Unique Star Wars Items You Can Find at Pawnshops

Star Wars fans not only love the movies and TV shows, but many fans are into collecting as well. A lot of big retail stores will include Star Wars merchandise like toys and licensed housewares, but you can shop at pawnshops to find some truly unique items.

Whether you're shopping for yourself or another Star Wars fan in your life, check out some unique items you can browse for at pawnshops. The items tap into the fandom and nostalgia of the Star Wars franchise.

1. Fast-Food Collectibles
Over the years, Star Wars has had a lot of cross-promotions with fast-food companies like Burger King, Taco Bell, and McDonald's. The unique collectibles are a lot different than the typical toys found in stores. Each big movie release was typically followed up with a collection of toys.

For example, in 2005, Burger King released a Revenge of the Sith toy collection with more than 30 different toy options. Burger King also released one of the oldest Star Wars fast-food products: a special collector's cup set in 1977.

When you shop at a pawnshop, the toys could still be in their original packaging, or you may find a loose collection. If the toy is out of the packaging, look on the bottom for details, including the year the toy was released and which fast-food company the toy came from.

Unlike vintage Star Wars action figures, the fast-food toys are relatively cheap, and a pawnshop may negotiate a deal if you purchase more than one at a time.

2. Star Wars Coins
A pawnshop is an ideal place to shop for collector's coins. Novelty coins minted across the globe have featured various Star Wars characters over the years. Seek out coins that feature unique designs and imprints like the Death Star or characters like Darth Maul.

One of the more limited sets was a 1995 Star Wars coin set based on the original trilogy. The Star Wars design was printed on US one-dollar coins and feature full-color images of characters like Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Yoda. You could purchase the coins separately or as a complete collection.

Even if a pawnshop doesn't have the coins in stock, you could leave your information so the store contacts you if any come in.

3. Star Wars Advertisements
Some Star Wars items you may find at a pawnshop were never actually sold in the stores. Promotional items trade hands over the years and become ideal collector pieces. You could find advertisement posters, display stands, or promotional pins. Posters could be from fast-food restaurants, old video stores, or toy stores.

Display stands may include cardboard stands used to promote movie sales or toy sales. The artwork and designs make the items ideal for a collector's room. Promotional pins could feature characters and movie posters. The pins may have been worn at movie theaters, movie rental chain stores, or amusement parks that featured Star Wars rides.

4. Star Wars VHS Releases
Star Wars movies have really evolved over the years. With each new release comes a lot of changes and edits. If you seek out the original movies, then shop around pawnshops to find the VHS releases. Star Wars VHS collections include some of the uncut movies without the digital graphics added to the mix.

The VHS tapes may not have the best quality, but they come with a lot of nostalgia and elements of the movies that were not released with some of the newer versions. The films were often released as a trilogy set, although you could easily find individual releases as well.

Visit us at 2J's Pawn & Gun to shop around and find Star Wars memorabilia. You may also find toys, books, and video games based on the franchise.