Monk Tang
Monkey King
- Pop number
- 2
- Franchise
- Monkey King
- Series
- Pop! Asia
- Released
- 2014
- UPC
- 846626009306
Where to find one
Search for Monk Tang on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Monk Tang was released as part of the initial wave of the Pop! Asia series, a collection dedicated to spotlighting cultural icons and folklore from across the Asian continent. Produced by Funko, this figure represents one of the central protagonists from the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. The design team aimed to balance Funko's signature stylized aesthetic with the traditional appearance of the Buddhist monk, characterized by his modest robes and distinctive headgear.
The figure serves as a companion piece to the Monkey King, the titular character of the classic literary epic. Upon its release, the figure was notable for bringing classic Eastern mythology into the Western vinyl toy market. It was received as a respectful, albeit stylized, tribute to a legendary character, and it remains a sought-after piece for collectors focusing on the origins of the Pop! Asia line.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real pops collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Monk Tang
Monk Tang is a pop in the Funko Pops catalog on collecto.rs. Monkey King. No public pops collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Monk Tang on collecto.rs?
Monk Tang doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Monk Tang?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your pop, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other funko pops collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Monk Tang catalog entry come from?
Monk Tang is in the collecto.rs Funko Pops catalog so every collector who owns it shares the same identity row.
Is collecto.rs pops tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your pops is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every pop you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
