Distinctions - The addition of elements like the spell and cloak enhances the visual storytelling, reinforcing Doctor Strange’s role as the Sorcerer Supreme.

Criticisms - The typical low-quality Funko Pop! construction and top-heavy design make the Doctor Strange figure frustratingly unstable when displayed outside its packaging. With no stand included, it easily tips over, yet Funko has made no attempt to improve stability—likely assuming most collectors will keep it sealed in the box anyway. This design choice plays into the habits of completionist collectors who value packaging and potential resale over actually displaying the figure as a collectible proper.

Distinctions - Print colors and the core design utilize good contrast and material choice. Stylized lack of detail is consistent.

Criticisms - The #1000 Doctor Strange Funko Pop! embodies the standard Funko quality, with a slick, low-cost vinyl finish where color vibrancy is its most notable feature—aside from the appeal of the character itself. While the detailing on the accessories and cape adds some distinction, quality control across units appears inconsistent, and the design lacks enough stylization to avoid critique. With minimal protective coating, the figure is particularly vulnerable to damage from falls and sun exposure unless kept securely in its original packaging or a separate protective case.

Distinctions - The design of the Funko Pop! Doctor Strange #1000 faithfully represents the appearance of the Sorcerer Supreme in Multiverse of Madness, capturing his iconic look with a spell locked and loaded and ever-loyal cape ready for action.

Criticisms - Over time, wear noticeably degrades the design unless stored in a UV-filtering case. Funko’s signature black-eyed, oversized-head aesthetic is uninspired, and like all Funko Pop! figures, its appeal is more about maintaining a uniform collection than blending seamlessly into a display. Its small size and exaggerated details often clash with typical home décor, making it feel more like a novelty toy than a true collectible piece. In contrast, brands like Bearbrick offer larger canvases with a refined balance of simplicity and intricacy, utilizing standardized elements beyond just a static pose or repetitive design. Funko’s approach, by comparison, feels predictable, profit-driven, and lacking in creative ambition.

Criticisms - As expected with Funko products, Doctor Strange #1000 suffers from the usual issues of cheap vinyl and flimsy packaging. Without proper storage solutions, both the figure and its packaging are highly susceptible to everyday wear and damage, especially when removed from the original box. The secondary market for unboxed Funko collectibles is extremely limited, with strict and often unforgiving standards for reselling new or like-new figures. By marketing this collectible as part of a set to encourage further purchases and designing it in a way that necessitates additional products for proper display outside its packaging—whether for preservation or better presentation—Funko once again offers nothing but drawbacks from a sustainability standpoint.

Distinctions - With a lower upfront cost than most statues or figures, the #1000 Doctor Strange remains a relatively affordable standalone option.

Criticisms - Among Marvel collectibles, Funko figures provide the least value for their size compared to their cost. Their design feels cheap, minimally engineered, and lacks broad appeal beyond die-hard fans of the franchise. With little to no secondary market or intrinsic value, the Doctor Strange Funko Pop! #1000 is yet another example of the overconsumption culture pushed onto pop-culture enthusiasts. Furthermore, by prominently displaying the full set on the packaging, Funko strategically encourages collectors to buy more, making the environmental impact even more difficult to justify. Perhaps most egregiously to the Multiverse of Madness set, Funko decided to make an individual design for several of the alternate universe Stranges—meaning the full set includes more than 5 of the same character—and that excludes their Chases or exclusives.