Solo Leveling is getting one of its first dedicated Funko collectibles, and the character chosen is a notable one. Confirmed via Funko's official SDCC 2026 exclusives list, the Pop! Sun Il-Hwan figure is part of Funko's confirmed 20-piece SDCC exclusives roster.
This is a confirmed exclusive with an official drawing process, so here's what's included.
Funko's official SDCC 2026 exclusives list confirms the following:
Solo Leveling has become one of the biggest breakout anime franchises of recent years, but dedicated premium merchandise has been comparatively slow to catch up with its popularity. This Pop is a sign Funko is starting to formally invest in the franchise rather than leaving it to smaller prize-figure makers.
Choosing Sun Il-Hwan rather than protagonist Sung Jin-Woo as an early SDCC exclusive suggests Funko is planning a broader Solo Leveling rollout rather than a single-character cash-in, since a supporting character typically wouldn't be the very first release in a franchise's Funko lineup.
For an early collectible in a growing line like this, EVORETRO's Funko Pop protectors keep it dust-free from day one.
For displaying Sun Il-Hwan alongside future Solo Leveling releases, EVORETRO's acrylic display risers add tiered shelf presence as the collection grows.
Funko has historically used a franchise's first one or two figures as a signal of how deep its eventual merchandise commitment will go, and starting with a supporting character rather than a series' most bankable lead is often a sign of a broader planned catalog rather than a cautious, single-figure test. For Solo Leveling specifically, that pattern suggests collectors should expect protagonist Sung Jin-Woo and other major cast members to follow in future waves rather than this being a one-off release.
Solo Leveling's explosive growth as both a webtoon and anime adaptation happened faster than most manufacturers' typical merchandise development timelines can keep pace with, leaving a noticeable gap between the franchise's cultural footprint and its available premium collectibles. Early entries like this Pop are likely to be viewed retrospectively as foundational pieces once the rest of the franchise's merchandise catches up to its popularity.
Through Funko's official SDCC 2026 online drawing.
Opened July 20, closed July 22, 2026.
Sun Il-Hwan from Solo Leveling.
It suggests Funko is planning a broader Solo Leveling rollout rather than a single-character release.
This Sun Il-Hwan Pop gives Solo Leveling fans an early, notable entry into what looks like the start of a fuller Funko lineup for the franchise. With the drawing already closed, secondary market listings are the most likely path for anyone who missed entering.
Having protectors and risers ready keeps the Pop safe and properly displayed as the rest of the line arrives.
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