The short version
- Typical range: £5 – £80
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Toys & Games
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used action figures is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for action figuress, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £80 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £68 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £52 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £36 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £20 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a action figures
- Carded figures still sealed in original packaging
- Complete loose figures with all accessories
- Vintage lines with established collector followings
- Unfaded paint and tight joints
What lowers it
- Missing accessories, which are often valued separately
- Loose or floppy joints from play wear
- Sun-faded plastic and yellowing
- Reproduction accessories sold as original
How to work out what yours is worth
- Identify the exact line, character and year
- Check every accessory against the original release
- Photograph joints and paint in daylight
Once you have those three answers you can place your own action figures on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
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Frequently asked questions
Are action figures worth collecting?
Many are. Vintage lines with strong followings sell well, and carded examples are worth multiples of loose ones.
Do accessories matter?
A great deal. Small original accessories are frequently worth more than the figure itself and are the first thing collectors check.
Does opening the packaging ruin the value?
For collectable figures, it reduces it substantially. Sealed carded examples command a large premium.
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