Marvel - Where to Start

[Greeryboy2410]

Hey all,

I'm going to start up my Marvel collection, and don't know where to start. I know everybody will say "pick what you like", but I love it all equally. I really dont know. I was thinking the Avengers would be a good starting point, but now I'm thinking X-Men. I'm stuck! Any reply appreciated

[unoudid]

Pick what you LOVE.

[Squird]

Ghost Rider.

All else sucks.

[funkystark]

Really you can't go wrong if you are buying Marvel Ross has it right though, buy what you love!

If I had to pick though, I'd side with starting with Avengers.

[Jango_Fresh]

You have zero marvels now?

[Jeggy]

Hey all,

I'm going to start up my Marvel collection, and don't know where to start. I know everybody will say "pick what you like", but I love it all equally. I really dont know. I was thinking the Avengers would be a good starting point, but now I'm thinking X-Men. I'm stuck! Any reply appreciated

My personal opinion would be to start with what's readily available as they are the easiest to find and the cheapest. You will find your collection growing quickly if you start off this way. From there decide for yourself if hunting down the variants or the really rare are worth finding. You might find that hunting down all the variants is a huge pain and not worth it. The main thing is to figure out what type of collector you are.

[Annabelle]

I'd probably start with the ones that are hardest to get - the older Pops are apparently discontinued, so try to get them before the price skyrockets (eg - Nick Fury is starting to go up in cost; if you want him, get him soon). Also look out for convention and retailer exclusives, there are some really cool designs out there! Again, they go up in price as they become harder to find. Pick up the newer releases (like the X-Men and AoU Avengers) as they are released and go on sale, and anything else you come across cheap.

[Mauison]

I'd probably start with the ones that are hardest to get - the older Pops are apparently discontinued, so try to get them before the price skyrockets (eg - Nick Fury is starting to go up in cost; if you want him, get him soon). Also look out for convention and retailer exclusives, there are some really cool designs out there! Again, they go up in price as they become harder to find. Pick up the newer releases (like the X-Men and AoU Avengers) as they are released and go on sale, and anything else you come across cheap.

I agree with this, IF you're going to be a completionist. The "retired" and HTF Pops are going to go up further in value so the sooner you get those the better.

[Fugly16]

I'd say get the low hanging fruit first, most bang for your buck. Establish that base and then head for the rarer ones you like. Once you scour and figure out which are more scarce you'll be able to prioritize. But most definitely get what you like.

[Greeryboy2410]

You have zero marvels now?

Check my sig

They're all DC xD

[0xTurtle]

Get what you like first you'll enjoy them much longer that way!

[Jango_Fresh]

You have zero marvels now?

Check my sig

They're all DC xD

I might be able to hook you up some Iron Man 3 maybe Avengers, not sure on box conditions though

[Greeryboy2410]

I'd probably start with the ones that are hardest to get - the older Pops are apparently discontinued, so try to get them before the price skyrockets (eg - Nick Fury is starting to go up in cost; if you want him, get him soon). Also look out for convention and retailer exclusives, there are some really cool designs out there! Again, they go up in price as they become harder to find. Pick up the newer releases (like the X-Men and AoU Avengers) as they are released and go on sale, and anything else you come across cheap.

I think I'll find myself doing that exactly. I'm going to start off with the winter soldier Cap, the Dark World Thor, and maybe an Iron Man 3 Iron man.
That'll leave me with money for the Vision and Ultron when they release. And maybe Hulk Buster. No. Definitely Hulk Buster

I want to get Nick Fury, but his price has already rose to around £40 or $50.

[Greeryboy2410]

You have zero marvels now?

Check my sig

They're all DC xD

I might be able to hook you up some Iron Man 3 maybe Avengers, not sure on box conditions though

Really? That would be amazing! Btw, I love your profile pic star lord custom. Epic custom right there

[ballatwork]

Maybe you'll get lucky with the "big" Marvel announcement today and they will re-release all the figures in non bobble head versions!

[Greeryboy2410]

Maybe you'll get lucky with the "big" Marvel announcement today and they will re-release all the figures in non bobble head versions!

Am I the only one that likes bobbleheads? I mean, I would like the option of not having it, but I think they're pretty cool

[Jeggy]

I'm not bothered by bobbleheads one bit. In fact I think they are cool looking.

[Jasper Avenue]

As an exclusive Marvel collector, I would recommend grabbing the Thor: TDW and Winter Soldier ones first. Any lines that are made for a movie tend to go out of production quicker.

Other than that, focus on getting some of the exclusives that are getting harder to find - Marvel exclusives shoot up in price pretty quickly.

[Greeryboy2410]

As an exclusive Marvel collector, I would recommend grabbing the Thor: TDW and Winter Soldier ones first. Any lines that are made for a movie tend to go out of production quicker.

Other than that, focus on getting some of the exclusives that are getting harder to find - Marvel exclusives shoot up in price pretty quickly.

What about GOTG? I know its a movie line, but I see them sticking around a little longer

[doao]

Since they are the newest Marvel pops, X-Men would be easiest to start with since Hot Topic should have them all in stock, or other retailers like Barnes and Noble.

Though, as it was stated, you may want to stay with something that might be harder to find down the line. One of the first Pops I got was White Phoenix and Green Phoenix, which I'm glad I did since they are considerably more expensive and harder to come by now.

But with a major Marvel announcement coming soon, it seems like a good time to start collecting Marvel. Good luck!

[Greeryboy2410]

Since they are the newest Marvel pops, X-Men would be easiest to start with since Hot Topic should have them all in stock, or other retailers like Barnes and Noble.

Though, as it was stated, you may want to stay with something that might be harder to find down the line. One of the first Pops I got was White Phoenix and Green Phoenix, which I'm glad I did since they are considerably more expensive and harder to come by now.

But with a major Marvel announcement coming soon, it seems like a good time to start collecting Marvel. Good luck!

Thanks man! I think I've picked a great time, lots of new lines being released, everything seems to be falling in place for a great year of Marvel

[jester00]

I'm going to start Marvel when the Age of Ultron pops are released. Then I will cherry pick the characters I enjoy. I do have a Deadpool right now I got in a trade. But I was going to get him anyways

[Greeryboy2410]

I'm looking at the Ultron line, and not sure at the moment. Considering getting Cap, Hawkeye, Thor and Ultron. Maybe Vision instead of Ultron. Not sure

[doctony]

Avengers would be a good place to start.

[FunkoNewb]

Any series with Iron Man in it...

[cokerock]

I Just started off myself and have several Lines that I love Movies, Walking dead, Comics. I love Marvel more than DC since that is what I grew up on. So I been grabbing what I can at good prices first. Mostly the things I can grab a Hot topic and Barns and Noble. So I have the guardians line except Unmasked Starlord and almost all the X-men I found that made me happier since the the collection was larger quicker. But that was just me.

[Jango_Fresh]

Any series with Iron Man in it...

I agree, but I always took you for a batman guy....

[dakook]

Start with the Wacky Wobblers 10 times cooler than pops!

[jester00]

I'm looking at the Ultron line, and not sure at the moment. Considering getting Cap, Hawkeye, Thor and Ultron. Maybe Vision instead of Ultron. Not sure

I plan on getting all the Ultron wave except Ultron. Then track down a Black Widow later on.

[Jasper Avenue]

I'm looking at the Ultron line, and not sure at the moment. Considering getting Cap, Hawkeye, Thor and Ultron. Maybe Vision instead of Ultron. Not sure

I plan on getting all the Ultron wave except Ultron. Then track down a Black Widow later on.

I actually think Ultron will be a really popular piece - I'd nab him while he's cheap.

[BillyLouis]

Close your eyes and pick someone.

Personally, I am going to start collecting Marvel as well, but I'm only going with cinematic villains.

[BigM]

Ghost Rider.

All else sucks.

This ^ until Funko makes Daredevil.

[Jezter]

Ghost Rider, Silver Surfer, X-Men are my top picks.
Not counting variants I hope to get a crap ton of Marvel myself, but that's my teenage self giggling at the thought of having a wall of Marvel Pops someday.

[alienfeast]

I'll say you should get Dr. Doom, Ghost Rider, and the Silver Surfer.

[Adudewithdreams]

I only collect MCU pops, with few exceptions, example being walgreens exclusives.

[Queen of Marvel]

Start with Galactus, Bullseye, X-23...

[Hop]

Deadpool... duh.

[doao]

I'll say you should get Dr. Doom, Ghost Rider, and the Silver Surfer.

I have none of those Pops, but I eventually want them all. Though Ghost Rider needs Punisher and Daredevil along side.

[xmaldigolax]

The thing if you can find him at a decent price, i would like him

[PopRedneck79]

When i started the first set i got was the avengers and that kicked off my Pop! collection. I'd try for that if you can track them down for a decent price or if not the guardians of the galaxy is also a good marvel set to start with. Good luck