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Welcome to Pop Guardian NZ 🛡️
Collectors, just like you.
Our Story
Pop Guardian NZ was born out of pure passion. We're a family of four kids and two adults based just outside of Invercargill — and like so many of you, we caught the collecting bug hard. From the thrill of unboxing a grail Funko Pop to the rush of pulling a rare trading card, we live and breathe this hobby every single day.
What started as a personal collection quickly grew into something bigger. We noticed that New Zealand collectors were being underserved — paying sky-high prices, waiting weeks for international shipping, and receiving items that weren't packaged with the care they deserved. So we decided to do something about it. Pop Guardian NZ was created to give Kiwi collectors a local, trustworthy home for their hobby.
What Makes Us Different
We're not a faceless warehouse. We're collectors who understand exactly what it means to receive a damaged box or a bent card — because it's happened to us too. That's why every single order is personally checked and carefully packaged before it leaves our hands. We treat your collectibles the way we'd want ours treated.
Here's what you can count on from us:
- Collector-first mindset — We only stock products we'd be proud to own ourselves, spanning Funko Pops, NBA, Marvel, Disney, trading cards, and premium protectors.
- Careful packaging, every time — Every item is inspected and packed with protection in mind. Mint condition in, mint condition out.
- Fast, reliable NZ shipping — Orders are processed daily and shipped from our Invercargill Post Shop and Post Haste Depot every Tuesday and Friday/Saturday.
- Real people, real help — Got a question? We're here 24/7 via email and Facebook. No bots, no runaround — just us.
- Local free delivery — For orders $150+ within the Invercargill town boundary, we'll deliver to you for free.
Our Expertise
We specialise in the collectibles that matter most to the NZ community — Funko Pops across NBA, Marvel, Disney, and beyond, as well as trading cards and the best protective gear on the market. We're constantly growing our range and love hearing from our community about what they want to see next. If we don't have it, ask us — we may be able to get it!
New Zealand's First PopShield Armor Authorised Retailer
We're incredibly proud to be New Zealand's first PopShield Armor Authorised Retailer. PopShield Armor Hard Stacks are simply the best protectors on the market, and we're committed to making them accessible to the NZ collecting community. We currently stock:
- 4" PopShield Armor Hard Stack
- 6" PopShield Armor Hard Stack
- 2-Pack PopShield Armor Hard Stack
Our Community
We're proud to be part of the wider NZ collecting community — not just as a store, but as fellow enthusiasts. We're active in the communities we love, and we're always looking for ways to give back, share knowledge, and celebrate this incredible hobby together. Check out our Communities We Are In page to see where you can find us!
We Also Buy Collections!
Looking to sell your Funko Pop collection? We'd love to chat. Click here to find out how to sell your collection to us.
Contact Us
We make getting in touch super easy — no jumping through hoops, no muck around. Just reach out and we'll get back to you!
We're here to help with:
- Your order status or any issues
- Product condition concerns
- Stock questions, pre-orders, and availability
- Stock requests for items we may not currently carry
- Selling your Funko collection
- Anything else on your mind!
📧 Email: popguardiannz@gmail.com
💬 Facebook: Message us on Facebook
International Inquiries
We currently ship within New Zealand and Australia. If you're outside these regions, feel free to email or message us on Facebook and we'll do our best to help.
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