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By Reis O'Brien, About.com Guide to Action Figures

Super Rare 1978 Star Wars Blue Snaggletooth Spotted

Tuesday June 23, 2009

A major part of action figure collecting is the victory of finding an ultra-rare figure. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's like the action figure gods have split open the heavens and rained down upon you the radiant light of collecting glory. Maybe I'm being over dramatic. Then again, maybe I'm not. Because it certainly felt like that when I spotted an original 1978 Blue Snaggletooth at a local comic book store.

As many of you may have read in a previous article I wrote on the Top 5 Most Valuable Star Wars Action Figures, the elusive Blue Snaggletooth is known to be one of the hardest figures to find and can command high prices, averaging a collectible market value upwards of $400. that seems like a lot of cabbage for a 3 3/4" tall piece of plastic, but in this case, it all boils down to rarity.

This particular figure looked to be in excellent shape, if not actually mint condition. There were a few scuffs, a little bit of paint loss, but overall a beautiful figure that has held up well in over the last 31 years. This is a prime example of how important it can be to do the proper research in order to spot a hot figure when you stumble on to it. I have had moments in the past when I passed up a rare figure, not knowing its true value, only to learn later that I was mere inches away from a great investment.

Sadly, I didn't quite have the $295 required to buy the figure right then and there, having to be satisfied with drooling all over the glass case in which the figure was safely locked. However, you can be sure that I'll keep my eye on it and as soon as I find myself with some spare cash, it will be mine. Oh yes, it will be mine!

Comments

September 17, 2009 at 11:49 pm
(1) bob hanson says:

I have a obi wan DT 12 back still sealed for sale

December 15, 2009 at 3:28 am
(2) edward bliss says:

hello reis and im able to help you i think.drool no longer i hope as i can get you a loose plastic wrapped blue snaggletooth with hardly any wear or chips and mint cond im thinking etc for no more than $300 and maybe even quite a bit less.but they are very costly as you kow and thats going to cost you something extra to quote han!just kidding but im on the case so email me if still required and ill tell you what i got so far.and may the force be with you always,eddy

December 15, 2009 at 3:30 am
(3) eddyb says:

i got one for immediate sale perhaps,eddy

January 4, 2010 at 8:30 pm
(4) Sue says:

I have a star world figure cases with 14 3 1/2 inch figures from star wars. I am interested in selling this collection.

January 21, 2010 at 4:13 pm
(5) steve says:

i have all five of the most expensive figures. wow. didnt realise they were that valuable

January 25, 2010 at 4:00 pm
(6) actionfigures says:

Steve, you’re saying that just to see my head explode with jealousy, aren’t you? ;)

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