Christmas is still a couple of months away, but that doesn’t deter many from thinking about their shopping lists and searching in stores and online. The hunt for the perfect gift isn’t something that should be taken lightly, and if you’re a perfectionist who wants to come up with the best, most spectacular gifts, then you definitely have to put in the effort and do your research. Collectors are one of the hardest demographics to please, as it can seem that they already have everything you could have possibly bought for them. Thinking outside the box and focusing on the latest releases will offer the best indications regarding what you should get them.
The newest TV and film releases of 2024 have attracted plenty of devoted fans, and many fandoms have actually enjoyed a resurgence as a result. Whether you’re just as passionate about them or not, you cannot deny their pop culture impact. One of the best ways to celebrate these productions is through Funkos, which will look great on any shelf.
Dune
The sprawling and complex science fiction series Dune is one of the most popular stories in the world, and in the decades since the release of the first book, it has continued to draw the attention of fans from all over the world. Most recently, it has generated new hype through the addition of the 2021 Denis Villeneuve production and its subsequent 2024 sequel, with a third film currently in development and expected to arrive in December 2026. Fans also have an upcoming television series to look forward to, which is scheduled to premiere on November 17th.
If you know someone who’s already talking to you quite a lot about how Dune is one of the best and most incredible sci-fi series ever made, you can find the perfect present for them on Funko Canada, regardless of who their favorite character is. In fact, if it doesn’t exceed your budget, you can get all the characters so that they can show that they’re a superfan.
Spider-Verse
Superheroes are a staple for geeks from all over the world, and their enduring popularity means there is a lot of merchandise out there to choose from. Even if your friend owns some Funkos of their favorite character, you will definitely be able to find some variations that they may not have even seen before. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Across the Spider-Verse have attracted legions of fans and are currently regarded as some of the best animation productions to have ever been made. Even those who are not particularly keen on animated works ended up as fans.
Spider-Ham is one of the production’s most emblematic characters, an anthropomorphic pig and parody of the original Spider-Man. Gwen is also considered one of the franchise’s best characters owing to her resilience, unique design, and cool acrobatics. And then, of course, there is Miles, who became such a well-loved character even among some of the most hardcore Peter Parker stans.
One Piece
One Piece is a legendary series among manga and anime lovers, so the stakes were high when it was made into a live-action television series for Netflix in 2023. The stakes are high when it comes to shows like this, and while most devoted fans will tune in to watch the episodes, many nonetheless expect the show to be of rather subpar quality. This luckily wasn’t the case this time, and the adaptation is actually regarded as one the best of its kind to have ever been made. The second season has already begun filming in June, so fans don’t have a whole lot left to wait.
There are several variations of the same character. For instance, you can get Monkey D. Luffy holding a piece of meat, his favorite food, an armored Chopper, or Corazon with the devil fruit. Apart from the figurines, you can also look into collectibles with practical uses, such as limited-edition backpacks and wallets.
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is known in equal measure for the immense hype it generated during its original release (a phenomenon that led critics to say that no other series had had such an impact before) and its controversial ending that generated backlash that was just as intense. Half a decade following the release of the last episode of the final season, The Iron Throne, there are still debates in the fandom about the plot and the way in which it unfolded. The Funko Pop of Daenerys Targaryen atop Drogon’s back must be part of the collection of any A Song of Ice and Fire fan.
House of the Dragon, the Thrones prequel, was renewed for a third season in June, so the hype for the world of Westeros is still alive and well. You can find Funkos of Rhaenyra, Daemon, Alicent Hightower, Baela, Jacaerys, the ill-fated king Viserys Targaryen and the ominous Crabfeeder.
Arcane
The League of Legends-inspired animated series will return for a second and final season in November. In honor of the release, a brand-new Funko collection was released for fans. At the moment, there are only five characters you can purchase: Vi, Jinx, Ekko, Heimerdinger (and his Poro), and Silco. Fans have speculated that more characters will come to the store in the form of vinyl figures after the launch of the second season. However, since they have already started to be sold out on several different platforms, you shouldn’t wait too long to get them if you know they’ll make someone’s day.
Shopping for a collector who’s a committed fan can be quite challenging since they are most likely constantly on the lookout for new items of their favorites to shop for. However, there’s no way you could go wrong with Funkos, mainly because there are so many variations of a single character to choose from, and if there aren’t, you can be certain that the figure is quite rare and difficult to obtain, which makes it extra valuable. If you predict you’ll have some serious research to do, it is better to start early.