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<blockquote data-quote="toyboy73" data-source="post: 558962" data-attributes="member: 13797"><p>Great topic. From what I have heard and read, it seems that there are two very different schools of thought as to where Star Wars collecting will go in the future. Some seem to think vintage will die off as collectors move on, pass on, or otherwise leave the hobby, while others think that the new films and media will continue to generate interest in all things Star Wars, including vintage. This topic is one of frequent discussion with some old-timer collectors that I see at the Chicago Toy Show (aka Kane County Show) which I attend. I agree about the toys of past generations no longer being wanted now…at this show, there used to be many dealers selling cap guns, western toys, and pressed steel ; they are fewer and fewer every year. Most of the collectors of toys from the 1950's and before are unquestionably moving on, in one way or another. In recent years, many toy lines from the 1990's have been hot, as the kids of those generations grow up and have disposable income. I guess only time will tell if vintage Star Wars follows this same pattern, or holds its own. </p><p></p><p>My personal interests have certainly shifted a number of times over the years, and now as I'm moving in to another demographic (50+). I'm currently in the process of selling the last of my "Modern" collection. As I have gotten more mature, the desire to have more "stuff" has diminished, and I decided to focus on where the nostalgia truly is for myself, which is Kenner vintage. The modern lines do unquestionably have some cool items in them, but space, time, and financial resources dictated a change for me. </p><p></p><p>My <em>personal opinion</em> on the current state of the hobby: the divisiveness within fandom and issues with Hasbro (cost, availability, quality, saturation) have taken a toll on Modern collecting, while Vintage continues to do well. As a small time reseller, most vintage items that I come across are pretty easy to pass on, especially weapons, parts, and MOC figures. Vintage Collection is hot, while the 5POA and ST lines are mostly dead, and Black Series seems to be in a slump. OT characters still seem to do the best (older fans with more disposable income perhaps?) while other lines all have highlights based on what's popular in the media at the time. I agree with what others have said in that there has been somewhat of a resurgence in POTF2 era items; many were almost unsellable for years but now seem to be doing better, especially the vehicles. Another factor looming over all collector markets is the global economy, which, depending on what one reads, may be having some issues, with possibly more ahead.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="toyboy73, post: 558962, member: 13797"] Great topic. From what I have heard and read, it seems that there are two very different schools of thought as to where Star Wars collecting will go in the future. Some seem to think vintage will die off as collectors move on, pass on, or otherwise leave the hobby, while others think that the new films and media will continue to generate interest in all things Star Wars, including vintage. This topic is one of frequent discussion with some old-timer collectors that I see at the Chicago Toy Show (aka Kane County Show) which I attend. I agree about the toys of past generations no longer being wanted now…at this show, there used to be many dealers selling cap guns, western toys, and pressed steel ; they are fewer and fewer every year. Most of the collectors of toys from the 1950's and before are unquestionably moving on, in one way or another. In recent years, many toy lines from the 1990's have been hot, as the kids of those generations grow up and have disposable income. I guess only time will tell if vintage Star Wars follows this same pattern, or holds its own. My personal interests have certainly shifted a number of times over the years, and now as I'm moving in to another demographic (50+). I'm currently in the process of selling the last of my "Modern" collection. As I have gotten more mature, the desire to have more "stuff" has diminished, and I decided to focus on where the nostalgia truly is for myself, which is Kenner vintage. The modern lines do unquestionably have some cool items in them, but space, time, and financial resources dictated a change for me. My [I]personal opinion[/I] on the current state of the hobby: the divisiveness within fandom and issues with Hasbro (cost, availability, quality, saturation) have taken a toll on Modern collecting, while Vintage continues to do well. As a small time reseller, most vintage items that I come across are pretty easy to pass on, especially weapons, parts, and MOC figures. Vintage Collection is hot, while the 5POA and ST lines are mostly dead, and Black Series seems to be in a slump. OT characters still seem to do the best (older fans with more disposable income perhaps?) while other lines all have highlights based on what's popular in the media at the time. I agree with what others have said in that there has been somewhat of a resurgence in POTF2 era items; many were almost unsellable for years but now seem to be doing better, especially the vehicles. Another factor looming over all collector markets is the global economy, which, depending on what one reads, may be having some issues, with possibly more ahead. [/QUOTE]
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