Most Valuable Star Wars Toys
While preparing to make the original “Star Wars” in the 1970s, George Lucas took a big-time gamble. The filmmaker, then known for the dystopian sci-fi flick “THX-1138” and the coming-of-age drama “American Graffiti,” agreed to accept a smaller fee for writing and directing “Star Wars” in exchange for 100 percent of the merchandising rights. The Force was clearly with Lucas. Not only did “Star Wars” become a global phenomenon. The revenue from toys inspired by that galaxy far, far away made Lucas a multibillionaire.
In 2012, Lucas sold his company, Lucasfilm, to Disney, meaning the Mouse House is now in charge of Star Wars sequels, prequels, spinoffs, video games and, you guessed it, more toys. And, sure, while the recently completed sequel trilogy made oodles of cash, it’s doubtful that action figures of Rey and Kylo Ren will make enthusiasts salivate the same way they would for a vintage Han Solo or Luke Skywalker.
Certain high-quality Star Wars action figures can actually fetch an ungodly price on the resale market. These are the most expensive to try and add to your collection. Or rather, as Yoda said: “Do, or do not. There is no try.”
60. Blue Snaggletooth (1977)
Price tag: Up to $350
*Toy prices came from research done by Business Insider, Popular Mechanics and other collector internet havens.
Bottom Line: Blue Snaggletooth (1977)
Remember Snaggletooth, the ornery jerk who tried to push around Luke Skywalker at the Mos Eisley cantina before Ben Kenobi stepped in? Well, if you’ve seen the original film, then you know darn well that Snaggletooth certainly wasn’t blue!
Seems that this Kenner toy was rushed into production before anyone within the company had seen a rough cut of “A New Hope,” and once the error was realized, Snaggletooth was redesigned to match his onscreen appearance.
Bottom Line: Sand People Figurine (1978)
As Obi-Wan told Luke, the Sand People are easily startled — and so will you be if your goal is to add an original packaged Sand People or Sand Person(s) to your collection.
Unopened, just one of those growling beasties who roamed the deserts of Tatooine is valued at nearly $500. Remember that if you already have one and want to sell it: If out of the package, the price falls to a paltry $25. Egads!