- May 4 is Star Wars Day, a day dedicated to the franchise that started back in 1977.
- "Star Wars" items can see discounts of as much as 80% on "this day.
- However, not all "Star Wars" items are created equal: some are worth an astounding amount of money.
- From a rare Vinyl Cape Jawa Figure worth $53,000 to Blue "Snaggletooth" Action Figures worth up to $500, some of your old "Star Wars" toys could be worth a pretty penny today.
May the fourth be with you.
May 4 has been memorialized as Star Wars Day for its punny play on the iconic "Star Wars" phrase, "May the force be with you." What started as a day celebrated only by die-hard "Star Wars" fans, Star Wars Day has forced itself into mainstream media as a day dedicated to the franchise that started back in 1977 and is still going strong today.
Star Wars Day is a way for fans of the sci-fi series to indulge in all things "Star Wars" with movie marathons, cosplaying, and more. With a wide variety of "Star Wars" branded merchandise, it's not hard for hardcore fans or novice fans to get in on the action. However, there are some "Star Wars" toys that are more valuable than others.
In celebration of Star Wars Day, here are the "Star Wars" toys now worth big bucks.
Blue "Snaggletooth" Action Figure: $150-$500
This action figure from the original "Star Wars" film, "A New Hope," is actually named Zutton, but is commonly referred to as Snaggletooth. In the film, the character wore a red suit, but an early production run of the figure clad him in blue. The resulting "Blue Snaggletooth," while not exactly priceless, is still popular among collectors for its novelty value.
Han Solo with small head and blaster: $1,977
"Star Wars" figures are notorious for having many variations and discrepancies among them, some of which can be worth a ton, like the Han Solo figure with a head that's too small for its body.
The 1978 run of the Han Solo figure for "A New Hope" featured the pilot with a head that was disproportionate to the rest of his body.
The figure is most valuable when it's still in its packaging, and depending on the condition of the card, can sell for around $2,000.
"Yak Face" (Saelt-Marae) Action Figure with collectors coin: $2,000
If the name "Yak Face" doesn't ring a bell, congratulations, you might not be a "Star Wars" superfan. This obscure character — also known as "Joe Camel" for its uncanny resemblance to a certain cigarette mascot — was cut from toy-maker Kenner's line, after production of the toys had already begun, according to Gizmodo. The leftover toys were sent to Europe and Canada, making them especially prized by American collectors who had been deprived of the experience of playing with Yak Face as children.
Though you can get some figures for fairly cheap online, this figure with a collector's coin is worth thousands still in the package.
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