Mark your calendars, collectors — Funko Fundays: Quest for the Grail — Atlantis 2026 is officially happening on July 24th at Petco Park in San Diego, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest Funko event of the year. Whether you’re attending in person or watching from the UK, here’s everything we know so far.
What Is Funko Fundays?
Funko Fundays is Funko’s flagship annual celebration, traditionally held the night before San Diego Comic-Con. It’s part concert, part awards show, and entirely about celebrating the collector community. But the real draw? The exclusive Box of Fun — a mystery box containing limited-edition Funko Pops that are only available to attendees. These Box of Fun exclusives consistently become some of the most valuable Pops released each year.
The Atlantis Theme
This year’s Atlantis theme promises underwater-inspired exclusive colourways, metallic ocean finishes, and potentially a new line of Funko Pops based on mythological sea creatures. Previous themes (like the Jurassic-themed 2024 event) produced Pops that now sell for 10-20x their original value. The Atlantis concept opens the door for stunning translucent blue and deep-sea green variants that collectors are already speculating about.
Exclusive Drops to Expect
Based on previous years, expect:
- Box of Fun Pops: 5-8 exclusive figures per box, limited to attendees only. Aftermarket prices typically start at £100+ per figure within hours.
- Funko.com companion drops: Funko usually releases online-only exclusives alongside the event for collectors who can’t attend.
- SDCC shared exclusives: The following day’s SDCC exclusives will be shared with select retailers worldwide — this is where UK collectors should focus their attention.
How UK Collectors Can Get Involved
You don’t need a plane ticket to San Diego to benefit from Fundays hype:
- Follow @OriginalFunko on social media for live reveals and drop announcements
- Set alerts for Funko.com — companion drops happen during the event weekend
- Watch UK retailer allocation — Smyths, Amazon UK, and specialist stores like Funky Poppy source SDCC shared exclusives for the UK market
- Join collector Discord servers — real-time intel on what’s dropping and where
Why This Matters for Your Collection
Fundays and SDCC week represent the single biggest annual injection of exclusive, limited-edition Pops into the market. History shows that almost every Fundays exclusive appreciates significantly within 12 months. If you’re building a collection with an eye on long-term value, this is the week to pay attention. We’ll be covering all the drops and availability updates right here on the Funky Poppy blog.