Pixar and its lost collections
The history of the Funkos related to Pixar movies is very curious, because the company’s custom of developing complete collections based on the same movie was not applied to the characters created by the company founded by Steve Jobs. Initially Funko limited itself to launching loose figures on the market within the broader Disney collections, but not as part of larger catalogs based on a single film.
It wasn’t until recently that Pixar became part of Funko’s strategy of putting exclusive figurine collections inspired by a single movie on sale in stores, practically at the same time they were released in theaters. So much so that the first was Monsters University in 2013, which they followed inside-outArlo, Toy Story 4, The Incredibles 2, cars 3, Coconut, Soul Onward, Luca or Red, among other. And it is that although it seems incredible, it was not until that decade of 2010 that Funko really began to worry about developing exclusive catalogs of Pixar icons that would do justice to the characters of the productions that came to theaters.
Moreover, in what we could consider as a sacrilege on the part of Funko towards Pixar fans, those first collections combined characters from the animated classics created by Walt Disney himself with those of the 3D animated films. It was the case of Mickey Mouse and Snow White with the cowboy Woody or Mr. Incredible, which were part of the same series. As you can imagine, those first figurines are today some of the most sought after pieces by collectors.
These are the best Pixar Funkos
The list that we bring you below contains those that are, in our opinion, the most sought-after figures based on characters from the Pixar universe. In this particular case, and unlike what happened, for example, with Batman figurines, time is a determining factor in explaining their value in most cases. The characteristics that make a figure in this selection are the market price, how faithful they are to the original material and the level of detail they have. With nothing more to say, here you have our select top 10
lotso of toy Story 3 (#13)
We start our list with a heavyweight. This figure of the charismatic villain of toy Story 3 It is today an almost inaccessible piece, due to its high price that in almost all cases exceeds 300 euros. Just by looking at it we are already smelling like strawberries, like in the movie, and it is, without a doubt, a very good representation of Woody’s Machiavellian antagonist.
heimlich’s Bugs (#229)
The film from which it comes may not be the most loved or remembered by fans, but it is that particularity that makes it so sought after. Funko doesn’t usually put many figures up for sale. Bugsin fact, the most recent is that of one of the Aliens of toy story disguised as the character of Princess Dot. Plus, this Heimlich, for 2016, has a level of fidelity that rivals some newer pieces that are vastly more elaborate.
crush of Finding Nemo (#75)
We find another movie not very common for Funko, Finding Nemo. The feature that makes this figure special is its position. At the time it was manufactured it would not have been a strange decision for Funko standing on her legs at ground level, but that pose in the air, as if she were sailing the eastern Australian currents, makes her a true Pop wonder.
syndrome The Incredibles (#18)
The Incredibles is, according to many fans, one of the best superhero movies ever created, so their figures had to be up to the task. The first pieces that were manufactured, despite beginning to look somewhat old, are still highly coveted by specialized collectors. On this occasion, we meet another villain from the Pixar factory, and that is because the bad guys have a lot of pull. The prices that he can reach rival those of the Lotso of toy Story 3.
doc hudson from cars (#130)
the figures of cars They may be one of the strangest pieces that Funko has manufactured in its history, and it is that trying to transmit that universe of cars in the style of bobbleheads and googly eyes was not an easy task. However, within this collection the one that came out the best was the character of the mythical Doc Hudson, champion of three Piston Cups. He is, without a doubt, one of the most loved and remembered characters in the saga.
Remy’s Ratatouille (#270)
As you can see in this list, Funko does not usually give the same love to independent Pixar movies compared to other renowned franchises. This is the case of Ratatouille. The reason that the three figures in this film (Remy, Emile and Lingüini) are skyrocketing in their prices is because It has begun to acquire the consideration of a cult title.
Wall-E (#400)
There is no doubt that this figure is very peculiar. The characteristic that allows it to be placed in very high search levels is that is made with a large percentage of recycled materialssince it was released for the “Earth Day” of the year 2018. In addition, Funko did a very good job of conveying that kindness in the look of the endearing robot, with that boot in his hands with the only rest of life on planet Earth.
Carl & Ellie’s Whoops! (2 packs)
Here we once again have a Holy Grail and a good one, as collectors say. Funko has been releasing different packs and movie moments inspired by the couple’s life of Carl and Ellie, and this was the first of all. It transports us to the initial sequence of Upwhen the couple met. These figurines offer incredible detail both inside the box and out. For example, he wears the emblematic blackberry soda button, while the box of the figures is the Adventure Journal that Ellie writes.
Ernest of Coconut (#304)
Other figures that once passed through stores without pain or glory and are now authentic treasures are those of the wonderful film of the year 2017, Coconut. Many people chose not to buy them before the premiere because they didn’t trust it too much, but when it hit theaters it was already too late and practically all the figurines disappeared from the shelves in a few days. In particular, this Ernesto de la Cruz who is a perfect representation of the musician we met in the film.
Mike Wazowski from SA monsters (No.5)
Funko since its inception has had the talent to make very good figures that have a resemblance monstrous (eye to the joke) with the protagonists of the 2001 film. In this position and, despite being launched in 2010, the company knew how to convert this endearing and hilarious Mike Wazowski in figure Pop! Also, and although its value has decreased a bit due to an updated version of 2021, the original remains a highly sought-after top-tier collector’s item by fans.
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