Star Wars figurine breaks record to become world’s most valuable vintage toy
A plastic Star Wars action figure has become the world’s most valuable vintage toy. The ultra-rare, hand-painted, 3 and 3/4-inch, rocket-packing Boba Fett figurine just fetched $525,000 (approx. €482,000) at auction. It is one of only two known to have survived the production line in the 1970s, officials at Heritage Auctions announced this week. The model was created by toy company Kenner in 1979 based on the character, who was set to appear in The Empire Strikes Back. The toy was not available in stores and was to be sent for free to anyone who could prove they had bought four other Star Wars...