Action Figure Name: Death Star Droid
Death Star Droid
Collector's Notes for a vintage Star Wars Death Star Droid Action Figure:
The Death Star droid is a pretty cool C-3PO look alike. This guy in silver has just a few things to look out for: de-chroming, loos of paint on the eyes, and loss of paint on the shoulders.
Because of his shiny chrome finish, it can be hard to tell in a photo if there is chrome damage, or you are just seeing some strange reflection. The eyes and shoulders should have a nice black paint on them. The eyes especially seemed to get a sometimes sloppy application at the factory, so it can be difficult to tell paint damage from factory defect or a custom paint job - but in any case - none of those is preferred.
Because of his shiny chrome finish, it can be hard to tell in a photo if there is chrome damage, or you are just seeing some strange reflection. The eyes and shoulders should have a nice black paint on them. The eyes especially seemed to get a sometimes sloppy application at the factory, so it can be difficult to tell paint damage from factory defect or a custom paint job - but in any case - none of those is preferred.
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Current Death Star Droid Action Figures for sale on eBay
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Current pricing on the Death Star Droid Action Figure
How much is a vintage Star Wars Death Star Droid Action Figure worth?Currency is set to:
The below ranks are from high to low for loose complete figures. The highest priced figure would be ranked #1, etc.
The Death Star Droid action figure is a lower value figure (last third). Rank: 86/101
This figure has a very high number of sales (highest 10% - many available). Rank: 6/101
This figure gets very few bids at auction (lowest 10% - least desirable). Rank: 91/101
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A Loose Complete Death Star Droid is worth on average $17.17 as of 7/26/2024. In poor condition, it is closer to $7.26, while excellent condtion examples are closer to $29.94. (click here see the sold listings)
A Carded Death Star Droid is worth on average $351.98 as of 7/26/2024. In poor condition, it is closer to $204.18, while excellent condtion examples are closer to $512.41. (click here see the sold listings)
A Graded Death Star Droid is worth on average $125.06 as of 7/26/2024. In poor condition, it is closer to $69.02, while excellent condtion examples are closer to $199.45. (click here see the sold listings)
A On Card Graded Death Star Droid is worth on average $578.38 as of 7/26/2024. In poor condition, it is closer to $368.50, while excellent condtion examples are closer to $705.00. (click here see the sold listings)
A Unicorn Death Star Droid is worth on average $109.76 as of 7/26/2024. 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. Currency is set to:
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Pricing Across Common Death Star Droid Action Figures
While there may be a number of variations for a Death Star Droid action figure, from a pricing perspective, we tally them all together.
Any oddball/standout sales will be classified as "unicorns".
How much is a vintage Star Wars Death Star Droid Action Figure worth?
| Low Price (Poor Cond) | Avg Price | High Price (Great Cond) | Avg # Bids | Total Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loose Complete | ||||
| (click here see the sold listings) | ||||
| 7.26 | 17.17 | 29.94 | 6 | 254 |
| Carded | ||||
| (click here see the sold listings) | ||||
| 204.18 | 351.98 | 512.41 | 19 | 19 |
| Graded | ||||
| (click here see the sold listings) | ||||
| 69.02 | 125.06 | 199.45 | 18 | 22 |
| On Card Graded | ||||
| (click here see the sold listings) | ||||
| 368.50 | 578.38 | 705.00 | 34 | 7 |
| Unicorn | ||||
| (click here see the sold listings) | ||||
| 109.76 | 109.76 | 109.76 | 19 | 3 |
Last updated 7/26/2024
Unicorns are rare variations or oddities that don't fit with other price groupings.
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
Death Star Droid has the following accessories (click item for details):
None
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 Death Star Droid Action Figure is on the following cardbacks:
20 Figure Cardback
21 Figure Card Back
31 Figure Cardback
32 Figure Card Back
41 Figure Cardback
45 Figure Cardback
47 Figure Cardback
48 Figure Card Back
65 Figure Card Back
77 Figure Card Back
79 Figure Cardback
92 Figure Card BackVariations
One thing ALL collectors can agree on is that there is more than one way to define a "variation". While Variant Villain is often considered the top variation resource, there are often other resources worth checking too. We recommend the following sites for Death Star Droid action figure variation information. (The following buttons will open these external sites in a new tab/window.)Advice for selling a vintage Death Star Droid Action Figure: (see next section for general selling advice.)
No specific advice for selling a Death Star Droid 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
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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.
