Funko Nightmare Before Christmas vs Star Wars Advent Calendar: Which Should You Buy?
Same format, same maker, same 24 doors: this one is purely Tim Burton against a galaxy far, far away.
Funko Funko Advent Calendar: the Nightmare Before Christmas
Funko Funko Advent Calendar: Star Wars Holiday - Darth
Side by side
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| Price | See on Amazon → | See on Amazon → |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.8 | ★★★★★ 4.6 |
| Review count | 12,750 | 3,545 |
| Brand | Funko | Funko |
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Our verdict
They're the same product design, so choose by franchise. Both give 24 Funko Pocket Pop! vinyl figures behind numbered doors, with packaging artwork to display them against. Pick Nightmare Before Christmas for gothic Halloween-meets-Christmas, or Star Wars Holiday for festive Vader, Luke and Leia. The Star Wars calendar is the newer design (2022 against 2020), and both are older editions rather than this year's.
Which one is for you?
- Fans of Tim Burton's film, Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie, adults and children alike. Read our full look at the Funko Advent Calendar: the Nightmare Before →
- Star Wars fans who want a festive-themed set of figures to display. Read our full look at the Funko Advent Calendar: Star Wars Holiday →
What's the same
Both the Nightmare Before Christmas calendar and the Star Wars Holiday calendar hide 24 Funko Pocket Pop! vinyl figures behind numbered doors, and both listings use the same wording: collect, play and display, with packaging artwork designed as a backdrop. Both listings say they're suited to ages 3 and up, and the figures are small, so check the packaging for warnings.
Neither is a kit that needs building or batteries. The figures are small vinyl collectables, and heights vary by character.
What's different
The Nightmare Before Christmas calendar launched in September 2020, per launch coverage, with figures up to about 2 inches tall. Its listing gives a maximum of about 1.87 inches.
The Star Wars calendar is the Holiday 2022 edition, per Nerdist's announcement coverage, which says each of the 24 doors hides a figure and that the maximum height is about 2.1 inches. The announcement previewed a Christmas-themed Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and a snowman stormtrooper, but did not publish the full line-up, so we can't tell you every character inside either box.
Which one keeps its appeal
Because these are collectables, the choice after December is about display. The Nightmare Before Christmas figures sit well with Halloween as well as Christmas, so they get more shelf months. The Star Wars set suits an existing collection of Star Wars Pop! figures.
Both are older editions. Stock and condition vary by seller, so check the listing for the edition you're buying.
Display and gifting
Because the format is identical, gifting comes down to the recipient. Pocket Pop! figures are small, so they look best grouped on a shelf in front of the packaging artwork, which both listings describe as a backdrop. Neither calendar needs batteries or assembly. If you're buying for someone who already collects Funko Pop! figures, check which franchise they already have; the unopened box also makes a decent shelf display on its own.
Who should skip both
If your child wants to build, see our Funko vs LEGO Harry Potter comparison, or browse the advent calendars category.
Questions people ask
Which Funko advent calendar is better, Nightmare Before Christmas or Star Wars?
It's down to the franchise. The format is the same: 24 Pocket Pop! figures behind doors.
How many figures does each calendar have?
24 each, one per day.
What year is the Funko Star Wars advent calendar?
Nerdist's coverage and a retailer link point to the Holiday 2022 edition.
How tall are the figures?
Up to about 2 inches. Nerdist quotes a maximum of about 2.1 inches for Star Wars; the Nightmare listing says about 1.87 inches.
What age are they for?
The listings say 3 and up, but check the packaging for small-parts warnings.
Sources
- Laughing Place, Funko releasing The Nightmare Before Christmas advent calendar
- Nerdist, Funko and Lucasfilm reveal Star Wars advent calendar
- Amazon UK listing, Funko Star Wars Holiday 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.