How To Activate a Glow in the Dark Funko Pop
What is Dark Funko Pop?
Funko Inc. is an American company that manufactures licensed and limited pop culture collectibles, best known for its licensed vinyl figurines and bobbleheads. In addition, the company produces licensed plush, action figures, apparel, accessories and games. Founded in 1998 by Mike Becker[2] and Claudia Becker, Funko was originally conceived as a small project to create various low-tech, nostalgia-themed toys. The company’s first manufactured bobblehead was of the Big Boy mascot, the well-known restaurant advertising icon.[3]
How To Activate a Glow in the Dark Funko Pop
Glow in the Dark Funko Pops uses phosphorescent paint and will glow after dark for 3 to 4 hours or more after being charged with a UV light, while black light Funko Pops uses fluorescent paint and will glow as long as a UV blacklight shines on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does glow chase mean for funko pop?
Chase: Chase figures are a variant of the common figure and usually a 1/6 rarity. Chases might feature differences such as posing, clothing, facial features, or they might glow in the dark!
Do glow in the dark funko pops fade?
The blacklight clearly works far better than natural or white light for charging up the glow-in-the-dark surfaces of the Pops. However that said, the glow still DOES fade disappointingly quick.
Do LED lights damage Funko Pops?
Depends on the bulb you are using. As previously stated, LEDs should be the best option. Fluorescent lighting, whether tubes or CFLs put off a lot of UV rays that will be almost as bad as the sun, so you should stay away from those.
Do black light funko pops glow?
Glow in the Dark Funko Pops uses phosphorescent paint and will glow after dark for 3 to 4 hours or more after being charged with a UV light, while black light Funko Pops uses fluorescent paint and will glow as long as a UV blacklight shines on it.
How do I know if a Funko Pop is rare?
Funko POPs are popular figurines with characters to suit every age and interest. However, as with all collectables, some Funkos are rarer than others. If a Funko POP has a ‘Limited Edition Chase’ sticker located on the bottom right-hand corner of the box, it shows that the POP is rarer than others.
Will heat damage Funko Pops?
Funko Pop figurines are made of vinyl, which can warp or fade when exposed to high heat for extended periods. Therefore, any environment with stable temperatures and humidity levels is going to serve you the best.
Are some Funko Pops fake?
The Funko POP figurine has different features from the original. If the Funko POP has different features, such as oddly shaped eyes or disproportionate limbs, it is likely a counterfeit character. To reduce the risk of falling for a fake Funko, always compare your new addition to official Funkos online.
Will Funko Pop lose value?
Most pops will increase in value, although not all of them skyrocket. Unfortunately, some pops will not increase. It really depends on the demand for the individual pops and if that demand increases.
Should you keep your Funko Pops in the box?
Yes, you should store your Funko Pop Figures in their original box, but it’s not compulsory. Since they vary in price, having the boxes will maximize their value. If your Funk Pop is projected to appreciate, you should surely keep the box.