Are factory error pops worth anything?

Postby **tholin** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 3:01 am

We had a few of those recently! Anyone else remembers Hulk's broken hammer ? :P

Postby **Thrillofthehunt** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 12:54 pm

I agree with the others on here stating it's more of a product defect. An error, one that holds some kind of value, tends to be widespread such a misused label, symbol etc. Something that a company may want to recall

Postby **levixkelly** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:07 pm

I think it's just opinion, some people would pay hundreds and other wouldn't want it in their collection.

Postby **POPSR4US2** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:37 pm

Definitely not with a missing arm

Postby **Lvpopcollector** » Wed Mar 07, 2018 12:00 pm

There are so many issues with the QA I think almost every line has an error of some type. If errors were rare maybe, but there are just too many.

Postby **Suprmike6** » Wed Mar 07, 2018 8:00 pm

Pass, not worth it

Postby **fieldsy32** » Wed Mar 07, 2018 8:04 pm

I think paint errors are usually where the money is at. I think missing pieces don’t warrant an increase in value.

Postby **Cchavez77** » Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:50 am

kappait wrote:
Abbernaffy wrote:are pops with factory errors actually worth anything? I just got a spiderman with a missing arm from the factory. not entirely sure if its worth keeping.

I guess there is no way to have it verified that someone just didn't open one a create an error.

Thats what I figured thanks!

Postby **Cchavez77** » Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:54 am

wenhol8710 wrote:
Cchavez77 wrote:What about a flying Porg with its head turned the wrong direction worth any more or less? Still facing forward just looking to the left instead of right.

I'd say nothing special with that, it's super easy to turn the heads on Pops.

That’s true thanks!

Postby **_ZROE** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:54 am

Some are, some aren’t. Just depends if the theme is popular.

Postby **mizsdiana** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:41 pm

Sometimes I wonder if errors or inconsistencies in the name are worth different values. Previously I heard that "Chopper" was spelled "Choper" and there was a spur there. But there isnt really an outlet we can check values in inconsistencies in the pops right?

Postby **monktoast** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:56 pm

What about abominable snowman with the wrong number on the box

Postby **professorratigan** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:24 pm

Around four years ago, I was browsing the Pops at my Toys R Us (RIP), and picked up the Phantom of the Opera to look at his paint job. And something seemed off about him... I wondered, "Huh? Did Funko make a variant that had white gloves and a cloak?" I scanned the back of the box, and it all became clear: the Phantom of the Opera had Dracula's body! The "white gloves" were Dracula's pale hands, and the cloak was, you guessed it, Dracula's cape. It was only then that I noticed the Dracula medallion around his neck, which should have been a dead giveaway. I had a laugh, put it back down and ended up buying the regular, non-defective version. To this day, though, I kinda wish I had bought the wonky one. Though I'm sure people would have accused me of swapping out the heads! Lol

Postby **JessicaLyn0205** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:40 pm

I got the "Yellow Symbol" Batman 01 and the "Red Dragon" Dany and didn't realize they were factory errors until I started cataloguing my collection.

And I'm not gonna lie, I bought an extra Bombshells Poison Ivy because the factory forgot to paint her underwear on her...

Postby **Mizarkie** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:50 pm

JessicaLyn0205 wrote:I got the "Yellow Symbol" Batman 01 and the "Red Dragon" Dany and didn't realize they were factory errors until I started cataloguing my collection.

And I'm not gonna lie, I bought an extra Bombshells Poison Ivy because the factory forgot to paint her underwear on her...

LOL I would love to see a pic of that if you can. Sounds hilarious!

Postby **KristinKing** » Wed May 16, 2018 4:30 pm

I have a Kylo Ren that doesnt have any eyebrows. Ive been looking but havent seen it anywhere online. Anyone have any idea about him?

Postby **RobinBear177** » Wed May 16, 2018 6:46 pm

The original batman with the yellow symbol was an error that was worth something.

Postby **clutch09** » Wed May 16, 2018 7:10 pm

Mizarkie wrote:
JessicaLyn0205 wrote:I got the "Yellow Symbol" Batman 01 and the "Red Dragon" Dany and didn't realize they were factory errors until I started cataloguing my collection.

And I'm not gonna lie, I bought an extra Bombshells Poison Ivy because the factory forgot to paint her underwear on her...

LOL I would love to see a pic of that if you can. Sounds hilarious!

that's the first I've heard of this!!! was this the pop? lol

Postby **mindblowin02** » Wed May 16, 2018 7:20 pm

A lot of factory errors can be easily copied with POPS, since you can easily open the box and then close the box. So a head swap, or upside down POP is not a big deal. A miss applied paint app might have added value to some, and will definitely be of less value to others.

A true factory error, that would be value would be the release and use of an unproved sculpt or a drastic packaging printing error.

Postby **KidMarvel** » Wed May 16, 2018 7:37 pm

Infinity war Iron Spider comes to mind, have one where the wrist bands are fully gold and another without and the blue is a lighter shade. Pretty cool to me!

Postby **KidMarvel** » Wed May 16, 2018 7:44 pm

KidMarvel wrote:Infinity war Iron Spider comes to mind, have one where the wrist bands are fully gold and another without and the blue is a lighter shade. Pretty cool to me!

Have an imgur link if anyone is interested but not sure if im allowed to post it here

Postby **comic book guy** » Wed May 16, 2018 7:47 pm

Yeah I don't think it has any value, I would prefer one that was not made with a defect. It's not a real error that would be collected.

Postby **velvetrobot** » Wed May 16, 2018 8:26 pm

Abbernaffy wrote:are pops with factory errors actually worth anything? I just got a spiderman with a missing arm from the factory. not entirely sure if its worth keeping.

the value of a pop is to the eye of a beholder, I know people who would pay 100 for a pop that someone else won't pay more then 10

Postby **Mizarkie** » Fri May 18, 2018 2:54 am

clutch09 wrote:
Mizarkie wrote:
JessicaLyn0205 wrote:I got the "Yellow Symbol" Batman 01 and the "Red Dragon" Dany and didn't realize they were factory errors until I started cataloguing my collection.

And I'm not gonna lie, I bought an extra Bombshells Poison Ivy because the factory forgot to paint her underwear on her...

LOL I would love to see a pic of that if you can. Sounds hilarious!

that's the first I've heard of this!!! was this the pop?

We still need to see the pic! LOL

Postby **EvRoKo** » Fri May 18, 2018 4:04 am

I was surprised to learn the the “Wounded Dr. Malcolm” pop’s original run misspelled his name on the boxes. Malcom vs. Malcolm. White font vs. red font. Seems like the original misspelled white font run would be more desirable.

Postby **dboneo** » Fri May 18, 2018 3:56 pm

I do have the "error yellow symbol" batman that happened a few years back. I remember when I bought it at a barnes and i just thought it was supposed to be that way until i learned the back story

Postby **blockablelaser** » Fri May 18, 2018 4:12 pm

An error isn't worth anything unless there is a batch of errors not just missing an arm. But error symbol thats on hundreds or thousands could be worth something. A spelling error on box could have potential.

Postby **PopYouOff** » Mon May 21, 2018 3:06 am

estrus wrote:I'd be p***! I'd want a replacement personally, it's a defective item imho

i would totally lose my sh** if my pop got her defective !

Postby **PopYouOff** » Mon May 21, 2018 3:08 am

fieldsy32 wrote:I think paint errors are usually where the money is at. I think missing pieces don’t warrant an increase in value.

i think thats definitely the case in most errors

Postby **Typale** » Mon May 21, 2018 3:10 am

Honestly I think defects bring the value way down... niw if it glows when it shouldn't or its red instead of yellow I could see an increase but also see a lot of faking most likely.

Postby **PopYouOff** » Mon May 21, 2018 3:11 am

gruppetstudios wrote:There's a sucker born every minute...

hahahaha
thats the best quote
someone will always be willing to pay for something out of the ordinary

Postby **ditbu13oi** » Mon May 21, 2018 3:16 am

dboneo wrote:I do have the "error yellow symbol" batman that happened a few years back. I remember when I bought it at a barnes and i just thought it was supposed to be that way until i learned the back story

Thats hard one to find including the Bat Girl Chase Error

Postby **JorEl15** » Mon May 21, 2018 4:27 am

What about the glow hood Taskmaster from Walgreens?

Postby **Kaosu** » Mon May 21, 2018 4:39 am

JorEl15 wrote:What about the glow hood Taskmaster from Walgreens?

I have him and have seen him sell for 100- 150, so I would he counts. Also none bobble Logan is another error.

Postby **silvermaine** » Tue May 22, 2018 2:37 am

KidMarvel wrote:
KidMarvel wrote:Infinity war Iron Spider comes to mind, have one where the wrist bands are fully gold and another without and the blue is a lighter shade. Pretty cool to me!

Have an imgur link if anyone is interested but not sure if im allowed to post it here

Me too, I noticed this since the first batches of the Iron Spider has the lighter blue color (as seen on the unboxing video of Ashley and Cameron on Funko's Youtube posted April 13, 2018) while the newer batches that came during and after the Infinity War movie was shown in theaters is the movie accurate darker blue color. 8-[

Please post your pics here as I want to compare mine as well, since I have both versions. :eek:

Postby **Battastic** » Tue May 22, 2018 6:32 am

The only one I remember is the Batman chest emblem error. The only reason it was worth anything was because it was something that made sense.
Most errors are just that...errors and they do not have any rhyme or reason.
Personally, I would skip them at all cost unless you build customs

Postby **StarWarsFunkoGirl** » Tue May 22, 2018 10:25 am

I have the Chopp and Chopper pops, well just because. I also collecting the different Dryden Voss, so far have #1 and #2
(#1 Dryden Voss (One Scar on Box & Pop) #2 Dryden Voss (One Scar on Box, Many Scars on Pop) & #3 Dryden Voss (Many Scars on Box & on Pop))

I just like the "errors" and feel that my SW wouldn't be complete without them

Postby **LatinFunko** » Tue May 22, 2018 11:30 am

It’s inconsistent at best. Batman with error symbol is definitely valuable.

Postby **amygdalaxx** » Tue May 22, 2018 11:51 am

I think errors are cool..like when they spelled Malcolm wrong. =D>

...but so many were sold I guess its not really special.

Postby **MadLove** » Tue May 22, 2018 12:09 pm

If it’s a large scale error then sometimes. (See Snaggletooth from the original line of Star Wars toys as a great example. Or Red dragon Daenerys or yellow symbol Batman in the Pop world) If it’s a matter of quality control (missing bits, bad paint....) then not at all, it’s just broken and whoever sold it to you should have caught that and contacted Funko for a replacement/credit/refund or at the very least given you a deal on it.

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