Funko is the manufacturer of Wacky Wobblers, Spastik Plastik, Fantastik Plastik, Bobble Breeze, Bobble Cars, and Triple Treats. They have been in the Wacky Wobbler business since 1998, when they made their first Big Boy bobblehead. This guide will help you to traverse the many different product lines that Funko makes.

Wacky Wobblers: This is Funko's largest product line, and includes many, many different models. From well known characters such as the Simpsons, to in-house designed characters such as El Diablo, all the way to custom models like Antique Row Guy or Dirty Dancer, Funko Wacky Wobblers encompass the entire spectrum of pop culture. Wacky Wobbler production runs have ranged as high as 100,000 (for Big Boy) to as low as 48 (for special occasions such as Comic Con or Funko FunDays). Be aware that a high production run does not necessarily mean that the Wobbler will be easy to find, or cheap: the Reddy Kilowatt Wacky Wobbler had production run of 10,000 in 2000, and it commands prices upwards of $40 in most eBay auctions. Collector crossover value is also good way to judge the bids that a Wacky Wobbler may command on eBay. For example, 5,000 Pez Bride & Groom Wobblers were produced in 2000. This Wobbler set appeals to both Wobbler collectors and Pez collectors, has a low production run, and was made in the early years of Funko. Subsequently, it brings in high bids in most auctions. Another factor to consider is distribution. Was the Wobbler sent out into wide distribution, such as Tower Records and Spenser's, or was it only made available to a certain group? A good example of small distribution is the Wobbler that Old Navy had made of it's mascot, Magic. 7,000 Wobblers of Magic were produced in 2000 and were mostly distributed to Old Navy employees as a motivational tool. Being that most fell directly into the hands of workers, it's now somewhat difficult to find Magic in a mint or close-to-mint box, so a good example of Magic can command high bids.

The present production line includes the Simpsons, Family Guy, and Peanuts characters. These have relatively high runs and can be found for between $7-10 in most auctions. Prices on Wobblers from earlier years all depend on the variables listed in the above paragraph. There have also been production runs over the years as low as 1 to 6. These Wobblers usually are gifts or prizes from the C.O.F (Chairman of Fun: Mike Becker), or the current owner, Huck (Brian Marriotti). Expect to pay a premium if you find one of these on eBay. Examples of this include the 20" Gold Tiki, or the Cinnamon Bear.

Also popular with collectors are prototypes, or protos. These are the test samples that are made before full production is started. These are made of PVC, as the Wobblers are, and are usually all white in color. Some have been hand-painted by Funko's artists. Rarer still are the wax sculpts, which are used to show the artist's vision for the wobbler before it's even sent to the factory for proto production. These are very hard to find, and a premium will be paid for these. Earlier runs of Wobblers usually had 1-3 protos made, while present day runs have seen up to 6 or more protos made. Protos, depending on their rarity and model, usually bring final bids between $80-$300.

Protos have also been used to defraud collectors. The most common way an unscrupulous seller separates a buyer from their money is to peel the paint off of a regular production Wobbler, and then advertise it as a proto, or a "post-production proto". There is no such thing as a "post-production proto". The way a buyer can tell if what they have is a genuine proto is to check to bottom of the base of the Wobbler. It should be completely blank with no markings whatsoever. If there is a circle or copyright markings, it is not a prototype.

Bootleg Wobblers are also a bane to collectors on eBay. These generally originate from Hong Kong, and can usually be identified by one of three characteristics. The first is the box - bootlegs generally have no box, or come with the wrong box. The second is incorrect base information - many bootlegs have no copyright info on the base, or the copyright info does not mention Funko. A classic example of this is the bootleg Funko Felix the Cat that shows up from time to time. The original came with a color mini-catalog in the wobbler box, and just the twist tie holding him to the cardboard insert. A bootleg Felix does not have the catalog, and he usually is placed inside a sealed poly bag inside the Wobbler box. The box itself looks slightly blurry, and the type on the bottom of the box looks slightly off center. While simply missing the catalog does not mean that your Felix is a bootleg (things get lost), the addition of a poly bag almost certainly does.

Spastik Plastiks: This line was introduced by Funko in 2004. There are 28 current and retired Spastiks in the lineup, not counting the many variants and future releases. Spastiks were Funko's first entry into the vinyl "inaction" figure market. All characters are Funko originals, and all are brightly colored with a great attention to detail on the figure itself and on the packaging. All come in plastic tubes with artwork on the back of the tube, except for variants, which may have only a sticker signifing its production run and/or release date/occasion. Regular release Spastiks generally go for $7-18, while variant pricing, as with the Wobblers, depends heavily on the availability and production run. A subset line within the Spastiks, Monkey vs Robot, has risen in value due to the change from MvsR to Wunderland War. This change was due to a legal action, and has resulted in very limited availablity of a small production run (500 for each MvsR figure). Expect to see prices in the $20-30 range for these. A Wunderland War series 1 has been released, with 3 glow figures in runs of 100 apiece.

Fantastik Plastik: This line is Funko's second big foray into the "inaction" figure business, but with licensed characters this time. Three lines have been produced so far, with all coming from classic cartoons: Wacky Races, Mad Monster Party, and Duck Dodgers. All figures were produced in runs of 1500 each. Not too difficult to find for a reasonable price.

Bobble Breeze: Mini Wacky Wobblers that double as air fresheners! These Wobblers have a slot on the back of the base where the scent refill is placed. The lineup currently consists of licensed characters such as Betty Boop and Rat Fink, and originals such as Hula Girl. The scents available are citrus, cinnamon, and lemon. None are hard to find.

Bobble Cars: A new addition to the Funko Wobbler line, this product offering encompasses licensed characters and originals. These wobblers consist of a detailed car body with the character's head attached. Recent models include '57 Chevy Bel Air-type car, with either Quagmire, Betty Boop, or Bone Daddy (each with appropriate paint scheme), a generic "hot-rod" with Count Chocula, Frankenberry, or Diablo, Speed Racer's Mach 5, Boo Berry in a generic "rounded" car, or the Mystery Machine with Scooby Doo! There are also limited-run variants that were made for SDCC '06, like all-glow Count Choculas and Frakenberrys, and original characters such as Freddy Funko and Space Cannibal. All are (execption: the variants) widely available.

Triple Treats: These are holiday-themed wobbler & candy packages. They consist of a tube with candy at the bottom and a related mini wobbler at the top. There have been runs for Valentine's Day, Halloween, & Christmas (coming soon). Very cute and reasonably priced.