A long time ago, in a galaxy far away there was a movie that started the whole merchandising craze. Yes, we’re talking about the original Star Wars movie from 1977. To confuse matters – especially children these days – the first movie was actually part IV. This aside, what kid of that decade doesn’t remember the excitement of this classic science fiction movie?
After the original, in the 1980s, there was Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, which were both big hits. These later movies also came with plenty of toys and merchandise. Many of the toys are still around today, worth quite a bit more than when they were new. Their value depends on how rare they are and how many people want them – supply and demand at its finest. With all this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the merchandise that revolves around this classic movie.
Star Wars Collectibles
These are collectors for everything these days, and Star Wars toys are no different. There are many toys that are worth quite a bit of money. For example, there’s a few Boba Fett action figures out there that were either a mistake or from an early batch that are very hot. Also, a few old Darth Vader action figures are valuable depending on what equipment they have and what condition they are in. The thing is, there are many people who pay a lot of good money for Star Wars toys, which makes them even more valuable.
Geeks and the Force
Beyond collectors, some people just want to hold onto their past. Star Wars toys make a great way to do that. There are probably a lot more people in this group, but that doesn’t mean they don’t like searching around for the best Star Wars toys from years ago. Depending on the exact age of the geek in question, they may go after different items. For example, if they’re approaching their 40s, they’re probably going to go for Empire Strikes Back toys.
The New Movies and the Jar Jar Equation
To be honest, the new movies – one, two and three – weren’t too popular with fans of the first three movies. That said, there were many, many toys associated with these movies. These aren’t as valuable as the older Star Wars toys from the first three movies, but they still have adults who chase them down and buy them. Still, they’re just not as cool as the original Star Wars toys.
Star Wars Video Games
Now, when it comes to video games based on the new movies, that’s a different story entirely. Most boys, young men, and old men love the new video games based on the clone wars. There are quite a few other video games out there with different gamers in mind. Some are versions for kids, but there are some that can be enjoyed by adults as well. This is probably the way most adults enjoy the classic movie from George Lucas.