2026 Funko Trends: Smallest POP Series and Celebrity Custom Designs

2025 had already dropped a lots of wild surprises for collectors and if you blink, you’ll miss something big (or, in this case, small). Between the rise of the world’s smallest Funko POPs and fans turning celebrities into custom vinyl legends, the culture of collecting is louder, weirder, and more personal than ever.

And yeah, we’re here for it.

The Bitty POP Invasion: Smaller, Cuter, Surprisingly Addictive

So you thought your shelves were full? Think again.

Funko’s Bitty POPs (also known as the World’s Smallest Funko Pops) are here and they’re dangerously cute. We're talking full-on micro versions of your favorite characters  perfect replicas in a fraction of the size.

Why collectors are loving them:

• They take up way less space ideal for those already running out of shelf real estate.

• They’re surprisingly detailed for their size.

• They work as a fun complement to larger boxed figures.

• And let’s be honest… they’re adorable.

You can now display three more characters in the space one full-size POP used to take. That’s a win in any collector’s playbook.

 Turning Celebrities Into Funko Figures: The Custom Craze Continues

Ever looked at your favorite singer, actor, or streamer and thought, “Why don’t they have a POP yet?”

Thanks to Funko’s “Pop Yourself” tool and the creativity of the community, now they kinda do. A new trend that’s taken off in 2025: turning celebrities into Funko customs and challenging your friends to guess who’s who.

It’s part guessing game, part pop-culture art project and all fun.

Why it’s catching fire:

• It fills the gap where official POPs don’t exist.

• Collectors get to create instead of just collect.

• It’s hilarious watching friends try to guess who a Funko-ized Sabrina Carpenter is supposed to be.

 Here are some famous examples of celebrity‑inspired Funko POP figures that collectors love ... perfect to highlight how “Turning Celebrities Into Funko Figures” is a real thing in 2025:

Funko Pop! Notorious B.I.G. with Crown

One of the most iconic music legend POPs , capturing the legendary rapper Biggie Smalls with his signature crown. Perfect for fans of hip‑hop and classic ’90s culture.

Funko Pop! Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Diamond C

A fun pick from the Diamond Collection , this comedian figure shows how Funko celebrates real entertainers outside of films or games.

BTS V Pop! Vinyl

A music icon favorite, representing V from BTS, showing how global pop stars join Funko fandom. Great for modern celebrity collections.

Pop! LaMelo Ball (Icon Edition)

A sports superstar edition — LaMelo Ball,  highlighting how celebrities from outside traditional media (like the NBA) are now getting Funko figures (note: review status may vary).

This trend proves something we already know: Funko collecting is personal and the line between “official” and “fan-made” is blurrier than ever.

What This Says About Collecting in 2026

These two trends miniaturized POPs and custom celebrity designs aren’t just gimmicks. They reflect where collecting is headed:

• Expression over completion – You’re not just checking boxes. You’re showing personality.

• Flexible displays – You want to grow your collection without building a new shelf every 3 months.

• Community-first – From Whatnot live sales to TikTok reveals, collecting is now social.

It’s not about owning everything it’s about curating what speaks to you.

 Display Hack: Make Even the Smallest POPs Look Legendary

Bitty POPs and custom vinyls might be tiny, but they deserve to stand tall.

At Funktuary, we believe every figure big, small, boxed, loose, die-cast or glow-in-the-dark deserves a spotlight. That’s why we created the VALOR Series: sleek, modular wall-mounted displays with:

• Tiered shelving (so your POPs don’t hide behind each other)

• Premium ABS material built for collector weight standards

• Glow-in-the-dark bases (yes, they actually glow)

• Optional LED add-ons for display magic

Collectors today build shrines not just shelves. And our goal is to help you do it your way.

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Final Thought

Funko collecting isn’t slowing down it’s evolving.

From palm-sized Bitty POPs that turn your shelf into a mosaic of vinyl greatness to hand-crafted custom celebs that make your friends do double-takes, 2026 was showing us that the fun in Funko is just getting started.

Keep collecting smart. Keep displaying bold. And keep having fun.

Thanks for hanging out we see you, we appreciate you, and we’ll keep bringing the goods.
Stay funky. Stay Funktuary.