Breaking the record! A "Star Wars" prototype doll sold for $1.342 million on eBay's Goldin

Recently, a rare 1979 version of " Star Wars " Boba Fett action figure was successfully auctioned at Goldin, a collectibles trading platform under eBay , for a record-breaking $1.342 million. It not only became the most expensive toy and action figure in history , but also the most expensive non-prop " Star Wars " related item.

1979 Kenner Star Wars Rocket-Firing Boba Fett (Mailer) J-Slot (V2)/2 Missiles Action Figure - AFA NM+ 85+ .   Image source: Goldin

The Boba Fett doll sold this time is a prototype, extremely rare and of high quality . It is reported that this toy was manufactured by Kenner in 1979 , and its rocket launch system was specially designed as a "J- slot ". Only 30 prototypes were produced and never entered the market . Only three of them are known to still exist. The one sold by Goldin is the highest grade of the three known existing ones and is currently the only one for public sale . The "Star Wars" series of movies has a wide and loyal fan base around the world , and the popularity of related collections and peripherals has been enduring, especially the "Bounty Hunter" series of collectible toys have repeatedly set the highest transaction price record.

As one of the world's leading collectibles trading platforms, eBay is popular for various rare collectibles, retro toys, and trendy toys. In addition to Star Wars, other popular IPs include Transformers , Pokémon , Disney , Marvel , and G.I. Joe . In recent years, Chinese sellers have shown strong growth momentum in eBay collectibles . In 2023 , Chinese sellers achieved double-digit growth in sales of star cards, trading cards, collectible coins, and collectible toys. In addition, more and more Chinese IPs and Chinese brands such as Hot Toys and Pop Mart have also entered the vision of global players through eBay , and have attracted the attention and love of overseas consumers.

eBay has been continuously investing in collectibles categories and helping Chinese collectibles sellers connect to a wider global market. In April this year, eBay reached a series of transactions with Collectors, the parent company of PSA, the leading third-party authentication and grading provider in the collectibles industry, to acquire Goldin, an internationally renowned collectible card, collectibles and memorabilia trading platform under Collectors. The complementary advantages of both parties will greatly improve the collectors' experience. Previously, eBay announced an investment in the star card company COMC to provide sellers and card enthusiasts with innovative experiences to help their hobbies flourish. In addition, eBay continues to enhance eBay Live, and the live broadcast categories have now expanded from categories such as cards to categories such as comics and sports memorabilia, and improved the experience to achieve more seamless auctions. eBay has also launched a collectibles promotion, with rewards up to 10% of the total transaction amount and rewards of up to US$500,000, fully supporting Chinese collectibles sellers to go global.

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