Fanatics and Funko are framing this as a historic collector's moment — celebrating the Knicks' first title in 53 years with premium, officially licensed merchandise that lets true fans own a piece of basketball history. The limited-edition five-pack is positioned as a must-have for serious collectors.
Insiders say resale prices are already climbing before the figures even ship in January 2027. One collector on Reddit claims they're seeing listings at $250+ for the five-pack, and some buyers admit they have zero connection to New York — they're just betting on scarcity. The Blackpink and Hello Kitty collaborations are drawing fashion-forward buyers who couldn't care less about basketball.
Preorder closes June 29, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. PT. The five-pack retails for $99.99 but will ship on or before January 22, 2027 — meaning buyers wait seven months after ordering. Fanatics is currently offering free U.S. shipping on orders over $39 with code 39SHIP through June 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
For Knicks fans who've waited 53 years for this moment, the scramble is real — but let's be honest, half these preorders are from scalpers looking to flip a profit on shipped-on-January-22 merchandise before it even arrives.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in over half a century earlier this year, and now Funko wants you to celebrate by forking over $99.99 for five tiny vinyl figures that'll ship... seven months from now. The limited-release Pop! collectible five-pack commemorating the 2026 champions dropped on Fanatics.com with a preorder deadline of Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. PT — and collectors are not playing around.
The set features Pop! Karl-Anthony Towns, Pop! Mikal Bridges, Pop!
OG Anunoby, Pop! Josh Hart, and Pop! Jalen Brunson alongside the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy, with each figure measuring approximately 3.8 to five inches tall.
Funko isn't exactly known for scarcity tactics — they've flooded the market with exclusives for years — but something about this championship collection has fans treating it like actual treasure. The Knicks haven't won a title since 1973, so this is generational hype we're talking about. But here's where it gets interesting: Fanatics' larger Knicks 2026 NBA champions merchandise lineup extends far beyond Funko figures.
FOCO's officially licensed bobbleheads for Anunoby, Brunson, Hart, Bridges and Towns retail for $70 apiece — nearly as much as the entire five-pack when you break down the per-figure cost. Mitchell & Ness hoodies are dropping (ships on or before July 6, 2026), and the buzzy Blackpink x Knicks and Hello Kitty x Knicks collections still have select styles available. Hello Kitty tees go for $30 in youth sizes and $40 for adults.
That's right — Sanrio is now part of Knicks culture. The urgency to preorder isn't just about FOMO, either. Fanatics is currently running free U.S. shipping on orders over $39 with code 39SHIP through June 15 at 11:59 p.m.
ET — meaning savvy buyers can snag the five-pack without additional charges if they act fast enough. The catch? You're not receiving your championship memorabilia until January 22, 2027 at the earliest.
So you're paying now and waiting seven months for Funko to ship you miniature versions of athletes who just made franchise history. Whether you're a die-hard Knicks supporter desperate to commemorate the end of a 53-year drought or a collector betting on resale value, one thing's clear: this isn't your average Funko drop. It's a cultural moment wrapped in vinyl and nostalgia — and apparently worth nearly $100 plus seven months of patience.
