Whether you‘re an avid collector or casual fan, Funko Pops have become a premier way to celebrate your favorite action movie and TV show characters. With hundreds to choose from across classic and contemporary franchises, these vinyl figures capture the most memorable heroes, villains, and moments in dynamic poses.
For action buffs looking to add some firepower to their Funko Pop collection, the options are almost overwhelming. To highlight the best of the best, we‘ve compiled a definitive list of the most adrenaline-pumping Funko Pops from the world of action entertainment. From macho men like John McClane and James Bond to sci-fi warriors like Predator and Mandalorians, these Pops leap off the screen.
The Iconic Die Hard Funko Pop – John McClane
No action Funko Pop list would be complete without the wise-cracking, trouble-magnet hero of the beloved Die Hard franchise – John McClane. Played to smirking perfection by Bruce Willis, McClane cemented his place in the action movie pantheon with the first Die Hard film back in 1988.
Funko honors the off-duty cop in one of his most iconic Die Hard moments – barefoot in a bloody tank top and pants after escaping the Nakatomi Plaza‘s air vents. True to the McClane persona, this Die Hard Funko Pop shows him still ready for action, brandishing his police-issued Beretta 92F.
Part of Funko‘s Pop Movies series, Die Hard‘s John McClane (#667) stands about 3.75" tall. Its highly-detailed sculpting – right down to McClane‘s cuts and bruises – captures the high stress and action-packed mayhem of the first Die Hard film. A Target exclusive version also depicts a shirtless McClane covered in sweat and dirt from crawling through air vents.
Over 30 years since the original Die Hard hit theaters, Funko‘s Pop remains in high demand by action fans and Bruce Willis devotees alike. Prices currently hover around $50, demonstrating its staying power as one of entertainment‘s most celebrated action heroes.
The Masked Predator Funko Pop
From the 1987 sci-fi/action classic Predator comes one of cinema‘s most terrifying extraterrestrial hunters – the Predator. Towering over Arnold Schwarzenegger at 7‘ 2”, the Predator used active camouflage and plasma weaponry to instill spine-tingling dread and generate explosive action.
Funko translated the Predator‘s stealthy menace into an equally striking Masked Predator Funko Pop (#482). Cast in vivid color, this 3.75” figure depicts the alien assassin in full mandible-mouth armor and intricate technological details true to the movie. Glowing eyes peered out from an expressionless metal mask promise a ruthless, unfeeling killer ready to claim his trophy.
Part of Funko‘s Specialty Series lineup, this Pop remains widely available across major retailers. However, with the enduring popularity of the Predator franchise and Schwartzenegger fans, its value continues rising. Prices currently sit around $25 but are expected to keep appreciating over time into a valuable showpiece for any action Funko Pop collection.
Enter the Dragon‘s Bruce Lee Funko Pop
No discussion of adrenaline-fueled action is complete without mentioning the legendary martial arts master, Bruce Lee. Breaking down barriers for Asian actors while introducing the world to high-flying kung fu combat, Lee became a global icon as the star of classic action films like Enter the Dragon.
Celebrating his signature lightning fists and scissor kicks, Funko immotalized Bruce Lee‘s combat prowess in this iconic mid-kick Pop. Part of their Pop Movies lineup, this 3.75” vinyl figure highlights Lee‘s famous yellow tracksuit and intensity through a gritted jaw and fierce eyes fixed on some soon-to-be-dispatched foe.
Initially released in 2015, Funko produced only 480 units as a convention exclusive. That limited run combined with Lee‘s legendary status make this high-demand Pop extremely difficult to find today. Prices currently exceed $150 and will likely keep rising, making it a grail piece for martial arts and action fans alike.
Indiana Jones Disney Parks Exclusive Funko Pop
As one of history‘s most famous fictional archaeologists and beloved Harrison Ford role, Indiana Jones brings a dash of humor and academic know-how to the action genre. Debuting in 1981‘s Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indy found himself in over-the-top danger in exotic locales searching for mysterious relics and lost cities.
Bringing Indy‘s whip-wielding, death-defying adventures to life, Funko released this jumbo 10” Indiana Jones Pop as a Disney Parks Exclusive. Towering over other Pops, this version depicts Dr. Jones casually hefting the iconic idol statue central to Raiders‘ adventurous plot. Dressed in his classic brown fedora, leather jacket and satchel, this cool and collected Pop exemplifies Indiana‘s danger-loving history professor spirit.
Given its oversized design and exclusivity to Disney‘s theme parks, this Indiana Jones Funko Pop commands premium pricing. Currently, mint-condition boxes sell for around $120 and rise higher as Disney limits further stock. For collectors seeking a truly special centerpiece Indy collectible, this Pop delivers big thrills and equally sizable presence.
The Mandalorian & The Child Funko Pop Moment
In terms of modern action heroines, few can match the quiet intensity of Pedro Pascal‘s titular character in Disney‘s hit series The Mandalorian. Set in the Star Wars universe, the show followed this noble armored warrior crisscrossing the galaxy taking on high-stakes jobs while protecting an impossibly cute alien infant known as The Child.
Immortalizing a standout scene of Mando cradling The Child, this Amazon-exclusive Funko Pop Moment overflows with sci-fi action charm. All the textures of Mando‘s iconic Beskar armor are recreated in colorful detail alongside the wide-eyed wonder of The Child gazing up at his noble guardian.
Since its 2020 release alongside the second season of The Mandalorian, this twin pack remains widely available from Amazon for around $30. However, with Disney+‘s continuing expansion of the Star Wars streaming universe, these vinyl figures only stand to become more popular over time. For fans seeking a pivitol piece of the growing Mandalorian legacy, this Pop Moment delivers.
James Bond‘s Aston Martin Funko Ride
Of all cinematic spies, few encapsulate high-class action and death-defying adventure quite like James Bond. Known for his unflappable charm, gadget-filled cars, and world-saving bravery, Agent 007 has thrilled audiences for decades in over 25 films.
While Funko has translated many iterations of Bond into Pops, none capture his spy legacy quite like James Bond‘s Aston Martin. Part of Funko‘s Pop Rides series featuring characters with their iconic vehicles, this roughly 5” vinyl figure set places 007 behind the wheel of his gadget-laden DB5 ready to burn rubber.
Released in 2018, this Funko Pop Ride perfectly encapsulates Bond‘s mixture of action, spy craft and style. With the enduring popularity of the 007 film franchise, these vinyl car sets currently sell around $50 apiece and remain hot commodities for Pop collectors and cinematic spy fans alike.
The Heroes of Cobra Kai Funko Pops
As streaming platforms mine existing franchises for new life, YouTube Premium struck gold revamping Karate Kid into the hit sequel series Cobra Kai. Set 30 years after the original film, Cobra Kai revisits Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence as bitter adult rivals reigniting their feud by teaching competing dojos of new karate students.
Bringing this surprise action drama sensation to vinyl life, Funko crafted Pop depictions of both the heroic Daniel LaRusso and troubled Johnny Lawrence as mirror images still locked in conflict. These highly-detailed 3.75” figures encapsulate the personality and inner struggle of each flawed mentor seeking redemption by shaping his students‘ lives.
Given the breakout success of YouTube‘s Cobra Kai series, these stylized vinyl Pops only continue gaining fans. Originally priced around $10 upon their 2021 launch, mint box conditions of these figures currently fetch over $30 and counting. For Pop collectors and Karate Kid fans alike, they make exciting additions celebrating unlikely modern heroes.
The Final Word on Adrenaline-Pumping Action Funko Pops
Our roundup clearly shows Funko Pop‘s special talent for freeze-framing some of moviedom‘s most adrenaline-fueled characters in their most memorable moments. From John McClane to Mando, these vinyl capsules give fans a tangible way to enjoy the action legends who grace our screens.
Yet these represent but a fraction of Funko‘s ever-growing action catalog. Other notable adrenaline-soaked options range from 80s icons like the Terminator and Rambo to super-spy sleek figures of Atomic Blonde and Kingsman secret agents. Even WWE wrestling has joined the vinyl fray with rows of Pops capturing flamboyant fighters like The Rock and Macho Man Randy Savage mid-strut.
As streaming further resurrects our favorite screen franchises and new action stars rise, we can expect Funko to continue chasing the excitement. But for now, no collection can truly claim pop culture credibility without these adrenaline-charged Funko Pop classics front and center. Iconic as the heroes – and villains – that inspired them, they deliver outsized thrills on pocket-sized scale fit for any fan.
