Updated October 18, 2026 · LootCue Editorial Team
Funko vs Plaza Japan
Funko
Higher score in this comparison
Plaza Japan
Funko vs Plaza Japan: the differences
| Compare | FunkoReviewVisitVisit | Plaza JapanReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Brand or store | Brand | Store |
| Price from | $3.49 | €3.60 |
| Return window | 30 daysHigher | 7 days |
| Markets | US, CA, MX, GB, GG, IM, JE, IE, AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, AE | AU, GB, NZ, SG, US |
Same on both: Pre-orders (Yes), Officially licensed only (Yes).
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Key differences
- Funko scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.3.
- Return window is higher at Funko: 30 days vs 7 days.
- Support channels: only Funko offers Community.
- Support channels: only Plaza Japan offers Phone.
- Products: only Funko offers Blind boxes.
- Products: only Plaza Japan offers Scale figures, Prize figures, Chibi figures.
- Franchises: only Funko offers Harry potter, Disney, Horror.
- Markets: only Funko offers CA, MX, GG.
- Markets: only Plaza Japan offers AU, NZ, SG.
Our verdict on each
Funko
Funko suits fans who want officially licensed collectibles and preorder access from the same company across many fandoms. A 30 days return window from delivery gives room to open a piece, judge it and send it back, and a fan rewards program keeps repeat buying moving.
Plaza Japan
Plaza Japan is a Japanese collectibles and model retailer. Its catalogue examples include a Takara Tomy BEYBLADE X set, a Blokees Flash plastic model and a Good Smile Company Void figure. These listings show the range of collectible formats available to compare.
Score breakdown
| Area | Funko | Plaza Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherA sale-section price of $3.49 plus free delivery from $65 shape the cost of a first order. | 9.8 |
| Offer | 9.3HigherWide catalogue of vinyl figures, action figures, plush and more, drawn from anime, video games, marvel and more, with preorders for new drops. | 8.9 |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.1 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Funko | Plaza Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Japan |
How they place
| Ranking | Funko | Plaza Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Anime figures | 1 of 47 | 17 of 47 |
| Statues, action figures and collectibles | 1 of 64 | 25 of 64 |
| Blind boxes and designer toys | 1 of 48 | 15 of 48 |
| Anime, manga and comics shops | 2 of 34 | 15 of 34 |
| Game, band and pop-culture merch | 2 of 75 | 45 of 75 |
| Japanese snack and mystery boxes | 1 of 20 | 5 of 20 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Funko | Plaza Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Vinyl figures, Action figures, Plush, Blind boxes | Scale figures, Prize figures, Action figures, Vinyl figures, Chibi figures, Statues, Model kits, Plush |
| Franchises | Anime, Video games, Marvel, Dc, Star wars, Harry potter, Disney, Horror, Sci fiCovers more | Anime, Video games, Marvel, Dc, Star wars, Sci fi |
| Headquarters | United States | Japan |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2004 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Email, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Fandom merchandise stores
| Fact | Funko | Plaza Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Anime merch, Comics, Figures, Game merch, Band merch, Posters and art, Apparel, Mystery boxes, Plush | Figures, Anime merch, Manga, Plush, Game merch, Japanese snack boxes |
| Free delivery threshold | $65 | Not confirmed |
| Loyalty scheme | Yes | Not confirmed |
Trading card shops
| Fact | Funko | Plaza Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Card games | Not confirmed | Pokemon, Yugioh, One piece, Lorcana, Digimon |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Funko | Plaza Japan | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 7 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 51 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Funko
Pros
- The products are officially licensed, so characters carry the approval of the studios and publishers behind the shows.
- A fan rewards program gives repeat buyers perks, now in a simpler design that is easier to track and use.
- Shelves are grouped into anime merch, comics, figures and more, so a hunt can start by fandom or by format rather than by scrolling a long flat list.
Cons
- The $3.49 figure comes from a marked-down Mystery Pocket Pop! Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in the sale section, so it reflects a discount rather than a standard shelf price.
- Free delivery starts at $65, so a small basket still pays postage at checkout.
- Returns close 30 days after delivery, which is tight when a preorder arrives late or a piece turns up damaged.
Plaza Japan
Pros
- A Takara Tomy BEYBLADE X BX-53 All-in-One Set is listed.
- A Blokees DC Legend Edition Flash plastic model is listed.
- A Good Smile Company POP UP PARADE SP Void figure is listed.
Who each suits
Funko
Who it suits
- Collectors building a shelf across many fandoms who would rather buy from a single supplier.
- Fans who chase release-day drops and want preorder access before a run sells through.
- Repeat buyers who value a rewards program and a stated return window.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want to talk a problem through on the phone, since the support mix leans on written channels.
- Buyers chasing a permanently low price, since $3.49 is a reduced sale price rather than a standard shelf figure.
Plaza Japan
Who it suits
- Shoppers looking across several collectible formats in one retailer catalogue.
Country by country
| Country | Funko | Plaza Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
8 of 37 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Funko
What does a Funko piece cost when it is marked down?+
A Mystery Pocket Pop! Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is reduced to $3.49 in the sale section, so that figure belongs to a single discounted item. Full-price releases sit above it. For a buyer weighing price at entry, treat the sale number as a one-off and budget more for a standard release piece.
When does shipping become free?+
Free shipping starts at $65. Below that order value, postage is charged at checkout, so an inexpensive figure still carries a delivery fee. The practical move is to add a small extra item to clear the threshold and keep the delivery free.
How long do I have to return something?+
Merchandise can be returned within 30 days of receiving the order. The clock starts at delivery rather than at payment, so a preorder that arrives late still gets the same window. Buyers who like to inspect a purchase closely before deciding will find that workable.
Does Funko ship outside the US?+
The store sets up currency and shipping for 37 countries including the United States, Canada and Mexico, which spans North America, the UK, much of Europe, Switzerland and the Gulf. A buyer outside that list will not find a local checkout, so a forwarder or a wait is the practical route.
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