Are your Star Wars toys worth hundreds of pounds? Vintage R2D2 and Darth Vader figures fetching over £1000 online
USE the force . . . to make yourself a fortune.
On Monday, tickets go on sale for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
And the new flick, which is out on December 15 and stars British actress Felicity Jones, isn’t just great news for fans of the sci-fi saga.
It could also be a great opportunity for savvy investors.
Toys made in 1977 to cash in on the original Star Wars film have rocketed in price over the decades, with collectors often paying thousands for a single plastic figure.
Here, MATT QUINTON lists the most valuable vintage figures — and names the toys hitting shops this Christmas that could one day be worth a bundle should similar increases happen.
R2D2
This heroic droid might not be one of the most coveted characters, but even so a 1978 toy in good condition can still be sold for a huge mark-up on its purchase price.
WAS - £1.99
NOW - £320
Darth Vader
Like Luke, Vader originally came with a two-part weapon before the design was altered, making the originals hugely collectible.
Also highly prized for being the main anti-hero of the series.
WAS - £1.99
NOW - £8,000
Han Solo
Any bounty hunters smart enough to snap up a toy version of Harrison Ford’s iconic character in 1977 would have made a serious cash windfall.
WAS - £1.99
NOW - £640
Leia
In her white robes rather than the racy “slave bikini”, Leia’s figure is worth a princess’s ransom, especially in mint condition.
WAS - £1.99
NOW - £640
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Luke
Early on, it was decided to swap from a two-part lightsaber to a one-parter to save on costs.
The few originals are much sought-after.
WAS - £2.67
NOW - £5,600
Jawa
DEMAND is huge for a rare early version that had a vinyl cape.
Later toys came with a more durable fabric cape.
WAS - £1.99
NOW - £2,800
Boba Fett
One figure of firm fan favourite Fett in totally mint condition sold for £26,000 last year.
So you would definitely need a Boba two to bid.
WAS - £1.99
NOW - £1,400
Imwe
The blind Jedi warrior monk fights against the evil Empire using his staff and martial arts skills.
Just don’t take him out of the box . . .
NOW - £18.98
COULD BE - £3,487
Jyn
The heroine of Rogue One, played by Felicity Jones.
This figure comes with a blaster for dealing with her enemies.
NOW - £19.99