Vintage Kenner Star Wars Price Guide - RARE Foreign Mint-on-Card Sales!
The Action Figure Grader reviews recent eBay auction prices for vintage Star Wars mint-on-card figures, featuring rare foreign releases and graded items. Notable sales include a Palatoy Luke Jedi Knight for $1,410 and various Palatoy ESB figures commanding premium prices.
Summary
This video covers recent eBay auction results for vintage Star Wars mint-on-card figures, with many items coming from Toy Scout's consignment collection. The host begins with budget-friendly early cardbacks in varying conditions, including a damaged 12A R2-D2 that sold for $729 and a Princess Leia with litho damage that brought $1,875. Multiple 20-back figures from one seller sold in the $500-700 range, including Walrus Man, Hammerhead, Luke X-Wing, Greedo, and Death Squad Commander. The video highlights several rare foreign releases, particularly Palatoy items that commanded premium prices. A Palatoy Darth Vader AFA75 sold for $1,700, while an Italian Harbert Darth Vader AFA60 brought $1,254. The most surprising sale was a Palatoy Trilogo Luke Jedi Knight AFA80 that sold for $1,410, which the host considered a significant overpay compared to typical $600-700 prices. Other notable items included a Palatoy ESB Luke Hoth AFA60 for around $1,000, a Japanese import sticker blue lightsaber Luke for $1,125, and rare Argentinian El Regreso Del Jedi Top Toys figures including Darth Vader for $898 and a yellowed Stormtrooper for $617. The host emphasizes the importance of proper storage to prevent mold formation and discusses the distinguishing features of German Parker versus Palatoy Trilogo cardbacks.
Key Insights
- The host states that a Palatoy Trilogo Luke Jedi Knight selling for $1,410 was a drastic overpay, as these typically sell for $600-700 in auctions
- The host explains that German Parker Trilogo cardbacks can be identified by their longer, thinner hang tabs and bright yellow backs, versus the shorter, fatter hang tabs and more muted yellow of regular Palatoy factory cards
- The host notes that Top Toys Argentinian Stormtroopers commonly suffer from yellowing/discoloration even inside the blister, making clean white examples rare
- The host observes that improper storage can cause mold to form even inside the blister, and suggests UV light treatment as a potential remedy
- The host explains that Palatoy ESB cardbacks are particularly tough to find, which justified the $1,000 price for a Luke Hoth figure that presented much nicer than its AFA60 grade
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