Funko Pops are the perfect gateway into collecting. They're affordable, instantly recognisable, and there's a Pop for almost every character you've ever loved — from One Piece and Naruto to Marvel and beyond. If you're in Abu Dhabi and thinking about starting a collection, here's everything a beginner needs to know.
Why Funko Pops are a great place to start
Unlike high-end resin statues that cost thousands, Funko Pops are designed to be collected, not just admired from a distance. They're priced so you can actually build a shelf, swap favourites, and grow your collection over time. For new collectors in Abu Dhabi, that low barrier to entry is the whole appeal — you can start with one or two and grow from there.
Spotting authentic Funko Pops
The most important skill for any collector is telling real from fake. Authentic Funko Pops have crisp, even paint with no smudging, a clean box with sharp printing, and a genuine Funko logo and sticker. Fakes often have dull or off-colour paint, blurry box art, and flimsy packaging. The safest move, especially when you're starting out, is to buy from a seller you trust rather than a random marketplace listing. Everything in our Funko Pop collection is genuine — we don't stock fakes, full stop. (We even wrote a deeper guide on spotting authentic Funko Pops vs fakes.)
Building a display you're proud of
Half the joy of collecting is the display. Keep your Pops out of direct sunlight — UV light fades the paint over time, which matters in the Abu Dhabi sun. Many collectors keep figures boxed to preserve value, while others (us included) think they look best out of the box on an open shelf. There's no wrong answer; it's your collection. Group them by series or by colour for the best visual impact.
Pairing Pops with your manga
If you already read manga, Funko Pops are the natural companion. A Luffy Pop next to your One Piece volumes, or a Gojo figure beside your Jujutsu Kaisen run, turns a bookshelf into a proper collector's display. Plenty of our Abu Dhabi customers order manga and Pops together — browse both in the store.
Getting them delivered in Abu Dhabi
PopBazaar delivers Funko Pops across Abu Dhabi and the whole UAE for a flat AED 12, with cash on delivery available. We pack figures carefully so the box arrives in collector condition — because we know that for a lot of you, the box matters as much as the figure.
Start your collection
The best first Pop is simply your favourite character. Don't overthink it — buy the one that makes you smile, put it on your desk, and go from there. If you want help tracking down a specific character or want to know what's coming into stock next, message us on WhatsApp and we'll keep an eye out for you.
Collecting should be fun, not stressful. Start small, buy authentic, display them however makes you happy — and welcome to the hobby.
