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<blockquote data-quote="tobedesu" data-source="post: 440452" data-attributes="member: 7194"><p>Likely the success of the films and how much Star Wars is back in the spotlight.</p><p>My generation, 40's, possibly go shopping with the kids who may be into TFA and strikes a chord with the dads. Brings back the memories and they're straight round their parents to fish around the loft, and the nostalgia kicks in.</p><p>It has similarly happened to a couple of my mates.</p><p></p><p>I think misinformed articles like what was published in The Sun has also got folks excited. </p><p>All this brings in a lot of casual collectors/newbies who aren't familiar with price guides but just have to get in on the action.</p><p></p><p>There was some interesting action down at the NEC toy fair a few weeks back:</p><p>Looking around, I found a cut bubble Leia poncho complete for £40. Still on the card, cut down one side. Held off.</p><p>Had a look around and found some bag fresh Leia ponchos no weapon from another seller for £15. I bought one.</p><p>These were going elsewhere for £20-30. Decided to have another look at the carded figure about an hour later and seller had priced it up to £60.</p><p>I remember when these were going for £12-15 about 6 months ago, without blaster.</p><p>Princess Leia figure has gone up considerably. Without a doubt Carrie's death had an impact on Leia prices.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tobedesu, post: 440452, member: 7194"] Likely the success of the films and how much Star Wars is back in the spotlight. My generation, 40's, possibly go shopping with the kids who may be into TFA and strikes a chord with the dads. Brings back the memories and they're straight round their parents to fish around the loft, and the nostalgia kicks in. It has similarly happened to a couple of my mates. I think misinformed articles like what was published in The Sun has also got folks excited. All this brings in a lot of casual collectors/newbies who aren't familiar with price guides but just have to get in on the action. There was some interesting action down at the NEC toy fair a few weeks back: Looking around, I found a cut bubble Leia poncho complete for £40. Still on the card, cut down one side. Held off. Had a look around and found some bag fresh Leia ponchos no weapon from another seller for £15. I bought one. These were going elsewhere for £20-30. Decided to have another look at the carded figure about an hour later and seller had priced it up to £60. I remember when these were going for £12-15 about 6 months ago, without blaster. Princess Leia figure has gone up considerably. Without a doubt Carrie's death had an impact on Leia prices. [/QUOTE]
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