How much is an original Transformer worth?

Real-Time Online Price Guide Values for Transformers Toys

Figure (G1 Transformers) Sales Price
(1) Optimus Prime Sealed: $1800 Opened: $222 Loose: $117
(2) Megatron Sealed: No Data Opened: $225 Loose: $124
(3) Soundwave Sealed: $2300 Opened: $249 Loose: $54
(4) Starscream Sealed: $750 Opened: $194 Loose: $78

Are used Transformer toys worth anything?

Kids who played with Transformers in the ’80s are now adults with money, and nostalgia can do wonders for the collectible toy market. Transformers toys that are still in good condition and have the box are now extremely valuable, and some of them can fetch 10 to 100 times their original price tag at auction.

What is the rarest Transformer toy?

11 G1 Soundwave, Near Mint And In Box: $2,549 The G1 Transformers will always be the most valuable, and we’re about to start seeing that with the next few entries. That starts with this 1984 G1 Soundwave, which, if you remember from the Micro Change Ravage toy, inexplicably transforms into a cassette player.

Are old Transformers valuable?

You may be surprised to see just how much money some of these old Transformers have sold for. While some are considered more valuable due to their rarity (Pepsi Optimus Prime, for example, was a limited promotional releases), others tend to sell for insane amounts simply because they’re so darn popular.

What was the first Transformer toy?

Diaclone: The Original Transformers The origins of Transformers start with the Diaclone toy line made by the company Takara Toys launched in 1980. It was a line of toys that included transforming vehicles and robots that were piloted by minature figures that came from the microman toy line.

Which Transformers are worth the most money?

The 15 Most Expensive Transformers Toys You Wish You Owned

  • 8 GRIMLOCK.
  • 7 STARSCREAM.
  • 6 SOUNDWAVE.
  • 5 BUMBLEBEE (RED)
  • 4 DEFENSOR.
  • 3 MEGATRON.
  • 2 COMPUTRON.
  • 1 OPTIMUS PRIME. It is typically rare for the most popular action figure in a line to be also the most valuable, since usually that is reserved for more obscure figures.

How much did Transformers cost in 1984?

Original retail price of first generation Optimus Prime figure: $20.99. What you could get for it today: $600 in its original packaging, $120 on its own.

How much did Transformers cost in the 80s?

If I recall correctly, Optimus Prime and Megatron were around $22 to $25. Soundwave was around $18 to $20. Jetfire and Metroplex were around $30.

Are Transformers a good investment?

The average return on investment of a loose G1 Transformers in decent condition hovers in the 200% to 600% range (or 2 to 6 times the original selling price). Although not as big of a margin as MISB toys, they still carry their own weight as far as investing goes.

What was the first transformer toy?