Collectible toy values are on the riseand its not just star wars as a kid, you could never get your grubby hands on all those toys. Shop online for board games, magic the gathering, table top games, miniatures, role playing games and gaming supplies. A powerful advisor and guide for fair market value of many vintage star wars items. The rise of skywalker, the jampacked conclusion to the ninefilm skywalker saga that kicked off 42 years ago, is out today. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures. The term 12back refers to the first 12 figures shown on the back of the package. Dec 07, 2017 if youre new to the hobby or dipping your toe into a new line then here is a beginners guide to collecting star wars the black series.
According to geoffrey carlton, author of the star wars super collectors wishbook factors such as age, condition, and packaging if any are all used to determine value. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. It provides the most comprehensive and accurate documentation of these popular collectibles. While the movies are by far the most famous, most essential, and most canonical tellings of the star wars legends, the story has also been expanded, in both official and unofficial capacity, by a plethora of books, tv shows, and comics. Mar 28, 2017 star wars merchandise can often be valuable, if you have the right items. Collectible toy values are on the riseand its not just star. After the debut of an action figure, details in the packaging, in the shape of the action figure and the name of the action figure were subject to change. As the popularity for star wars grew, so did the need for merchandise. Return of the jedi star wars action figures wave 1. Unfortunately, the packaging is dusty and the plastic that holds the figure is discolored but the figures inside should be perfect. Collectible toy values are on the riseand its not just.
From 1978 to 1985 when only the first few films had been released, toy company kenner made action figures based on the original star wars trilogy characters. Vintage star wars toy and book kenner princess leia organa toy vintage star wars toy and. A long time ago, in a state sort of far away, george lucas created a scifi world which spawned numerous sequels, video games, books and action figures. Typically, these contained sets are not available in retail with the main selling points of value packs is the inclusion of an exclusive model and a lower price when. Here at last is the complete and definitive collection of the more than 2,500 star wars action figures produced over the last 35 years. Turn your star wars collection into cash brians toys. In order to assess the worth of star wars action figures, toys, posters, or some other collectible, several factors must be considered. Dec 17, 2014 the ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures 19771985 is the definitive reference to vintage action figures, accessories, creatures, playsets and vehicles. We help you find out how much your star wars action figures are worth and where to sell star. Star wars collectibles price guide and appraisal guide.
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The force awakens was released today, marking the first of the next three star wars movies in the franchise. Star wars archive and giant selection of star wars toys and collectibles shopping cart. These would all be great starter comics for kids that are huge star wars fans just starting out on their comic collections. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Star wars tracker has over 150,000 real market prices spanning several years for you to search through. Most books on star wars toys collectibles take on the daunting task of trying to list. In most cases, the general market value of the figure is listed. If you collect star wars toys or memorabilia, you might be surprised at how much theyre worth in light of the force awakens. The first star wars comics were published by marvel and created by roy thomas and howard chaykin. As skywalker saga closes, a chat about values of star wars.
The gamorrean guard coin is another hard to find star wars item because the power of the force set has so many action figures that not many of them are valuable unless in the box. From the comic books to the video games, there is not a single. What action figures they did sell that year were presented in. Use our easy tools to submit a list of your toys to get a quote for your collection and get paid fast. Kenner released more than 100 action figures in their star wars range between 1977 and 1985. Hello, im fiddlestyx and welcome to my guide to vintage star wars collecting.
Find out how much your original star wars collectibles are worth. Steve sansweets the ultimate action figure collection this book focuses on individual star wars character figures and how theyve progressed over the decades. I have two star wars action figures from 1984 both new in the original packaging. Sansweet, owner of the worlds largest private collection of star wars memorabilia, the book also showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over, drawing figures from the feature film, video game, and cartoon realms of the vast star wars universe. Star wars isnt the only title with these variants, and there is a subset of people who collect these 35 cent variants. With its big screen debut in 1977, star wars has become one of the largest franchises in history, spinning off a series of sequels, prequels, tv shows, books, and collectibles.
The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures, 19771985. In this video we check out the rarest star wars 3 75 inch action figures of the modern era from hasbro. Sep 30, 2014 steve sansweets the ultimate action figure collection this book focuses on individual star wars character figures and how theyve progressed over the decades. But now as the heman or woman of the house, you have. Its a tough line to get into because the figures have held. Sep 15, 2014 the following list looks at 10 of the most valuable star wars action figures.
Past or present values are not an indicator of future values, such values are not guaranteed and may not always be maintained. Older star wars collectibles will vary in value depending on order of production runs noted on package back such as. Use our easy tools to submit a list of your toys to get a quote for. Until now, there has never been a comprehensive book for the legions who collect these fantastic figures. As a result, without a new movie to support them few of these figures were ordered and many of the scheduled figures never made it to release. According to geoffrey carlton, author of the star wars super collectors wishbook.
Find a complete list of star wars action figures, play sets, vehicles, accessories and more since 1995. Star wars merchandise can often be valuable, if you have the right items. Star wars toy vehicles are some of the more difficult ones. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures 19771985 is the definitive reference to vintage action figures, accessories, creatures, playsets and vehicles. The story of star wars toys this documentary gives fans and collectors an excellent look into the world of toy collecting and the cultural impact its had. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures, 1977. But that years wish book had no star wars toys at all. Your star wars action figures could be worth thousands. A beginners guide to collecting star wars the black series. Fans and collectors can finally trace the evolution of each character in toy form from the.
There were some flash gordon megos, shogun warriors, a mega chopper fonzie, and a fourstory wayne foundation penthouse that looked, suspiciously, to be barbiescaled. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Star wars movie toys price guide and values carters price guide. Star wars remote control do rolling electronic droid toy. Star wars vintage action figures goodreads share book. Here are all the figures in our database sorted alphabetically, plus you can sort them by series. Lego star wars value packs, also called bonus packs, are bundles that contain several lego sets in one offer. Star wars the black series c3po and babu frik 6 scale action figure 2pack target exclusive star wars only at. This guide is meant to serve as a basic introduction to star wars vintage collecting. Star wars toys that could be worth thousands today insider. The most valuable star wars action figures therichest. For toy collectors have better opportunity to buy and sell star wars figures because brian toys is the best and reliable star wars toys provider.
Experts weigh in on the most valuable star wars books here. He entered the world for star wars celebration iv in 2007. I have looked online for weeks trying to find something comparable to price them. As the title implies, the book focuses on the vintage toysthose from the star wars classic trilogy, star wars, the empire strikes back, and return of the jedi the movies made between 1977 and 1985. Learn the market value of your star wars movie toys. Growing up i had a ton of star wars toys, mostly micromachines, and some action figures. Jan 29, 2019 in this video we check out the rarest star wars 3 75 inch action figures of the modern era from hasbro. We have put together check lists for star wars action figures, play sets, vehicles, accessories and more. Typically, these contained sets are not available in retail with the main selling points of value packs is the inclusion of an exclusive model and a lower price when compared to individual purchases of the same sets. Your favorite characters from star wars are now available as funko pop. Available as part of the iosandroid apps, or the desktop application on pc or mac.
Star wars archive action figure archive star wars price guide. They are the star wars the power of the force figures with special collectors coins made by. Moviestv shows movie scenes main characters species all categories. We honestly have to wonder what the proper droid himself would be thinking about tiny toy versions of himself going around on the market for these kinds of figures. How to determine the value of star wars collectibles. The table below takes information as given on the cards with which each action figure debuted. It includes links and information to help you along your journey to a galaxy far, far away. Find out how much your original star wars collectibles are.
Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. To celebrate may 4 and honor all the wisdom bestowed from a galaxy far, far away, we gathered 10 life lessons. Searching for star wars collectibles market values. Youll be surprised how much these star wars toys are worth. As a result, without a new movie to support them few of these figures were ordered and. I used a variety of sources to find the names, years, and values of these products, some of. Seize the force with kenner star wars action figures. If youre new to the hobby or dipping your toe into a new line then here is a beginners guide to collecting star wars the black series. Search our database to find information about the items you have or want.
This as usual meant some of the best 31 figures in an ongoing line, but far lower sales. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the same answer. The star wars film franchise includes at least 12 movies and is one of the most successful franchises in the history of film. Star wars, black series action figures catalog dash. Unsurprisingly, almost all of them are from the 19771979 period when star wars toys were just getting onto the market. The 26 rarest star wars collectibles and what theyre worth. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database.
By the time the power of the force star wars action figures were produced in 1985 all the movies had been released and star wars figures were general in a decline at retail. For this chat, which has been edited for clarity, we. And here we look at one of the first examples of this. Early shipments may have had figure variants of luke skywalker, ben kenobi and darth vader with double telescoping lightsabers, they are extremely rare to find on card. Its television shows, video games, novels, comic books, action figures, and other assorted star wars toys and memorabilia. Star wars action figures catalog dash action figures. Kenner had made major advancements over the past six years from the simplistically sculpted first line and it was clear that like the films, the toys series was rounding off.