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Action Figures/Questions Answered by Expert David Michael
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Condition of cards | 4/22/2012 |
| Q: I have a few Star Wars Episode 1 action figures as well as a few Green carded Power of the Force ... A: Unfortunately, you are correct in that the card is of no matter to the value. Most figures produced ... | |
| GI Joes | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a box of GI Joe toys to include two dolls, four manuals, clothes, toys, the footlocker, and ... A: Many send no pics and ask questions I have no way of answering. If I had this lot for sale I would ... | |
| Star Wars vehichles | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a Millenium Falcon model that will be a good scale fit for my Galoob Action Fleet ... A: The standard size Falcons will be slightly larger than your desired range, as you found, but have ... | |
| Emperor figure? | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: could you please tell me if this is a star wars figure? he is the same size and kind of material but ... A: Sorry for the confusion.....I did not mean it was a recent copy or not 'real'. I meant to imply ... | |
| Emperor figure? | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: could you please tell me if this is a star wars figure? he is the same size and kind of material but ... A: It appears to be a counterfeit figure. I would guess Czechoslovakian. Lots of overseas countries ... | |
| extremely rare, one of a kind potf figure question | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: David, i have a one of a kind error figure that i have been holding on to since 1995. It's a lando ... A: Wow...what a neat dilemma to have! I will do my best to direct you where I might start. I would ... | |
| Darth Vader bop bag | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I have one of those old ones from 1977 in the box. The box is so, so worn though and taped and one ... A: The short answer.....if it were me I would leave it alone, list it as is and let the new owner ... | |
| GI Joe Dog Tags | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I bought a really old 12" GI Joe with a furry beard that I think is from the late sixties. It had a ... A: Gung Ho was introduced as a '1st series' Joe character in 1983. My opinion is that the tag was part ... | |
| Construction toy from the 80s | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I know this is not you exact are of expertise, but I am trying to find information about a toy I ... A: It is a little out of my line but I think I may have had one myself. If so you may be looking for ... | |
| Original 1964 US Navy G.I. Joe figure, with all accessories. | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I currently have an intact, 1964 G.I. Joe Navy figure, with all accessories, cloth uniform and in ... A: I would have no problem est. the value and finding a person to put you in touch with. I would need ... | |
| vintage death star playset | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: . The seller was not sure if the 'rope' was a repo or the real deal. Is there a way to tell if this ... A: Sorry for the delay. Your question went to my spam file and I just caught it and corrected the ... | |
| star wars | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: i have bought a luke skywalker red card power of the force .00 short sabre long tray 1995 with ... A: The short answer to your question is it depends. If your figure is the real deal and was graded a ... | |
| star wars vehicles | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Hey David, I have a bunch of star wars action figures that were passed down to me and I have ... A: ...quick answer is that any and all items from SW have some value. This collection is mostly newer ... | |
| Star Wars Vehicle | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Please can you tell me the name of the Star Wars vehicle (picture attached) as i no longer have the ... A: Happy to. You have 1982 'Rebel Transport" from the Empire Strikes Back. It appears to be in pretty ... | |
| Star Wars Figures & Vehicles | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: do you know how the plastic parts made for the ships and figures? Was injection molding available at ... A: Thanx for the question....to the best of my knowledge the following may help you understand what ... | |
| Producing Figures | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have some artwork and ideas that I'd like to use to create a line of limited run figures. What ... A: Not exactly my field but if I were you this is how I would approach it. Depending on the nature of ... | |
| hello | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: com you may wann check it out its really cool thank you A: The site I use to detail and chronicle any collection if I get stumped is mostly Rebelscum.com. ... | |
| unknown star wars ship | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2001 or 2002 green, yellow and white star wars ship it has a pointed tip and the wing are ... A: Try local flea markets, garage sales or consignment shops. GoodWill is worth a try as well. Look ... | |
| unknown star wars ship | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2001 or 2002 green, yellow and white star wars ship it has a pointed tip and the wing are ... A: Thanx for the question. You have Kit Fisto's Jedi Starfighter. From the Clone Wars release. It ... | |
| Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: My name is Linda Norris. I am a registered nurse by profession. I have an idea for an action figure ... A: Unfortunately, your dilema is not easy or in some cases even possible to solve. I do not know the ... | |
| action figure 12inch | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: maybe you can answer this question for me. I want to produce a very limited run of handmade action ... A: ..unfortunately I do not know the amount they may charge you for your item. It would depend greatly ... | |
| Toy from the 80's | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: The toys had action/gladiator torsos but had spin top metal/hard plastic bottoms, you would wind ... A: Although this is far from my area of knowledge I may have an idea what the toy in question was. In ... | |
| vintage star wars figure | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I have sever al original carded 12 back figures. Some are mint, some aren't. My question : Is there ... A: ..an issue that has presented itself to any and all serious collectors. The short answer ... | |
David Michael
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Expertise
I am a graduate and self studied/taught expert in answering specific questions about vintage Star Wars and GI Joe figures, vehicles and misc. collectables. The reference to Star Wars 'vintage', to me, refers to the items which appeared from 1977 to 1985. Notice this also refers to the elusive items which were produced for the two cartoon series productions. 'Vintage' GI Joe items include only the 12 inch / 1:6 height variety produced proir to 1980. In most cases I should be able to identify an item by description. For approximates on value I of course would need some decent photos.
Experience
I have been a collector, buyer, seller and general fan, of vintage toys, for the last 30 years. My schooling and self study has included years of research and travel to various events. I have owned/still own numerous examles of many collections for study, research and comparison. I am still an avid trader, buyer and seller of these and several other high quality items.
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Education/Credentials
Professional Auctioneer.
Certified Personal Property Appraiser.
Certified Online/Internet, Charity/Fundraising and Real Estate Auctioneer.
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