All other Funko Pop vinyl figures are referred to as figures. Due to licensing restrictions, any Funko Pop vinyl figure toy that features Star Wars or Marvel characters must be called a bobblehead. The only difference between a Funko Pop bobblehead and a Funko Pop figure toy is the brand. How are Funko Pop bobbleheads and Funko Pop figures different? When collecting Funko Pop toys, you will often want to get an entire series from a particular fandom in order for your collection to be complete. These bobblehead toys are highly collectible and come in various sets and series. Funko makes vinyl Pop bobbleheads and figures for almost every fandom you can think of.