Fake pop or an error in production?

[DemonSora]

1st of all, apologies if I am posting in the wrong section. I just assumed these sort of topics go here. Anyways, like two days ago, my mother brought me this pop (Sora No.330) and I started to think it's a fake pop due to the serial at the bottom not matching with others that I found on the internet but it turned out that they were made twice from what I've seen. The only thing that is bothering me now is the print on the front. I have 28 pops right now but out of all of them, this one stands out due to the white outline. I like to think it's just an error in the production but I am unsure. The box quality, the text, images and the pop itself look great it's just the outline that looks weird. Is it possible that it was a mistake or is it a sign that it is fake? https://imgur.com/a/s83f2YF (Sorry for the quality of the images)

[Guitarpik]

I don’t see the point of faking that pop. I would say it’s definitely real.

[funkepops]

I don’t see the point of faking that pop. I would say it’s definitely real.

I agree with you

[Howardthepop]

I don’t see the point of faking that pop. I would say it’s definitely real.

I agree with you

Same here. I don't know why anyone would make a fake of this one. Seems legit to me.

[RobinBear177]

Looks legit

[ETphonehome]

It is hard to tell.

[iamstefan]

looks legit to me! it wouldn't be the first time the serial number doesn't match

[FunkoLoco]

haven't seen fakes of these. might be legit.

[Sparklepop5]

I'm no expert but it looks fine to me.

[Leechinyuan]

Look legit to me

[mongoose12]

2 thumbs up from my point of view

[rexflexall]

Looks good to me!

[Fugly16]

Looks normal to me. Side note, it never hurts to ask if you're ever unsure about anything to others I find.

[Classier]

Your pop isn’t fake.

[rosevanngo]

I don’t see the point of faking that pop. I would say it’s definitely real.

I agree with you

Agreed. It’s most likely real.

[rosevanngo]

On the topic of fake vs real. I mentioned this in another thread but it wouldn’t hurt here. Have any of you seen the The Young Ford Westworld Pop showing up at Targets? I’ve seen several now at different locations. And that was a shared Con Exclusive from 2017. Any insights?

[Boymom4]

I'm no expert but it looks fine to me.

Same here...looks good from my perspective

[CaseyJones14]

On the topic of fake vs real. I mentioned this in another thread but it wouldn’t hurt here. Have any of you seen the The Young Ford Westworld Pop showing up at Targets? I’ve seen several now at different locations. And that was a shared Con Exclusive from 2017. Any insights?

Target probably had a ton of inventory sitting in warehouses and randomly stumbled upon them. I've seen a bunch at multiple Targets locally.

[rosevanngo]

On the topic of fake vs real. I mentioned this in another thread but it wouldn’t hurt here. Have any of you seen the The Young Ford Westworld Pop showing up at Targets? I’ve seen several now at different locations. And that was a shared Con Exclusive from 2017. Any insights?

Target probably had a ton of inventory sitting in warehouses and randomly stumbled upon them. I've seen a bunch at multiple Targets locally.

That makes sense. It’s just funny to think they have been sitting around for two years.

[YeetGrimes]

Looks pretty authentic to me.

[jjb11590]

Looks good to me also!

[Gman18251]

Every now can then I notice pops at my Target are months passed release dates. I think they get forgotten in the back with all the stock.

[cnote424]

Looks legit

[stayf3d]

Looks authentic to me, I dont see any indicators of it being fake

[Kwik_One]

I don’t see the point of faking that pop. I would say it’s definitely real.

I agree with you

Agreed

[StarWarsFunkoGirl]

looks real....did you Mom buy it at Best Buy....personally I think the chances of getting a fake pop from retail shops is pretty slim....I would more concerned about buying off ebay and some (not all) FB groups.

[Marvel_Mama]

Looks legit to me.

[digithor]

Yeah, that would be a strange pop for them to start faking.

[mmmrice]

I think you're fine as well. If it was purchased at BestBuy, I wouldn't worry at all.

[Sparklepop5]

I think you're fine as well. If it was purchased at BestBuy, I wouldn't worry at all.

He's right.

[DrunkoPop]

I got duped once. I bought a FAKE Scream Ghost Face Killer funko pop on eBay. Never again will be purchase on eBay or Mercari.

[mmmrice]

I got duped once. I bought a FAKE Scream Ghost Face Killer funko pop on eBay. Never again will be purchase on eBay or Mercari.

Well, there are certain ways to tell if something is fake but yeah that sucks you got ripped off.

[pandapop88]

With funko having multiple factories and changing production cycles - there are always these possibilities of errors and inconsistencies

[NCDS]

I agree with the masses it's legit.

[DrunkoPop]

I got duped once. I bought a FAKE Scream Ghost Face Killer funko pop on eBay. Never again will be purchase on eBay or Mercari.

Well, there are certain ways to tell if something is fake but yeah that sucks you got ripped off.

You can only find out once you have the pop in your hand and it’s already paid for.

[mmmrice]

I got duped once. I bought a FAKE Scream Ghost Face Killer funko pop on eBay. Never again will be purchase on eBay or Mercari.

Well, there are certain ways to tell if something is fake but yeah that sucks you got ripped off.

You can only find out once you have the pop in your hand and it’s already paid for.

A good tip is to see if there are listings of the specific pop from China so that you know if there are fakes out there and then try to examine pics of legit ones with the sus ones. Sucks when you get it wrong though.

[DivineWarrior]

If they faked it the box would be in better condition. It looks a little rough in the pictures.

[Trujitsu Ninja]

I got a bad man vegeta with two left arms. Lol