Oh man, look at this thing! Remember playsets? Those weird cross-section cutouts of movie locations scaled to fit your collection of appropriately themed toys? (Sold seperately.) I know they still make them but these seem like such a relic of the 80s and 90s, although this little number comes in a little earlier even than that.

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Loose figures lose value if they have wear and tear such as missing paint or loose limbs,” says Fox. “Carded figures lose value if the card and/or clear plastic bubble is bent or crushed.” Thurn says there are a few companies that specialize in grading toys (and Star Wars toys represent the vast majority of what they process). He says the condition scale runs from zero to 100, but “there are no standards for what any particular number means, except that 100 would mean the toy was never touched by human hands, which is impossible due to the Heisenberg Principle.” What makes Star Wars action figures valuable? Several factors combine to dictate a given Star Wars action figure’s value, including: Potential for disputes if you misrepresent or miscommunicate what you have to sell (even if it’s an honest mistake)They’re not going to do all the work for you, but many members will be happy to point you in the right direction. Galactic Binder lists links to some clubs; search online for additional clubs in your area. 3. Set your priorities Set your priorities before you sell, which can help you decide which selling option is best. For example, if you want to make the most money, you’ll need to conduct research, sell directly to collectors, and be willing to wait for the right buyer. Include photos of your Star Wars action figures; take several shots from multiple angles, and make sure you clearly showcase special features and call attention to any flaws The general rule for collectibles is ‘scarcity creates value,’ and this certainly applies when it comes to Star Wars figures,” says Schutzer. “The most value pieces are going to be the most rare. It’s very important to rule out any mistakes as well as rule out the possibility of reproductions, which do exist.” The modern grading scale is intended for action figures manufactured after 1995, and grades from 1 to 10, in increments of 0.25. Like the standard scale, the modern scale applies gold, silver, and bronze levels: MODERN GRADING SCALE

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One of those is the original “farm boy” Luke Skywalker, which featured a double-telescoping lightsaber, says Martin Thurn, President of the Washington DC Star Wars Collecting Club and a collector since 1978 who serves on the steering committee for the Collector’s Stage at Star Wars Celebration.These values only apply to vintage Star Wars action figures – the average figure produced from the early 1990’s to the present is worth only a couple of dollars.