Star Wars Collectibles - How to Get Started
Star Wars Collectibles are not just for movie geeks, anyone with an interest in collectibles can get into it.
You have many options to choose from, action figures, vehicles, posters from the movies, as well as lunch boxes, tee shirts, etc.
There are many different ways to start, but one would be to check around on the internet, from one of the auction houses.
The first thing to do is really sit down and figure out what kinds of Star Wars collectibles you want to collect.
Remember that not all figures and other Star Wars memorabilia are going to be worth something, and there are many factors involved.
If you are going to collect action figures for example, you will want to be sure they are authentic, come in their original casings, and whether they are in good condition or not.
Some action figures are more lucrative than others.
For example, there are many storm trooper action figures, but only certain ones are worth collecting.
Rare findings, like Princess Lea in her slave outfit from Return Of The Jedi are highly sought after, if she is in her original casing.
You want to avoid any items that show obvious signs of damage, or wear.
Faded colors on clothing, open boxes and even ones that are without their original boxes should be avoided.
Look for the more rare collectibles, like sets of figures.
One of them is the Star Wars Clone Wars Animated 2010 Wave 2, Revision One case set.
This includes Anakin in his cold weather attire, Commander Stone, Thi-Sen, Darth Sidios, and a X-20 tactical droid, together in one set, and this lists for $69.
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There are other specialty items that you may want to pick up, such as the Darth Vader Helmet Clock Radio.
It features LED eyes, an AM/FM radio, as well as various clips from the movies for just under fifty dollars.
The 1/72 scale Millennium Falcon, released for the 30th anniversary, has been carefully detailed with a battle damaged look, limited to only five hundred units, and is listed at around $800.
It comes with a wooden base, has a number nameplate, and an acrylic case that can be take off.
Whenever you have started a Star Wars memorabilia collection, remember that these are not to be opened, or played with.
The moment the box is opened, it looses up to fifty percent of it's value immediately.
It is a good idea if you have children who may want to play with your collectibles that you buy something for them, so they are not tempted to open up yours.
Put any collectibles away, or on display somewhere they won't be damaged.
There are many different resources to help you determine which Star Wars items are best to start with, and there are magazines and websites that show prices and the values of many of these, as well as many Star Wars Collectibles community pages.
It is a good idea to start with the vintage collections from 1977-1989, and many of these are widely available.
Which ever sets or specialty items you choose, you are sure to get a good bang for your buck.
You have many options to choose from, action figures, vehicles, posters from the movies, as well as lunch boxes, tee shirts, etc.
There are many different ways to start, but one would be to check around on the internet, from one of the auction houses.
The first thing to do is really sit down and figure out what kinds of Star Wars collectibles you want to collect.
Remember that not all figures and other Star Wars memorabilia are going to be worth something, and there are many factors involved.
If you are going to collect action figures for example, you will want to be sure they are authentic, come in their original casings, and whether they are in good condition or not.
Some action figures are more lucrative than others.
For example, there are many storm trooper action figures, but only certain ones are worth collecting.
Rare findings, like Princess Lea in her slave outfit from Return Of The Jedi are highly sought after, if she is in her original casing.
You want to avoid any items that show obvious signs of damage, or wear.
Faded colors on clothing, open boxes and even ones that are without their original boxes should be avoided.
Look for the more rare collectibles, like sets of figures.
One of them is the Star Wars Clone Wars Animated 2010 Wave 2, Revision One case set.
This includes Anakin in his cold weather attire, Commander Stone, Thi-Sen, Darth Sidios, and a X-20 tactical droid, together in one set, and this lists for $69.
99.
There are other specialty items that you may want to pick up, such as the Darth Vader Helmet Clock Radio.
It features LED eyes, an AM/FM radio, as well as various clips from the movies for just under fifty dollars.
The 1/72 scale Millennium Falcon, released for the 30th anniversary, has been carefully detailed with a battle damaged look, limited to only five hundred units, and is listed at around $800.
It comes with a wooden base, has a number nameplate, and an acrylic case that can be take off.
Whenever you have started a Star Wars memorabilia collection, remember that these are not to be opened, or played with.
The moment the box is opened, it looses up to fifty percent of it's value immediately.
It is a good idea if you have children who may want to play with your collectibles that you buy something for them, so they are not tempted to open up yours.
Put any collectibles away, or on display somewhere they won't be damaged.
There are many different resources to help you determine which Star Wars items are best to start with, and there are magazines and websites that show prices and the values of many of these, as well as many Star Wars Collectibles community pages.
It is a good idea to start with the vintage collections from 1977-1989, and many of these are widely available.
Which ever sets or specialty items you choose, you are sure to get a good bang for your buck.
