MarketWatch: C-3PO (Removable Limbs) & R2-D2 (with Sensorscope)

Michael L. writes:

We were almost done with the ESB cardbacks, but we've come back for one last round with the droids in their ESB variations. These figures were great as a kid -- who didn't use that backpack to re-create a destroyed 3PO being carried around?




I was interested to see how the droids were fairing in the market given their appearance/continuation within the newest trilogy. I was lucky enough to find some high graded pieces. Again, the price jump between an AFA85 piece and either the next tier(s) down or ungraded was bordering on astronomical. There continues to be a high premium out there for the high grades. Clear bubbles on these figures as we move into ROTJ cards will no doubt attract high price results (in the main).

Onto the data...

C-3PO (REMOVABLE LIMBS)

EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

47 back AFA85 (C85/B85/F85) $1,225 - eBay link

47 back AFA85 (C85/B80/F85) $499.95

47 back ungraded $202.50 - eBay link

I also found a 47 back ungraded at $71.00. Damn good bargain, relative to the high end pieces.

RETURN OF THE JEDI

65 back ungraded $120.00 - eBay link

65 back ungraded $81.00 - (Anakin Offer) Auction no longer available 

77 back ungraded $175.00 - eBay link

POWER OF THE FORCE

AFA90 Y-NM $599 - eBay link

AFA80+ NM. $179 - eBay link

FOREIGN

Italian 4 pack $2,470 - eBay link

Spanish 65 back $1,895 - eBay link

R2-D2 (WITH SENSORSCOPE)

On the whole I was a little underwhelmed with the pricing on R2. It is fair to say this cardback is the poor relative to the original and POTF variants (and Droids for that matter).

EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

45 back ungraded $255 - eBay link

45 back ungraded $102.50

47 back AFA80 $476 - eBay link

48C AFA80 $366 - eBay link

48C ungraded $175 - eBay link

RETURN OF THE JEDI

65A ungraded $122.50

65C (with Anakin offer) $93

77A ungraded $154.25

77A ungraded $64.99 (cardback was heavily creased)

FOREIGN

Trilogo ungraded $99 - eBay link

And that is a final (again) wrap on the ESB characters. It's interesting as we end the ESB characters to see what the market dynamics are. Certainly high end items continue to attract a significant premium. Clear bubbles are also held highly and come at a premium. Foreign pieces have enjoyed a decent run-up in pricing as well. Whilst MOCs in average to poor condition have seen some increases, its fair to say that a budget-conscious collector could still put together a run with a little patience and compromise in quality.

Until next month, happy buying and selling...

Wampa Wampa!