Star Wars Collectibles

Star Wars Collectibles

May 8, 2005 | Collectible Toys, Collectibles

May the toys be with you

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Guy Dresser, This is Money,
27 April 2005

“THE release of the final film in the Star Wars series next month has sparked renewed interest in movie-related memorabilia and old collectible toys.

…Star Wars was one of the first films to really take advantage of merchandising and as a result, there are a number of collectable items to look for, according to Andrew Cheney, senior risk management surveyor at insurance group Hiscox.

‘These include picture cards traded in the 1970s, early toys and action figures made around the time of the original film and unusual characters, especially those in their original packaging and in as-new condition.’”

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