Nobody has ever effectively merchandized quite like Star Wars, but not even the most optimistic Kenner executive could have predicted how their hunks of plastic would appreciate in value.
Star Wars toy collection is a whole economy of its own, and if you own the right figure, you might be sitting on a fortune.
Here are 17 original Star Wars toys, and what they're worth today.
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Originally released in 1985, this ultra-rare action figure wound up selling for $90,100 in 2012. It was originally $2.99.
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In 1978 it sold for $11.44, but now you can get it for the low price of around $5,000. At least it’s remote controlled up to 16 feet away.
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You can’t say Star Wars toys without Lego, and the Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon is the real deal. In 2007 this set was already $500. Now, it’s about four times more.
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Originally $2.99 in 1983, only two of these have been professionally graded. Others have sold for over $36,000.
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This unpainted prototype of the action figure went for $236,000 in 2022.
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The holy grail of Star Wars toys, a figure sold this year for $1.32 million. In 1979 it was $1.99.
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Originally just $1.99, one sold in 2018 for over $76,000. The double-telescoping variants of different figures are all the rarest, and most sought after.
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These “Return of the Jedi” versions are rare, and sell for around $3,000. In 1980 it cost $49.99.
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Due to a glitch, a few early Darth Vader figures were produced with a purple lightsaber. Thanks to that rarity, they’ll cost you almost $7,000.
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This 1980 hunk of plastic has gone for almost $15,000.
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Baba Fett’s ship was $17.99 in 1980. Now it’s more than $5,000.
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Unlike other toys in this list, Kenner’s R2-D2 is still worth a decent amount outside of its original box, (if it’s in good condition). In 1979 it was $1.99, in the box today it will cost you around $5,000.
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There weren’t many vinyl cape versions made of this tiny toy, and they’ll cost you about $5,000 now. In 1978, they were $1.99.
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Originally $1.99, these rare double telescoping versions go for around $25,000.
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Kenner quickly changed this toy’s name to "Star Destroyer Commander," believing that the original was too dark for children. Therefore, the rare original is almost $7,000. In 1977 it was $1.99.
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This version of the Anikin force ghost no longer exists in the movies, but his few seconds of screen time still warranted a figure. In 1985 it was $2.99, now it’s $8,000 or more.
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A factory sealed version of the first VHS tape sold for $114,000.00.
