Common questions about the Spongebob Squarepants With Gary Pop! Movies from Funko (2020).
The answers below are provided by contributors and may not be fully accurate. Verify important details before relying on them.
No, the Spongebob Squarepants With Gary Pop! Movies figure (SKU 916) is not considered rare. It is a standard production item from Funko's 2020 release wave that was widely distributed through major retailers and remains commonly available on the secondary market.
The retail value of the Spongebob Squarepants With Gary Pop! Movies (Funko #916) is typically between $10 and $15 for a new, unopened figure. Because this is a common release from the 2020 SpongeBob movie collection, it does not command a significant premium on the secondary market, and used copies generally sell for less than the standard retail price.
To authenticate your Funko Pop! Movies SpongeBob SquarePants with Gary (SKU 916), first verify that the figure is made of vinyl and that the packaging is a standard Funko Pop! box with a clear window. Check the bottom of the figure for a molded "Funko" logo and ensure the paint application is clean without significant bleeding, which is common in counterfeits. Since this item was released in 2020, you can also cross-reference the specific SKU number on the box against Funko's official product listings to confirm it matches the legitimate release.
The Spongebob Squarepants With Gary Pop! Movies was released in 2020 by Funko.
Funko has discontinued the SpongeBob SquarePants with Gary Pop! Movies vinyl figure, so it is no longer in print and cannot be purchased new from the manufacturer. While the item may occasionally appear on the secondary market through resellers, it is not available for direct purchase from Funko or major retail partners.
Condition-checking a Funko Pop! involves inspecting the vinyl figure for paint flaws, scratches, or misaligned parts, while also verifying that the original box is free from significant dents, creases, or shelf wear. For a formal grade, you must submit the item to a third-party certification service such as Beckett, PSA, or CGC, which will assign a numerical score based on the figure's and packaging's preservation. Note that the 2020 release year for SKU 916 is likely inaccurate, as this specific SpongeBob and Gary figure is generally associated with earlier production runs, so verifying the exact manufacturing date is recommended before grading.
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