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What is the rarest action figure?

The most valuable action figure of all time is this 1963 prototype G.I. Joe. Handmade by series creator Don Levine, he sold for auction in 2009 for $200,000.

 

How do I keep my action figure standing?

10 Easy Ways to Make Action Figures Stand Up (with DIY Solutions)

Peg stand.

Waist stand.

Flight stand.

Poster tack.

Fishing line.

Multipurpose wire.

Insulation foam.

Magnets and washers.

 

Should you keep action figures in the box?

Answer: If you want your figures to significantly increase in value, then you should keep them in the original packaging.

Otherwise, it is completely up to you.

 

Can you fix loose joints on action figures?

Just floor wax similar to Quick Shine marketed for action figure loose joints. If you collect transformers or any other poseable collectable, this is your absolute fix for loose joints. You’ll need to be comfortable with taking apart and putting your toys back together.

 

What is the rarest toy?

Furby.

Game Boy.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

Jem and the Holograms Dolls.

Rainbow Brite Doll.

Star Wars Toys.

Strawberry Shortcake dolls.

Teddy Ruxpin.

 

How can you tell if a toy is worth money?

To determine a toy value, liveauctioneers.com has a service which shows many completed auctions over the past 10 years. Searching this website under “toy”, one can find the priceand photos of over 105,000 toy lots sold over the past 10 years. I personally like toys made by the Performo toy company.

 

Can dust damage action figures?

Answer: No.

At worst, dust just makes your figures look dirty; however, that’s usually the worst thing it can do.

Dust does not damage your figures.

 

How do you store action figures in a package?

Store your figures at room temperature in a dry area.

Extreme changes in temperature and humidity can be especially damaging for figures that are still in their original packaging.

Closets and cupboards are normally great places for storing an action figure collection.

 

What can you do with an action figure box?

Keep Them!

 

How much is an original Tickle Me Elmo worth?

A Tickle Me Elmo doll in its original box can be worth around $50 today.

 

What is the rarest Mcdonalds toy?

These are the 15 most expensive Happy Meal toys:

101 Dalmatians (1996)

Mario (1994 & 1998)

Fraggle Rock (1992)

Inspector Gadget (1995)

Power Rangers (1994)

Robots by Diener Keshi (1979) Estimated Value: $400.

Underwater Monsters (1979) Estimated Value: $400.

TY’s Teenie Beanie Boos (2000) Estimated Value: $450.

 

What is the most sold toy of all time?

The best-selling toys of all time:

Furby.

Credit: Amazon.

L.

O.

L Surprise Dolls.

Cabbage Patch Dolls.

Rubik’s cube.

LeapFrog learning.

Stretch Armstrong.

Iggle Piggle.

Star Wars.

 

What is the most valuable toy?

10 Most Expensive Toys and Games: From Diamond Barbie to Astolat Dollhouse Castle

Steiff Louis Vuitton Teddy Bear – $2.1 million.

Golden Monopoly – $2 million.

The Masterpiece Cube Rubik’s Cube – $1.5 million.

Gold Rocking Horse – $600,000.

Stefano Canturi Barbie or Diamond Barbie – $302,500.

 

What is the most valuable Disney collectible?

1 Celebration Mickey ($4,000,000)

 

What old stuff is worth money?

So to help you along, here are 15 old things in your house that could be worth a fortune.

DAVID BOWIE’S DIAMOND DOGS VINYL.

RETRO VIDEO GAMES.

ANYTHING POLLY POCKET.

VINTAGE COMICS THAT INSPIRED TODAY’S MOVIES AND TV SHOWS.

VINTAGE ADVERTISING SIGNS.

BOY SCOUT MEMORABILIA.

POKÉMON CARDS.

KANSAS QUARTERS.

 

How do you get dust off action figures?

Simply spray a bit of canned air into the crevice to blast the dust free and keep it from caking up where you don’t want it.

Note that canned air doesn’t get rid of dust, but simply loosens it and “blasts” it away from where it isn’t wanted.

Use a Swiffer duster to clean up the rest.

 

Can dust damage things?

Dust on surfaces can make surfaces look dingy and dirty.

Dust can actually cause scratching and damage to household surfaces.

Dust also presents allergy and breathing problems for many groups of people.

Dusting as a regular chore can protect family members and the surfaces of our homes.

 

What are my Star Wars action figures worth?

The average retail value for a common Star Wars action figure is $2 to $5. The average loose vintage figure is worth $10 to $20. Sealed Star Wars action figures produced between 1977 and 1985 are worth between $100 and $200, but some are worth up to $1,000, $10,000 or more.

 

How do I keep my action figures clean?

Put a small amount of soap on the toothbrush, just a small drop, and begin to give the figure, still wet from its soak, a gentle scrubbing.

Do not use too much pressure, just enough to clean off the dirt and grime.

 

Do action figures last forever?

The materials that action figures are made from are far from indestructible, and can, over time, show signs of aging.

Paint can chip or rub off; the plastic can become discolored, or dirt, grime, and dust can build up.

 

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