Funko is launching a new line of six-character “Harry Potter” POP! Mystery blind-box figures priced at $14.99 each ahead of HBO’s upcoming live-action television adaptation, variety.com reported. The collection arrives ahead of the series premiere on December 25.
Three Quick Takeaways on the Mystery Release
- The Lineup: Each $14.99 blind box contains a four-inch vinyl figure of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Luna Lovegood, or twins Fred and George Weasley, alongside a corresponding POP! card.
- The Odds: Standard characters have equal one-in-six odds, while rare finds include a one-in-72 Mystery Chase figure and an even scarcer one-of-one Worldwide Chase.
- The Buyback Incentive: Funko recently introduced a program offering collectors $10,000 in exchange for verified rare one-of-one figures from its mystery lines.
Mystery Boxes Meet Wizarding World Collectibles
The four-inch vinyl figures come packaged in blind boxes where buyers cannot see the character inside prior to opening. Every box includes a collectible POP! card to match the figure. Funko applies equal one-in-six odds to the core group of six characters from the original film series: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Luna Lovegood, and the Weasley twins.
Beyond the standard figures, collectors face steeper odds for rare editions. The collection features a one-in-72 chance of discovering a special Mystery Chase figure. An even rarer one-of-one Worldwide Chase is potentially hidden within the release. This rollout expands Funko’s POP! Mystery line, which previously featured characters from “One Piece,” “KPop Demon Hunters,” and various Warner Bros. horror franchises.
Funko Offers Collectors Ten Thousand Dollars for Rare Finds
To stoke collector interest, Funko maintains a buyback program targeting eligible one-of-one figures. The company offers collectors $10,000 in exchange for verified rare finds.
Funko also offers standard Harry Potter figures, magical creatures like Dobby, Buckbeak, and Hedwig, and house-specific items through its broader catalog on Funko’s official Harry Potter collection. Those traditional vinyl items sit alongside the new mystery boxes as holiday retail options ramp up.
HBO Prepares Its December Television Premiere
The new merchandise arrives ahead of HBO’s live-action television adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s book series. The series premieres on December 25 on HBO and HBO Max. Francesca Gardiner serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Mark Mylod directing multiple episodes for the first season, which adapts “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.”
The fresh adaptation introduces a new cast of Hogwarts students, featuring Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Albus Dumbledore is played by John Lithgow, Minerva McGonagall by Janet McTeer, Severus Snape by Paapa Essiedu, and Rubeus Hagrid by Nick Frost in the adult cast. HBO is already developing a second season based on “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” with Kit Harington attached to play Gilderoy Lockhart.
| Product Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Item Price | $14.99 per blind box |
| Buyback Reward | $10,000 for verified rare finds |
The original eight-film franchise ran from 2001 to 2011, establishing Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in the central roles before concluding as one of the highest-grossing film series in history. Over twenty years have passed since Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint initially introduced the main trio to cinematic audiences, making this upcoming television adaptation the franchise’s inaugural major live-action small-screen retelling.
