Bespin Security Guard (Black) - Action Figure Details - Pricing, Sales Info, and Accessories

Action Figure Name: Bespin Security Guard (Black)

Bespin Security Guard (Black)

Collector's Notes for a vintage Star Wars Bespin Security Guard (Black) Action Figure:

Both the black Bespin Security guard only has a few variations, though none of them really drive any price differences. The real driver of value is in the quality of the gold piping on his shirt - the better the gold, the higher the price.

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Current Bespin Security Guard (Black) Action Figures for sale on eBay

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Current pricing on the Bespin Security Guard (Black) Action Figure

How much is a vintage Star Wars Bespin Security Guard (Black) Action Figure worth?
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The below ranks are from high to low for loose complete figures. The highest priced figure would be ranked #1, etc.

The Bespin Security Guard (Black) action figure is a middle value figure (middle third). Rank: 57/101
This figure has a fair number of sales (middle third - decent availability). Rank: 61/101
This figure gets a fair number of bids at auction (middle third - somewhat desirable). Rank: 59/101

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A Loose Incomplete Bespin Security Guard (Black) is worth on average $10.27 as of 4/14/2024. In poor condition, it is closer to $6.07, while excellent condtion examples are closer to $14.94. (click here see the sold listings)

A Loose Complete Bespin Security Guard (Black) is worth on average $24.06 as of 4/14/2024. In poor condition, it is closer to $15.75, while excellent condtion examples are closer to $34.53. (click here see the sold listings)

A Carded Bespin Security Guard (Black) is worth on average $108.71 as of 4/14/2024. In poor condition, it is closer to $67.00, while excellent condtion examples are closer to $186.17. (click here see the sold listings)

A Graded Bespin Security Guard (Black) is worth on average $86.49 as of 4/14/2024. In poor condition, it is closer to $52.35, while excellent condtion examples are closer to $136.62. (click here see the sold listings)

A On Card Graded Bespin Security Guard (Black) is worth on average $218.63 as of 4/14/2024. There are not a lot of these that go for sale. (click here see the sold listings)

These prices are based on sales data for the last 12 months. The chart below will also show you the lowest and highest values this Bespin Security Guard (Black) sold for. Currency is set to:

Low Price	Avg Price	High Price	Avg # Bids	Total Sales
Loose Incomplete
(click here see the sold listings)
4.00	10.27	23.00	3	46
Loose Complete
(click here see the sold listings)
10.00	24.06	77.00	9	89
Carded
(click here see the sold listings)
51.00	108.71	238.50	18	11
Graded
(click here see the sold listings)
41.00	86.49	147.50	15	14
On Card Graded
(click here see the sold listings)
202.50	218.63	241.00	13	4

Last updated 4/14/2024
Pricing data is based on recently completed online auctions. The data is currated to ensure quality, so there were likely more actual auctions for this figure - we do our best to exclude: figures that are in rough shape, figures that have reproduction accessories, figures that have an incorrect accessory, auctions by sellers known to sell reproduction items, as well as other criteria.

Accessories

Bespin Security Guard (Black) has the following accessories (click item for details):

Bespin Blaster - Blue

Cardbacks

If you collect carded figures, the general trend is that the earlier the card, the more valuable the figure will be - though there are special cases where alternative cards such as foreign labels might fetch more money. The Bespin Security Guard (Black) Action Figure is on the following cardbacks:

45 Figure Cardback

47 Figure Cardback

48 Figure Card Back

65 Figure Card Back

77 Figure Card Back

79 Figure Cardback

92 Figure Card Back

Variations

This section is broken down into three parts. First, we will describe what we call "Pricing Variations". These are differing characteristics in the figure that have a large impact on price. Second, we will look at more distinctive variations that we have identified that may be of interest to collectors. Thirdly, we'll provide links to other variation resources. No one place can cover it all!

We curently classify all Bespin Security Guard (Black) figures in just one Pricing Variation.

The black Bespin Security Guard comes in 4 major variations. You may see different examples of this figure with varying amounts of gold trim, but that is simply a wear issue.

The 4 variants can be easily distinguished by their COOs and Copyright lines. Other factors can help - skin color and cuff color - but these can be tough to gauge on individual figures unless you see a comparison next to it. Plus, if you only have an image to go by, lighting has a HUGE impact on how these features come across.

The Copyright symbol also varies - V1 and V2 have a sharper, cleaner looking symbol, where V3 and V4 have more mounded looking symbol, where the C and the circle almost seem to merge.

Var 2 - the PBP manufactured variation - is VERY uncommon. We assume it would have more value than the other 3 variations - but there are no usable sales comparisons to go by. But if you see a black Bespin Security Guard who looks like it's COO was chipped out with an ice pick, snap it up! Just make sure it has the higher Copyright line to distinguish it from Var 4...

We have found the following variations for the Bespin Security Guard (Black) action figure.

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Feature	Var 1	Var 2	Var 3	Var 4
COO	Made In Hong Kong - Copyright higher on leg	No COO - Removed -ROUGH Scar Copyright line higher on leg	Made In Hong Kong - Copyright lower on leg	No COO -Smoother scar - Copyright lower on leg
Checking the features above should have identified your variant. The following are other identifiers or info on the variations.
Skin Color	Dark Brown	Dark Brown	Light Brown	Light Brown
Cuff Color	Redder	Redder	Oranger	Oranger
Manufacturer	Unitoy	PBP	Smile	Smile
Front	Var 1	Var 2	Var 3	Var 4
Back	Var 1	Var 2	Var 3	Var 4

We have put a lot of time in to compile this data. If you feel we have any bad information, we want to know! Contact us through our FB page here.

One thing ALL collectors can agree on is that there is more than one way to define a "variation". You may disagree with our variation assessment, so we provide the following resources which we find very valuable. They don't all agree with us, nor necessarily with each other, but each one is worth a look. (The following buttons will open these external sites in a new tab/window.)

Advice for selling a vintage Bespin Security Guard (Black) Action Figure: (see next section for general selling advice.)

No specific advice for selling a Bespin Security Guard (Black) figure. See General Sellers Advice section below.

General advice for selling vintage Star Wars collectibles:

The following suggestions are intended to help you get the best price possible for the figure you are trying to sell, whether you are selling on eBay, Mercari, or any other online platform.

Best Platforms for Selling Vintage Star Wars Action Figures

Every platform has its advantages. If you have a solid brand built in a particular platform - you should definitely sell there. In general, our top pick is eBay. Yes, we are an eBay affiliate, but eBay is a solid, reputable platform that has been around as long as e-commerce. People trust it, and it has solid protections for sellers and buyers. Other platforms like FaceBook Market Place, Mercari, Etsy, and even Poshmark are all solid platforms, but most sellers do not rely on any one of them singly. Often, if you find a listing on one of these platforms, it is likely cross-listed on eBay. So if you are looking to post on a single online platform, eBay is our top recommendation. For local sales, FaceBook Market Place and Craigslist are your best bets. Facebook will probably get you a larger audience, but Craigslist still attracts a large group of people that shy away from social media.

Tips For Listing Vintage Star Wars Action Figures Online

Take clear, close-up photos of the figure, including the following:
- Full body from the front, back, sides AND top.
- Close ups of the accessory/weapon, by itself, from both sides.
Take photos of any damaged areas, including scratches, rubbed off paint, or discoloration.
Take photos of the figure standing without help of a stand if you can to demonstrate the tightness of the legs.
Take photos of the figure with arms extended to demonstrate the tightness of the arms.
Any the above photo suggestions can of course be combined to minimize the number of photos you need to take/upload. Consider an action pose of the figure from an angle, with weapon in hand, and the head pointed at the camera. This demonstrates a number of traits while at the same time making a cool main photo.
If the arms and/or legs are loose, disclose that in the listing.
If there is any damage or discoloration, disclose that in the listing.
DO NOT buy reproduction weapons to sell with a figure to make them "look complete". Collectors do NOT want reproduction items and your reputation can be ruined for selling them. Do your best to verify the weapon with resources like The Imperial Gunnery. If you can't verify it, mention that in the listing. The more effort you put into knowing the product, the more trust you will earn from the buyers!
DO NOT post a figure with a vintage accessory that does not go with it and claim that's it's "100% original". Even if the accessory is an original, if it doesn't go to the figure - no one wants to buy it that way. You are better off listing the accessory separately.
Avoid using the phrase "No Repro" in the listing to try to indicate that it's all original. Many serious collectors have advanced searches that they use, and frequently block "repro" in the search. So, even though you have a "no" in there, you may be losing some of your audience. Instead, use phrases like "100% original" or "complete and all original vintage accessories".
Do NOT post fuzzy or out of focus pictures. Buyers will likely think that you either don't know what you are doing, or that you are trying to hide something about the figure.
You do not need fancy cameras to take good pictures for your posting. An older cell phone can often take perfect photos. If you are having trouble getting a clear shot, consider getting or making a simple mount for your phone. This will hold it steady for you while you make sure it gets in focus.

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