Playset Name: Death Star Space Station (Kenner) (1978)
Death Star Space Station (Kenner)
Collector's Notes
The Death Star playset has a LOT of pieces! The rope is an important piece to watch out for - as it's small, and often lost. And often reproduced. The rope should be very close in color to the blue of the gun, and should be flexible - older reproductions will often break when you try to flex them. It should also float, where reproductions tend to sink in the float test. And the repros tend to have more flashing on them. There are newer repros being 3D printed with a flexible resin that are very difficult to distinguish from originals. The main giveaway on the newer ones is that they aren't as smooth as the originals. On the flip side - 50 year old stretchy pieces of rubberized plastic that have had hands and hooks jammed into them and stretched who knows how many times - may not be all that smooth and pristine anymore either.
Make sure to inspect the ends of all the supports (columns) if you can. The connecting tabs on the ends of the supports can be broken off fairly easily - this thing is pretty big, and those little connectors take a lot of abuse, especially if it was actually played with back in the day (or still now of course..).
The cannon also tends to be problematic - they designed it with an "exploding" action, and it has small, brittle parts - so of course the cannon ends tend to be broken. The large barrel has a connector the sits inside the main body that usually snaps. The plastic they used does not take to solvent based glues very well, and super glue only does so-so to repair the connector. This usually leads people to not try to repair the end, but simply glue the whole thing in place. There is also a lower "barrel". This part is very narrow and almost always broken and missing. It tends to break in 2 areas, so you may think you have an intact one just because it's longer than most you've seen, but may actually still be missing the longer skinny part.
There were no instructions for the stickers, so it can be tough to spot if they are all there - as they could have been placed anywhere. See our details on the stickers here.
The "trash" is another sticking point. That foam does not age well. If you are lucky enough to find a Death Star with the original foam - that foam is probably nasty and heavily degraded. Our suggestion: put it away in a safe place. If you take it out of whatever baggy you found it in, it will likely just all disintegrate.
While we're on the topic of trash - the compactor is often missing its windows. Those sides each have an acrylic piece in them that are often missing. And the door should have two inward facing tabs that lock in and hold the door in the closed position. These often get bent and broken.
All in all - the Kenner Death Star can often be found at reasonable prices - but it is almost NEVER found complete.
The list of accessories below should help you determine if your Death Star is complete, but for additional reference, here is an image of original parts list:
Here's a great quick video by Chronique Vintage that covers the vintage Kenner Death Star Playset in more detail:
Here's a great video by Chronique Vintage that covers the Kenner and Palitoy Death Stars in more detail:
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Current pricing on the Death Star Space Station (Kenner) Playset
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A Incomplete Death Star Space Station (Kenner) is worth on average $113.17 as of 7/09/2025. In poor condition, it is closer to $54.03, while excellent condtion examples are closer to $180.72. [Sold Listings] [Value Gauge]
A Complete No Box Death Star Space Station (Kenner) is worth on average $244.17 as of 7/09/2025. There are not a lot of these that go for sale. [Sold Listings] [Value Gauge]
A Complete with Box Death Star Space Station (Kenner) is worth on average $595.24 as of 7/09/2025. In poor condition, it is closer to $354.39, while excellent condtion examples are closer to $854.96. [Sold Listings] [Value Gauge]
A Incomplete with Box Death Star Space Station (Kenner) is worth on average $183.86 as of 7/09/2025. In poor condition, it is closer to $96.62, while excellent condtion examples are closer to $272.43. [Sold Listings] [Value Gauge]
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Pricing Across Common Death Star Space Station (Kenner) Playsets
How much is a vintage Star Wars Death Star Space Station (Kenner) Playset worth?
| Low Price (Poor Cond) | Avg Price | High Price (Great Cond) | Avg # Bids | Total Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incomplete | ||||
| [Sold Listings] [Value Gauge] | ||||
| 54.03 | 113.17 | 180.72 | 12 | 47 |
| Complete No Box | ||||
| [Sold Listings] [Value Gauge] | ||||
| 244.17 | 244.17 | 244.17 | 16 | 3 |
| Complete with Box | ||||
| [Sold Listings] [Value Gauge] | ||||
| 354.39 | 595.24 | 854.96 | 13 | 7 |
| Incomplete with Box | ||||
| [Sold Listings] [Value Gauge] | ||||
| 96.62 | 183.86 | 272.43 | 13 | 27 |
Last updated 7/09/2025
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 Space Station (Kenner) has the following accessories (click item for details):
1st Floor
1st Floor Columns (3 pieces)
1st Floor Hatch
2nd Floor
2nd Floor Bridge
2nd Floor Columns (3 pieces)
3rd Floor
3rd Floor Columns (2 pieces)
Bridge Support
Cardboard Bottom Insert (front and back, 1 piece)
Cardboard Top Insert (front and back, 1 piece)
Catwalk
Death Star Gun
Elevator Shaft (with elevator)
Gunner Chair
Gunner Chair Mechanism
Roof
Rope
Stickers
Trash
Trash Compactor
Trash Compactor Monster (Dianoga)
Wall Panels (2 pieces)Selling Your Death Star Space Station (Kenner) Playset
If parts are missing - list out each item that missing. In our experience reviewing online auction sales (thousands of them!), listing these details earns you more money than simply saying "please review pictures, what you see is what you get".
When selling a vintage Death Star Playset, PLEASE make sure all the stickers are captured in your photos. Stickers are an important part of of any piece that had them - and serious collectors do NOT want reproduction stickers. If you can show you have ALL the original stickers - you will make more money than if you don't. Make sure you mention that in your listing as well.
And do NOT list it as a "complete" item if it is missing stickers (or the trash, as nasty as it might be!). A single missing sticker makes it an incomplete Death Star.
General Tips 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
Do NOT use AI created descriptions. You are selling a collectible item. Collectors already know "it's a unique part of the Star Wars franchise". While AI has its place, using it to create your description does not provide the buyer with any useful details, and can actually hurt you: in some cases AI descriptions will cause you to get fewer bidders, and people end up paying less - meaning YOU lose money. You are much better off simply describing what you see and being honest.
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.
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. They almost never add any value to the sale - I have reviewed thousands of auctions: listings with repro weapons tend to sell for the same amount or LESS than listings just missing the accessories. 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".
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.
Note: These tips apply to all vintage Star Wars figures.
