You're choosing between two 2018 Funko Pop convention exclusives that sit very differently on a shelf. One is the Care Bears Good Luck Bear #355 from Emerald City Comic Con. The other is Notorious B.I.G #82 from Toy Tokyo and New York Comic Con. They have different themes, different followings, and different price tags. Both are limited editions, so your decision should be driven by taste and budget rather than availability. The decision comes down to which character means more to you and how much you want to spend.
Quick Verdict
If you collect Care Bears, flocked Funko Pops, or convention-sticker exclusives, the Good Luck Bear is the more compelling choice. If you're into hip-hop legends and want a 2018 convention exclusive at a lower price, Notorious B.I.G #82 is the one to grab. There's no wrong answer; it's about the character you want on display.
At a Glance
| Product | Listed Price | Exclusive Event | Theme | Distinguishing Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funko Pop Care Bears Good Luck Bear #355 | USD 70.00 | Emerald City Comic Con 2018 | Care Bears | Flocked finish with official ECCC convention sticker |
| Funko Pop! Rocks Notorious B.I.G #82 | USD 24.99 | Toy Tokyo / New York Comic Con 2018 | Rocks | Hip-hop artist figure from the Pop! Rocks line |
Where Each Product Wins
The Good Luck Bear wins if you...
- Care about the Care Bears franchise or flocked character figures.
- Prefer the official ECCC convention sticker version.
- Are ready to spend more for a character with broad, family-friendly appeal.
The Notorious B.I.G #82 wins if you...
- Want a hip-hop icon in your Pop collection.
- Are drawn to Toy Tokyo and New York Comic Con exclusives.
- Want a lower-priced entry point into 2018 convention Pop collecting.
Product Notes
Funko Pop Care Bears Good Luck Bear #355
The Good Luck Bear is the softer, friendlier side of this comparison. It's a flocked Care Bears Pop from the Emerald City Comic Con 2018 exclusive run, so the finish sets it apart from standard smooth vinyl figures. It also carries the official ECCC convention sticker, which collectors who chase con-sticker versions tend to appreciate. The listed price is $70.00, making it the bigger spend of the two. If a Care Bears display or a flocked Pop shelf is your goal, this one brings something genuinely different to the collection. The limitation is the price: that price demands more from your collectibles budget than the Notorious B.I.G option. You're paying for the character, the flocking, and the convention sticker.
Funko Pop! Rocks Notorious B.I.G #82
The Notorious B.I.G #82 comes from the Pop! Rocks line and was a Toy Tokyo exclusive tied to New York Comic Con 2018. At $24.99, it's the lower-priced figure in this head-to-head, which makes it a more casual way to own a 2018 convention exclusive. What holds it back? The theme is much more specific: if you're not into hip-hop artist figures or a Rocks collection, it won't have the same pull as a Care Bears character. The listed price is the main draw here, plus the fact that it represents a specific music icon rather than a generic Pop. It's an easy fit for a shelf dedicated to music legends.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the Good Luck Bear #355 when you're building a Care Bears collection, want a flocked figure, or specifically seek ECCC convention-sticker exclusives. Choose Notorious B.I.G #82 when you're a hip-hop fan, a Toy Tokyo or NYCC collector, or you'd rather spend less on this matchup.
