Recreate the adventures of a galaxy far, far away with force link 2. Vintage star wars original luke skywalker complete 1977. Get the current value for the original action figure, luke skywalker brown hair12 back. Final frontier toys star wars vintage toys and action. But the most interesting rising hero is the young luke skywalker, a force strong individual who is training in the long dead ways of the jedi knights. We rounded up a list of star wars toys so rare they could make you a. Just click the name listed below to jump straight to that figure on the coo country of origin guide. Comes with original lightsaber, and only has light paint wear, like on tips of boot and fingers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I have compiled a list of recent sales for star wars 12 back action figures.
One of the most rare star wars 12back action figures on the market today is the graded chewbacca green bowcaster variation. Vintage 1977 darth vader kenner toys star wars action. Both the original 1977 and the tesb lukes had yellow sabers and i never could figure out a good answer why. The toy line featured a variety of characters and vehicles from the film. Featuring the heroics of luke skywalker, princess leia, and han solo, the original trilogy left a legacy that continues to enthrall, entertain, and inspire us. The star wars early bird certificate toy line from a 1977 kenner products catalog. 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.
Follow up vintage 1977 star wars toys 4 of the top 5. Star wars vintage luke skywalker in bespin fatigues. Your star wars action figures could be worth thousands. Vintage star wars original luke skywalker complete 1977 nice hk. Both the original package and the action figures can sell for hundreds of pounds on ebay, with the early bird version of luke skywalker with his unique doubletelescoping lightsaber. In 1977, marvel was looking to increase their comic book price from 25 cents and. In fact, some of the older star wars toys are actually worth quite a bit of. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures 1977 1985 is the definitive reference to vintage action figures, accessories, creatures, playsets and vehicles. Disney star wars black series 40th anniversary collection black, 6 inch darth vader figure with decorative backcard and display stand. 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.
The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures. Star wars toys that could be worth thousands today insider. Experts weigh in on the most valuable star wars books here. International vintage star wars collector forum this should only be used as a pictorial guide. Find great deals on ebay for luke skywalker 1977 and 1977 luke skywalker action figure. The ebay listing claims that it was taken out of the original case from 1978 and immediately stored in a safe place. On this retro showcase dan takes a closer look at the rare double telescoping lightsaber luke skywalker from 1977s vintage star wars line.
Kenner brand action figure set darth vader, hoth battle gear. Youll be surprised how much these star wars toys are worth. The term 12back refers to the first 12 figures shown on the back of the package. Original star wars early bird certificate commercial from 1977. When the first issue of the star wars comic book was released in 1977. But with a patience and good fortune, unopened 40yearold star wars toys now. Appreciation for the third movie was lower than the second, dropping from a series high of 96% freshness down to 78. On a related note i loved how the lightsabers would slide up and down the action figure s arm but what was up with that strange tipthingy on the end. Unfollow star wars luke skywalker action figure to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The 26 rarest star wars collectibles and what theyre worth. Written by nationally renowned toy expert mark bellomo, the book features current values on the secondary market and.
The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures, 19771985 bellomo, mark. The detail on darth is done very well and the figure is reminiscent of the original darth vader in 1977 new hope. While not as rare as a double telescoping lightsaber. Based on the character from the the empire strikes back film, this action figure and his accessories come in a reproduction of the packaging from when the first films and figures were released. Buy kenner vintage star wars chewbacca action figure from 1977. Star wars collectibles most expensive star wars toys. The ultimate guide to vintage star wars action figures, 19771985. Smu toys vintage 1977 1985 star wars figure collection. A new hope reveals themes that demonstrate how relevant the 1977 masterpiece remains, and helps collective audiences embrace how fresh this story still is today. It may seem like all the most valuable star wars collectibles are of the action figure variety, but one comic book has risen through the ranks to be one of the consistently most high selling star wars collectibles, all because of a slightly different cover.
May 4 is star wars day, a day dedicated to the franchise that started back in 1977. The 15 most expensive star wars toys you wished you owned. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. As of this writing, a bidding war on ebay has driven the price of one. Luke skywalker original luke skywalker x wing pilot luke skywalker bespin fatigues. Hasbro star wars power of the force potf2 luke skywalker action figure xwing pilot 4. The kenner toy company produced a line of star wars action figures based on characters in the. Kenner released more than 100 action figures in their star wars range between 1977 and 1985. So, naturally, the actual lightsaber propers from a new hope are worth a pretty pennyand luke skywalker s very own is, naturally, worth the most of the lot. 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. The forces of good and evil stand at the brink of battle, a battle which will decide the fate the galaxy.
Collect a piece of saga history with this incredibly detailed luke skywalker figure. In 1977, no one knew what star wars would eventually become. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Maybe you saw that comic book men where that guy sold those star wars ships to buy his. Kenner vintage star wars chewbacca action figure from 1977. Kenner star wars luke skywalker action figures for sale ebay. Why was the luke skywalker action figure s lightsaber yellow. Vintage original star wars action figure weapons guns 100% kenner your pick vintage star wars 1978 12 inch luke skywalker figure boots belt grappling hook action figure is in good condition. You can scroll through the list to find the figure you are interested in and then read the titles for specific information on the figure etc. A vintage 1977 kenner darth vader action figure toy is one of the prized star wars collectibles. Star wars, episode v empire strikes back action figures. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Original vintage star wars kenner diecast and action figures from 1977 1985 mint in package.
Star wars figures were offered for sale in a number of countries outside of the us. Neck joint is starting to get a little loose, but not very. The table below takes information as given on the cards with which each action figure debuted. We track the value of action figure prices daily so you dont have to. Wars comic book with the 35 cent price can be worth thousands of.