The star wars pez were first released in 1997 with the characters chewbacca, c3po, darth vader, storm trooper and yoda. This is the exclusive 1997 kenner star wars spirit of ben obiwan kenobi ghost figure inwhich fans had to collect proof or purchases off of bags of potato chips and mail them off in order to receive this exclusive figure. Originally produced by japanese toy company takera tomy, and purchased by hasbro in 1984, the transformers line of action figures has seen several iterations since hitting shelves in the 1980s. How to determine the value of star wars collectibles. When the line was given the ax, there was one last figure, yak face, that had gone through production but was never distributed to toy stores. Then, silver fyre, han, and luke undertake their underwater adventure while the traitorous kraaken goes after 3po and r2. Star wars posters cinemasterpieces star wars movie. Use our easy tools to submit a list of your toys to get a quote for your collection and get paid fast. Star wars the black series exclusive admiral piett 6 inch action figure. Until now, there has never been a comprehensive book for the legions who collect these fantastic figures. Star wars action figure 19951999 kenner the power of. The term 12back refers to the first 12 figures shown on the back of the package. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
Polybagged with a star wars galaxy trading card, this issue begins with a recap of the series thus far. It includes links and information to help you along your journey to a galaxy far, far away. Hello, im fiddlestyx and welcome to my guide to vintage star wars collecting. Star wars collectibles price guide and appraisal guide. In an effort to create a fullscale licensing program for the 1977. Find out how much your original star wars collectibles are. There have been so many discontinued and the series has become so iconic that a good collection of star wars figures still in packages could afford you a down payment on a house at this point. In 1977, marvel was looking to increase their comic book price from 25 cents and. The 15 most expensive star wars toys you wished you owned.
In 1997, department store chain target released a 12inch action figures to. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. Star wars the vintage collection poe damerons xwing fighter vehicle. 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. Star wars vintage huge lot of figures with darth vader case kenner. Dallas vintage toys is a toy store in the lakewood area of dallas tx that buys, sells, and trades toys from the 1960s to presentday including 80s toy lines like vintage kenner star wars, gi joe, transformers, and heman as well as modern collectible toys from hot toys, sideshow collectibles, marvel select, marvel legends, dc universe, and so many more. Sadly, the film would become a franchise with countless directtovideo sequels. In order to recoup some of their production losses, kenner chose to simply send the. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. His real name wouldnt come until a decade later in the 1997 star wars trilogy sourcebook, special edition. This lead to the combining of both toy and literature in the masterpiece editions. We rounded up a list of star wars action figures, toys, and. Maybe you saw that comic book men where that guy sold those star. Its a fairly large ship that is packed in a larger box that shows the features on its back.
It was succeeded by kenners vintage the empire strikes back toy line in 1980. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for star wars collectibles. In 1985, kenner produced an action figure of yak face, only to find themselves with boxes of the toy and nowhere to send him once the star wars toy line had been cancelled. Find out how much your original star wars collectibles are worth. Each 12 inch doll was packed with a book which gave an in depth history of the character, andor faction they were involved with. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an allencompassing fictional. By this time, star wars books had become a major staple in the expanded universe of star wars.
An annoodat blue who wasnt even in the original star wars movie series is one of the rarest star wars action figures to be commercially released. The second series was released in 1999 and added boba fett, ewok, luke skywalker, and princess leia. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. There were some flash gordon megos, shogun warriors, a mega chopper fonzie, and a fourstory wayne foundation penthouse that looked, suspiciously, to be barbiescaled. 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. Download our mobile app to create a list by scanning the barcodes on your toys. Kenners original vintage star wars toy line ran from 1977 to 1979 in the wake of the immense popularity of the 1977 theatrical release of star wars. 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. Science fiction star wars vintage figures pre 1997 power of the force accessories figure coins category 6 5. Fans and collectors can finally trace the evolution of each character in toy form from the time of their first appearance through the designs of today, with pages of amazing and inventive variations crafted to tell the stories of luke skywalker, darth maul. According to geoffrey carlton, author of the star wars super collectors wishbook factors such as age, condition, and.
This is the only proof for this poster we have ever seen. What action figures they did sell that year were presented in. Star wars this is work of creative art and satire 17 u. I used a variety of sources to find the names, years, and values of these products, some of. Vlix, from the animated droids series, was created by glasslite, the brazilian distributor of kenner toys, two years after the droids series was canceled in north america.
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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. Get the best deals on star wars storybook when you shop the largest online selection at. Your star wars action figures could be worth thousands. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. This guide is meant to serve as a basic introduction to star wars vintage collecting. The first issue of the star wars comic books can be worth thousands of dollars. Rare bubble attached 1997 potf2 luke skywalker jedi theater edition. Growing up i had a ton of star wars toys, mostly micromachines, and some action figures.
Older star wars collectibles will vary in value depending on order of production runs noted on package back such as. From the comic books to the video games, there is not a single. The original land before time is a fantastic and heartbreaking movie, which it genuinely gave disney a run for its money. Clone trooper, jango fett and r2d2 came next and finally the star wars pez released with episode iii revenge of the sith included emperor palpatine, death star, general. Here are 10 of the rarest and most valuable star wars toys. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
But that years wish book had no star wars toys at all. Honestly, this entire list could be star wars toys. Vintage 1985 bandai gobots renegade 97 figure robot transformer toy incomplete. The falcon was a sears exclusive and is the rarest of the micro collection toys. When star wars released in 1977, the face of science fiction in popular culture was changed forever but a year later, the movie helped transform the toy industry as well.
The toy line featured a variety of characters and vehicles from the film. An inside look at the intrepid little astromech droid. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. In order to assess the worth of star wars action figures, toys, posters, or some other collectible, several factors must be considered. Our extensive toy price guide for transformers now including gobots, hemanmotu, m. Star wars toy vehicles are some of the more difficult ones. For anyone with a passion for toys past and present or the epic star wars films, this book is a rare gem. Top 10 most valuable star wars action figures indie88. Perhaps the most egregious changes were to the 1977 original itself, which, because of lucass prequel plans, would later be relabeled as star wars. Star wars the black series the force awakens han solo 6 action figure. J abrams is an american film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and composer.
Designed as an independent authority on star wars toys from 1977 to 2012, this book is a complimentary companion to the star wars super collectors wish book. Find product details, values and photos for star wars, power of the force potf2 1995 action figures on the dash action figures catalog. Old star wars toys that are now collectible items worth money. Experts weigh in on the most valuable star wars books here. Star wars vintage collection fan channel exclusive gamorrean guard 3. Chewbacca repairing the falcon, han bespin outfit, luke without his hand, lando who can support luke, r2d2 and c3po. Use the search options to add your star wars toys and create a list. Youll be surprised how much these star wars toys are worth. Why finding the original 1977 star wars verges on the. You can see price trends for individual figures, or see how value changes with condition. A couple of months before the first star wars action figures were sold in 1978, kenner offered an early bird kit that could be ordered directly from the company.