Michael Jordan, Mahomes or Senna? Your First Sports Funko Pop
By POP US! | 18 Florida Locations | Funko Pops, Pokémon & Anime | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: 購入ガイド
Pick your first sports Funko Pop by team loyalty, display space and budget. Compare Michael Jordan #222, Patrick Mahomes II #251 and Ayrton Senna #314.
Quick answer
Start with the athlete you already watch or argue about. If you follow the NBA, choose Michael Jordan #222; if the NFL is your Sunday routine, choose Patrick Mahomes II #251; if motorsport is your thing, choose Ayrton Senna #314. Team loyalty beats resale speculation for a first purchase.
Why team loyalty should decide your first pick
A first sports Funko Pop is a shelf commitment, not a stock trade. The figure you keep looking at is the one tied to a team or driver you already follow, because the box and the number will mean something to you even when the hype around a particular release cools.
That is also why the three figures here are not interchangeable. They sit in different sports, carry different box numbers and come from different Funko lines, so the right choice depends on which sport you actually watch.
Space and line differences that affect display
Not every sports Pop takes up the same shelf footprint. The Senna figure is listed as part of the Pop! Rides Deluxe line, which is a different display format from a standard single-figure NBA or NFL Pop. If your shelf is shallow or crowded, check the packaging dimensions before ordering rather than assuming all three boxes match.
The Jordan and Mahomes figures are standard single-figure releases in the NBA and NFL lines. That makes them easier to line up next to other Pops in the same series, but it also means the Senna piece will stand out as a centerpiece rather than blending into a row.
Budget trade-offs you should expect
The Senna figure carries a higher catalog price than the other two, and the catalog comparison prices show a similar gap. That does not make it better or worse as a collectible; it simply means a motorsport-first buyer should plan for a larger outlay than an NBA or NFL buyer.
If you are buying a gift and are unsure of the recipient's sport, the lower-priced Jordan and Mahomes figures leave more room to add a second Pop later. If the recipient is a committed Formula 1 fan, the Senna figure is the more personal choice even at the higher price.
Where box condition matters most
All three are collector-friendly vinyl figures, and the box is part of the display for many collectors. Standard single-figure boxes are easier to store and stack; the Deluxe Senna packaging is larger and less forgiving if you plan to keep it sealed and upright.
If you intend to open and display the figure loose, box size matters less. If you keep figures boxed, measure your shelf depth first and decide whether you want a row of standard boxes or one larger centerpiece.
Decision rules for your first sports Funko Pop
- If you watch the NBA most: Choose Michael Jordan #222. It is the lowest-priced of the three and a standard single-figure box that fits easily beside other NBA Pops. Buy it as a gift only if you know the recipient follows basketball.
- If Sunday football is your routine: Choose Patrick Mahomes II #251. It matches the standard single-figure format of the Jordan Pop but speaks to NFL fans instead. Check the box number if the recipient already owns NFL Pops, so you do not duplicate a figure.
- If motorsport is the household sport: Choose Ayrton Senna #314. It is the only Deluxe-line figure here, so plan for a larger box and a higher price than the NBA or NFL options. Measure shelf depth before ordering if you keep figures boxed.
- If you are buying blind for someone else: Ask which sport they follow before choosing. The three figures sit in different Funko lines, so a wrong-sport pick is harder to display alongside an existing collection. When in doubt, the lower-priced standard figures leave budget for a second attempt.
The three figures at a glance
- Funko Pop! NBA: Chicago Bulls — Michael Jordan (3 Times In A Row) #222: Funko Pop! NBA: Chicago Bulls — Michael Jordan (3 Times In A Row) #222 is a standard single-figure NBA Pop listed at USD 12.59. The lowest entry price among the three makes it the easiest first buy for an NBA fan or a gift with no specific team request.
Funko Pop! NBA: Chicago Bulls — Michael Jordan (3 Times In A Row) #222 - Funko Pop! NFL: Patrick Mahomes II #251: Funko Pop! NFL: Patrick Mahomes II #251 is a standard single-figure NFL Pop listed at USD 14.19. It sits in the same standard format as the Jordan figure, so NFL fans get a similar shelf fit at a modest step up in price.
Funko Pop! NFL: Patrick Mahomes II #251 - Funko Pop! Formula 1: Ayrton Senna #314: Funko Pop! Formula 1: Ayrton Senna #314 is part of the Pop! Rides Deluxe line and is listed at USD 32.84. The Deluxe format and higher price suit a committed motorsport fan who wants a larger centerpiece rather than a row filler.
Who should buy which
Best for
- NBA fans who want an affordable first sports Pop
- NFL fans who prefer a standard single-figure box
- Motorsport fans who want a larger Deluxe centerpiece
Not for
- Buyers who have not confirmed the recipient's favorite sport
- Collectors who only want figures from a single sports line
- Shoppers who need an exact box dimension before ordering
