Funko Nightmare Before Christmas vs LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar: Which Should You Buy?
Vinyl figures to collect and display against LEGO to build and play with. Note that the LEGO one is the 2025 edition.
Funko Funko Advent Calendar: the Nightmare Before Christmas
LEGO LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025 for 7+
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| Price | See on Amazon → | See on Amazon → |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.8 | ★★★★★ 4.7 |
| Review count | 12,750 | 5,035 |
| Brand | Funko | LEGO |
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Our verdict
Choose the Funko if you want 24 small collectable Pocket Pop! figures and you're a Tim Burton fan, whether child or adult. Choose the LEGO Harry Potter calendar if you want something to build: its listing says 8 minifigures plus Hogwarts mini builds and is aimed at ages 7 and up. The Funko listing says age 3 and up, and the figures are small, so read the packaging warnings for young children.
Which one is for you?
- Collectors and Nightmare Before Christmas fans, adults included, who want to display figures. Read our full look at the Funko Advent Calendar: the Nightmare Before →
- Harry Potter fans aged 7 and up who like building and playing with minifigures. Read our full look at the LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025 →
What's behind the doors
The Funko Nightmare Before Christmas calendar has 24 numbered doors, each hiding a Pocket Pop! vinyl figure from Tim Burton's film. Coverage of the launch said the figures are up to about 2 inches tall, and the listing says the maximum is about 1.87 inches. The calendar's packaging artwork is designed as a backdrop to display them in front of.
The LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025 (set 76456) is a build. The listing says 8 minifigures in Hogwarts Christmas jumpers, 6 Harry Potter figures including Hedwig, Buckbeak and a Stag Patronus, and 10 mini builds such as a Sorting Hat and chocolate frog, in 278 pieces.
Age and safety
The LEGO listing is aimed at 7 and up. The Funko listing says 3 and up, but the figures are small hard vinyl, so check the packaging for the manufacturer's small-parts warnings before giving it to a toddler. We haven't seen the packaging warnings ourselves and won't guess at them.
Editions and what they're worth after Christmas
The Funko calendar launched in September 2020, so it's several years old, though the product is still sold. The LEGO one is the 2025 edition, which means it's last year's calendar. LEGO releases a new Harry Potter calendar each year, so check you're getting the set you expect.
After December, the Funko figures are display pieces, while the LEGO becomes a small bricks collection with minifigures you can keep playing with. LEGO builds are also easy to expand with a bigger set.
Which suits who
Think about how the daily opening will go. A Funko door gives a small figure in seconds, ideal for a quick daily reveal and a growing shelf display. A LEGO door gives something to build, which takes longer and suits a child who likes sitting down with a small project each day. For an adult gift, the Funko is the display piece, while the LEGO suits fans who enjoy the build itself. Keep the packaging space in mind too: the Funko artwork doubles as a display backdrop.
Who should skip both
If you want a different franchise, see our Funko Nightmare Before Christmas vs Star Wars comparison, or browse the advent calendars category.
Questions people ask
Is the Funko or the LEGO advent calendar better?
Funko for collectable vinyl figures and Nightmare Before Christmas fans; LEGO for building and Harry Potter fans aged 7 and up.
How many figures are in the Funko Nightmare Before Christmas calendar?
24 Pocket Pop! vinyl figures, one behind each door.
What age is the LEGO Harry Potter advent calendar for?
The listing says 7 and up.
Is the LEGO Harry Potter advent calendar 2025 still current?
It's the 2025 edition, so it's last year's. A newer edition may now be on sale.
What does the LEGO calendar include?
The listing says 8 minifigures, 6 Harry Potter figures and 10 mini builds, in 278 pieces.
Sources
- Laughing Place, Funko releasing The Nightmare Before Christmas advent calendar
- Amazon UK listing, LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025 (76456)
- Amazon UK listing, Funko Pocket POP! Nightmare Before Christmas advent calendar
Prices are pulled live from Amazon.
Prices move around, so always confirm on Amazon before deciding. Browse more options in Advent Calendars or see the whole Toys & Games department. New to the category? Start with our buying guide.