Many people collect toys, coins, Legos, comics and other items for the sheer joy of owning merch from properties and characters they love. Others view these items as investments , with an eye on re-selling them in mint condition down the line to make a profit.

According to global market research firm Market Decipher, the annual toy, figurines and consumer collectibles market is worth roughly $52 billion, globally. This encompasses both toys and collectible figurines.

Here are some popular collectibles that experts expect to see rising in value this year.

Marvel Funko Pops

Funko Pops, plastic bobble-head dolls made by one of the top collectibles manufacturers, are often hit-or-miss. While some appreciate, others are relegated to the Target bargain shelves or destined for BOGO sales.

YouTuber Slapshotpops recommended investing in Marvel Funko Pops that will have movie tie-ins in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2025. The show host spotlighted Betty Ross, the Red She-Hulk. This figure checks off several boxes as a solid collectible. There is only one Red She-Hulk figure released to date, back in 2017. If the Red She-Hulk appears in the upcoming Captain America : Brave New World, the price of the toy could skyrocket.

Retiring Lego Sets

Every year, Lego releases a list of kits set to retire throughout the year. Not every retired set will go up in value, but it’s worth keeping tabs and, perhaps, investing in a few to keep mint-in-box if you spot them in stores today. As the year goes on, these sets may be more difficult to find.

The Lego Icons Boutique Hotel will retire at the end of the year. According to YouTuber Stud City , it went on sale for $165 on Amazon in 2024. However, if you can find it for the retail price of $229 now, it’s still worth picking up. Other sets that may retire in 2025, according to Reddit , include the Daily Bugle, several Harry Potter sets and The Razor Crest (Star Wars).

Trump Memorabilia

As Donald Trump takes office in January, collectors are predicting that merchandise and memorabilia, especially anything signed, may appreciate in value throughout 2025. Whether you love him or hate him, you can try to make some money off the polarizing president. If you have thousands to spend, you might even try investing in some of these items from Trump’s first presidency that are now worth a lot of money.

Space Memorabilia

As SpaceX founder Elon Musk plays a large role as an unofficial advisor to incoming President Trump, space travel is likely to take center stage in 2025. That means the values of space-related memorabilia may also rise “to the moon.”

High-value items may range from historic astronaut flights suits that may go up for auction to signed astronaut photos, moon rocks and anything that has been in space, including these limited edition silver coins that launched to the International Space Station on a Falcon-9 rocket, spent 14 months in space, and returned on a SpaceX Dragon.

K-Pop Collectibles

K-pop (Korean pop) has maintained its popularity across several decades, and according to Market Decipher , the global market for K-pop memorabilia is set to grow at a rate of 4.2% between 2023 and 2033, with photo cards holding the largest market share.

Keep an eye out for anything from Choi Seung-Hyun, the former K-pop rapper with the band BigBang, who reached new levels of stardom on Netflix as Thanos in season two of Squid Game.

Final Take

Keep the words of PaulFraserCollectibles.com in mind when it comes to predicting the future value of collectible merch. “[Y]ou shouldn’t take this too seriously,” the UK-based reseller wrote on its blog. “[I]t’s a trade in passions and that means volatility is built in.”

Buy what you like and what will bring you enjoyment today, with the added bonus of making money if it appreciates tomorrow.