UPDATE: This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available

Here’s a neat 1979 Kenner ALIEN toy still in its boxed and in display in an acrylic case with an Action Figure Authority grading up for grabs on eBay for US$3,450. The vendor has responsibly provided images of all six sides of the box. That’s always welcome as undocumented problems with the forty year old box – especially the underside – are easily missed. Here, that’s not a problem and that’s a good thing as the package is fully documented with photos of all sides of the box.

The AFA rating on this item is 50 (B60 W50 F80). The low figures on the condition of the (B)ox and (W)indow will determine the overall 50 rating rather than the (F)igure itself. Loose figures in excellent condition are relatively common but packaged items are in shorter supply, especially unopened items such as this. As the box is what is important here, that’s what will ultimately determine the overall rating. The box shows clear creasing on the front window corners and is noticeably rough around the edges with visible bruising. These imperfections will significantly lower the score. Nonetheless, a four figure price tag on this item is expected but at US$3,450 this is definitely sitting at the maximum upper limit of what you would expect to pay for this item. If the entire package was in immaculate condition you can expect this price; but alas, this box is not in a pristine state and the high price is outlandish even for one of these notorious figures, even if it is unopened. No doubt the vendor is farming for a Best Offer price and in time this item will sell.

-Windebieste.