How to ship Funko Pops without a dented corner

The Pop box sizes and shipping boxes that fit them, a packing method that keeps the window box mint, and the cheapest way to send one Pop or a whole lot.

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Put the boxed Pop in a Pop protector (0.5mm is the sturdier kind), or wrap the box in bubble wrap if you don't have one.
Ship it in a box, never a bubble mailer. A standard Pop box is about 6.25 x 4.5 x 3.5 inches, so an 8 x 6 x 6 inch box fits one with room for padding.
Fill every gap with paper or air pillows so it can't slide. No tape on the Pop box itself.
USPS Ground Advantage is usually the cheapest service for a single Pop. Add insurance on anything worth over $100.

Funko Pops are vinyl collectible figures sold in a box with a clear window, and for most buyers that box matters as much as the figure inside. A crushed corner, a crease in the window, or a scuff on an exclusive sticker can knock a "mint" Pop down to a much lower price, and it's the number one reason Pop buyers leave bad feedback or ask for refunds.

The good news is that Pops are light and a standard size, so packing them well is quick once you have a protector and the right box. Here's how to pack one Pop, a lot of them, or a Pop that's out of its box.

Funko Pop box sizes and the shipping box to use

The sizes below are typical. Funko changes box sizes from line to line, so measure the box you're shipping (with its protector) before you buy supplies.

What you're shipping	Approx. Pop box size	Shipping box to look for
One standard Pop	About 6.25 x 4.5 x 3.5 in	8 x 6 x 6 in, or 7 x 7 x 7 in. About an inch of padding all around.
Two standard Pops	Side by side, about 6.25 x 9 x 3.5 in	10 x 8 x 6 in. Stand them upright with a piece of cardboard between them.
Four to six Pops	Varies with the layout	Measure the group standing upright, then add about 2 inches to each side.
Super-sized, deluxe, or 2-packs	Varies a lot by line	Measure the box in its protector and add about 2 inches to each side.
Out-of-box figure	Figure only	A small box, around 6 x 6 x 6 in, with the figure wrapped. Never a mailer.

Got the packed size? The BoxSizeFit calculator will match it to the smallest standard box that fits.

How to pack a boxed Funko Pop for shipping

Hands sliding a boxed vinyl figure into a clear plastic box protector — Step by step, in photos.

Protected Pop box wrapped in bubble wrap, centered in a shipping box with crumpled kraft paper around it — Step by step, in photos.

1The original window box. For most collectors this is half the value, so everything else is there to protect it.
2A clear Pop protector. Takes the scuffs and stops corners from denting. Look for 0.5mm thickness.
3A shipping box with padding on every side, about an inch all around, so the Pop never touches the box walls.

A single boxed Pop, packed so the window box arrives in the same condition it left.

Photograph the box first. Take clear photos of all four corners, the window, and any sticker. If a buyer later claims damage, you'll have a record of the condition it shipped in.
Put it in a Pop protector. Slide the Pop box into a clear protector so it sits snug with no gaps. A 0.5mm protector is stiffer and protects corners better than the thinner 0.35mm kind. No protector? Wrap the box in one layer of bubble wrap instead.
Pad the bottom of the shipping box. About an inch of crumpled paper or air pillows.
Center the Pop and fill the sides. It shouldn't touch any wall of the box. Fill every gap until it can't shift.
Pad the top and do the shake test. Close the flaps and shake gently. If anything moves, add more fill.
Tape the shipping box, not the Pop. Tape the seams of the outer box. Never put tape directly on a Pop box, since it tears the cardboard when it's peeled off.

Shipping a Funko Pop lot

For multiple Pops, stand them upright side by side like books on a shelf, each in its own protector if you have them. Put a sheet of cardboard between Pops that aren't protected so window edges don't rub against each other. Pad the bottom, fill every gap, and pad the top.

Keep heavier lots from flexing by using a sturdy double-wall box once you get past six or so. And don't overpack: a box that bulges at the sides presses on the outer Pops, which is exactly what dents corners.

Shipping an out-of-box Funko Pop

Loose figures don't have a box to protect, but they have breakable parts. Wrap thin pieces like weapons, hands, or hair spikes in a small piece of tissue first, then wrap the whole figure in bubble wrap. Ship it in a small box with padding around it. A loose Pop in a padded mailer can come out with a snapped part or a scuffed paint job.

Rare, vaulted, and exclusive Pops

For valuable Pops, use the same steps with a few upgrades:

Double-box it. Pack the protected Pop in a small box with padding, then put that box inside a larger one with padding around it. Crushed outer boxes are common. Crushed inner boxes almost never are.
Insure it for the full value. USPS Priority Mail and Ground Advantage include up to $100 of coverage. Anything worth more needs extra insurance.
Add signature confirmation on Pops worth several hundred dollars, so you're protected if the buyer says it never arrived.
Keep the outside plain. Don't write "Funko" or "rare" on the box.

Cheapest way to ship a Funko Pop

A packed standard Pop usually weighs well under 2 pounds, so USPS Ground Advantage is the best value for most sellers. Small, light boxes like an 8 x 6 x 6 are also where Priority Mail Cubic pricing can come out ahead, since it's priced by box size instead of weight. For a big, heavy lot, compare a USPS Flat Rate box against Ground Advantage before you buy the label.

Don't use Media Mail. Collectible figures don't qualify. USPS can open the package and charge the buyer the difference, or send it back to you.

Common Funko Pop shipping mistakes

Shipping in a bubble mailer. The Pop box gets crushed. Collectors grade the box, so a crushed corner is a damaged item to them.
Taping the Pop box shut or taping on bubble wrap. Tape tears the box art when it comes off. Wrap loosely or use a protector.
A box that's much too big. The Pop slides around and hits the walls. Go snug with an inch of padding.
No padding on the bottom. The bottom of the package takes the hardest drops.
Skipping the photos. Without them, a damage claim is your word against the buyer's.

Supplies checklist

Pop protectors, 0.5mm, in standard 4-inch size (and 6-inch for super-sized Pops)
8 x 6 x 6 inch shipping boxes for single Pops
Larger boxes for lots, like 10 x 8 x 6 and 12 x 12 x 8
Packing paper or air pillows
Bubble wrap for out-of-box figures
Packing tape

Not sure which mailer or box it fits in? Measure your packed item and drop the numbers into the free BoxSizeFit calculator. It matches you to the smallest USPS, UPS, or FedEx box or bubble mailer that fits, for eBay, Etsy, Poshmark, and Depop.

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Frequently asked questions

What size box do I need to ship a Funko Pop?

A standard Funko Pop box is about 6.25 x 4.5 x 3.5 inches, so a shipping box around 8 x 6 x 6 inches fits one with about an inch of padding on every side. Two Pops side by side fit well in a 10 x 8 x 6 inch box.

Can I ship a Funko Pop in a bubble mailer?

It isn't a good idea. Bubble mailers don't protect against crushing, and a dented or creased Pop box lowers the value for collectors. Use a small box with padding on every side.

Do I need a Pop protector to ship a Funko Pop?

It's the best way to protect the box from scuffs and dented corners, and buyers notice it. If you don't have one, wrap the Pop box loosely in bubble wrap without taping directly onto the box.

What is the cheapest way to ship a Funko Pop?

For a single Pop, USPS Ground Advantage is usually cheapest. Priority Mail Cubic can beat it for small boxes. Funko Pops don't qualify for Media Mail.

How do I ship an out-of-box Funko Pop?

Wrap thin parts in tissue, wrap the whole figure in bubble wrap, and ship it in a small box with padding around it. Don't ship a loose figure in a mailer.