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June 2004 eBay Action Figures Barometer

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July 2004 - eBay has compiled several "top ten" lists - an eBay Barometer to track trends. Shown below are the lists for the Action Figures section of eBay:

Top 10 Hot Categories

1. M.A.S.K.
2. Green Goblin
3. Mego
4. Star Wars Vintage (1977-89)
5. Transformers Generation I
6. GI Joe Vintage figures (pre 1980)
7. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
8. Transformers Generation 2
9. Marx
10. McFarlane Sports - NFL players

The "hot categories" are the categories which had the highest conversion rates, meaning the categories which had the most successful listings (completed auctions) from the total number of listings.

Top 10 Buyer Searches

1. star wars
2. transformers
3. custom
4. mcfarlane
5. gundam
6. marvel legends
7. lord of the rings
8. wwe
9. dragon
10. ultimate solider

Top 10 Individual Items Sold (based on price)

Listing Title -- Price

- Vintage Ahi Brand Creature From The Black Lagoon Figure -- $5,878
- Star Wars 1978 12 Back Vinyl Cape Jawa Moc Unp C9+ -- $2,700
- Gijoe 1985 Uss Flagg Aircraft Carrier W/Shipping Sleeve -- $2,650
- Rare Batman Batmobile Japan Robot Rocket Tin Car 1960's -- $2,247
- Vintage 1979 Kenner Star Wars 21 Back-B Boba Fett -- $1,999
- Transformers Ironhide G1 Sealed Box With 12 Misb C10 -- $1,800
- Vintage Mego Green Arrow 8" Carded Figure -- $1,725
- 1986 Master Of The Univers He-Man Twin Pack -- $1,525
- Mego Zorro Original Complete Rare -- $1,282
- Gi Joe Cobra 1984 Firefly Moc Afa 90 Nm+/Mint -- $1,275

For a broader view of the Toys & Hobbies section, check the Toys Barometer for June.

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