Since its introduction in 1967 as the first Americana and pop culture collectibles auction house in the US, Hake’s Auctions has offered many of the most valuable, rarest, and important collectibles to reach the secondary market. Starting in January 2025, Hake’s will sell a once in a lifetime assemblage of the most significant action figures and toys from Star Wars, G.I. Joe, and more in the Jeff Jacob action figure collection.
Jacob, known throughout the world for his top tier collection and the museum-like quality of its presentation, has spent over 30 years growing and curating his collection. It contains more than 3,000 action figures, playsets, vehicles, and other pieces from the 1970s and ‘80s, with the best of Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Masters of the Universe, and other production lines. Nearly all of the items are AFA-graded. Both comprehensive in its breadth and selective in its condition, Jacob’s collection features mostly high grade pieces with some recognized as the highest graded examples in the AFA Population Report.
“It is by far the largest and most extensive action figure collection ever to come to auction. Many of the figures have never appeared at auction before; they’ve always been privately owned. As for the collection’s value? It’s in the multimillions,” Hake’s Auctions President Alex Winter said.
“In 2017, I met Jeff at the Chicago Toy Show, and he told me that when the time comes to sell his collection, it would be through Hake’s,” Hake’s Consignment Director Kelly McClain exclusively told Scoop. “Since then, our friendship grew, and his collection became one of the largest and most impressive AFA graded action figure collections in the world. It is truly extraordinary to behold. With Hake’s setting record after record the choice was even more obvious for Jeff, and we are beyond excited to begin this journey starting January 2025.”
The fully illustrated auction catalog exclusively featuring the Jeff Jacob Collection Part I is expected to be available early in January 2025. Simultaneously, a digital version of the catalog will be presented on hakes.com. More details, including auction highlights and updates will be shared on their website and social media throughout 2024.
