25. A Look at Loose Vintage Star Wars Figure Prices During Quarantine

Part Two of the "Collecting During Quarantine" Series: Apparently Hoth is hot, and the Ewoks aren't as lovable as they once were. In the second episode of the "Collecting During Quarantine" series, join host David Quinn for a vintage-centric conversation with longtime loose Kenner Star Wars figure collector Ryan, who goes by the name Humblehorder on eBay. The two friends meet at the Mos Eisley Cantina on Tattooine for a deep dive into the market for the Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi lines of the 1970s and 1980s, as well as for the Power of the Force collection and the DROIDS and EWOKS cartoon releases. Find out which figures have skyrocketed in price during quarantine, and which ones have cooled in recent months. Ryan offers valuable insight into the overall market and the trends he's witnessed as someone who has sold thousands of Kenner Star Wars toys. And if you're looking for certain figures or accessories to add to your collection, reach out to Ryan (Humblehorder on eBay) and let him know. His prices are very fair, his accessories are always authentic, and he'd be happy to help you with your Star Wars Collection! If you have enjoyed the Star Wars: Prototypes and Production podcast, please leave a positive review, and please share the podcast with your friends and fellow collectors. It would really help to get the word out to our passionate and dedicated community, and it would be most appreciated. Thank you in advance from SW: Prototypes and Production! *note - This conversation was recorded before Hasbro's announcement of the upcoming Carbon Freezing Chamber playset. Once the playset is available to the public, collectors may seek out vintage Bespin figures to add to it in a similar fashion to the way collectors filled out their Sail Barges with ROTJ figures last year. This demand for Bespin figures will likely lead to an increase in prices for "army builders" like Stormtroopers, Bespin Guards, and Ugnaughts, as well as for any of the main characters (Han Bespin, Lando, Chewbacca, Leia Bespin, Vader, Lobot and Boba Fett) who appeared in the scene. -dq