The 20 Most Valuable Star Wars Toys and Cards

The Star Wars franchise has expanded greatly since its original film trilogy was released between 1977 and 1983. It’s become such a well-known staple of popular culture that it’s touched most forms of media. You won’t have to look hard to find various Star Wars-themed video games, comic books, TV shows, trading cards, and toys. The latter two may well be the most interesting — the merchandising branch of the franchise is consistently its most valuable. 

Star Wars toys and cards circulated among the collectors shortly after the original trilogy was released in theaters – and ever after. Given the franchise’s enduring prestige, some of the oldest Star Wars figures and trading cards have become especially valuable to fans of the films. Below is a list of the most valuable Star Wars toys and cards ever sold.

10 most valuable Star Wars toys

What starts off as a normal toy that parents buy for their children (or themselves) can become something more over time as manufacturers cease production. Scarcity, among other factors, often turns old Star Wars action figures and toys into collectibles. Below are some of the most expensive Star Wars toys sold to date. 

1. Rocket Launcher Boba Fett

The now-defunct U.S. toy manufacturing company Kenner first displayed The Rocket Launcher Boba Fett figurine at, released in the 1979 New York Toy Fair. This toy is likely the most valuable figure on this list. In fact, one model of this action figure sold for a notably high price, $204,435, at Hake’s Auctions in March 2022. This toy is worth so much because, technically, it’s a prototype that was never officially released to the public. 

The Rocket Launcher Boba Fett figure with which many fans and collectors might be familiar has an L-shaped firing mechanism, while this prototype’s trigger is J-shaped. There are reportedly only about 20 prototypes with J-shaped triggers in existence today. 

2. Obi-Wan Kenobi with Double-Telescoping Lightsaber

The Kenner-produced Obi-Wan Kenobi with Double-Telescoping Lightsaber is one of the original toy lines created to promote the first Star Wars movies. Released in 1977, it was designed so early in the first trilogy’s production that Obi-Wan’s lightsaber is yellow, as originally intended in pre-production. Expert Star Wars collectors believe that fewer than 20 of these figures still exist in their original packaging, making them especially valuable. Hake’s AuctionsOne of these figures sold one of these figures for $76,700 in November 2017.

3. Darth Vader with Double-Telescoping Lightsaber

The Darth Vader with Double-Telescoping Lightsaber is another figure from the original Kenner-produced toy line released in 1977. Alongside the Obi-Wan Kenobi double-telescoping model, this original toy line included a Luke Skywalker figure as well. Only a few Darth Vader toys from this line were officially released to the public before being discontinued — since these toys were known to easily break. Toys from this line are thus highly sought-after among collectors, and Hake’s Auctions sold a double-telescoping Darth Vader figure for $64,90055,000 in March 2018.

4. Glasslite Vlix Figure

This line of Star Wars figures is based on a character, Vlix, from the short-lived animated Star Wars TV series Droids (1985). It’s particularly sought-after due to Vlix’s obscurity within the Star Wars franchise. 

Initially, Kenner produced Vlix figures stateside for release in 1986. However, the “Droids” TV series was canceled before Kenner’s figures hit the market, so the company sold the toy’s mold to the Brazilian manufacturer Glasslite. This way, Kenner could minimize revenue losses. Glasslite, though, also discontinued its Vlix line shortly after its late-1980s release for two reasons. Brazil was experiencing economic hardship at the time, and Lucasfilm found out about Kenner’s mould sale after the fact and demanded that production stop.

As a result, surviving toys can sell for around $5,000 to $20,000 out of the box. They can also sell for an estimated $45,000 to $60,000 in their original packaging.

5. Luke Skywalker with Double-Telescoping Lightsaber

6. Walrus Man – Bib Fortuna

Kenner’s Walrus Man – Bib Fortuna figure is especially interesting because the toy and the card back don’t match each other. Bib Fortuna, the figure, is a Twi’lek that served under Jabba the Hutt in the movies. However, the Walrus Man on the card back is the alien whose arm Obi-Wan Kenobi cuts off in the famous Chalmun’s Spaceport Cantina scene. 

Released in 1982, this version of the toy was, presumably, a prototype, and thus lacked appropriate packaging. This fact, as well as the mismatch between figure and card back, has driven the toy’s value. Hake’s Auctions sold one of these figures for $28,556 in November 2019. 

7. Vinyl Cape Tatooine Jawa

Released in 1978, the initial run of the vinyl-cape Jawa figures is slightly different from all the following runs. This Kennere toy’s cloak was originally made from vinyl, but the manufacturer Kenner thought the material made the figure look cheap. As such, the brand made future versions of the Tatooine Jawa with cotton instead, and it’s said that most didn’t notice the change.

Collectors, however, know the difference — the vinyl cape version is much more valuable to collectors due to its rarity. In fact, in May 2017, Vectis Auctions sold one of the original vinyl-cape Jawa figures for £21,600 GBP (c $23,544 USD). in its original packaging. 

8. Sonic Controlled Land Speeder

While most toys on this list didn’t spend much time on the shelves, Kenner’s the Sonic Controlled Land Speeder was available from 1978 to 1980. However, its relatively long time in production doesn’t mean it was sold in abundance. In fact, the reason it’s so valuable among Star Wars collectors is that it was only sold through the JCPenney Christmas Catalog. 

Kenner never made this toy available in retail stores because both the toy and the R2-D2-shaped remote that came with it were highly fragile. No wonder, then, that collectors sought it out at a November 2019 Hake’s auction. At this auction, one of these Land Speeder toys sold for $18,950.

9. LEGO Millennium Falcon

The original LEGO Millenium Falcon broke records when it was first released in 2007. It clocked in at a then unheard-of retail price of $499.99 (around $705 USD in 2023) and included more than 5,000 pieces. This made it one of the most expansive – and most expensive – LEGO sets ever produced. 

The 2007, LEGO Millenium Falcon was officially discontinued in 2010, making it a valuable addition to any Star Wars fan’s memorabilia collection. One of these LEGO sets, still in its original packaging, sold for $15,000 at a 2014 auction in Las Vegas. 

10. The Empire Strikes Back FX-7 Medical Droid (Palitoy Tri-Logo)

Although the British manufacturer Palitoy produced this Star Wars toy, it too originated from the Kenner line, released in 1977. Collectors began to value the Palitoy version much more strongly than the stateside Kenner version. In February 2014, Vectis Auctions sold one of these figures sold in the U.K. for £7,000 (around $11,500 USD at the time).

10 most valuable Star Wars cards

Trading cards of popular works or people have been noteworthy collector’s items for decades, and that trend has continued well into the modern day. It thus stands to reason that companies would make cards out of a cultural touchstone like Star Wars. Many editions of these trading cards don’t stay in print forever, and once they’re no longer readily available, their worth increases among avid collectors.

Scarcity isn’t the only reason a card might be valuable. Trading cards also receive Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) grades based on their condition and other factors. Below are some of the most valuable Star Wars trading cards. 

1. 1977 Topps Luke Skywalker

Luke Skywalker, played by actor Mark Hamill in the original film trilogy, remains one of the most important characters in the franchise. If anything, Skywalker is arguably the most popular and well-known “Star Wars” character. Naturally, collectors highly value his first trading card, released in the 1977 Topps Star Wars rookie line. 

Depicting Luke in his Stormtrooper uniform looking at something off-screen, it’s thought that only nine mint-condition (PSA grade 10) versions of this card still exist. The perceived rarity of this Luke Skywalker card led to a mint copy reportedly selling for $55,260 in 2021.

 2. 1977 Wonder Bread Star Wars Card Jawas

As part of a special promotion, Topps packaged a line of cards with Wonder Bread loaves in 1977. There were 16 cards made for the Wonder Bread line, each lacking branding tied to the bread company or Topps. Nonetheless, these cards were a hit with collectors because their unique packaging made mint cards within this set a rare find. 

While this set includes most of the main characters, it also featured minor cast members — it did, after all, comprise 16 cards. These are rare Topps cards worth thousands of dollars or even tens of thousands of dollars. 

A Wonder Bread “Star Wars” Jawas Card proved particularly valuable at the October 2021 PWCC October Monthly Auction, when a mint copy (PSA grade 10) sold for $13,500 in 2021. 

3. 1977 Wonder Bread Star Wars Darth Vader

Darth Vader is one of the most well-known villains in popular culture, making his appearance in the 1977 Topps Wonder Bread card set similarly valuable. While this wasn’t his first trading card, the Wonder Bread promotion The card debuted near-concurrently with Vader’s introduction in the films, and it’s thought that only 29 mint copies (PSA Grade 10) still exist. One of these mint copies sold for $8,000 in March 2021 on eBay. 

4. 1977 Topps Han Solo Space Pirate

Topps released tThe Han Solo Space Pirate card in the first 1977 Star Wars card set. Played by Harrison Ford, Han Solo is a franchise favorite, making merchandise with him a valuable commodity in most cases. That’s especially true in this card’s case — the image on the card is a captivating still from the early films. In February 2021, a mint copy (PSA Grade 10) of the Han Solo Space Pirate card sold for $6,335.67 on eBay. 

5. 1977 Topps The Little Droid, Artoo-Detoo

Another card included in the original 1977 Topps Star Wars card set was The Little Droid, Artoo-Detoo (now better known as R2-D2). Originally played by Kenny Baker, R2-D2 is one of the most enduring characters of the franchise given his appealing design and distinctive way of “speaking.” The character’s 1977 card is captioned with the original spelling and thus has some extra nostalgic and historic qualities. A mint copy of the lovable android’s 1977 Topps card sold for $4,194 on eBay in June 2022.

6. 1977 Topps Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi

Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi first appeared in the original Star Wars trilogy as well as the 1977 Topps card set. His debut Star Wars card is a simple but effective artistic statement, a close-up of his face with a contemplative yet attentive look. Kenobi, first played by Alec Guiness and later — and more famously — by Ewan McGregor, is a constant presence throughout the first trilogy. The character has also experienced a recent resurgence in popularity due to the new TV series bearing his name. 

Additionally, it’s thought that only 15 mint copies (PSA grade 10) of this card still exist. This has added to the card’s value among those who collect Star Wars cards. A mint copy sold on eBay for $6,150 in January 2021. 

7. Luke Skywalker 1977 Star Wars Wonder Bread #1

Luke Skywalker is one of the most recognizable faces from “Star Wars,” so it only makes sense that he would appear on multiple cards. He, among many of the series’ mainstays, was included in the Topps Wonder Bread collection. In his Wonder Bread card, he’s depicted in the desert in his Jedi outfit, with a facial expression suggesting he’s listening to someone intently.

The Luke Skywalker Wonder Bread card is highly prized by collectors due to the rarity of mint-condition copies (PSA Grade 10) — only 66 exist. One such copy sold on eBay for $7,000 in March 2021. 

8. 1977 (Anthony Daniels) Error Card C-3PO

The original 1977 Topps “Star Wars” trading card set included an entry for C-3PO, one of the most enduring characters in the franchise. While that alone might have made it valuable to Star Wars collectors, the sexually suggestive error in the image often draws people to it. 

Collectors with a sense of humor drive this card’s continued relevance in the hobby. In fact, some collectors purchase imperfect copies of it alongside the corrected version to complete the pair. There are supposedly only five mint copies (PSA Grade 10) of this card available, with one reported to have sold for $4,999 in May 2020. 

9. 1977 Topps Princess Leia Organa

Leia Organa, a.k.a. Princess Leah, is another central character within the original Star Wars trilogy featured in the original 1977 Topps card set. It depicts the beloved character with her classic hairdo — two large buns covering her ears — glancing downward contemplatively.

This card has received a recent boost in value due to Carrie Fisher reprising her role in the 2015 trilogy. Her subsequent passing at the end of 2016 may have also driven the card’s value. In February 2021, a mint condition (PSA Grade 10) version of this card sold for $4,850.97 on eBay. 

10. 1977 Wonder Bread Star Wars Grand Moff Tarkin

Grand Moff Tarkin might be a little-recognized figure to most people, but he remains fairly recognizable to “Star Wars” fans. His card was included in the Topps 1977 Wonder Bread promotion, speaking to the set’s inclusion of many secondary characters. In the card, his face takes up almost the entire image, with an entirely black background comprising the remainder.

It’s thought that only 20 mint-condition (PSA Grade 10) Grand Moff Tarkin cards still exist. One of these cards sold on eBay for $3,725 in April 2021. 

Star Wars and its merchandise continue to endure

Few franchises have infused themselves into popular culture as completely as Star Wars. In fact, decades after the original film trilogy, Star Wars has become one of the highest-grossing multimedia franchises. In 2021, the Disney Corporation bought the franchise from Lucasfilm for a staggering $4 billion. There are references and homages to the franchise nearly everywhere you look, as well as new merchandise every year. It’s no surprise that Star Wars toys and trading cards hold substantial value, as the franchise is poised to remain relevant and influential for many years to come.