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Each page includes photos, descriptions, release dates, accessories, market availability, and even the most current secondary market values of the most popular brands in vintage toys. These market values are determined by extensive research into ALL the various secondary market sites and available data.
The original Star Wars action figure line remains the gold standard of a successful toy line, with each item considered a “must have” for collectors. For more information about Kenner’s original Star Wars line, see bottom of the page for a complete summary.
Masters of the Universe made its debut in 1982, with each figure including a mini-comic to introduce the character to us. Mattel gave us eight core figures in 1982, along with two vehicles, Battle Cat, and one of the most iconic playsets in toy history, with Castle Grayskull.
Episode 1: The Phantom Menace (1999 – 2000): Multipacks. Hasbro released a few miscellaneous multipacks for their Episode One line, including a Darth Maul with Infiltrator set, Final Lightsaber Duel set, CommTech Reader, CommTech 2-Pack and a Figure Collector 2-Pack set.
GI Joe 1982. The original GI Joe line faded away in 1978, but made a triumphant return in 1982. The size was changed to a more cost friendly 3.75 inch, and each character was assigned a classic Army profession. In addition, each figure included a “File Card” for that extra personalization.
Boxed $500 – $650. Loose $200 – $300. In 1964, Hasbro first released the original GI Joe toy line to capture the male toy market and try to duplicate the massive success of Mattel’s female driven Barbie toy line. Hasbro launched GI Joe to the world and it was a massive success, to say the least.
This is based on several factors, including the item’s time period, scarcity, consumer demand and overall condition. The good news for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle collectors is there is always a demand for items from the original line, as Playmates created some truly iconic and fun pieces.
GI Joe Update. Since the values of certain items can fluctuate greatly over time, The Toy Collectors Guide prides itself in keeping up with the most current market trends and any shifts that may affect the various secondary market prices.
The GI Joe toy line is broken down into three primary categories, based on the uniqueness of each era. Click on each link below to view pages
The original line of Star Wars action figures from the seventies and eighties remain the gold standard of what a successful toy line looks like. Over its storied history, many quality Star Wars products were released between 1977 and 1985, and continue to this day by Disney and Hasbro.