Freddy Funko as the Merman
Description
Freddy Funko as the Merman combined Funko’s mascot with the classic Mer-Man look from Masters of the Universe, making it a standout piece for dedicated collectors. Released as a rare, limited edition of only 5000 pieces, this 2019 Funko Original POP! appealed to fans who wanted a crossover figure that had both Freddy Funko and Mer-Man in one exclusive SE release. The figure’s bright colors, crown, and underwater warrior styling gave it strong shelf presence and made it a sought-after display piece.
This POP! showed Freddy Funko in a merman-themed outfit, holding a silver trident-style spear with a red gem tip, ready for battle. He wore a yellow and green armored torso with sculpted ribbed details, matching gloves, boots, and fin-like accents on his shoulders and hips. Freddy’s trademark crown appeared in yellow with green highlights, and his face featured large orange eye rings with dark eyes and light freckles, keeping the recognizable Freddy expression while clearly referencing Mer-Man’s design cues. As an SE, it followed standard POP! sizing and came numbered within the Funko POP! line, fitting easily into existing collections.
Categorized as a Funko Original POP!, this release sat at the intersection of Funko’s own Freddy Funko brand identity and the Masters of the Universe media franchise. It celebrated the long-running MOTU universe by reimagining Mer-Man through Funko’s mascot rather than as a direct character sculpt, giving franchise fans a different way to represent Eternia on their shelves. For collectors tracking crossover and mash-up figures from 2019 Funko releases, Freddy Funko;Mer-Man stood out as a distinctive entry that linked Funko’s in-house icon with one of the most recognizable vintage toy properties.
Sold Price data
Based on eBay sales data, this POP! figure recently sold for $12.30. The price has decreased by 65.9% over the past 6 months. Due to limited sales data (average 1 sales/month), this price should be considered a rough estimate only.
