For example, hairlines on the rear of the figure have been poorly painted (patches missing) or not painted at all in some cases. New Pops are amazingly painted, however you can get some quality control issues even with Funko (sadly), where paint is on parts it shouldn’t be – but this is very minimal. Lisa Weatherall | E-Mail | URLLisa grew up in Arlington, Texas where she regularly attended Rangers games and fell in love with baseball. When you open the box, you should be able to slide the packaging out and the Pop remains ‘gripped’ in the plastic. Based on the books by Thomas Harris, the psychological horror-thriller film released in 1991, winning wide critical praise and sweeping the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Director.

Product DetailsFunko Pop Silence of the Lambs captures the essence of the infamous serial killer and cannibal, Dr.

If the cardboard material of the box is flimsy, very thin or has a very glossy sheen to it, then it’s likely a fake.

The newer ones are more dynamic and detailed, mainly due to the continuing improvements of the plastic moulding that is used. Related options can be found in the Funko Pop Hannibal set for the short-lived, but highly acclaimed, NBC television series.

To make it easier to help you out, check out our Funko Blog below as we show you 13 ways to tell if your beloved Funko Pop is either fake or real. This is an obvious one – a cheap knock off has many tells with the quality of the box and packaging. While not actually part of the NBC show, Anthony Hopkins' portrayal of the cannibal killer in The Silence of Lambs is so iconic he was honored with a Hannibal Lecter figure. Check the size of the main image is correct – some are slightly too big and the white outline around the figure is thin – the fakes are chunky and uneven.