Hake’s Auctions recently wrapped their online action figure auction with exciting results across the board. The online-only auction contained over 200 lots of figures from many popular properties, predominately made in the 1970s and ‘80s. It was the biggest bidder turnout so far for one of their online exclusive auctions, prompting the top six lots to all exceed their estimates, some by a wide margin. Collectively, Star Wars and Masters of the Universe figures led the auction, but plenty of great results were achieved for all lines, according to Hake’s President Alex Winter.

“The demand for action figures has been high and the timing was perfect. As collections were coming in everything fell right into place which created a very diverse selection of items,” Hake’s Consignment Manager Kelly McClain said.

A Star Wars Stormtrooper 12-back-C AFA 80 on punched card from Kenner’s 1978 toy line took the top spot when it sold for $1,312 - $300 over the high-end estimate.

Two more figures cleared the $1,000 mark, starting with a G.I. Joe Baroness Series 3 32-back CAS 75+ on unpunched card from Hasbro’s ’83 line that went for $1,024. A Transformers Series 3 Ultra Magnus with the City Commander: Ultra Magnus Autobot car carrier in factory sealed box with upper flap intact closed at $1,000.

Star Wars figures provided many high sellers that also surpassed their expectations. An Empire Strikes Back Cloud Car Pilot 48-back-A AFA 80 NM on unpunched card from the ’82 line flew past the $100 to $200 estimate to hammer for $843.

An Ewoks Wicket W. Warrick unpunched blister card with original price sticker that is Near Mint as packaged also realized $843, well over the $100 to $200 estimate.

The Empire Strikes Back Luke Skywalker (Bespin fatigues) 31-back-B AFA 75+ from 1980 on a punched card more than doubled the low-end estimate when it brought $826.

Masters of the Universe sales included a Moss Man Series 4 12-back CAS Y 75 from Mattel’s ’85 line that went for $520, a Fisto Series 3 12-back CAS 70 from ’84 grabbed $519, and a Roboto Series 4 12-back CAS 75+ from ’85 cleared $506. All three exceed their $200 to $400 estimates.

“We had an impressive turnout with surprising results across the board. The market is strong and this is a great set up for our next auction ending in September,” McClain added.

Hake’s September premier auction will go online Tuesday, September 1, 2020 and close on Wednesday and Thursday, September 23-24. It will be loaded with more action figures and related toys, which will be open for bidding during that period at hakes.com.