# Rainbow Brite [Hot Topic] #1796 (Animation) — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/rainbow-brite-hot-topic-1796-funko-pop-animation-funko

**Rainbow Brite [Hot Topic] #1796 (Animation)** is worth about **$11** out of box, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$17.55**.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/rainbow-brite-hot-topic-1796-funko-pop-animation-funko

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Out of Box | $11 |
| In Box (damaged) | $15 |
| New (in box) | $18 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-26. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Rising · +50%.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DFunko%2520Pop%2520Rainbow%2520Brite%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DFunko%2520Pop%2520Rainbow%2520Brite%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Funko |
| Series | Animation |
| Number | #1796 |
| Print run | n/a |
| Release date | March 1, 2025 |
| UPC | 889698844895 |

## Rainbow Brite [Hot Topic] #1796 (Animation) Funko Pop value

An out-of-box Rainbow Brite [Hot Topic] #1796 runs around $11, while a mint-in-box copy commands $18 ($15 with a damaged box).

### What drives the price

For Funko Pops, box condition, exclusives/chases (GITD, conventions), vaulting, and series popularity drive value. Chase variants and retired exclusives appreciate most; common Pops with damaged boxes sell for little.

## FAQ

**What is the best deal for this Rainbow Brite item?**

The best deal is the Out of Box condition at $9, though the New (in box) option is available for $22.

**Is the damaged in-box version worth buying?**

The damaged in-box version is priced at $12, which is more than the out-of-box price but less than new.

**What series and number is this collectible?**

This item belongs to the Animation series and is designated as number #1796.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/rainbow-brite-hot-topic-1796-funko-pop-animation-funko
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-08-26, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"