4 Hot Collectibles To Watch in 2026 and Beyond
Many people collect toys, coins, Legos, comics and other items for the sheer joy of owning merch from properties and characters they love. Others view these items as investments, with an eye on re-selling them in mint condition down the line to make a profit.
According to global market research firm Market Decipher, the annual toy, figurines and consumer collectibles market is worth roughly $52 billion, globally. This encompasses both toys and collectible figurines.
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Here are some popular collectibles that experts expect to see rising in value this year.
Marvel Funko Pop Collectibles
Funko Pop figures, plastic bobble-head dolls made by one of the top collectibles manufacturers, are often hit-or-miss. While some appreciate, others are relegated to the Target bargain shelves or destined for BOGO sales.
Investing in Marvel Funko Pop collectibles that will have movie tie-ins in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2026 is something worth consideration. Keep an eye on upcoming films such as "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "Avengers: Doomsday" and the characters that may play big roles (or simply have cameos) and compare against how many versions of those characters have been released by Funko Pop. Those characters with limited releases could have a surge in value if they pop up in those films.
Retiring Lego Sets
Every year, Lego releases a list of kits set to retire throughout the year. Not every retired set will go up in value, but it’s worth keeping tabs and, perhaps, investing in a few to keep mint-in-box if you spot them in stores today. As the year goes on, these sets may be more difficult to find.
Sets set to retire in 2026 include the Star Wars Millennium Falcon, the X-Men X-Mansion and the Lego Technic Eiffel Tower.
Trump Memorabilia
Collectors are predicting that Donald Trump merchandise and memorabilia, especially anything signed, may appreciate in value. Whether you love him or hate him, you can try to make some money off the polarizing president. If you have thousands to spend, you might even try investing in items from Trump’s first presidency that are now worth a lot of money.
K-Pop Collectibles
K-pop (Korean pop) has maintained its popularity across several decades, and according to Market Decipher, the global market for K-pop memorabilia is set to grow at a rate of 4.2% between 2023 and 2033, with photo cards holding the largest market share.
Keep an eye out for anything from Choi Seung-Hyun, the former K-pop rapper with the band BigBang, who reached new levels of stardom on Netflix as Thanos in season two of Squid Game.
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