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An incredibly rare prototype Star Wars action figure has sold for a whopping Ł216,000 ($275,000).
The plastic figure of a rocket-firing bounty hunter Boba Fett was produced as a prototype by manufacturer Kenner in 1979.
The 3.75ins L-slot figure was one of about 70 made for safety testing before they could be mass produced and sold to the public. The tests revolved around the firing mechanism of a red plastic missile from the backpack of Boba Fett.
As a result of the testing, it was decided that only 'non-firing' figures with sealed missiles should be rolled out to the public as the original design was found to be a potential choking hazard for children.
The figure sparked a bidding war at Heritage Auctions, of Dallas, Texas, US. Also in the sale, a 3.75ins Palitoy figure of the most obscure Star Wars characters, General Madine, fetched Ł29,500 ($37,500).
Star Wars, UK - 05 Dec 2024