"Many Photos" - Extremely rare Star Wars action figure from 1979 sells for a world record £90,000

A RARE Star Wars action figure that never made it to market has sold for a record £90,000.

The 1979 plastic Boba Fett was set to be released alongside The Empire Strikes Back.

Bournemouth News

The Star Wars action figure has sold for a record-breaking £90,000[/caption]

Maker Kenner axed it amid concerns over the rocket firing mechanism.

They were due to be destroyed but 100 were taken home by staff.

It was bought online by a fan in the US.

Alex Winter, president of US-based Hake’s Auctions, said: “The toy was pulled from the line after being deemed a possible safety hazard for children, thus making the Boba Fett figure extremely rare and coveted in the collecting world.

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“Possibly around 100 made it out the factory and only a handful have ever come to the market.

“We set the previous record for the same type of Boba Fett prototype figure last year so we suspected a world record could be on the cards this time round.

“Both we and the seller are delighted with the result which shows the strength of the market.”

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The plastic figures of Boba Fett were set to be released alongside The Empire Strikes Back[/caption]

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