ZBomber Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 1. Condition - First thing you do when you find an action figure is check its condition. Packaging - A good package would have no creases and bends. Always check in the corners, because Scalpers will often purposely bend them, forcing you to not buy them, or not keep it in its packaging. Open - If you are buying the figure open, make sure it from a reliable source. Se if you can hold it, check the limbs to see if they are on good. You will also want to look at the paint job. You don't want paint smeared off. 2. Fakes - There are a lot of hoax's out there, so you gotta be careful. One of my friends went to Spain, and he found a Leia put in another package, with a different body. Do not be fooled. Its not a rare variation. It is a hoax. I will soon post up a very large list of Star Wars Action Figurines. 3. Reliable Places – There are A LOT of places that sell Star Wars Action figurines. I will list some places that are reliable: Stores: K’B Toys - A good place to get action figures, however, the prices are sometime a little higher. The shipments are put up as soon as they get them, but do not often get shipments. Toy’s R’ Us – Decent prices. Most stores do a terrible stocking job. A lot of selection. They get a lot of shipments, but they take awhile to get them all in. Recently, I went to Toys R’ Us, and found a Red-Package Luke Skywalker with a long lightsaber. I’m guessing they had just found it, and put it out. Wal-Mart – Very good prices (Just like that smiley dude ) They often get new shipments, and are great at stocking. They order too much of the basic figures, but hey, that can be good! They put out the figures from the day they get them, to a week later. Not to bad. This is where I get most of my Star Wars. K-Mart – Good prices. They have less of a selection. The carry some green package characters. I haven’t been here much. Target – They get a lot of exclusives, like the accessories packs. Good prices, and good supply. Internet sites: Brian’s Toys – High prices on the newer figures, but most of the older figures have cheap prices ($3-$10). Shipping is fair, you do not have a selection of mint and not mint. http://www.brianstoys.com Yester Toys – Not as wide a selection, but most of the prices are reasonable. Shipping is good, choice between mint and non-mint. http://www.yestertoys.com John’s Toys – Has an all right selection, and mostly good prices. Most packages are mint. My friend has been in the stock room, and he says it is very good. http://www.johns-toys.com 4. Place for info on collecting: Rebel Scum – http://www.rebelscum.com - Good info of when figures are coming out, whats coming out, and variations. Sir Steve’s Guide – http://www.sirstevesguide.com - Same as above. Hasbro – http://www.hasbro.com - obviously a good site for collecting. I might make a site, if it’s a popular request. I will add some more later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoosh Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 Thanks for the good advice...real helpful for a beginner like myself. I got a question too... If buying new figures, which should I buy? Just the ones I like or is there certain figures that tend to increase in price more rapidly? Swoosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jed Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 Well, another tip to do for recent toys is that you'll have a better chance of having a valuable toy if it's one high in demand (the new Yoda was one for example), and any exclusive figures (Obi-Wan Kenobi Jedi Starfighter Pilot; KBToys exclusive) are usually more valuable as well. Hope that helps . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted January 11, 2003 Author Share Posted January 11, 2003 Originally posted by Swoosh Thanks for the good advice...real helpful for a beginner like myself. I got a question too... If buying new figures, which should I buy? Just the ones I like or is there certain figures that tend to increase in price more rapidly? Swoosh Well, it depends. If you paln on someday selling your collection, buy the valubale ones. If your not, buy the ones that seem cool to you. I'm gonna add more to this guide, like rare and new figures, so you'll stay on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 first of all if your wondering im taters whom z talks about and im he friend in the guide up above. i my self buy all of the figs because i can but when i couldnt i bought the ones that i thought were made well or of a charactor i like im now proud to say i havce almost all (eccept vintage i only have about 22 of those) and valuable ones are yes either ones made in low ammounts or variations such as the new luke bespin bloody arm. but most of all a figure is only worth wut you want to pay for it. and yes exclusives are always nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted January 11, 2003 Author Share Posted January 11, 2003 Originally posted by daring dueler first of all if your wondering im taters whom z talks about and im he friend in the guide up above. i my self buy all of the figs because i can but when i couldnt i bought the ones that i thought were made well or of a charactor i like im now proud to say i havce almost all (eccept vintage i only have about 22 of those) and valuable ones are yes either ones made in low ammounts or variations such as the new luke bespin bloody arm. but most of all a figure is only worth wut you want to pay for it. and yes exclusives are always nice. bloody hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 wel the wrist is bloody on the arm soooo....i said arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted January 11, 2003 Author Share Posted January 11, 2003 Originally posted by daring dueler wel the wrist is bloody on the arm soooo....i said arm shut up, I hate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 dont we all;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted January 11, 2003 Author Share Posted January 11, 2003 Originally posted by daring dueler dont we all;) .....maybe...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 no maybe yes or no there is no maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jed Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 Jeez, can we get back to the topic at hand guys? No Pun Intended Well, nothing more valuable then a mistake in a figure as well...but you have to make sure it is real as well, like the guide says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 especially on e-bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jed Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 Ebay....ugh, don't get me started.... I'd stay away from Ebay, it's too easy to get burned in collecting on auction sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted January 11, 2003 Author Share Posted January 11, 2003 Yeh. They sold a bible signed by Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 you mean its not ....d'oh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted January 12, 2003 Author Share Posted January 12, 2003 Originally posted by daring dueler you mean its not ....d'oh! yes. Awhile ago, there was a thread made for these. Anyway, what do you guys thin kof my guide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 its good cuz i helped lol jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted January 12, 2003 Author Share Posted January 12, 2003 Originally posted by daring dueler its good cuz i helped lol jk I did most of it. But, Taters did do some of it. So give hi mcredit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 all hail me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 Now I know where Z get's all his points... Dont you guys have MSN?(I know Z has..or else something is not right..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted January 12, 2003 Author Share Posted January 12, 2003 Originally posted by daring dueler what? That, my friend is spam. 1 word replys is spam. Going off-topic. Thats also spam. So lets stay on topic, shall we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jed Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 The guide is good. It could use some more detail in certain areas, but overall I'd say it's good for beginners and medium-level collectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 i was replying to tyron i didnt understand what he said and no i guess i dont have msn sry for spam-a meat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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