19 February 2014
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World record auction prices for Star Wars action figures at Vectis
Not enough Palitoy models to "satisfy the increasing hunger" of collectors. ...
World record auction prices for Star Wars action figures at Vectis Images
After achieving a whopping £10,200 for a rare Star Wars Vinyl Cape Jawa action figure, Vectis is at it again with a pair of world record breaking results! What's more, these might not be the last record breakers for Vectis, as the auctioneer believes there's not enough of the classic Palitoy Star Wars action figures "on the open market to satisfy the increasing hunger of Star Wars collectors".
Vectis' TV and film expert Kathy Taylor told us: "We are seeing at Vectis that the TV and film-related items, such as Star Wars, are becoming increasingly popular. The early editions such as the 12-back cards are highly sought after and even the newer cards in pristine condition can command premium prices.
"The condition of the lots is a key factor in gaining prices such as these, the un-punched card, the condition of the card itself and the bubble which the figure is contained within and of course the all-important factory seal, all of these factors add up to a desirable piece, that and of course the collectors, sometimes all it takes is for two collectors to be missing one figure from their collection to push up the value."
So, what were the recording breaking collectables? First was a Palitoy Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Imperial Commander 3 ¾" figure (pictured above). Near mint, within excellent plus bubble and excellent plus un-punched 30 figure back card. Estimated at just £70 to £90, it smashed the top estimate to realise £3,000.
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But that wasn't all, as it the Imperial Commander was followed by a Palitoy Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back FX-7 (Medical Droid) 3 ¾" figure. Near mint to mint, within excellent plus bubble upon excellent plus un-punched 30 figure back card. Estimated even lower than the Commander, at £50 to £70, the Droid sold for £7,000 - that's £8,400 with commission.
So, perhaps now's the time to start digging out those old Star Wars figures, as interest seems to be growing! Plus, with a new film on the horizon for 2015 and a high-profile animated series due to air this Autumn, it's likely that Star Wars interest could reach fever pitch.
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Vectis' TV and film expert Kathy Taylor told us: "We are seeing at Vectis that the TV and film-related items, such as Star Wars, are becoming increasingly popular. The early editions such as the 12-back cards are highly sought after and even the newer cards in pristine condition can command premium prices.
"The condition of the lots is a key factor in gaining prices such as these, the un-punched card, the condition of the card itself and the bubble which the figure is contained within and of course the all-important factory seal, all of these factors add up to a desirable piece, that and of course the collectors, sometimes all it takes is for two collectors to be missing one figure from their collection to push up the value."
So, what were the recording breaking collectables? First was a Palitoy Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Imperial Commander 3 ¾" figure (pictured above). Near mint, within excellent plus bubble and excellent plus un-punched 30 figure back card. Estimated at just £70 to £90, it smashed the top estimate to realise £3,000.
But that wasn't all, as it the Imperial Commander was followed by a Palitoy Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back FX-7 (Medical Droid) 3 ¾" figure. Near mint to mint, within excellent plus bubble upon excellent plus un-punched 30 figure back card. Estimated even lower than the Commander, at £50 to £70, the Droid sold for £7,000 - that's £8,400 with commission.
So, perhaps now's the time to start digging out those old Star Wars figures, as interest seems to be growing! Plus, with a new film on the horizon for 2015 and a high-profile animated series due to air this Autumn, it's likely that Star Wars interest could reach fever pitch.
Remember, to get the latest collecting news delivered direct to your inbox every two weeks, sign up for our e-newsletter.
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