Kenner decided that drastic action was needed to save the property, thus the birth of the potf line. Yak face potf jumbo kenner figure just like they were when you were a kid, only bigger. A long time ago, in a state sort of far away, george lucas created a scifi world which spawned numerous sequels, video games, books and action figures. Some other products also available in this section.
In 1979, additional star wars figures where added to the assortment. Though all vintage figures have minor variations, the yak face action figure. Jun 04, 2014 reproduction 1985 yak face action figure. The yak face figure was also released later on a trilogo card. Yak face was only available on a canadian potf card or a european trilogo card. Battle cat master of the universe 1982 vintage action figures. The leftover toys were sent to europe and canada, making them especially prized by american collectors who had been deprived of the experience of playing with yak face as children. Star wars figures are a treasure of the action figure world and this one is no different. Sep 15, 2014 part of the original 12back release in 1978, obiwan kenobi is one of the most sought after star wars action figures. Ah here we go, another action figure based on a barelyseen alien in jabbas palace and slapped with a hilariously insulting name by toy maker kenner in the eighties. The action figure of return of the jedi background character yak face estimated value. The power of the force 2 figures are very basic figures although much better sculpts than the original vintage figures. Star wars toys that could be worth thousands today insider.
Rebelscum is a news and photo reference site for star wars toys and collectibles. This guide is meant to serve as a basic introduction to star wars vintage collecting. Look no further, because we are now selling heads individually. The good folks here at figure realm try to give you accurate, unbiased, and most importantly, free information on action figures all day everyday. Sep 04, 2015 the action figure of return of the jedi background character yak face estimated value. The battle cat creature is he mans steed in his many adventures. Yak face star wars power of the force figure realm. Connect with friends, family and other people you know. The first issue of the star wars comic book with the 35 cent price can be. The toys you wish your mom hadnt thrown away when you went to college. Masters of the universe vintage wave 2 set of 4 figures.
Jul 07, 2019 this guide takes a look at the original vintage star wars action figures released by kenner from 1977 to the mid1980s. We certainly have the star wars merchandise your searching for. Star wars loose action figure yak face with or without staff. He is also a part of the masters of the universe collection from 1983.
By 1985 interest in star wars was, for multiple reasons, waning. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Action figures are arguably the most collected merchandise from the star wars trilogy. Haslab exclusive yak face figure will come with exclusive accessory. But many of the most popular action figure lines are u. In total, the action figure was only available on two.
In order to recoup some of their production losses, kenner chose to simply send the. Sep 05, 2018 a rare palitoy star wars return of the jedi yak face action figure left is expected to fetch. It is important to note however, that the trilogo version of this figure was often packaged with palace blasters both gray and black and bespin blasters blue, but over all these are considered as errors, since the vast majority of trilogo yak face action figures were packed without any accessories whatsoever. Youll receive three 3 printed copies of the vintage collection archive edition book, one 1 vinyl case slipcover, one 1 carded power of the force yak face figure vc000 from the haslab jabbas sail barge set, and your name will appear as a producer at the front of the book. The remainder of the 22 coins were available with an action figure previously seen on an earlier card. Gentle giant continues on with their new line of vintage star wars action figure reproductions with the release of yak face. Anakin skywalker, along with yak face, are the two most valuable action figures from the star wars power of the force series mainly because they were the only two that were released in canada and not the united states. Look no further for the ultimate star wars toy guide. Please support our site by shopping with one of our sponsors. He is not just a green cat, he is a green tiger, with an interesting alter ego. Much like the vinyl cape jawa and blue snaggletooth, yak face will.
Kenners solution was to send the excess figures to canada and some european countries, but never formally released the figure in the united states. Your star wars action figures could be worth thousands. Yak face was released right before kenners star wars line was cancelled. He was released in some european countries and in canada, but never saw any kind of distribution in the us. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The figure, seen briefly in return of the jedi, is a hot collectible because of its scarcity. Yak face action figure from the star wars power of the force toy series manufactured by kenner in 1985. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. These consisted of anakin skywalker and yak face who, while corresponding with newly released figures, were only widely available overseas, and are thus more difficult to track down. I have no idea what it means but i would give you a face for it. The kenner toy company produced a line of star wars action figures based on characters in the original star wars movie trilogy. Vintage kenner star wars loose action figure rebel commander 1980 afa 75. And the action figures from the original trilogy are some of the most expensive around. To my knowledge, yak face was never released in the united states, only in parts of europe and australia.
Experts weigh in on the most valuable star wars books here. The most valuable star wars action figures therichest. Like the luke skywalker figure, kenobi comes with a telescoping light saber which is very fragile and was very difficult to make. This 1985 kenner star wars yak face action figure was never available at the retail level in the u. Here i have a vintage star wars yak face action this figure is in amazing condition and would be a fantastic addition to any collection condition is used. Star wars haslab the vintage collection yak face action figure with potf coin. Vintage kenner star wars imperial forces special action figure set 3 pack afa 50.
We help you find out how much your star wars action figures are worth and where to sell star wars action figures in this. What has made his figure so rare, however, is the fact that it was released in 1985. Action figure collecting can be very profitable when you know what youre looking for and, more importantly, what you have. Star wars the vintage collection skiff guard action figure 3 pack. It had been a couple years since the last movie so toy sales were naturally down. Or maybe you want to get an action figure made of someone you know as their favorite comic book superhero. Find out how much your original star wars collectibles are worth. Apr 17, 2012 yak face star wars potf 1985 kenner april 17, 2012 november 18, 2019 this 1985 kenner star wars yak face action figure was never available at the retail level in the u. Yak face saeltmarae action figure with collectors coin. As with skywalker, kenner soon switched over production to use a simpler onepiece retractable.
Star wars power of the force vintage collection yak face wcoin haslab unpunched. Unflatteringly named yak face by the marketing geniuses at kenner, this little guy sports a force pike and a sick fur scarf that may or may not be part of his body. Star wars xwing rogue squadron 19 comic pack ibtisam. Yak face is one of the most sought after of all vintage star wars action figures since he was never distributed in the united states. Jedi temple archives covers important star wars events such as toy fair international, san diego comic con sdcc and star wars celebration. Because of the figures small size, however, kenner quickly changed course, wanting to offer a figure that looked to have added value to larger figures that cost the same.
Yak face was one of the very last figures produced before kenner canceled their entire star wars line in 1985. The battle cat action figure from mattel is one such curious creature. Yak face star wars potf 1985 kenner vintage action figures. Anakin skywalker, along with yak face, are the two. The rarest figure is this line, and one of the rarest of all the star wars figures was the yak face which was only available in canada and europe. Over 100 unique action figures were produced and sold from 1978 to 1985, during which time more than 300 million star wars action figures were sold kenner began producing new star wars action figures in 1995. Find great deals on ebay for yak face and blue snaggletooth.
If you use the save feature,you can then use the gradeid in you for sale listings on and leam more click here. Even just the coin is worth quite a bit as a mint yak face coin alone sold for. For those collectors who look to their collections as a financial investment, knowing the value of each action figure is extremely important. In 1985, kenner produced an action figure of yak face, only to find themselves with boxes of the toy and nowhere to send him once the star wars toy line had been cancelled. The original 12 figures were rereleased with 9 new characters. From the comic books to the video games, there is not a single person. It includes links and information to help you along your journey to a galaxy far, far away. Star wars yak face action figure vintage ukg graded 80 not afa last 17. Figure comes as shown and has been graded at 80% figure is 80%, paint is 80%. Production started just before kenner discontinued the star wars line. Yak face is tan and blue, with a face that looks like joe camel. Just like they were when you were a kid, only bigger. Already own the action figure that you want to put your own face on.
A galaxy of information on star wars toys, action figures, books, games, comics. Though you can get some figures for fairly cheap online, this figure with a collectors coin is worth thousands still in the package. This monday we talk the rarest of the rare, yak face. Kenner saeltmarae yak face with battle staff action figure for sale. This 1985 kenner star wars yak face action figure was never.
Gentle giant jumbo chewbacca a new hope star wars vintage 12 early bird set. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about toy yak. Yakattack leverloc kayak anchor trolley choose ams1003 or ams1004 hd vet recommended yak chew for large and small dogs made from himalayan yak kathmandus authentic himalayan natural dog chew, smoked hard cheese chew gua sha massage tool face head graston scraping astym treatment yak buffalo. Even if you cant afford or find all the action figures, vehicles, and playsets themselves, this book is a joy to browse, with big, welllaid. Star wars the vintage collection archive edition book by. Like the highly coveted the last jedi captain phasma below. Some say that kenner destroyed their overstock while others maintain that left over figures.
Yak face could be seen visiting jabas palace in return of the jedi. Dec 21, 2011 every kid knew that there was an inherent risk in asking santa for an action figure, because parents usually figured that as long as it had the right logo on the box, they were on the safe side. Some of the cards also have a promotion for a free boba fett action figure. Masters of the universe collectors choice william stout collection set of 4 figures. Top 5 most valuable star wars action figures the spruce crafts. As well as these, the r2d2 figure here was from tesb but the periscope was replaced with a lightsaber.
After our report this morning, instagram follower venamis reports finding the mandalorian tvc figure in california. Price of archiving includes grading, encapsulating, photography and documenting the piece on our website. The ultimate vintage star wars action figures guide youtube. Star wars yak face action figure vintage ukg graded 80 not. Some say that kenner destroyed their overstock while others maintain that left over figures were sent to outlets in europe and canada. Ironically, yak face is the consummate kenner action figure. Apr 07, 2011 the modern action figure industry may have been born in the united states, but its an international hobby. And thats all it takes to make an action figure as collectible as he is. In this guide, i take a look at each of the individual figures, as well as. Digitally scanned from mint 3 34 kenner originals and reproduced in scale to the rest of the jumbo kenner line. When the line was given the ax, there was one last figure, yak face, that had gone through production but was never distributed to toy stores.
Vintage kenner star wars action figures collector guide the. Yak face is probably the most infamous of the original kenner line of star wars action figures. The card front is the same as the original release, but the backs of the card now show 20 or 21 figures, hence the term 2021 back. Hello, im fiddlestyx and welcome to my guide to vintage star wars collecting. Digitally scanned from mint 3 34 kenner originals and reproduced in scale to the rest of. It is important to note however, that the trilogo version of this figure was often packaged with palace blasters both gray and black and bespin blasters blue, but over all these are considered as errors, since the vast majority of trilogo yak face action figures were packed without any. Star wars vintage yak face for sale action hero comic. Nov 12, 2016 the first alien figure, yak face is a biped that is characterized by his long snout.
Buy star wars, the power of the force green card, saeltmarae yak face action figure, 3. Haslab star wars vintage collection jabbas sail barge with book and yak face. Kenner star wars yak face action figure justcollecting. I hope youll enjoy yours without any worries over aftermarket value. A little story of how i found and purchased the rare yak face star wars action figure. Yak face whose real name is apparently saeltmarae commands a hefty sum on ebay, even without his rifle or electrobroom or whatever that thing is. I dont think he is rare in a true sense necessarily, but he is an elusive and obscure star wars action figure.
The card back of the potf line shows 92 figures yak face is absent. The kenner star wars yak face action figure is a collectible action figure made by kenner in the mid1980s the figure is based on a character known as saeltmarae in what is now regarded as the sixth star wars movie, return of the jedi. Star wars, the power of the force green card, saeltmarae. Guide to vintage star wars collecting for beginners. One day youre a blobbyfaced alien making a brief appearance in return of the jedi, the next, youre a collectible action figure worth a cool thousand dollars or so. The most valuable variation involves the jawa action figure. The canadian carded figure is the only one that comes with the skiff guard staff accessory. When the line was given the ax, there was one last figure, yak face, that had gone through. Masters of the universe action figures, statues, collectibles. The one with the black mark is the super rare yak face burned feet figure only released in tampa fla between 11am11. Sansweets action figure archive is a completists bible, with fullcolor photos and rich details about all the hasbrokenner toys released from 1978 through 1997. Yak face 1985 action figure at the best online prices at ebay. Yak face appears ever so briefly in return of the jedi, but his action figure was issued so late in.
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