bouche Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 I was playing with my Star Wars figures this weekend in the backyard and realized that I probably have the very rare original blasters that came with the figures. Most kids lost those things. So I got all curious and checked out Ebay. I randomly found a Windup R2D2 of which I've always had, and never thought anything of it (it doesn't even look much like R2!). Well, apparently it is one of the rarest star wars collectibles out there.Even in the condition that this thing is in, I could easily get around $500 or $600. Carded, it is valued at $3000 EURDoes anyone else have any cool action figures from the 70's that are rarish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 WTF?Sharon...you ok with the fact Mike is playing with his toys in the backyard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Im' glad you said it and not me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 err... i was kinda wondering the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 action figuresin other words, "dolls". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Dolls worth money= reduced mortgage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I wonder how Mike would feel if Sharon was outside playing with her "toys"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 just finished doing the comic con thing here in SD and there's more than one of your kind out there Mike. You're not alone. note: I was there for work but did manage to grab some pretty sweet prints and shirts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 just finished doing the comic con thing here in SD and there's more than one of your kind out there Mike. You're not alone. note: I was there for work but did manage to grab some pretty sweet prints and shirts Thanks for the support. post yer gallery of comicon babes dude. I'm sure there were plenty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 dolls and comics are for chicks. toys cars are where its at, dudes!! $140,000!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Oh man, you think that's crazy? You guys haven't even seen the photo montage yet! Mike was looking for a photo project. It was actually me that suggested he use the garden and miniatures to make a comic strip that takes place in an enchanted forest. It kept him out of my way while I read by the pool. As a side note dear, Those figures, cars and guns could pay for a trip! Giddy up on eBay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I have a lot of comics from the early to mid eighties. I should look into selling them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 What is THE Star Wars collectible? ie. worth the most? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 A quick google found this:1. "Telescoping Lightsaber" Darth Vader, 1978The Real Ginger Prince - CollectorWhen the first wave of Star Wars "Early Bird" action figure sets began arriving on the market in 1978, the original Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker figures came with a telescoping lightsaber accessory. The small plastic weapon of the Jedi Knight would rise out from the hollow arm of each figure, then a thinner piece would further rise out. This proved difficult to manufacture and broke easily, so it was abandoned in the next wave of figures to reach stores, replacing the telescoping lightsaber with a single-piece version. It's been said that only a few hundred versions of these figures were ever made and the Darth Vader version of this figure is the most highly prized.Average Market Value: $6,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I have one of these puppys, and I'm the original owner! (There's actually a picture of me with it under the xmas tree, circa 1978)http://theswca.com/index.php?action=disp_item&item_id=46799 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I've got this beauty, a 1953 Topps Mickey Mantle in very close to mint condition. An absolutely prized possession. Beckett lists it between $750-$1500. To me, it's priceless, just an amazing card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayr Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 A quick google found this:1. "Telescoping Lightsaber" Darth Vader, 1978 The Real Ginger Prince - CollectorWhen the first wave of Star Wars "Early Bird" action figure sets began arriving on the market in 1978, the original Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker figures came with a telescoping lightsaber accessory. The small plastic weapon of the Jedi Knight would rise out from the hollow arm of each figure, then a thinner piece would further rise out. This proved difficult to manufacture and broke easily, so it was abandoned in the next wave of figures to reach stores, replacing the telescoping lightsaber with a single-piece version. It's been said that only a few hundred versions of these figures were ever made and the Darth Vader version of this figure is the most highly prized. Average Market Value: $6,000 Nooooooo!!! I had all three.....damn. DAMN!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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