It is a fact that Star Wars is a consistently beloved piece of pop culture that has existed since the 1970s. With its popularity comes a wealth of merchandise to represent its movies, television shows, and video games. Funko is a key manufacturer famous for its many Star Wars Pop! Vinyl toys.
The company currently has over 300 official Star Wars figurines that represent the many characters, costumes, scenes, and even vehicles, and new figures are regularly being added to the collection. Most recently, The Mandalorian's Baby Yoda, and Jedi: Fallen Order's Cal Kestis with BD-1 has hit the shelves in adorable Funko form.
Like many collectible items, the worth of these toys fluctuates based on the number of figures produced, age, and demand, but there are many that are worth quite a bit if one finds the right buyer. Pop Price Guide (PPG) is a great resource for collectors to use to estimate the value. Here is a list of 10 rare Star Wars Pop! Vinyls that fans may have stowed away in their closet.
Updated: July 12, 2021 by Russ Boswell: Although Funko Pops don't seem to be as popular as they were a few years ago, they still have quite the dedicated fanbase. Prices only continue to rise concerning some vinyls and that's especially true when it comes to the Star Wars franchise. Some of the rarest Star Wars Funko Pops are worth astronomical amounts in 2021. This particular Funko Pop Star Wars price guide has been re-arranged to better reflect just how valuable these particular Pops are today. One especially rare and sought-after Star Wars Funko Pop is worth more than a used car. To keep up with the ever-growing demand for these scare collectibles, and to give potential Star Wars Funko Pop owners a better look at the Sci-Fi Gold Mine they may be sitting on, this article has been updated with current prices, better clarity, and appropriate sources.
10 Holographic Darth Vader - $790
The most recognizable villain in Star Wars history, the sinister Darth Vader, is an inspiration for many Funko figures. Another comic convention exclusive, Holographic Darth Vader #33 glows in the dark, has a bobblehead, and comes with a stand.
It was made exclusively for Dallas Comic-Con in 2014. Due to the limited release of the item, it now clocks in at an estimated $790.
9 Han Solo (Stormtrooper) - $990
Han Solo and Luke Skywalker go on a daring rescue mission to save Princess Leia in A New Hope, but they need to go undercover clad in Stormtrooper gear to do it!
Only 1,000 of these unique Funko Pops were made and sold at Emerald City Comic Con in 2011. Han Solo #15 is a bobblehead that comes with a stand. It is now estimated to be worth about $990.
8 Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper) - $1,010
Bobble-headed Luke Skywalker wears a freshly stolen uniform and is on his way to rescue Princess Leia! Like his buddy Han Solo #15, Funko only made 1,000 of this special figure and sold them at Emerald City Comic Con in 2011.
Worth slightly more than his counterpart, Stormtrooper Luke is currently priced at $1,010.
7 Qui Gon Jinn - $1.170
Some of the rarest Pop! Vinyls are limited release figures created for special occasions. Qui Gon Jinn #128 is a toy version of the patient but powerful Jedi from The Phantom Menace.Â
Obi-Wan Kenobi's old master, Qui Gon also discovered young Anakin and requested he is trained in the ways of The Force. This figure was made specifically for New York Comic Con 2016. It is estimated by PPG at a value of $1,170.
6 Chewbacca (Flocked) - $1,290
Han's best buddy sticks by his side through thick and thin! This loyal Wookiee is a fan-favorite character, and carries one of the highest price tags for Star Wars Pop! Vinyls.
Like many exclusives for Comic Con San Diego, only 480Â of the flocked version of Han's furry pal have ever been produced. This figure sold at SDCC 2011 and it is now worth a whopping $1,290.
5 501st Clone Trooper - $1,390
Also known as "Vader's Fist", the 501st Legion is an elite battalion made up of Clone Troopers that serve Darth Vader in the animated series Star Wars: Clone Wars, and the game Star Wars Battlefront II.
A San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive from 2012, the 501st Clone Trooper is a vinyl bobblehead with a stand. It is worth a solid $1,390, according to Pop Price Guide.
4 Boba Fett (Droids) - $1,440
The antagonist bounty hunter is shrouded in mystery in the Star Wars original trilogy and has a significant cult following of fans. Due to his popularity, he is always a great choice for a Comic-Con Exclusive collectible.
Boba Fett #32 is a vinyl bobblehead with a stand and is in high demand among collectors. Funko only made 480 in total, and exclusively sold them at San Diego Comic-Con in 2013.
3 Shadow Trooper - $2,020
Shadow Troopers - also known as Blackhole Troopers - are a branch of the Shock Troopers from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The Shadow Troopers exist in Canon and Legends and are characters in Star Wars Battlefront.
Funko produced only 480 Shadow Troopers for San Diego Comic-Con 2011. Pop Price Guide values them at approximately $2,020.
2 Luke Skywalker (Final Battle) (Gold) - $2,870
Scarcity is a massive selling point when it comes to collectibles. Nothing drives up the price of a Funko Pop (or any collectible item) more than "limited supply." This is why so many of the Comic-Con variants and limited-edition pops are worth such a pretty penny.
One of the best examples of this is the Golden Luke Skywalker (Final Battle) variant that was released as part of an event called Funko Freaky Tiki Fridays, which took place at SDCC 2019. This particular pop is only two years old but it's valued at almost $3000. The price tag isn't just inflated thanks to its beautiful gold sheen, but the fact that only 80 of these Pops were produced.
1 Holographic Darth Maul - $6,510
Darth Maul is a fierce villain and a force to be reckoned with to anyone who confronts him. The sinister Sith made his first appearances in The Phantom Menace, as Darth Sidious' silent apprentice.
He plays key roles in Lego Star Wars and Battlefront. A 2012 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive, Holographic Darth Maul #23 is a glow-in-the-dark bobblehead with a stand. It is now worth a massive amount at over $6,500.