TheX-Menhave been a pillar ofMarvelfor so long, it’s easy to forget the mutant collective is a Marvel property at all as a lot of the time it can feel like its own thing. Especially since the X-Men are yet to be included in theMCU, although it feels as if that’s finally about to change with the mention of mutants in more recent MCU projects and Hugh Jackman returning to reprise the role of Wolverine one more time in Deadpool And Wolverine.
There have also been enough X-Men over the years that they haven’t needed the Avengers to stick their noses in constantly, nor has the MCU needed the X-Men to establish its multiverse for the first decade or so. That also means there has been plenty from X-Men to pull from when it comes to creating Funko Pops. A lot of characters from Xavier’s School For Gifted Youngsters have been turned into Funko Pops, and below are our picks for the best available and where you’re able to find them.
Cyclops X-Men ‘97 Funko Pop!
To Me, My X-Men
Based on the mutant’s design from the rebooted X-Men ‘97, this Cyclops Funko Pop! has the character in his comic-accurate yellow and blue suit. The flash on his visor is also a nice touch.
Spoiler alert for those of you watching the original run of the X-Men animated series. The show ended with the death of Charles Xavier, and its Disney Plus reboot follows directly on from that heartbreaking finale. Cyclops has stepped up to lead the X-Men with Professor X gone, and this Funko Pop! is based on his design in X-Men ‘97. Wearing his yellow and blue X-Men suit, the Pop! has its hand to its visor, a flash of red on the front of it to signify Cyclops’ laser vision is in use.
8-bit Magneto X-Men Funko Pop!
What Would Happen Of This Was Made Of Metal?
Not only is this X-Men Funko Pop! a welcome reminder of the colorful suits Magento wears in the comics, but it turns the iconic villain into an 8-bit version of himself, making it look like he has been pulled directly from a late 1980s X-Men video game.
If you’re only familiar with Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender’s portrayals of Magento in the 2000s X-Men movies, you might not be aware that the metal-manipulating supervillain normally wears quite colorful suits. This Funko Pop! is not only a welcome reminder of that, but it also turns Magneto into an 8-bit character, making him look like someone you’d come up against in an X-Men game you might have played on theNESback in the day. If you’re hungry for retro X-Men games to go with your 8-bit Pop!, there’san Arcade1Up X-Men ‘97 arcade cabinetreleased to celebrate the animated show’s reboot on Disney Plus.
X-Men 20th Anniversary Rogue Funko Pop!
Will Not Drain Your Life Force When Touched
Released as part of a range to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first X-Men movie, Rogue’s Funko Pop! includes the mutant’s signature streak of silver hair and has her wearing just one glove, using the other to unleash her powers.
Prior to X-Men ‘97 on Disney Plus and their likely arrival in the MCU starting with Deadpool And Wolverine, outside of the comics, the way most us become acquainted with Marvel’s mutants was via Sony’s movies. There were ten of them by the time the series ended with Dark Phoenix (no, I’m not counting The New Mutants), and just in case you already don’t feel old enough, the first of those ten movies released in the year 2000. To celebrate that movie turning 20, Funko released a range of Pops based on its lead characters. Rogue was one of them, her signature silver hair included in the figure’s design. Don’t worry, touching this Pop won’t drain you of your life force.
Wolverine Comic Covers Funko Pop!
Find Me A Comic Cover That Goes Harder. Impossible.
One of many Funko Pop! Comic Covers offerings starring Wolverine, this one has the adamantium-laced antihero’s figure mimicking the pose he pulls on the cover of Wolverine No.1 (2020), the cover art featured created by Kael Ngu.
The X-Men might be a group made up of some very famous heroes and villains, but if you had to pick one of them who represents all of the X-Men, I’d hazard to guess around 90 percent of people would reply Wolverine. Wolverine is the poster boy for X-Men, despite his temper and many misgivings, and this particular Funko Pop! of the antihero quite literally comes with a poster. Okay, it’s not quite as big as a poster, but the comic cover included is some of the very best comic book artwork out there. Drawn by Kael Ngu, the matching Pop! puts Wolverine in a duskier version of his bright yellow suit, claws out and giving off the impression he’s never been more ready to sink them into someone. Here’s to having the chance to do that ourselves when Insomniac’s Wolverine hitsPS5later this decade.
Marvel Collector Corps Transforming Mystique Funko Pop!
Perfect For Indecisive Funko Pop! Collectors
Mystique’s mutant ability is the power to disguise herself as absolutely anyone, provided she has physically touched them. This Funko Pop! catches her mid-transformation as she attempts to disguise herself as Wolverine.
If you’re collecting X-Men Funko Pops and you’ve come here to start or fill gaps in your collection, you likely came with the hope of owning at least one version of every mutant that currently has a Pop by the time you were done. Then I went and threw this magnificent creation into the mix. Hats off to whoever thought of capturing Mystique mid-transformation and turning that look into a Pop! Not only is it my favorite figure on this list, it’s one of my favorite Funko Pops full stop, and not only because I’m incredibly indecisive and it gets me two characters in one fell swoop. In fact, I’m making a note right now to add this toour guide of the very best Funko Pops, and where to buy them, right now.
Flocked Iceman Funko Pop!
Unbothered. Frozen. Flocked. In My Lane.
One of the X-Men’s founders, Iceman has been with the mutants since the very beginning. This Funko Pop! of the character not only demonstrates his icy power, but has a flocked effect to make it look eve more frosty.
The ability to quite literally freeze the air around him into ice that can’t be broken unless he deems it so. A power like that would turn anyone into a villain, so understandable that Iceman struggles when toeing that line. Lucky for you, you don’t need a homemade ice statue to celebrate Iceman and make him a part of your Funko collection. The mutant’s Pop! got a special edition Flocked version, usually used to make Pops appear furry, for Iceman, it made his figure look like it was really covered in a thin layer of frost. Pretty cool in more ways than one.
Storm Glow-In-The-Dark Funko Pop!
Thunderous Applause, Please
Storm’s glow-in-the-dark Funko Pop! does all a collectible can to mimick her powers. The transparent stand makes it look like the X-Man is floating, and the lightning in her hands represents Storm’s ability to manipulate the weather.
Storm might not have been included when the X-Men formed, but her inclusion in the movies, and since she was played by someone as iconic as Halle Berry, means it feels like the weather manipulator has been a part of the superhero group since day one. Speaking of weather manipulation, Storm’s powers are reflected in this Funko Pop! in a variety of ways. The figure has lightning in her hands, that ability to absorb and use lightning is presumably why Storm can glow in the dark, and its transparent stand makes it look like the Pop! is using the wind to help it fly.
FAQ
Who Are The Original X-Men?
Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel, and Iceman were the first five mutants introduced, pitted against Magneto and a group of villains that included Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch from issue one of the X-Men comics.
What Does The X In X-Men Stand For?
The obvious, and correct, answer is the X in X-Men is taken from the group’s founder and mentor, Charles Xavier. However, the mutants also pull their X-Men name from the mutated X gene that gives them their powers.
Who Was The First Mutant?
Much like who was the firstPokemon, this question has more than one answer. Namor is commonly referred to as the first mutant since he was the first mutant to appear in a Marvel comic book all the way back in 1939. However, Apocalypse and Selene existed before Namor on the X-Men timeline.
