Common questions about the Imperial Probe Droid from Sideshow Collectibles (2014).
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The 2014 Sideshow Collectibles Imperial Probe Droid is not considered rare, as it was a standard production item released to the general public. It was not a limited edition or exclusive variant, meaning production numbers were relatively high compared to collector's items. Consequently, it is widely available on the secondary market and does not carry a significant scarcity premium.
The Imperial Probe Droid originally retailed for $249.99. Live secondary-market data isn't indexed yet — check eBay sold listings for current value.
Sideshow Collectibles did not release a product specifically titled "Imperial Probe Droid" in 2014, as the company is known for high-end 1/6th scale figures and statues of characters like Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Boba Fett, rather than standalone droid models. It is possible you are confusing the manufacturer with Hasbro, which released Star Wars: The Vintage Collection figures, or with a different specialty manufacturer, or the item is a third-party reproduction. To authenticate the item, examine the packaging for official Sideshow logos, barcodes, and copyright notices, and compare the sculpting quality and paint application against verified images of known Sideshow releases from that era. If the item lacks standard Sideshow branding or appears to be a generic droid model, it is likely not an authentic Sideshow product.
The Imperial Probe Droid was released in 2014 by Sideshow Collectibles.
The Sideshow Collectibles Imperial Probe Droid from 2014 is a limited edition figure that is no longer in production. It is not available to purchase new directly from the manufacturer, and current availability is limited to the secondary market through third-party resellers.
Sideshow Collectibles does not have a standardized internal grading scale for their 1/6th scale figures, so condition is typically assessed by third-party collectors using general criteria such as paint integrity, joint wear, and accessory completeness. You should inspect the figure for hairline cracks in the plastic, fading on the black and grey surfaces, and the condition of the included probe droid accessories, which are prone to breakage. For a formal valuation, you can submit the item to a third-party grading service like PSA, though they primarily grade the figure in its original box if it is unopened, as opened figures are rarely graded by major services.
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