This is a path that will, more often than not, lead to disappointment. Apr 18, 2017 when it comes to collectibles, nothing tracks the rise and fall of current prices, as well as demand, like online auction sites such as ebay. Turn your star wars collection into cash brians toys. Back in 1977, twelve characters were immortalized by kenner as the first star wars action figures ever. Star wars year 1998 episode 1 movie series the phantom menace 12 inch tall action figure darth maul with cloak and red double bladed lightsaber 4. Hasbro created this offer so the older figures would be sold out in time for the promotion of episode i.
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A long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, star wars was my lifeblood. With that said, star wars toys are as big of a phenomenon as ever in its various forms and the impending release of episode vii this december will unleash a deluge of awesome toys for both the. Aug 02, 2009 dath vader sends out bounty hunters to find his long lost son luke skywalker. Lego sets are still a classic toy today, but older sets from the 90s are worth hundreds. He keeps his figures in a safe place and values his toys especially the star wars ones. Sep 03, 2015 ive rounded up a list of the ten most valuable star wars toys. None of them are open and theyve been out of the light so the packaging hasnt faded. Searching for star wars collectibles market values. Mar 28, 2017 star wars merchandise can often be valuable, if you have the right items. Jun 15, 2015 for the debut or redebut, technically of each of the three movies, fans could go to taco bell restaurants for neat star wars toys in even neater boxes.
New listing star wars episode 1 the phantom menace taco bell 1999 posters lot of 4 17x22. Youll be surprised how much these star wars toys are. Aug 21, 2014 as every diehard star wars follower knows, its an increasingly hungry business being a star wars fan. Star wars fans are all about camaraderie, and there was just nothing cooler than walking into a taco bell and being surrounded by your own kind.
Buy star wars episode 1 figures and get the best deals. Mace windu was available in the us when you had six proofsofpurchase of other star wars toys. Toys are tough investment, but if you got in on the ground floor with star wars, you could. Make offer disney star wars episode 1 queen amidala applause collectible pin, new sealed. Force friday ii kicks off on friday, september 1, and with it the launch of fun new products inspired by star wars. For investors, star wars collectibles aint what they used.
Star wars sideshow collectibles darth vader episode iv. Star wars archive action figure archive star wars price guide. Use our easy tools to submit a list of your toys to get a quote for. At six years old, i was clueless to the fact that my toys could someday be worth a great deal of. Star wars is one of the most iconic brands ever created. Buy star wars episode 1 the phantom menace mega collectible inch tall action figure obiwan kenobi with lightsaber that really light up plus certificate of authenticity. Ive rounded up a list of the ten most valuable star wars toys. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Oct 27, 2009 footnote or a curiosity than anything most collectors take serious interest in. Most valuable mcdonalds toy from past four decades worth. 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. Star wars fans have been obsessing over collectibles since a new hope was first released in theaters back in 1977. We help you find out how much your star wars action figures are worth and where to sell star wars.
Naturally, the upcoming celebration made us think about the first star wars toys we ever saw. The phantom menace, obiwan kenobi jedi knight action figure, 3. This site offers specially priced star wars items for sale and free instant ads for additional star wars memorabilia hot deals, books, action figures, playsets, micro machines, vehicles, miscellaneous. Star wars collectibles most expensive star wars toys. The phantom menace other collectible star wars products. If you meet anyone that has these variations, its a safe bet they were part of the hype in 1995 and 1996 when star wars collecting was based on three movies, a couple of comics and books, and a lifetime of memories with no prequels in sight. Dec 14, 2015 for investors, star wars collectibles aint what they used to be.
The most valuable star wars action figures therichest. But with a patience and good fortune, unopened 40yearold star wars toys now. Sep 15, 2014 realistically, it didnt happen and the toys were played with and damaged, lowering their value but providing us with priceless memories. I grew up on the original star wars born in 1973 and it was actually nostalgic to see these pepsi.
Before accepting ebay results as the market rate for particular cars, however, there are several factors to take. While the star wars brand carries a lot of weight, the reality is that seeing a star wars label is no guarantee itll be worth anything in the long run. Today, im going to go back in time to 1999 and look at the original pepsi star wars collector can promotion during the original release of. Youll be surprised how much these star wars toys are worth. Yesterday i looked at some of the current promotions for the 3d release of star wars episode i. Anyway, as a recent episode of snl joked, many adults buy star wars toys only to display them and maybe sell them eventually. Star wars merchandise can often be valuable, if you have the right items.
Episode i the phantom menace is a 1999 american epic spaceopera film written and directed by george lucas, produced by lucasfilm, distributed by 20th century fox and stars liam neeson, ewan mcgregor, natalie portman, jake lloyd, ian mcdiarmid, anthony daniels, kenny baker, pernilla august, and frank oz. Im sure further down the road theyll be worth more than what you paid. According to geoffrey carlton, author of the star wars super collectors wishbook. The 10 most embarrassingly collectible star wars toys of the. The first issue of the star wars comic book with the 35 cent price can be worth thousands of dollars depending on its condition. Needless to say, their popularity was off the charts, and kenner had a hit on their hands until well into the mid80s. There are a great many collectibles on the market today worth far less than their original retail price even 1520. 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. Here is an alphabetical list of star wars figures from the episode 1 toy line from collection 1. Im not sure if youve heard, but theres a new star wars movie out. Star wars, episode i phantom menace action figures. With a wide variety of star wars branded merchandise, its not hard for hardcore fans or novice fans to get in on the action. The new line of toys that came out with episode 1,2, and 3 arent really worth much because the movies pretty much tanked.
Find a complete list of star wars action figures, play sets, vehicles, accessories and more since 1995. Wow, some star wars toys are worth an insane amount of. Touching the top of the child animatronic editions head activates over 25 sound and motion combinations, including happy and excited sounds, giggles, babbles, and more, all while the figures head moves up and down. On an episode of pawn stars the holy grail of star wars toys was brought into. However, four years later ahead of the release of episode ix. While visiting my parents, i found all of these star wars toys from the late 90s in a closet. In an episode of pawn stars, we were privileged enough to see the holy. For investors, star wars collectibles aint what they. Jan 28, 2015 with that said, star wars toys are as big of a phenomenon as ever in its various forms and the impending release of episode vii this december will unleash a deluge of awesome toys for both the.
Running around conventions worldwide, chasing down an ever expanding array of collectibles, playing with toys new and old, using your fertile imagination to act out star wars adventures its energy sapping and the force can only sustain a jedi hunger for so long. Marvel comics when marvel released the first issue of its star wars series in 1977, they charged 30 cents. Where can i find out what old matchbox cars are worth. Growing up in the early 1980s, i dressed up as darth vader for halloween. This week, im looking at many of the episode i promotions. And if you were a kid with a mom who had no idea theyd be worth anything raises hand again, then youre left with someone who actually gave away all of your star wars toys to a neighbors son. Wow, some star wars toys are worth an insane amount of money. Star wars toys that could be worth thousands today insider. Your star wars action figures could be worth thousands. In 1977, no one knew what star wars would eventually become.
Welcome to the iguide toy price guide is proud to host the online vintage toys price guide. In celebration of star wars day, here are the star wars toys now worth big bucks. Lets take a look at a handful of the most valuable star wars toys ever created. Star wars, episode i phantom menace action figures catalog. Bigbadtoystore has a massive selection of toys like action figures, statues, and collectibles from marvel, dc comics, transformers, star wars, movies, tv shows, and more. In fact, some of the older star wars toys are actually worth quite a bit of money these days. How to determine the value of star wars collectibles. Eric is a writer with an interest in vintage toys and nostalgia, particularly from the 70s and 80s. Slightly less menacing than the enormous jawa sandcrawler from star wars, this toy is still in high.
Over 100 unique action figures were produced and sold from 1978 to 1985, during which time more than 300 million star wars action figures were sold kenner began producing new star wars action figures in 1995. Taco bell star wars fast food premiums for sale ebay. The phantom menace other collectible star wars products non. The franchise has been a part of my life for so long i dont remember the first time i watched any of the original trilogy films. Here are all my star wars toys i have jar jar binks, jedi master yoda, anakin skywalker, luke skywalker, rey, finn, stormtroopers, kylo ren, general hux, c. However, there are some star wars toys that are more valuable than others. Action figures free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
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Mar 16, 2009 wait 20 or 30 years and they be worth money. Original vintage kenner star wars action figures hobbylark. Star wars anakin skywalker 1998, 1999 hasbro lot of 2 figures. Sign in classic star wars toys james bond gi joe lord of the rings applause misc episode 1 episode 1 applause episode 1 figures. The term 12back refers to the first 12 figures shown on the back of the package. Similarly astounding sums fetched by other vintage star wars toys at the sothebys auction in new york including.
Use our easy tools to submit a list of your toys to get a quote for your collection and get paid fast. Find product details, values and photos for star wars, episode i phantom menace action figures on the dash action figures catalog. Heres how much your old star wars toys are worth fandango. Star wars action figures, statues, collectibles, and more. Find a universe of jedi approved toys and games in the star wars shop at shopdisney. These star wars toys and action figures are worth more than anyone expected them to be. How to determine the value of star wars collectibles sapling. If you collect star wars toys or memorabilia, you might be surprised at how much theyre worth in light of the force. He may look like baby yoda, but this lovable creature is called the child and now you can become his protector with this animatronic toy from star wars. Today, those toys are worth at most a few bucks more than what my friends paid for them back in 1999. Find out how much your original star wars collectibles are. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at.
It doesnt cost anything to throw an item up on ebay with a crazy asking price, so dont look at. Collectors also call these, epi short for episode i, and commtech cards because each specially marked card comes with a small selfcontained computer commtech chip in a. Star wars toys lot of 15 items taco bell kfc pizza hut. These original episode i action figures were produced 19981999 and had a red card back with a picture of darth maul, called episode i red cards. The kenner toy company produced a line of star wars action figures based on characters in the original star wars movie trilogy. They are from the episode 1 and power of the force series. Find out how much your original star wars collectibles are worth. For investors, star wars collectibles aint what they used to be.
Some star wars toys are worth more than fans can imagine, and others are bad. From movie props to action figures made by kenner and lego, there is no shortage of collectible items for all. Realistically, it didnt happen and the toys were played with and damaged, lowering their value but providing us with priceless memories. Its worth noting the prices fluctuate, so this list isnt set in stone, but these ten toys have netted a huge profit in the. Includes commtech chip, with flight simulator and helmet. Star wars collectibles price guide and appraisal guide. We take customer service very seriously and look forward to having you as a repeat customer for years to come.