10 'Star Wars' toys you had as a kid that are now valuable collectables

Emily PopekMay 5, 2020, 00:59 IST

When in their original packaging, some "Star Wars" items are worth thousands of dollars.Sotheby’s

Not all "Star Wars" merchandise items were created equally, and some are quite rare today.
The Canadian "Empire Strikes Back" multi-pack is a rare collectible item that has sold for thousands of dollars.
Action figures with an original collector's coin are quite rare, and the coins alone can be worth a hefty sum.
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With a wide variety of "Star Wars" branded merchandise, it's easy for hardcore or novice fans to get in on the action. However, there are some "Star Wars" toys that are more valuable than others.

Here are some old "Star Wars" toys and merchandise that could be worth a decent sum of money today.

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A "Vinyl Cape Jawa" action figure could sell for over $20,000.

Pictured isn't the exact Jawa figure. Shutterstock

A Luke Skywalker action figure with a telescoping lightsaber sold for $25,000 in 2015.

This action figure is super rare. Sotheby’s

Certain unpainted Boba Fett prototype figures have sold for more than $100,000.

Pictured isn't the exact Boba Fett figure. Shutterstock

A rare Brazilian Glasslite "Vlix" figure can be worth a lot of money.

This action figure once went for thousands of dollars in an auction. Vectis

The "Star Wars" comic issue no. 1, 35-cents variant is super rare.

The first issue of the "Star Wars" comic books can be worth thousands of dollars depending on its condition. Marvel Comics

The Canadian "Empire Strikes Back" multi-pack is a rare collectible item that's highly coveted by American fans.

When in their original packaging, some "Star Wars" items are worth thousands of dollars. Sotheby’s

A rare blue "Snaggletooth" action figure could be worth hundreds of dollars.

The blue-colored Zutton action figure is rare. Shutterstock

Some "Revenge of the Jedi" merchandise is worth thousands of dollars.

"Return of the Jedi" was originally named "Revenge of the Jedi." 20th Century Fox

The "Yak Face" (Saelt-Marae) action figure with a collector's coin can go for thousands of dollars.

This character is especially coveted by American collectors. Ebay/allgood10002012

Action figures with an original collector's coin are rare, and the coins are worth something on their own.

Collector's coins once came with select action figures. Ebay/maverick9390

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