While many of us have collections that we have proudly curated and built over decades, there are some high-flying collectors who’s action figure collections value in the tens of thousands, and one such collector is selling his off in an auction in Texas next month. Heritage Nine take a closer look.
The world’s rarest Star Wars action figures have been tipped to fetched more than $US360,000 ($486,000) when they go under the hammer in August.
Heritage Auctions in Texas will host the auction, where in-house expert Aaron White expects enthusiasts from around the world to watch on in fascination.
“These early prototypes and test figures were made to perfect the stock eventually released to the public,” said White.
“Star Wars action figures from the late 1970s and early 1980s are highly collectible, but these ‘first shot’ prototypes are glued and painted by hand, making them the most valuable figures you could ever own.”
White said the world is unlikely to ever get an opportunity to own these action figures again.
“The entirety of the collection is in near mint condition,” White said.
“Many figures are the finest existing examples ever graded — there are none like them anywhere in the word.”
Other characters included in the set include the highest-ever graded example of the 1978 Luke Skywalker figure, a rare 1977 Darth Vader with “double telescoping” lightsabre and an “engineering figure” of fan favourite bounty hunter, Boba Fett.
