Haunted Collectibles: Vintage Star Wars Finds for Halloween

Haunted Collectibles: Vintage Star Wars Finds for Halloween No collection feels complete without vintage Star Wars figures, and of course, Halloween is the perfect excuse to show them off! Why not deck out your shelves with darker characters like Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, or Nightsister figures to set the mood and add a little galactic menace to your decor? This guide will walk you through the essentials of the Star Wars collectible market so you can step into antique shops and vintage stores and track down standout pieces in time for your Halloween display (or your next costumed fan night)!

What makes vintage Star Wars figures valuable? Condition and packaging Mint-condition figures that are still sealed in their original packaging often attract the most serious collectors and therefore tend to be more expensive. Even a standard-release Luke Skywalker from the 1970s could still be worth thousands today, as long as the packaging is flawless. The same goes for loose figures if they don’t have any major damage and if all accessories remain intact. Era and age Older toys like these from the late 1970s and early ‘80s are usually popular: • Vinyl-capped Jawa (a short-lived production error) • Unpunched card backs and high-grade boxes • Double telescoping lightsaber Kenner figures • Coin premiums and diecast ships Power of the Force figures from 1985 or early ‘90s lines and later runs are more common and usually priced lower, unless they’re in exceptional condition. Popular characters The major vintage Star Wars figures of the saga keep collectors interested: • Darth Vader

• Yoda • Boba Fett • Stormtroopers Unless they’re rare and very hard to find, lesser-known characters tend to sit on the shelf because they only appeal to niche collectors, but you can certainly use that to your advantage when hunting for bargains! Manufacturing quirks and variants Unexpected quirks from the production line can make vintage Star Wars figures with unexpected manufacturing oddities so much more valuable. Anything unusual or deviating from standard specs can also spike value. Hunting for Star Wars figures this Halloween? Planning a spooky-season toy hunt? The Pacific Antiques Mall is a great place to start. With more than 101 shops, it’s the Northwest’s hub for vintage toys, including vintage Star Wars figures! It’s open daily from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM, so you can plan your visit whenever it suits you. Browse the shop listings on their website or call +1 253-539-0117 for details.