All Auctions Fixed Price. As for the other bands in the line never heard of them. Free delivery and returns on eBay Plus items for Plus members. Micro Machines Mini Cars Lot Of 26 RARE VINTAGE MONSTER TRUCKS. Nostalgia is a powerful entity, and it cant easily be designed into the Micros of today. 0000 / 0000. Galoob were still putting out conventional Micro Machines at the time, but the waters had become muddied. $9.09, $13.99 Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Original Price $5.99 Shop today! Everything you need to know about Galoob(tm) Micro Machines(tm), and their competitors too! Original Price $25.99 Original Price $50.96 Enterprise NCC-1701-D, the U.S.S. They are all loose mint. And in the last couple of years Ive started buying them second hand at swap meets, antique stores and flea marketsand its helped me rediscovered what made these things so fun to collect and play with. The End of Affordable Fox Body Fun: Are the Days of the Cheap Mustang 5.0 Over? Original Price $28.00 These 1994 Star Trek Limited Collectors Edition Micro Machines sets sold for $118 in December 2022. Through the 1990s Star Wars Micro Machines were among the best selling toys based on George Lucas films. The average value of Micro Machines Stock Car SuperStars can vary depending on the specific set and its condition. The Heedens toiled away in their toy store Fun City USA building 24 prototypes, complete with packaging, before approaching Galoob at New York Toy Fair with their new creations. Original Price $43.82 Vintage Micro Machines 80's Toyota MR2 Car 1989 Galoob White RARE, Sunday Drivers Collection #2 Set on Card Galoob Micro Machines Rare Vintage, Vintage Micro Machines Deluxe Ford Mustang Silver Galoob 1988 RARE, Set of 4 Vintage Rare Hot wheels Micro Mini Chrome Racers III Machines 1989, Rare Vintage Micro Machines 65020 #16 Police Emergency w/ Sea Explorer Galoob, Vintage Micro Machines Shake & Sniff Big Banana 1989 Semi Truck Galoob Rare VHTF, LOT 1994 LGT MICRO MACHINES CARS Rare Deluxe Army Tanks Vintage 40 Cars Station. Sale Price $9.09 Add to Favorites Vintage Micro Machines Tiny Toy Black Plane (Broken Propeller) - Galoob 90's Micro . $38.99, $59.99 From that gradually Micro Machines faded to almost nothing, aside from the occasional new Star Wars set, and a couple of insignificant revivals that failed to capture the original magic. For more recent exchange rates, please use the. $196.10, $490.25 The Micro Machines Auto Transporter And Boat Show Hauler Semi Trucks set featured a semi-truck that could transform into an auto transporter and boat hauler. They featured a variety of European-themed sets, such as a European cityscape, a European police station, and a European airport. 2020, however, has seen the release of some toy cars that are not simply under the Micro Machines banner, but are very much MM products. Vehicle stats. (20% off), Sale Price $196.10 The playset featured a miniature replica of Theed Palace, which was the main location in the movie where the epic final battle took place. Today, well take a look at what Micro Machines are, how to identify these miniature cars, and a list of the top 10 rarest and most valuable Micro Machines today. Micro Machines rise was for a period engendered by constant innovation and diversification of the line. Hasbro and collaborating company Jazwares announced the return of the tiny toy cars last. Value can vary greatly due to condition, rarity and age but a good general rule is the better condition, rarer, and older models will be the most valuable. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. Quite simply, if you cant find the logo, you dont have a genuine Galoob micro machine. In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. 1990/91. UK. Though the 1980s and well into the 1990s, Micro Machines captured the aesthetic zeitgeist. You made a big mistake when you threw those out. Once you know exactly which car or set you would like, search through online platforms like eBay, Amazon, Etsy or other specialised vintage toy selling forums to get a gauge for the value of your Micro Machines. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. In good condition, the set can fetch prices of around $50 to $100. While the quantifying data is hard to come by, its commonly cited that at the peak of their reign, Micro Machines sold in greater quantities than Hot Wheels, Matchbox and Majorettes combined output. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. [3] Sets include Muscle Cars, Farm, Racing, Construction, and Off-Road, and an updated version of the Super Van City is available as well. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. The average value of Micro Machines Auto Transporter And Boat Show Hauler Semi Trucks can vary depending on the condition of the set. Sign up to receive marketing communications. $14.40, $18.00 We all knew the pain of stepping on a Micro Machine. James Bond and Indiana Jones themed toys were also released. Sign up for the BuzzFeed Today newsletter, and youll get them in your inbox every day. Original Price $490.25 (70% off), Sale Price $49.99 I Theed Palace Assault Playset: $50-$100, Micro Machines Star Wars Epic Collection Dark Force Rising: $50-$100 (auction record $545), Micro Machines Star Trek Limited Collectors Edition: $50-100 (auction record $118), Micro Machines Space Shuttle and Launch Pad Set (auction record $500). Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. Playsets featuring real-world locations and situations were particularly popular, such as gas stations and airports. (40% off), Sale Price $7.50 Absolutely! Later on in the 1990s, Micro Machines got even more realistic looking, better capturing both the proportions and the details of the cars. This page was last updated: 04-Mar 02:21. Its always seemed a little unusual that Micro Machines eventually disappeared from shelves. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. In general, these playsets are considered to be more valuable than the other Micro Machines sets. For me though, my biggest concern is going to be how long I can keep my aforementioned collection of prized and vintage Micro Machines away from the hands of my four-year old son. This Stock Car SuperStars Bobby Hamilton Race Team pack sold for $880 in January 2023, while this Stock Car SuperStars Harry Gant Race Team pack sold for $915 in January 2023! A great range of individual cars were on offer, everything from bikes, trains, buses and aircraft to police, military and construction vehicles. 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(40% off), Sale Price $9.26 When selling Micro Machines, its important to be honest about the condition of the items youre selling. (50% off), $32.49 This makes them easy to lose and hence increases their rarity and, oftentimes, value. Rare Micro Machines: Round-Up List. Save on a huge selection of new and used items from fashion to toys, shoes to electronics. Star Wars Trilogy Special Offers Catalogue. France. (35% off), Sale Price $3.89 Galoob catalogue. The images below are taken from the 1992 Galoob trade catalogue. They gained popularity quickly and were particularly desirable for their high level of detail, ease of collection, and the satisfaction of display. 17 VINTAGE MICRO MACHINES 1997 New Sealed! At its peak, Micro Machines was just as tapped into car culture as Hot Wheels was. In general, these sets are considered to be more valuable than the US released Micro Machines sets. 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With the release of the movie Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, Hasbro released a new set of themed Micro Machines. As another example of just how much Micro Machinesare part of the world of car culture, check out this of list of available sets from the mid 90s. 0 bids. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. The Fisher-Price Castle: 4. Dont see this option? Certainly, by the middle of that decade they were no longer new or novel. We have some serious nostalgia news for car-loving millennials: Micro Machines are now on sale again! UK. Rare Vintage Micro Machines X-ray Car Lamborghini Countach Deluxe Galoob 1988 Pre-Owned $65.00 or Best Offer +$4.99 shipping Sponsored Vintage 1994 Micro Machines #23 Road Work Galoob Vintage 75030 RARE lot of nip Brand New $19.99 or Best Offer +$10.65 shipping Sponsored At the same time, independent US toy inventors Clemens V. Hedeen and Patti Jo Hedeen had been working on their own concept for a range of toy cars to rival Hot Wheels growing popularity. One of the first Star Wars lines by Galoob certainly had plenty of appeal. Dont see this option? The semi-truck was equipped with a detachable trailer that could be used to transport cars and boats. To say Micro Machines didnt mean one defining, iconic thing, and the magic slipped away. As the toys momentum grew, so too did Gallobs capacity to secure profitable licensing deals. The commercials featured pitches in his trademark speedy style and ended with the slogan "If it doesn't say Micro Machines, it's not the real thing!". (35% off), Sale Price $5.84 More than that, though, the diminutive vehicles had become so popular that they functioned as a cultural touchpoint for youth and play. Rare Vintage Micro Machines Galoob Lot of 19 Open Wheel Cars.9 Classic 9 Modern. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. The Star Wars Tri Packs each offered three spacecraft from the original movie trilogy, and they remain coveted by collectors. Or thats how it felt. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. However, licensing Star Wars may have been the beginning of the end for Micro Machines - a toy brand that feels as if it vanished overnight in the late 1990s. The set was released in 1999 to coincide with the release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace. Galoob, the company behind Micro Machines, was not a truly modest operation at the time, but for a family-run business to temporarily dethrone giants like Hot Wheels was a remarkable achievement. What defined Micro Machines was becoming increasingly less clear. Another rare playset in the Star Wars playset series, the Episode I Theed Palace Assault Playset. Antique Cast Iron Kettle Value: How Much Does it Worth? And then there were the video games, which came about through Galoobs ambition. But my favorite toy from growing up was always MICRO MACHINES. Look out for TVTAs next post in which we celebrate with our two-thousandth published paperwork advert! US. $1 $102. Micro Machines $55 $70 21% OFF Free shipping Vintage Micro Machines Carry Case with vehicles Micro Machines $186 $400 53% OFF Why wouldnt a kid in the year 2000 be just as interested in tiny automotives as a youngster in 1990? This playset was released in the 1990s as part of the Star Wars Micro Machines toy line. If youve browsed the toy section at your local store in the last year or so, you may have noticed a familiar name has returned to the toy vehicle aisle: Micro Machines. Close X? Surely they were just too good to ever go from toy stores?In fact, while the Star Wars Micro Machines sold very well, they were part of a move that saw Galoob lose the focus that made Micros magic. Why wouldnt a kid in the year 2000 be just as interested in tiny automotives as a youngster in 1990? Opening the larger revealed the smaller, which was a different model of car. - Micro Machines #23 50'S Vintage Stock Cars + 5 Bonus Cars #65130 NIP 1998 RARE! Vintage Micro Machines. A waning interest in Micro Machines was blamed on the overly cute direction the models began to follow, featuring for example extravagent paint jobs, alligators and charks. Please. (70% off), Sale Price $28.20 Complete sets of Micro Machines in mint condition, and those in their original packaging can generate a high value on the market. 26K subscribers in the toys community. After being bought by Hasbro, Winner's Circle NASCAR and G.I. To say the toy range did well is an understatement. 24 Vintage Micro Machines Micro Minis Knockoffs Sears NOC - Super Rare!!! At the 2020 New York Fair,[2] new Micro Machines were announced and are available in stores as of August 2020. Choose the options youd like for the order. European pack in original sealed boxes are incredibly rare this double European pack from 1990 sold for $2,131 in December 2022! Rare Vintage Micro Machines Lot of 22 Galoob color chrome muscle cars. WITH YOUR HELP, This wiki will cover all the Micro Machines made in the classic styling, both Military and the regular vehicles, and the movie and TV themed sets of Star Wars, Star Trek, James Bond, Indiana Jones, Biker Mice From Mars, Predator, Starship Troopers, Power Rangers, Terminator 2, Aliens, Babylon 5, Men In Black, and every other licensed and original series made for this brand. Ideal Toys. Micro Machines Motors. While done in the same spirit as the originals, its just not the same when all of the cars are generic ones, like youd find in a cheap video game. In good condition, the set can fetch prices of around $50 to $100. $3.89, $5.99 Captcha failed to load. Micro Machines quickly became one of the most popular toys with hundreds of different cars made during the production run of over 10 years. remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. SPONSORED. 13. 1997 Modern Streets #13 Galoob Micro Machines Rare Vintage 65100 10 Cars! Micro Machines hold a special place in the hearts of many who grew up in the 80s and 90s. Again, Micro Machines were a reflection of the time they existed in, and theres no bringin back the past. One of the first Star Wars lines by Galoob certainly had plenty of appeal. 2020 saw the reintroduction of the pint-sized cars from Hasbro and while its great that the brand is back, it also has us getting nostalgic about the original Micro Machines. In fact, a more detailed analysis of the toys story - and one detailed in the Bitmap-published Micro Machines collecting compendium Micro But Many - shows that Galoob struggled at times to balance the rise of their undersized vehicles with the profitability of the rest of their business. In fact, while the Star Wars Micro Machines sold very well, they were part of a move that saw Galoob lose the focus that made Micros magic. Fortunately, that looks to be changing as licensed vehicles have begun to join the reborn Micro Machines lineup, including a set that includes cars from both Bugatti and GMand they look to be done quite well. $8.40, $28.00 Just as the Raleigh Chopper can be used as shorthand for 1970s British culture, so too do Micro Machines speak to the time that spanned the mid-eighties to the mid-nineties. For, Read More Antique Cast Iron Kettle Value: How Much Does it Worth?Continue, Antique ice boxes are the most accurate description of refrigerators ancestors. As the toys momentum grew, so too did Gallobs capacity to secure profitable licensing deals. Still, they are likely the best Micro Machines seen in two decades, and the range continues to expand. STICKERSnCARSnmore From shop STICKERSnCARSnmore. $9.26, $23.14 Original Price $14.00 The value of these sets can be affected by the year of release, packaging and the rarity of the set. Another way to identify Micro Machines is to look for the level of detail on the toys. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. Others could transform from giant vehicles to playsets, such as a 6x6 to a jungle. In 1999 Galoob was sold to Hasbro, which signaled the end of an era. Maybe I'll buy some new ones for him to play with and keep the old ones for me, waiting until they skyrocket in value and I can retire on them Sign up for more restomod content to add horsepower to your inbox. Good news! As well as producing their own vehicles the line held licenses for well-known TV and film franchises such as Star Trek, Star Wars, James Bond, Power Rangers and MIB, as well as producing a series of Rockin Wheels sets that featured the touring vehicles of famous bands such as AC/DC, Deep Purple and others. The body and chassis of the larger vehicle connected via a hinge. Incredibly popular in the late 80s and early 90s, the Insiders series featured a small vehicle inside the standard size Micro Machine. 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