How to Identify Fake Funko Pops?

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No-Calligrapher-3424 · 3 years ago

They dont say copyright funko on the foot

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Davidcaindesign · 3 years ago

Actually, a whole lot of them do. 😂

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No-Calligrapher-3424 · 3 years ago

Bruh

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Davidcaindesign · 3 years ago

A lot of ways. Don’t buy into the whole foot code thing though, that’s the first thing the fakes always get right now. It’s all about the width of the die-cut, differences in font choices, washed out colors from scanning, and things like the stippling effect in the Pop! Logo, or gradients. Some are incredibly close but have small errors. Recently, a lot of high quality fakes have made it to market. The best ways to avoid fakes are to: never buy from China, ever. It’s always a fake. Also, if it has a PPG of $300 you aren’t getting it for $30 online, ever. You might be lucky enough to find one in some rogue store on a shelf that no one cares about, but it’s highly unlikely. You should expect to pay $250+ for a $300 PPG pop. If the price is too good to be true, it’s because it is.

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Equal-Wishbone-6131 · 3 years ago

Ya ones from China are the first sign

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Buying funko pops from eBay

Posted by Expert_Plane_2761 · in r/funkopop · 1 year ago

I'm in such a huge funko pop phase but I've been looking through eBay for funko pops and I have no idea how to tell if it's real or fake? Honestly I'm not entirely sure it matters all that much to me but I'm just very confused and was wondering if anyone had tips on how to avoid buying fake funko pops

Edit: the seller I'm looking has a funko authorization. Does that make it better?

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AnOldYoungGuy · 1 year ago

Just like with anything, first check the seller's feedback rating. If they have even a small past history of selling questionable items, proceed with caution. Next, if the Pop you're looking at is a fairly common Pop, you shouldn't have to worry too much about fakery. People aren't going to waste their time making copies of something that's already plentiful in availability. It's the more rare and sought-after ones you need to look out for, like chases. Finally, just simply do your homework. Do Google searches for the item in question, and see what a real one undoubtedly looks like.

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AnOldYoungGuy · 1 year ago

Also, check the price. If they're offering a usually high price item for an unbeatable bargain low price, it could be too good to be true.

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DGSvic · 1 year ago

Just check the seller ratings/reviews. If someone is out there trying to sell fakes, I'm sure Ebay would crack down on them quick. Technically, Ebay itself is an authorized Funko retailer. You should only question if it's fake if you're going to spend hundreds of dollars on a grail. Commons and even exclusives aren't worth faking. Please beware of replica from China. They usually specify, but if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Example: a grail selling for $30 when it's value is over $500

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dee_el · 1 year ago

You can always google “real vs fake _____ funko”. If it’s a grail it’ll likely have a review or several lol. But you can likely trust Funko retail sellers

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damonlebeouf · 1 year ago

i woundnt purchase outside your own country and buy NOTHING from china.

oddly enough i’ve had sellers that the listing was in the states where i live then the tracking for the item starts in mexico or somewhere else. i immediately start a dispute with the seller through ebay and ive always had ebay back me in those instances.

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scarlol19 · 1 year ago

There's a facebook group that is dedicated to real vs fake pops, might want to join up to get advice on some, especially pricier ones

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r/StarWarsFunkoPops • [3]

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How do I tell if this Funko pop is fake.

Posted by Own_Faithlessness410 · in r/StarWarsFunkoPops · 2 months ago

I hear this is one of the most faked figures in the community. I believe this one to be a fake, but I want to learn how to check it myself.

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OGtigersharkdude · 2 months ago

It's fake ....

Me pointing at the price

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Own_Faithlessness410 · OP · 2 months ago

Yeah obviously but is there ways you can look at the box and tell it’s fake?

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Afaith_1 · 2 months ago

There is but sometimes the community won’t want to tell if someone ask that question they could be the ones selling a fake and trying to fix any “mistakes” 🤷‍♂️. Just look up how to tell if it’s fake takes like 3 min

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MrPearlJam999 · 2 months ago

Dude don't pay 150 on a boot. You can get this a lot cheaper

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Own_Faithlessness410 · OP · 2 months ago

I would never buy a fake but I want to learn how to tell if figures are faked

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nashcure · 1 month ago

Google.

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J-collectables · 2 months ago

The eyes are off. Look closely it’s clear because of all the little difference kinda of an ass fake. Goodluck

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Cytological · 2 months ago

besides the price, its honestly kind of hard to tell from the pic alone tbh

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m-m-m-maishiranui · 2 months ago

I second that (or 3rd?). Gotta get yourself as much info from the seller as possible.

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Own_Faithlessness410 · OP · 2 months ago

What I’m saying

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GrislySauce5 · 1 month ago

You seem like a charming person to talk to.

Use your eyes? Compare it to pictures off the funko site?

This funko specifically looks like it was melted. It also looks like they’re holding a light under it. I’ve never seen a funko glow that vibrantly. The proportions are awful. It’s got bug eyes

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valdezlopez · 2 months ago

Hope this helps:

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Guide to identifying fake funkos

Posted by aaronhong13 · in r/funkopop · 6 years ago

Alright so you're interested in purchasing a pop, but you're worried you might be buying a fake. If you're looking for a non-authentic pop to add to your collection, that is fine and I have nothing against that. This is for the people who are spending full price on a pop and hopefully avoiding getting a fake in return. For the purposes of the information below, I will refer to all fake variants (custom, "China version", ect) as simply fakes.

1. Let's find some fakes on eBay

Search for the pop that you are purchasing and sort by lowest cost.
The fakes are now on the top of your results since they are usually the cheapest.
Scroll through some of these fakes and open some of the links in different tabs so you can keep some references. Skip the ones with stock photos of the pop as you should never purchase a pop when only given stock photos

2. Now to find some real ones to compare

Using the Funko app or poppriceguide.com you can find pictures of the pop and what it's supposed to look like.
Let's go back to eBay and start filtering our results.
- billy funko saw sdcc -china -custom -fake
Using this example we are taking out any words that have "china, custom, or fake" in the title.
NOTE: There is also a small checkbox near the search you can check to search the descriptions as well. I DO NOT recommend checking this box as real Funkos are made in China so you will filter out real pops.
A lot of people recommend setting this to "US Only" or "North America". Using the filtering above, I recommend leaving it at "Default". Just because a Funko comes from overseas doesn't mean that it is fake and just because it comes from within the US, doesn't mean it is real.
Alright looking at our results, the first pop is a reproduction as stated in the title and description with the "RP". (This is something that you can filter out if you'd like)
Scrolling through, there are more consistent results of Funko Pops that look strikingly similar to each other and that's a good sign that you are looking at a majority of real Funko's. (This differs greatly depending on piece and rarity though).
Find a couple that look legitimate (compared to Funko app or poppriceguide) and open them in more tabs

3. Let's compare

So I put these images side by side pulled straight from the ebay listings. Let's start going over the differences.
Sticker: The notch in the bottom right corner is supposed to look like it's peeling up. You can see this from poppriceguide.
Left hand: Billy's left hand is surprisingly transparent and there is no blood on it.
Blood: Speaking of blood, there's a lot on the fake's face, but none on his pants/clothing.
Eyes: Although it appears that the fake doesn't have the red rings in his eyes, he actually does. But they are really dark.

4. Thoughts

99.9% of the time when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
The comparison above is not all inclusive and as more and more fakes are produced, they can change things up (like getting the right sticker or better blood patterns). Sometimes there are other differences found on other parts of the box. This example just talked about the pop and the front of the box.
Not all fakes are created equal. Mass produced ones in China will be more common, but there are a few fan created replicas that has more details than the China versions.
Always do your research and when in doubt ask. There is a weekly thread posted every Tuesday for people to ask about fakes.
Due to eBay/Paypal having your back if you are bait-and-switched or if you do someone receive a non-authentic Funko, I'd recommend eBay. For in-person or Facebook group or anything like that, use Paypal Goods and Services.

5. F.A.Q

Q: I don't see any fake eBay listings for 'X' pop. Does that mean I'm safe?
A: Kind of... Companies in China are not going to make fakes of all Funkos. They usually try to make the higher end pops. If there isn't listings on eBay, check aliexpress (usually they only have stock photos though). Ask for photos of the pop and closely inspect it with real ones. Although there might not be fakes, that doesn't mean there aren't talented people out there making customs versions that look real enough.
Q: Can you write up a specific guide for 'X' pop?
A: I actually attempted that and that is how I ended up writing this guide. We all have our own grails and what we want. It's difficult for me to identify all the signs for fakes from series that I don't collect or know nothing about. This is more to assist others in what they're passionate about.
Q: What can I do to help the community?
A: Well maybe you can write up something similar to a pop you know very well and prevent others from being scammed.
Q: Can I post this somewhere else?
A: I wouldn't mind as long as it was just a link to this post.

Disclaimer: This information is current as of May 7th, 2019. I am not responsible for the purchases that you make. Don't be a dumb-dumb. I'm an internet stranger and the information I might be providing always has a chance to be completely wrong. I do not represent Funko, eBay, PopPriceGuide, or any other entity listed above.

Guides that have been created so far:

Planet Arlia Vegeta
Metallic Beerus - u/nebulusx

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a_goonie · 6 years ago

Can mods make this a top post and maybe as we come across or (dreadfully) buy a fake we can just post them here with a pic and start a reference guide here. This may have to be it's own sub maybe?

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aaronhong13 · OP · 6 years ago

The reason I created this was because I wasn't sure which pops were faked and which were not and I didn't want to randomly go on a random chase looking. The unfortunate thing is that people will buy fakes not knowing. If they post pictures of their fakes in here, I will happily do some more research and see if I can make something like I did with the Planet Arlia Vegeta guide.

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Alres3 · 3 years ago

I started my Vader/Anakin pop collection 3 years ago. There are 37 pops total, just 9 remaining! Now I fear I may have some fakes but searching them up, "fake vs real", if found nothing... It did save me money on the holographic 33 one though. But that said, what do I do because not all have the sticker as well? Bought few from eBay/Amazon/Kijiji.

Great post but now I'm just worried and I really want to make sure all are authentic...

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

Very nice and well-thought out guide. Personally though I prefer to just avoid all situations where I could be sold a fake (even if it basically restricts me to getting newer Pops).

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aaronhong13 · OP · 6 years ago

Thank you. I understand your stance in that and I respect that.

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

Thanks for this, eBay is flooded with possible fake Pikachus and I really want to find a real one.

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aaronhong13 · OP · 6 years ago

Completely understandable. You're very welcome.

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nebulusx · 6 years ago

Here is a visual guide I just made for metallic Beerus, since the new fakes look identical to real except for 1 tell.

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aaronhong13 · OP · 6 years ago

Thank you. I will add this.

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CryptoJenkins7 · 6 years ago

Let’s slap this bad boy on the fridge.

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r/TopPops • [5]

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My extensive guide to fake Funko pops and how to spot them!

Posted by ow_chicken · in r/TopPops · 3 years ago

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/356657567641?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=xopejueesdc&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=h73qkul4tnc&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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Mindless_Walrus_6823 · 1 month ago

I know this is old af and youre a great individual but can I send you a few pops to validate? Not sure if they made any fake ones as Ai said they did lol

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ow_chicken · OP · 1 month ago

By all means you can! Funko themselves doesn't produce fake pops but other companies and factories do to grab a quick buck.

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SoftwarePitiful211 · 5 months ago

Could you help me with something? I wanna know if this Funko is fake or not. I’m seeing two different things.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/167402780839?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=GdZ3djMfTRy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=h73qkul4tnc&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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InternationalTie1410 · 4 months ago

There both real but I’d go with the first link

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ThatAnimatronic_Geek · 7 months ago

Is this pop fake? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326359758121?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=vBZiUEjlQ0u&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=dkkwwouqtvs&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I'm meeting Nick Frost in a month or two and really want him to be able to sign a funko pop for me and I thought this might be the best fit but I have terrible anxiety and always like having a second opinion from the community so what do you think? It looks legit enough to me...

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Vivid_Edge569 · 8 months ago

There are Donald Duck 31 floating around. Is it supposed to have 'Disney store' logo specifically? The ones I see being sold only have 'Disney'.

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ow_chicken · OP · 8 months ago

So they have both! The Disney store one is harder to find because it was exclusive to that store, and the 'disney' logo is still legit, just the more general release.

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Vivid_Edge569 · 8 months ago

Yeah it was strange that there are two. Me thinking one is fake.

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pnklxz · 9 months ago

Just wanted to say a massive thank you for this guide - really useful and helped me today to work out that a Funko I bought was (I think!) a fake - brilliant job!

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ow_chicken · OP · 9 months ago

Thank you so much- Happy to help!

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r/funkopop • [6]

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New to Funko

Posted by Gub227 · in r/funkopop · 6 months ago

Hey everyone, just beginning to get into funkos. What is the best way to make sure you aren’t getting the real thing an not a fake?

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MidnightDouble8239 · 6 months ago

Personally I’d suggest spending your money else where. The funko pop hobby isn’t the same as it used to be. I’ve been collecting for years and decided recently to sell off 90% of my collection, around 350 POPs.

If you do want to collect, your best bet is looking at retail stores and local hobby shops as they may offer exclusives. Hot topic, GameStop, MyPOPs etc. Online can be abit challenging but if you can beat bots there’s a few sites to use like funko.com. EBay’s a good site but be cautious when buying higher end ones. Be sure to check how to spot fakes if you can and really compare your photos. I would stay away from marketplace unless you can absolutely tell the difference between authentic and fakes. There’s a very simple way to understand the difference between the two by simple lettering, font, colours, manufacturer date/sticker on bottom of the box.

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Sudden-Primary-3407 · 6 months ago

There’s groups on Facebook dedicated to solely authenticating pops. Usually, if the price is too good to be true, it most likely isn’t. If buying through eBay, Facebook (reference check) or Mercari, look at reviews to help determine if it’s a trustworthy seller. Can still always get scammed though.

Buy from Funko retailers. Hot Topic, Boxlunch, Target, Walmart, Chalice Collectibles, ToyTemple, vrarestore (slow), Barnes and noble, GameStop, entertainment earth and others.

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r/deathnote • [7]

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Fake or legit funko pops?

Posted by diddlybop1 · in r/deathnote · 2 months ago

Does anyone know whether these pops are fake or real?

i.redd.it

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Slay_Six · 2 months ago

They seem real. The imagine quality isn't good so I can't see the details to look closer if they're fake but they seem real. Also look if they have a batch number behind. Look at the color of the "POP" sign, the fake ones have a more stronger yellow Color I think? (Idk how to describe it) and the real has a kind of fader shade of yellow. The fakes ones also have a darker color. The figures seem real tho for me

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diddlybop1 · OP · 2 months ago

I just bought them this morning. Fingers crossed all is ok 😭🤞

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Slay_Six · 2 months ago

Wish you luck haha😭

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obsoleteconsole · 2 months ago

There are Deathnote funko pops, not sure if those are the real ones or not though

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EndlessSuffering4 · 2 months ago

Irrelevant but it would be smart to have Ryuk on top since he is the observer.

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sl3ndii · 2 months ago

I personally picture Ryuk as a bottom but that’s just me

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aangieees · 2 months ago

rlly i figured hed be a top lol

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EndlessSuffering4 · 2 months ago

r/suddenlysexual

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_Asami-chan · 2 months ago

Ask on r/Funko or r/Funko_Pop. There are people out there who know how to recognize scams

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r/funkopop • [8]

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Most common counterfeited Pops. Help list fakes that you’ve seen or heard about.

Posted by xxjakexxrxx · in r/funkopop · 4 years ago

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Yabrin_Sorr · 4 years ago

ECCC MCU WW2 Captain America from a few years ago has a good number of fakes running around. Makes me weary of getting one, even if I follow all the real-vs-fake guides.

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xxjakexxrxx · OP · 4 years ago

Hard to tell nowadays a lot of fakes are getting good

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runstudycoffee · 4 years ago

Some asshole on Mercari was selling a crap ton of them, he had no reviews and no prior sales. Selling about 10 of them for about 65 each along with Iron man 2 pops, I called him out on those letting him know iron man doesn't have the machine gun on shoulder like war machine, he deleted the listings afterwards

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AltruisticWeird5355 · 2 years ago

Walmart is overrun with 3rd party sellers now, and they're selling Breaking Bads, Eddie Munsons, SDCC season 1 beat-up Steve from Stranger Things, the aforementioned Cap, Blacklight Spider-Man, and of course, Upside-Down Spider-Man and John Wick (Bloody). I'm out of the game like Fredo. They ain't pulling me back in because JUST when I think I'm out... Oh, and Scarface is another one! I've been on with Walmart all day and night trying to nail down the jerks we could identify. But I bet you anything in existence that it will still be overrun with Eddies from China for $25 each, Heisenberg at like, $40? It's obscene, and it's gonna Beanie Baby Funkos.

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xxjakexxrxx · OP · 4 years ago

Think there’s a selling group going on Mercari bunch of fake accounts selling a lot of counterfeit Funkos and people falling for it because of the prices.

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gircat13 · 4 years ago

I'm glad I got a Ghost Face years ago, they're so many fakes of him now

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xxjakexxrxx · OP · 4 years ago

I see so many Ghost Faces on Mercari like thousands are sold each week

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agnelo007 · 4 years ago

Just have a good at Ali express all are fake on there even commons

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xxjakexxrxx · OP · 4 years ago

Ya it’s unfortunate but I’ve seen the comparison and you can tell right away it’s a fake lol ��

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get-gnomed5 · 4 years ago

Yeah but if it's bad lighting it would be a bit hard to tell

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Sr2066 · 4 years ago

I fell for the OG Trafalgar Law pop.

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jookieboi · 4 years ago

Does it glow tho?

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r/StarWarsFunkoPops • [9]

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Fake Star Wars Funko Pops!

Posted by Diligent_Calendar698 · in r/StarWarsFunkoPops · 7 months ago

I'm new in collecting Funko Pops and have seen some fake pops being sold online. Wondering if we have some kind of list with pics so we can be aware before buying. Here's an example. The X'ed part should be a hole with the transparent cover.

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Neat-Administration8 · 7 months ago

It’s just a stock image, it’s a render, not a real photo so it’s not always 100% accurate

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r/funkopop • [10]

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how to spot fake pops online?

Posted by [deleted] · in r/funkopop · 6 years ago

im trying to buy the target exclusive pikachu somewhere but i dont know which ones are authentic could someone point me in the right direction

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PembrokePercy · 6 years ago

I’ve seen a bunch of DBZ fakes that have the “M” in ANIMATION that’s wrong. The center of the M should not go all the way down. Many fakes don’t have the exact font so there M meets the bottom of the text at its center.

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ThatFunkoBitch · 6 years ago

If it's from china and the price is low it is someplace you should not go.

If the color is off give it a scoff.

If the box number is off center its an auction you should not enter.

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BroLo_ElCordero · 6 years ago

If there's a stripe through the logo, the sale is a no-go.

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midniteeternal · 6 years ago

I’d buy using PayPal if you’re on the fence with a pop due to their protection policy.

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Gothicroks · 6 years ago

https://i.imgur.com/aGhkCwp.jpg Just saw this this morning

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jRbizzle · 6 years ago

That’s a pretty good fake to be honest. If it is lol

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

A lot of genuine pops do say “made in China” though. So the “made in China” on bottom of the box doesn’t mean it’s a fake

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