AT-STs are extremely popular, and very easy to find. They are often missing parts: the top gun, the top canopy door, the entire top canopy, and the chest plate are the most common missing pieces. The side cannons can be pulled out as well, and will be missing to a lesser degree. Keep an eye out for all the stickers: 2 on each side, 2 eyes, a rear "walk/stand", the interior controls, and two on the canopy door: a large circular sticker for underneath, and a gray strip for the top. The gray strip on the top of the door really blends in, and doesn't really add anything to the AT-ST. In the POTF version, they made this red, so it stands out more.

The later 1997 Power of the Force AT-ST uses the same molds, and it can be difficult to tell some parts apart. The body is at least date stamped 1997, and there are some paint over sprays and weathering effects to the body and legs that are dead give aways.



The canopy, door, top gun, and chest plate are a different story. Held side by side to the originals, it's easy to tell them apart. The guns of the original are a darker gray than the POTF version. One way to compare guns if you have them in hand is to compare to the chin gun - which is not removable - all the guns should match in color to the chin gun (again, barring any time/sun fading, though the plastic on these parts seem fairly resilient to that). The chest plate of the original is a lighter gray than the POTF. But if you only of a picture of any of these parts on their own, it's much more of a challenge to distinguish, as lighting can fairly easily make one's look like the other's.



The canopy and its door should be a close match to the body color. This can be tough to tell on vintage AT-STs due to color changes due to time and sun exposure - but essentially the vintage AT-ST's will be a lighter gray, and the POTF darker. If the hatch has its stickers, that makes it MUCH easier to distinguish as they are totally different between the two.

Probably the only good point to all these parts having the same molds, is that it makes it easy to customize and swap parts between the two. Any part from one can easily be swapped into the other, making for a variety of looks for your AT-ST fleet.

Here is a video demonstrating how to remove the legs from an AT-ST:


Here's a great quick video by Chronique Vintage that covers the vintage AT-ST in more detail:

See the above notes on comparing vintage AT-ST parts to the POTF version. If you are selling parts off, or find individual parts in a lot, make sure to properly identify which version they go to.

Galactic Collector firmly stands against parting out vintage toys, unless they are badly damaged, or already VERY incomplete. We know you can make more money selling the parts individually, but we ask that you reconsider! Every vintage toy you take apart is one less that exists.

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".

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.