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The story of the Star Wars figurines began in 1978, with the first collection of 3.75″ figures released by a small toy company from Cincinnati, Ohio, called Kenner. The range of characters included Princess Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, and R2-D2 droid. Apart from the figures Kenner also released a choice of corresponding vehicles, spaceships and playsets in the same scale as the figurines. There were also larger scale items released, but the term “Star Wars vintage action figures” normally relates to the 3 3/4″ toys and figures released between 1978 and 1985.

The 3.75 inch scale was far cheaper to produce than the standard 12-inch action figures, and it also allowed to create a unique line of accessories the size and variety of which had never been seen before. You could get many different types of space ships, vehicles, play sets, and a countless types of other accessories and weapons to complete your collection. By producing these smaller, less expensive items, kids could literally try to collect them all. Thanks to this wide range of products, Kenner toys were available at every price point. From cheap figures to detailed more expensive play sets, the Star Wars line ensured that children could get something new for almost any possible occasion.

During the ‘vintage age’, many department stores often offered various special deals. If you purchased a play set, you could send in the proof of purchase and get a special edition figurine. Often these were figures that would be added to a later series.

With the constantly increasing worldwide fan base, the Star Wars vintage figures and toys have become an extremely popular collectible commodity over the years. If you review some of the official Star Wars collectibles price guides, or simply look up current online auctions related to vintage Star Wars figurines and toys, you find out that the most popular items are often sold for hundreds of dollars. One of the most important aspects which influence the value appears to be the figure’s condition. Other important factor is the country of origin, the popularity of that particular character among collectors and fans, whether or not the original package is included etc.

If you plan to sell some of your vintage toys, figures or dolls, you should always consider the mentioned factors and do at least some basic research on the most popular auction servers and collectibles forums before opening your auction. Most of the experienced collectors would probably recommend you to consider selling your figures and toys in bigger lots and include as many pieces of accessories and weapons as possible. That way, you can usually significantly increase their market value. Even if your vintage Star Wars figurines are incomplete or damaged, you can still find potential buyers interested in buying them. There are many collectors out there, looking for specific parts to complete their damaged figures, or to build their own custom projects. As an alternative to online auctions, you can also consider offering your collection for sale at your local comic book store.

For more detailed information, please check this site dedicated to Star Wars vintage figures, toys and collectibles.

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