What Are These Star Wars Action Figures Worth In 2024?

Summary

The video discusses the value of 'The Empire Strikes Back' action figures in 2024, detailing their history, variants, and pricing. Starting with the first wave of figures released between 1980 and 1982 by Kenner, the host explains their features, variations, and market value, including rare versions like the toxic limbs of Bossk and the green snake variant of Yoda. The video aims to educate collectors on how to identify and collect these figures properly, while also sharing personal anecdotes and encouraging support for the channel.

Takeaways

• 🧸 The video covers the value of Empire Strikes Back action figures in 2024, highlighting key figures, their variants, and accessories.
• 🎨 Many figures have notable variants, such as Princess Leia Organa's Bespin gown, which comes with different blaster colors and vinyl cape patterns.
• 💰 Princess Leia's debut card is valued at $340 in good condition, with loose figures going for around $70.
• 🤖 FX-7 Medical Droid was a favorite for its unique design and functionality, with debut cards valued at $380 and loose figures at $15.
• 👾 Bosk's toxic limbs variant is highly sought after by collectors, with prices for loose figures in great condition reaching $4,000.
• 🔫 IG-88 Bounty Hunter is a fan favorite due to his backstory, with debut cards going for $500 and loose figures for $27.
• 🌟 The highest-value figure mentioned is Luke Skywalker in Bespin fatigues, with debut cards worth $11,000 and loose figures valued at $65.
• 🧔 Han Solo Hoth Outfit's debut card is valued at $240, while a loose, complete figure goes for $25.
• 🐸 Yoda's figure has multiple variants, with his debut card priced at $350. The green snake variant is the most expensive loose version at $260.
• 🚀 Collectors should watch out for the AT-AT Driver, with debut cards going for $325 and loose complete figures selling for $25.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The video discusses the Empire Strikes Back action figures, their variations, and their current value in 2024. The presenter also covers collecting tips, including which accessories and variants to look for.

Why are The Empire Strikes Back action figures significant to the presenter?

The presenter recalls fond childhood memories of playing with these toys and seeing them in toy aisles in 1980, making them special to him.

How many action figures were released for The Empire Strikes Back between 1980 and 1982?

A total of 29 action figures were released in six waves from 1980 to 1982.

What variations exist for the Leia Organa Bespin Gown figure?

Variations include the pattern of her vinyl cape, the color of her blaster (either blue or dark blue-black), her neck area, and hair color. Collectors also focus on these differences.

What is the value of a complete FX-7 Medical Droid action figure in 2024?

A loose complete FX-7 Medical Droid figure can be purchased for about $15, while its debut card can sell for approximately $380 in good condition.

What is special about the IG-88 action figure?

IG-88 comes with two accessories: a blue Imperial Blaster and a unique long blue rifle. It has variants in its eye mold and color, and its debut card is valued at around $500 in good condition.

What is the most valuable variant mentioned in the video?

The most valuable variant mentioned is the Luke Skywalker Bespin fatigues figure, with its debut card priced around $11,000 in good condition.

What variations exist for Yoda figures, and what is the most expensive variant?

Yoda figures come with different accessories (orange, brown, or green snake), variations in cane color, skin color, and robe stitching. The green snake variant is the most expensive, valued at $260 in excellent condition.

Why was Yoda released later compared to other figures?

Yoda was released in the second wave in 1981 to avoid spoiling his appearance in The Empire Strikes Back movie, which had not yet been released when the first wave of figures came out.

How were prices for the action figures in the video determined?

The prices were researched and averaged from sites like Facebook, eBay, and accredited auction sites, ensuring accurate values based on various sources.

Outlines

00:00

🧸 Introduction to Empire Strikes Back Action Figures

In this video, we explore the Empire Strikes Back action figures, their variants, and their current values in 2024. The host shares personal memories from 1980, recalling these toys from his childhood. The video will cover 29 figures released in six waves from 1980 to 1982, with details about their accessories, variations, and value. The first figure mentioned is Leia Organa in her Bespin gown, detailing her debut on the 31b Kenner card and the variations in her vinyl cape and blaster. Leia's card sells for $340 today, while a loose figure is valued around $70. The FX-7 medical droid is highlighted next, known for its unique features and valued at $380 for a carded version or $15 loose. The information provided is based on extensive research across various auction platforms, which supports the channel's content creation efforts.

05:00

👾 Iconic Bounty Hunters and Action Figure Variants

The second paragraph delves into a variety of notable figures, including the Imperial Stormtrooper in Hoth battle gear, valued at $560 for a debut card and $45 for a loose version. The Rebel Soldier Hoth battle gear, a fan favorite for army-building, is introduced with a value of $250 for the card and $20 for a loose figure. The paragraph also covers Bossk, a bounty hunter whose toxic limbs variant is a highly sought-after item, commanding up to $4,000 for loose figures. IG-88, another popular bounty hunter, is described with its unique accessories, valued at $500 for a carded version and $27 loose. Luke Skywalker's Bespin fatigues, which come with a yellow lightsaber, is one of the most valuable figures, with a debut card going for $11,000 and loose figures for $65.

10:01

⚔️ Lando, Yoda, and Rare Variants in Empire Strikes Back Line

This section discusses figures like Han Solo in his Hoth outfit, valued at $240 for the card and $25 loose, and Lando Calrissian, who had an unpainted variant initially and is now worth $200 carded and $24 loose. Yoda, one of the most iconic figures, had multiple variants including the snake accessory in different colors. Yoda's debut card is valued at $350, while loose figures range from $80 to $260 depending on the variant. Other figures like the Bespin security guard and Ugnaught are also discussed, with prices around $160 and $200 for carded versions respectively.

15:01

👨‍🚀 Best Action Figures from Wave Three

The fourth paragraph covers figures like Dengar, valued at $180 for a debut card and $15 loose. Han Solo in Bespin gear is highlighted as one of the best-looking figures, with a debut card worth $350 and loose figures valued at $35. Other figures from this wave include Lobot, Leia in her Hoth outfit, and the AT-AT Driver, each with unique features and variations. The AT-AT Driver's debut card is worth $325, while loose figures cost $25. Rebel Commander and Imperial Commander figures are also discussed, with prices ranging from $170 to $200 for carded versions.

Keywords

💡Empire Strikes Back figures

These are collectible action figures from the 1980 movie *Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back*. The video covers the various figures from this line, their variants, and their current market value in 2024. They were produced by Kenner and are highly valued by collectors, with prices depending on condition and rarity.

💡Kenner cardbacks

Kenner cardbacks are the packaging used for Star Wars action figures by the company Kenner, which produced these toys from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s. The cardbacks often indicate the series of the figure and are crucial for collectors, as the condition of the card can significantly affect the figure's value.

💡Variations

Variations refer to differences in action figure production, such as changes in color, accessories, or molds, that occur across different releases or batches of the same figure. Collectors often seek out rare variants, which can dramatically increase the figure's value. The video mentions several variants, such as Leia's vinyl cape patterns and Bossk's 'toxic limbs' variant.

💡Debut card

A debut card refers to the first version of the cardback that a specific action figure was released on. The debut card is often highly prized by collectors, as it represents the figure’s initial introduction to the market. For example, in the video, the debut card of Leia Organa in 'bespin gown' fetches a higher price than later releases.

💡Loose figures

Loose figures refer to action figures that are not in their original packaging. These figures are usually worth less than 'mint on card' figures but can still be valuable depending on their condition and completeness (i.e., whether they come with all original accessories). The video mentions the current value of loose figures, such as a complete Leia figure selling for $70.

💡Accessories

Accessories are additional items that come with action figures, such as weapons, capes, or tools. Collectors value complete figures, meaning those that still have their original accessories. For example, FX7 comes with no accessories, while the Rebel Soldier Hoth comes with a blue bin blaster, a mismatched accessory that adds to the figure's uniqueness.

💡Hong Kong variant

The Hong Kong variant refers to action figures produced in Hong Kong, where many of the original Kenner figures were manufactured. These variants may have slight differences in molding or paint compared to figures made elsewhere. In the video, the Hong Kong variant of Leia Organa is mentioned as one of the loose figures currently valued at $70.

💡Bounty Hunters

Bounty hunters refer to characters in the Star Wars universe who are hired to capture or kill specific targets. Several bounty hunters from *The Empire Strikes Back* were made into action figures, such as Bossk and IG-88. These figures are highly sought after, with special variants like Bossk's 'toxic limbs' being particularly valuable.

💡Vinyl cape

A vinyl cape is an accessory made from flexible plastic material used for certain Star Wars figures to mimic cloaks or capes. Kenner used vinyl capes for several characters, such as Leia Organa and the Imperial Stormtrooper (Hoth battle gear). Different patterns or colors in these capes create collectible variants that affect a figure’s price.

💡Return of the Jedi cardbacks

These are later versions of the packaging released after *Return of the Jedi*, the third film in the original Star Wars trilogy. The action figures that originally appeared in *The Empire Strikes Back* were often re-released on *Return of the Jedi* cardbacks. The video notes the name changes on the cardbacks, such as Leia becoming 'Princess Leia Organa.'

Highlights

Overview of all Empire Strikes Back action figures and their values in 2024, along with important variants and collecting tips.

Personal connection: The speaker's nostalgia for the toys from 1980, as these were the first they remembered playing with as a 4-year-old.

Introduction of Princess Leia Organa Bespin Gown figure, first released in 1980 on Wave 1 of the 31b Kenner cardbacks.

The FX7 Medical Droid's unique playability with a swiveling head, popping arms, and surgical arm, valued at $15 loose or $380 on its debut card.

The Imperial Stormtrooper Hoth Battle Gear, released in 1980, features major variants in its visor, with loose figures going for $45 and debut cards around $560.

The Rebel Soldier Hoth Battle Gear, an important figure for Rebel Army collectors, valued at $20 loose and $250 for the debut card.

Bounty Hunter Bossk's major variant—'toxic limbs'—a rare and valuable item, with loose figures priced as high as $4,000.

IG-88 Bounty Hunter, the speaker's favorite, comes with two accessories and eye variations, with debut cards priced at $500 and loose figures at $27.

The Luke Skywalker Bespin fatigues figure with a new yellow lightsaber design, worth $11,000 on a debut card and $65 for loose complete figures.

Yoda’s debut in 1981 with several collectible variants such as the brown, green, and orange snake, the most expensive being $260 for the green snake version.

C-3PO with removable limbs, released in 1982, and one of only two Kenner accessories designed for use by other figures, priced at $220 on the debut card.

The Twin Pod Cloud Car Pilot’s 'space hair dryer' blaster is a rare accessory, making complete loose figures valued at $75.

Kenner’s mix-up with the character Zuckuss, who was later renamed 4-LOM in 1989, is still referred to by the original name by collectors.

The final figure of the collection, 4-LOM, first released as a mail-away figure, is priced between $300 and $400 on the debut card.

Sign-off note on the next video series, covering the Return of the Jedi action figures and their 2024 prices.

Transcripts

in this video we are going over all the

Empire Strikes Back figures and what

these are worth in 2024 plus I'll cover

what they came with the variants and

some info you need to know if you want

to collect these the right way let's

go The Empire Strikes Back action

figures are near and dear to my heart

because in 1980 I was a 4-year-old and

these were the First toys that I

remember playing with and seeing in the

toy aisles of toys are us so if you

missed the last video where I went over

were the first 21 action figures from

the Star Wars movie go check that out

but let's get started with The Empire

Strikes Back figures and what they're

worth in 2024 there were 29 action

figures that were released in six waves

from 1980 to 1982 all of the action

figures I'm mentioning were from the US

Kenna releases starting with Leo Organa

besin gown first released in 1980 on

Wave 1 of the 31b kener cardbacks the

number 31 refers to how many action

figures are printed on the back of the

card and the letter B lets us know that

this is the second iteration on the card

art in the 31 series her name would

change to Princess Leia Orana besin gown

in the Return of the Jedi cardbacks

Kenner would continue the use of vinyl

capes for The Empire Strikes Back

figures and on this version of Leia it

comes with a highly decorated vinyl cape

that has many variations in her set she

either comes with a blue Lea blaster or

a dark blue black Lea Blaster either

pairings are correct her body body mold

has a lot of variants and there are

collectors who have layia bpin focuses

because of this like I said there are

many variations of the pattern in her

vinyl cape but her neck area and her

hair color are the other two to focus on

I did a video just about this action

figure and there is a lot to cover so if

you want to check that out please do her

debut card in today's prices is going

for $340 in good condition and her loose

common Hong Kong figure is going for

prices around $70 for a compl complete

version in great condition fx7 medical

Droid was first released in 1980 on Wave

1 on the 31a cardbacks and this was one

of my favorite figures as a kid because

of how different it is its head pops up

and swivels its arms pop out and its

surgical arm can swivel as well other

than that this comes with no accessories

its name would change to Simply fx7 on

the Return of the Jedi cardbacks and its

debut card goes for prices around $380

in good condition and loose you can pick

up greatl looking figures for $15 the

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to the video Imperial St St Trooper Hoth

battle gear was released in 1980 on the

first wave of the 31a cardbacks and

comes with the blue Imperial Hoth rifle

and a white vinyl cape around its waist

although as a kid the cape somehow wound

up on the shoulders of my figure and I

just kept them that way major variants

come in the eyes with either a univ

visor or a dual visor version its debut

card will cost around $560 today and for

a loose figure in great condition will

cost around $45 Rebel Soldier Hoth

battle gear was released in 1980 on Wave

1 of the 31b cardbacks and comes with

the blue bin Blaster why it didn't come

with the rebel Blaster we will never

know but this was the first Rebel Army

building figure to come out for the Star

Wars line of toys making fans very happy

its debut card prices out at 250 in good

condition and a loose complete figure in

good condition will run about $20 BOS

was the second of the bounty hunters to

be released the first being Boba fed in

1979 and boss's debut card would get

released in 1980 on Wave 1 of the 31a

cardbacks and comes with his unique BOS

rifle a major variant for Bosque would

be his toxic limbs version which is a

collector favorite the arms are just

very vibrant green the Spanish toy

company Pac would release those making

those a very hard variant to get and the

prices reflected loose figures are

selling for as much as $4,000 for

examples in in great condition its us

debut card goes for about $400 in good

condition and loose this figure can go

for $24 ig88 is my favorite Bounty

Hunter and if you read the book Tales of

the bounty hunters you'd know why he

makes the Terminator look like a windup

toy ig88 Bounty Hunter was released in

1980 on Wave 1 of the 31a US cardbacks

and comes with two accessories a blue

Imperial Blaster and its unique IG 88

blue long rifle most variations will be

in the eye mold and eye color and its

debut card today will cost around $500

for good examples and loose figures

complete will cost around $27 Luke

Skywalker best beenin fatigues would

make his debut in Wave 1 of the 31b

cardbacks and comes with a blue Rebel

Blaster and a yellow lightsaber this

saber would be a new way that kener made

lightsabers that would be handheld

instead of it being a slide out saber

that was molded to fit inside of the arm

and even though we see Luke having a

blue lightsaber in the movie Kenner

produced yellow Sabers major variants

come in the hair with this action figure

and its us debut card will cost around

$11,000 today for a good example and

loose complete figures in great

condition will cost around $65 Han Solo

ho outfit debuted in 1980 in Wave 1 of

the 31a cardbacks and comes with the

rebel Blaster his name would change to

Han Solo Hoth battle gear for the Return

of the Jedi cardbacks in 1983 his debut

card will cost $240 in good condition

today and loose complete figures are

selling for $25 Lando cian made his

action figure debut on the 31b cardbacks

in Wave 1 and comes with the blue best

bin Blaster this first version came with

unpainted teeth and eyes and by 1981 on

the 41b cardbacks this would be updated

to have its eyes and teeth painted white

although you can still find both

versions available on card after that

his debut card with no teeth goes for

around $200 today and a loose complete

action figure goes for $24 with no

significance between prices and the

variant in either case bestman security

guard a was released in 1980 on Wave 1

of the 31a cardbacks and comes with his

blue best bin Blaster collectors should

look for the gold leaf on its outfit to

be pristine to be considered an

excellent figure as this rubs off over

the years its debut card will cost

around $160 in good condition and a

loose complete figure will cost around

$25 in great condition now let's get

into wave two and the only figure to be

released in this second wave was Yoda

and lucasfilm did this so that when the

figures went out in Wave 1 slightly

before the movie was released there

wouldn't be a spoiler to show you who

Yoda was and when he was finally

released he would debut in 1981 on the

Kenner 32b cardbacks his name would get

updated to Yoda the Jedi Master for

Return of the Jedi cardbacks in 1983 he

came with a cotton-like robe a belt a

brown cane and at first an orange snake

but a flood of other variations came

with Yoda you can get him in a brown or

green snake the cane also came darker

his skin color also got darker on some

figures and so is the shape of his eyes

and how his robe was sewn together Yoda

has one of the most intense variant

classes in the entire line and

collectors can spend a lifetime and life

savings trying to get them all I've done

episodes dedicated just to this figure

but narrowing down on his debut card

this will cost you around $350 in good

shape and loose his orange snake variant

is the lowest priced at $80 for a

complete version while the brown snake

comes in at $180 for an excellent figure

and The elusive green snake variant is

the most expensive at 260 for a complete

version in great condition ugot debuted

in wave three in 1981 on the US Kenner

41A cardbacks he comes with a blue smok

and white toolbox his main variant is

the purple smok ugot and although

examples have been found on card some

collectors still hold that this is

simply a color degradation and not an

intended variant by ker the debut card

will run you around $200 today in good

shape no matter what color and the loose

figure complete and in excellent shape

no matter what the color will cost

around $40 today dengar was released in

wave three on the 41A cardbacks in 1981

and comes with the long Imperial Hoth

rifle dengar is one of the shortest

human male figures in the line and has a

unique body mold that makes them hard to

place in vehicles or storage cases his

debut card goes for $180 in good

condition and a loose figure in great

complete shape will cost around $15 Han

Solo best buin outfit with was released

in wave three on the 1981 41A cardbacks

and comes with the blue bespin Blaster

although collectors like to retr pair

him with his Rebel Blaster his debut

card will run about $350 for a good

example and loose complete figures in

great shape will cost around $35 and I

think this is the best looking version

of Han in the entire vintage line what

do you think lobot was released in 1981

in wave three on the 41 a cardbacks and

comes with a blue best bin Blaster I've

said it before and I'll say it again he

looks like the principal from Back to

the Future you got a real attitude

problem McFly you're a slacker his debut

card goes for $100 in good shape and

loose this complete figure will cost you

around $20 Leia Hoth outfit debuted in

1981 in wave three on the 41A cardbacks

and comes with the blue Leia Blaster

this figure's name would change on the

47 backs to Leia Organa ho outfit and

then again for Return of the Jedi to

Princess Leia Orana Hoth outfit on the

65 cardbacks her major variants come in

the hair color and her debut card will

run about $400 for a good example and

loose complete will cost around $80

rebel commander made its debut on Wave

three of the 41A cardbacks in 1981 and

comes with a new blaster in the Hoth

Rebel rifle the debut card will run

about $170 for a good example and lose

complete versions will cost around $20

the at80 driver would debut on the 41A

cardbacks and comes with the rifle

collector should make sure the Empire

logo on the helmet is in great shape for

a nice version and the debut card goes

for prices of

$325 in good condition and loose

complete versions are going for $25 and

what do you say do you call it atat or

atat let me know one of the sleekest

looking figures in my opinion on Wave

three the Imperial Commander made its

cardback debut in 1981 on the 41A and

comes with the blue Imperial Blaster

there are major variants that mostly

come in the face mold and the face paint

or lack thereof and the debut card will

go for around $200 today and loose

complete versions will run you $35 one

of the most interesting action figures

is 21b released in 1981 on the 41A

cardbacks in Wave 3 this figure comes

with the medical staff sometimes called

the cowr and his face apparatus can

detach off his name would change on the

48 backs in the spelling and then again

for Return of the Jedi card backs the

debut card will cost around

$225 today and the loose complete

version in great shape will cost around

$35 R2-D2 with sensor scope was released

in the new wave four offerings in 1982

on the 45a cardbacks this figure would

get an upgrade and his Dome would get a

plastic sensor scope module that raised

from his dome but it would still click

if you turn the head the debut card is

going to cost you around $350 to $400

for examples in good shape and a loose

figure in great shape will cost around

$40 C3PO with removable limbs made its

debut in wave four on the 47 cardbacks

in 1982 and this is an upgrade from his

1978 figure his arms and legs can come

off and reattach and he comes with the

black vinyl backpack making this only

one of two accessories in the entire ker

line that was meant for other characters

to use can you name the other his debut

card will run around $220 in good

condition and for a complete loose

example in great shape it's going to

cost you around $30 and that other

action figure to come with an accessory

meant for another figure R2-D2 with

pop-up lightsaber from 1985 I lost this

figure on the roof of my childhood home

when I tied a parachute to him and

whenever I visit that home I still look

to see if it's come off the roof Luke

Skywalker Ho battle gear debuted in 1982

on Wave four of the 45a cardbacks and

comes with a Hoth Rebel rifle but sadly

no lightsaber to battle the Wampa his

debut card will run $400 today and loose

complete versions will cost $25 in great

shape atat Commander was first released

in 1982 in wave four of the 45a

cardbacks and and comes with a blue bin

Blaster his Canadian shrink wrapped

cardback would be called General viers

and his debut us ker card goes for

prices of around $200 for one in good

shape and his loose complete figure goes

for $25 twin pod Cloud car pilot debuted

in 1982 in wave four of the 45a

cardbacks and comes with a unique gray

communicator and pilot blaster or what

collectors call the space hair dryer the

name would change on the 48 backs and

then on the Return of the Jedi cards to

Cloud car pilot the debut card will cost

around $275 today and a loose complete

figure will cost $75 mostly because the

small Communicator goes for high prices

on its own that was the first thing I

lost when I had this as a kid best spin

security guard version B was the second

security guard Edition and this was the

version that I had as a kid it debuted

in 1982 for wave 4 on the 45a cardbacks

and comes with the blue bin Blaster and

if you've ever had this figure the pose

on him is the most unique and he looks

like he is about to fire just like in

the movie his debut ker card goes for

$125 in good example and a loose

complete figure will cost you $30 and if

you don't know who Ramy and Jaws are

here you

go Ramy and Jaws two bestman security

guards trying to get it right from

getting locked into lower detention

levels to finding out what really into B

the patties it's a buddy cop show in a

galaxy far far away from the producers

of the Fall Guy and Happy Days Ramy and

Jaws only on ABC Imperial TIE fighter

pilot made its debut in wave five on the

47 cardbacks in 1982 and comes with the

gray pilot blaster or the space haird

dryer collectors should really be on the

lookout for the Empire icons on these

for a good version you want to make sure

that these aren't rubbed off the debut

card in good shape Will C cost between

$300 and $400 today and a loose complete

version in great condition will cost $35

zakus would debut in 1982 in wave five

of the 48a cardbacks and comes with his

zucka Blaster and fun fact the Brazilian

glasslight Chewbacca action figure would

be paired with this Blaster the debut

ker card will run anywhere from 300 to

$500 depending on condition and the

loose complete figure will cost $28 in

good condition in 1989 lucasfilm would

finally notice that the name was wrong

and in Canon this character's name would

change to forom in the book Galaxy guide

3 The Empire Strikes Back I still call

them by their ker names and I always

will the final action figure to be

released was all alone in wave 6 forom

was first released as a mailaway figure

with promotions running on the 47

cardbacks the debut card would come at

the end of 1982 on the 48b cardbacks and

come comes with a unique forlon Blaster

a brown body armor plate and a pleather

coat introducing a new material in the

Star Wars caner line the debut card will

cost around $300 to $400 today and a

loose complete figure will run about $30

in great condition if you want to watch

the next video and continue the series

we're going to list all of the vintage

Star Wars figures made for Return of the

Jedi and just like this video we're

going to go over today's prices and what

they cost in 2024 and the facts that you

need to know if you want to collect

these and price your action figures

today and to watch that video or other

episodes click the videos on your screen

now and as always my friends thank you

and I will see you next time

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