On Thursday, 40 Star Wars figures from the early 1980s, still in their original packaging, will be auctioned at Hansons, in Derbyshire - the latest test of the value of the vintage toys.

Technically, anything over 20 years old can be coined "vintage." But when you truly think of items worth this title, your ...

The 1970s produced ... Man,” the toy craft had a number of movable parts, from a spring-loaded missile launcher to exploding panels. The probe also has front pinchers that the user would activate ...

That’s why Star Wars action figures from the 1970s ... These are just a few examples of 1970s toys that are worth $100 or more. Collectors appreciate many other vintage toys, too.

People often purchase collectibles with the hope they will increase in value. But, as with any speculative investing, putting ...