The original Star Wars action figures tend to be the most valuable; however, it’s important to note there are multiple Star Wars action figure series, as described by Jedi Business: That issue is considerably mitigated by how strongly your focus is pulled to his presence. All the other details that are done so well in such a large format as to make it, for me, with how I feel about it, ignore-able, but I did feel it should be mentioned considering the way the photography was done and the price. We were sent the toys for this review – all thoughts and images are our own We are a huge Star Wars family, even our dog is called Darth Vader, so we were thrilled to be asked to review the new Stretch Star Wars toys

The standard grading scale follows the zero to 100 rating method, but adds three levels: gold, silver, and bronze, where: STANDARD GRADING SCALE Thurn says there are a few companies that specialize in grading toys (and Star Wars toys represent the vast majority of what they process). He says the condition scale runs from zero to 100, but “there are no standards for what any particular number means, except that 100 would mean the toy was never touched by human hands, which is impossible due to the Heisenberg Principle.” The Darth Vader Premium Format Figure measures 25” tall and 14” wide as the Sith Lord stands regally and ruthlessly atop a Mustafar castle themed base. With stonelike texture and fiery red and orange paint applications, this fortress serves as Vader’s volcanic headquarters in his quest to crush the Rebellion. Clutching his iconic red lightsaber, which includes a light-up feature, the Dark Lord of the Sith is a menacing figure facing off against any foe. Loose figures lose value if they have wear and tear such as missing paint or loose limbs,” says Fox. “Carded figures lose value if the card and/or clear plastic bubble is bent or crushed.”

Action Figure Authority, which provides action figure grading services, lists two commonly-used grading scales for Star Wars action figures: modern and standard. Kenner's approach to the large size figures was "all over the board," so to speak. Some were produced completely in hard plastic and some were produced in full "dolly" mode with a Ken doll style body and cloth clothing.

Variants, like the vinyl cape Jawa and small head Han Solo, can be highly valuable for their rarity and desirability. Vintage Star Wars Collectors features an excellent post about different Star Wars action figure variants and what they mean to collectors. Any given Star Wars action figure is worth whatever someone will pay for it, but experts agree on several notable examples that carry high value. Phone To Sell? Find Cash & Trade In Value › 1. Know what Star Wars action figures you have Research is your friend, and can be the difference between commanding hundreds – or even thousands – of dollars and unwittingly letting them go for far below market value. When you know what you have, you can ensure you’re getting a fair price. 2. Ask for help If you’re not sure what you have, or you’re struggling to identify whether a given action figure is valuable, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Post on forums and seek advice from local, regional, or state Star Wars collector clubs. I am VERY happy to have this in my home. I also have the premium format "Lord of the Sith" (which I would give an infinitely excellent rating) and wondered about spending so much for something so similar, but its a completely different feeling. He comes to life in this and the details are so well articulated its captivating. I've spent literally an hour just staring and marveling. My girlfriend ran to the other side of the room when she noticed him and said "I'm not coming over anymore; he'll give me nightmares". No hyperbole.One of those is the original “farm boy” Luke Skywalker, which featured a double-telescoping lightsaber, says Martin Thurn, President of the Washington DC Star Wars Collecting Club and a collector since 1978 who serves on the steering committee for the Collector’s Stage at Star Wars Celebration. Star Wars events Toy trade shows, collectors’ conventions, and other events present opportunities to sell your Star Wars action figures to enthusiastic and knowledgeable buyers. Find them by searching Google for local and regional Star Wars events.

Sideshow presents the Darth Vader™ Premium Format™ Figure, an intimidating, Imperial addition to your galaxy of Star Wars™ collectibles. The modern grading scale is intended for action figures manufactured after 1995, and grades from 1 to 10, in increments of 0.25. Like the standard scale, the modern scale applies gold, silver, and bronze levels: MODERN GRADING SCALE Real world’ alternatives include local toy shows, flea markets, and comic book stores,” says Fox. “And be sure to look up a Star Wars collecting club in your city or state!” A plus symbol (+) can be added to a grade to signify that an action figure is in above-average condition for its rating

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The general rule for collectibles is ‘scarcity creates value,’ and this certainly applies when it comes to Star Wars figures,” says Schutzer. “The most value pieces are going to be the most rare. It’s very important to rule out any mistakes as well as rule out the possibility of reproductions, which do exist.” These values only apply to vintage Star Wars action figures – the average figure produced from the early 1990’s to the present is worth only a couple of dollars. Another example of a valuable Star Wars action figure is the vinyl-caped Jawa. Late in the sales process, the manufacturer, Kenner, felt the vinyl cape looked and felt cheap, so it was replaced with a plush fabric robe with hood.