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- ‘Pawn Stars’ boss Rick Harrison offers $100,000 for ‘Star Wars’ toy — and it still wasn’t enough (marketrealist.com)
“Pawn Stars” Boss Rick Harrison Offers Six Figures for Rare “Star Wars” Toy – Still Not Enough!
Las Vegas, NV – Fans of the hit show “Pawn Stars” are used to seeing proprietor Rick Harrison drive a hard bargain, often securing sought-after items for a fraction of the asking price. However, in a recent episode, Harrison found himself in an unusual predicament when a seller stood firm on a staggering $150,000 price tag for what experts are calling the “Holy Grail” of “Star Wars” collectibles.
Robert, a collector, walked into the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop with a legendary piece of cinematic history: a 1979 Toy Fair prototype of a rocket-firing Boba Fett action figure. Robert confidently claimed it was a one-of-a-kind item, something collectors would covet.
Initially, Harrison was intrigued but skeptical. “I came to the pawn shop today to sell the 1979 Toy Fair prototype of Boba Fett.
It’s a rocket-firing Boba Fett action figure that was never actually mass-produced,” Robert explained. He elaborated that this particular toy was displayed at the 1979 Toy Fair in New York City and is, in fact, the only carded rocket-firing Boba Fett in existence.
The story behind the toy’s rarity is fascinating. “Basically, back in 1979, they promoted this figure as a rocket-firing Boba Fett.
It has a spring mechanism in the back where it actually shoots this tiny rocket out,” Robert detailed. “But at the last minute, Kenner realized that the little rocket was a choking hazard; it could go down a child’s throat.
So the rocket in the back was glued down. And everybody was just beyond upset.”
When Harrison pressed for a price, Robert didn’t flinch, stating he was looking for a cool $150,000.
Recognizing the potential significance of the item, Harrison called in his trusted “Star Wars nerd” and expert, Steve Grad. Grad’s reaction was immediate and unequivocal: “This is the holy grail of Star Wars toy collecting.
It’s right here, and it’s in your store.” Grad confirmed the item’s authenticity and rarity, suggesting Harrison could easily resell it for at least $125,000.
Armed with this expert valuation, a visibly nervous Harrison began negotiations. “I’m not going to buy this for an investment. I’m going to buy it to resell it,” Harrison stated, offering a hefty $100,000.
However, Robert remained unyielding. “I’m sorry.
I can’t do 100 grand. I’m firm at $150,000.
It’s a bargain,” he countered.
Despite the impressive offer, the two could not reach an agreement, and Harrison was forced to let the extraordinary item slip through his fingers. Robert, though leaving empty-handed, expressed no regrets.
“I feel that the expert’s opinion is a little low. Unfortunately, the offer of $100,000 is a bounty I cannot accept,” he remarked, a clear nod to the iconic bounty hunter himself.
This rare turn of events left both Harrison and viewers surprised, proving that even the most seasoned negotiators sometimes meet their match when dealing with truly unique and prized collectibles.