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.
1
Kenner The Power of the Force Yak Face
Originally released in 1985, this ultra-rare action figure wound up selling for $90,100 in 2012. It was originally $2.99.
2
Kenner Sonic Controlled Luke's Land Speeder
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.
3
Lego's Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon
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.
4
Kenner Bib Fortuna
Originally $2.99 in 1983, only two of these have been professionally graded. Others have sold for over $36,000.
5
Kenner’s rocket-firing Boba Fett prototype
This unpainted prototype of the action figure went for $236,000 in 2022.
6
1979 Kenner Star Wars Rocket-Firing Boba Fett (Mailer) J-Slot (V2)/2 Missiles Action Figure
The holy grail of Star Wars toys, a figure sold this year for $1.32 million. In 1979 it was $1.99.
7
Kenner double-telescoping variant of Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi
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.
8
Kenner Return Of the Jedi AT-AT
These “Return of the Jedi” versions are rare, and sell for around $3,000. In 1980 it cost $49.99.
9
Kenner Purple Lightsaber Darth Vader
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.
10
Palitoy Medical Droid
This 1980 hunk of plastic has gone for almost $15,000.
11
Kenner Slave I
Baba Fett’s ship was $17.99 in 1980. Now it’s more than $5,000.
12
Kenner R2-D2
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.
13
Kenner Vinyl Cape Jawa
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.
14
Kenner double telescoping Darth Vader
Originally $1.99, these rare double telescoping versions go for around $25,000.
15
Kenner Death Squad Commander
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.
16
Kenner Anakin Skywalker Force Ghost
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.
17
Original VHS Tape
A factory sealed version of the first VHS tape sold for $114,000.00.
