‘s The Shining contains some incredibly eerie imagery. Arguably the scariest is the Grady twins beckoning Danny to "come play" in the haunted Overlook Hotel. These accurate Funko Pops replicate the ghostly girls in vivid detail, from their frilly blue dresses to the disturbing bloodied bullet holes in their chests.
No collection of classic horror film icons is complete without these chilling apparitions. Their cold dead stares will make your skin crawl every time you glance at them, so be sure to display them in a room you don‘t spend too much time in!
Die Hard: John McClane
Funko Movies: Die Hard John McClane
Bruce Willis from the holiday action movie, Die Hard.
Iconic pose with bloody tank top.
Sarcasm not included
Is it really Christmas without viewing the original Die Hard? Celebrating that yearly ritual just got more festive with this Funko Pop depicting indefatigable hero John McClane. Covered in grime and dried blood from his battles against Hans Gruber‘s ruthless terrorist goons, McClane‘s torn white tank top has become iconic.
The Pop‘s exaggerated features capture Bruce Willis‘s sardonic squint perfectly. Pair him with a similarly styled Pop of villainous Hans for some holiday season counterprogramming sure to please action movie fans. Yippee ki-yay!
The Princess Bride: Westley, Inigo & Buttercup
No Funko collection encapsulating classic films would be complete without including one of cinema‘s most quintessential fairytales/swashbuckling comedies: The Princess Bride. Luckily Funko offers Pops of the three central players in Westley and Buttercup‘s star-crossed storybook romance: the dashing pirate Westley, vengeance-obsessed swordsman Inigo Montoya, and the radiant maiden Buttercup herself.
These Pops showcase Funko‘s knack for bringing their signature stylized look to even the most elegantly-attired human characters. The Westley and Inigo figures balance whimsy and masculinity as perfectly as the film does, while Buttercup looks every inch the noble beauty in distress.
Any fan of The Princess Bride needs these iconic characters from Reiner‘s brilliantly witty fantasy adventure front and center on their shelf. And with weapons drawn, the figures of Inigo and Westley frozen in dramatic action poses create a sense of fun and swashbuckling suspense, reminding collectors why The Princess Bride remains so eminently rewatchable decades later.
Alfred Hitchcock
Funko Alfred Hitchcock Pop Figure Bundle with Protector Case
Famous director of thrillers, Alfred Hitchcock
Figure holds clapper board for one of his iconic films, Psycho
Vinyl figure is about 3.75 inches tall
Comes in window box for display
Bundled with box protector
Cinephiles can add the ultimate epitome of Hollywood mystery and suspense to their Funko shelf display with this dapper Pop depicting legendary director Alfred Hitchcock. One hand characteristically hidden behind his back, Hitchcock‘s other hand holds a clapperboard for Psycho, one of his most famous films.
Everything about the Pop‘s appearance cleverly nods to some aspect of Hitchcock‘s visual iconography and cinematic trademarks. From his portly silhouette to his stern countenance peering out from behind shadows. This smartly conceived collectible makes an ideal ambassador to classic cinema, appealing to vintage movie buffs and Funko fans alike.
Scooby Doo: Scooby, Shaggy & The Gang
Mystery fans nostalgic for the endless reruns of the various Scooby Doo animated series they enjoyed as kids have fantastic Funko options for collecting the whole Mystery Inc. gang. Scooby himself has variations based on many of his most famous incarnations, from sporting a Hawaiian shirt to indulging his endless appetite to channeling classic movie monsters.
Meanwhile Funko‘s wide range of Pops for Norville "Shaggy" Rogers covers his evolution from lanky hip teen to the more cowardly slacker interpretation. And the series‘ oft-exasperated female members, Velma, Daphne and Fred come ready to solve spooky hijinks in their most memorable vivid 1960s/70s fashions.
With his mix of humor, friendship and thrills, Scooby Doo offers collectors a chance to compile Pops capturing a lifetime of animation evolution. Seeing the Mystery Machine gang together in Funko form produces a prime rush of nostalgia for a classic that kids never seem to get tired of solving supposedly supernatural mysteries with.
More Great Funko Options for Fans of Retro Entertainment
This list is truly just the tip of the iceberg for amazing Funko Pops that can delight collectors with fond memories of their favorite films and TV series from decades past.
Here are a few more examples of fantastic nostalgic Pop options:
- The Rocketeer, Flash Gordon & Buck Rodgers for vintage sci-fi serial lovers
- Superman, Batman and other DC heroes in their Golden/Silver Age looks from the ‘50s/‘60s
- Beloved comedy icons like The Three Stooges, Abbott & Costello and the Marx Brothers
- 1980s classics like The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller and The Goonies
- Legendary musical artists like Elvis, The Rat Pack, Blondie, David Bowie and more in their iconic performing outfits
The right nostalgic Funko Pop transports you right back to experiencing those characters and stories you loved years ago as vividly as if they‘re happening again for the first time. So whether you‘re looking to relive your giddy Saturday mornings with Scooby and the Gang or recreate the thrills of Indy cracking his whip, a treasure trove of retro pop culture magic awaits your discovery through Funko‘s incredible selection of Pops.
Nostalgia ain‘t what it used to be — it‘s even better now thanks to how perfectly Funko translates your fondest pop culture memories into irresistibly adorable collectibles!
