Pixar is undoubtedly one of the best-known and most relevant animation studios worldwide, since has given us authentic classics that are part of the history of cinemaas the Toy Story, SA monsters o Finding Nemo. That is why different merchandising brands have been interested in their creations and one of them is Funko, which for more than ten years has been in charge of manufacturing figures of all the feature films of the Californian company. And it must be said that among their ranks there are authentic grails, coveted by all those fans who want to complete one of their collections.
Pixar and its lost collections
The history of Funkos related to Pixar movies is very curious, because the company's custom of developing entire 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 larger 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 collections of exclusive figurines inspired by a single movie on sale in stores, practically at the same time as they were released in theaters. So much so that the first was Monsters University in 2013, which they followed Inside Out, Arlo, Toy Story 4, Incredibles 2, Cars 3, Coco, 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 did justice to the characters of the productions that reached theaters.
What's more, 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 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, these 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 specific case, and unlike what happened, for example, with the Batman figurines, time is a determining factor to explain its 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.
lots of Toy Story 3 (no.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 strawberries, like in the movie, and it is, without a doubt, a very good representation of Woody's Machiavellian antagonist.
heimlich's Bichos (no.229)
The movie from which it comes may not be the most loved or remembered by fans, but It is this particularity that makes it so sought after. Funko does not usually put many figures for sale BichosIn fact, the most recent one is that of one of the Aliens from Toy Story dressed up as the character Princess Dot. Furthermore, this Heimlich, for a 2016 model, has a level of fidelity that rivals that of some more current pieces that are immensely more elaborate.
View offer on AmazonCrush from Finding Nemo (no.75)
We find another not very common movie for Funko, Finding Nemo. The characteristic that makes this figure special is its position. At the time it was manufactured it would not have been a strange decision for Funko support it on its legs at ground level, but that pose in the air, as if it were sailing through the Australian currents of the east, makes it a wonder of Pop.
Syndrome The Incredibles (no.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 find another villain from the Pixar factory, and that is that the bad guys have a lot of pull. The prices he can fetch rival those of Lotso's Toy Story 3.
Doc Hudson's Cars (no.130)
The figures of Cars They may be one of the strangest pieces that Funko has made in its history, and it is that trying to convey that universe of cars in the style of big-headed and bug-eyed cars was not an easy task. However, within this collection The one that came out best was the character of the mythical Doc Hudson, champion of three Piston Cups. He is undoubtedly one of the most loved and remembered characters in the saga.
View offer on AmazonRemy's Ratatouille (no.270)
As you can see in this list, Funko does not usually give the same love to the 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 Linguini) are skyrocketing in their prices is because It has begun to acquire the status of a cult title.
View offer on AmazonWall-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 materials, since it was launched on the market for "Earth Day" in 2018. In addition, Funko did a very good job in 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.
View offer on Amazoncarl&ellie's Up! (2 packs)
Here we once again have a Holy Grail and one of the good ones, as collectors say. Funko has been bringing out different ones for a couple of years. packs and movie moments inspired by Carl and Ellie's couple life, and this was the first of all. It transports us to the initial sequence of Up, when the couple met. These figurines offer incredible detail both inside the box and outside. For example, he is wearing the iconic blackberry soda cap, while the figure box is Ellie's Adventure Journal.
Ernest of Coco (no.304)
Other figures that in their day passed through the stores without pain or glory and are now authentic treasures are those of the wonderful film of the year 2017, Coco. 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 feature film.
View offer on AmazonMike Wazowski's SA monsters (no.5)
Funko since its inception has had the talent to make very good figures that have a similar monstrous (watch out for the joke) with the protagonists of the 2001 film. In this position and, despite launching in 2010, the company knew how to turn this endearing and hilarious Mike Wazowski in figure Pop! Also, and although its value has dropped a bit due to a 2021 update, the original remains a highly sought after highly sought after collector's item by fans.
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