Distinctions - Details like the Penguin’s umbrella, trademark facial scars and often-seen trench coat distinguish this figure could be none other than Oswald Cobblepot.

Criticisms - Typical Funko Pop! quality and top heavy design make Oswald Cobblepot unstable for standing on his own outside of the packaging. No stand is provided, and with the reality of many owners keeping the Pop in its packaging as storage and display, no new innovations have been made.

Distinctions - Colors and print are distinct, with fabric and leather folds characteristic of the material depicted well despite the scale.

Criticisms - Typical Funko Pop! quality with greasy cheap vinyl coating make color quality the only appealing elements of this design, other than the core draw of Oswald Cobblepot himself. Machining around the clothes and umbrella is somewhat distinct but tolerances do not feel so strong across multiple iterations, nor is the design so realistic to not warrant criticism. Minimal protective coating makes damage from falls and sun-fading prevalent if not stored carefully, presumably in either retail packaging or a secondary product.

Distinctions - The design is distinctly Oswald Cobblepot, depicted in his most commonly seen on-screen outfit.

Criticisms - Wear blemishes the design greatly with time unless stored ‘properly’ in a UV filtering case. Funko’s trademark black-eyed big-head design is nothing to write home about. As with all Funko Pop! products, the appeal is cohesion in collection rather than compatibility with a wide array of environments. The size and fine details of the figure will not mesh with the majority of household color palettes and displays. The proportions are provably unnatural and look far more like a toy than a display piece. With producers like Bearbrick that establish large enough canvases and simple but intricate designs with standardization outside of single design elements and a general stance, Funko’s attempt at a consumable collectible is, as usual, cash-grabby and uninspired.

Criticisms - Funko products face common complaints about their use of cheap vinyl and low-quality packaging. Without proper storage options, both the Oswald Cobblepot figure and its packaging are highly susceptible to damage from everyday handling, especially if separated from their original shipping box. The second-hand market for Funko collectibles outside of their packaging is extremely limited, with resale standards being exceptionally strict for new or like-new items. By marketing its products as part of a set to encourage further purchases and designing them to require additional accessories for proper display or preservation outside their packaging, Funko offers little to no benefits from a sustainability standpoint.

Distinctions - A lower initial cost than other physical statues or figures, the Oswald Cobblepot is at the very least, affordable on its own. There are few other depictions of the Penguin from Pattinson’s Batman available physically.

Criticisms - Amidst other collectibles and merch created for the Penguin, the Funko is the lowest value for size when compared to cost. Amidst other collectibles, art and toys, the Funko design is cheap, not overly engineered or designed, and not inherently appealing to anyone not a fan of the Penguin. With no second-hand market or real intrinsic value, the Oswald Cobblepot #1191 is just another example of encouraged overconsumption creep for consumers with a vested interest the Batman franchise. Similarly, choosing a character with low screen-time and a middling fan response consciously targets a demographic of 'collectors' rather than casual fans, a poor motivation for the associated sustainability blow.