The world of collectibles is getting bigger and bigger by the day, and there is a fluctuating market around nearly every item. Whether you buy to collect, invest, or make a one-time casual purchase, there is a lot of information about these items that is worth knowing. And The Walking Dead franchise has a massive number of epic grabs for fans and collectors alike.
While there are no set rules about what is good to buy, something that isn’t valuable but holds sentimental value to someone can be priceless, versus a material amount attached to an item. There are a bunch of things that are handy to know. I would always get familiar with brands early on.
This will guide you to pages and average selling prices of items of lines that you can begin to recognize.
McFarlane Toys has been one of The Walking Dead’s biggest distributors of merchandise for over a decade. While there have been some fans who don’t like features of their lines, such as the sculpt work, it cannot be denied that they have been a great way for fans to pick up items connected to the franchise. Alongside that, physical media distribution, auction items like props and costumes, and AMC store releases are just a handful of pieces that fans can grab. Here is where you can find some of these items and what still makes them a good buy today.
Must-Have The Walking Dead Collectibles
To start things off, we will head to McFarlane Toys and their The Walking Dead line. Back in December 2011, the first wave was released and featured Rick, Carl, Shane, and two different walkers. In total, there have been around ten waves of the 5.5-inch figures released, with many characters getting plastic versions of themselves.
The pricier pieces now are the likes of the Daryl Dixon with Chopper set, which can fetch around $70, and Eugene Porter, who can go for around $40 and can still be picked up second-hand on marketplaces or vintage toy stores.
If you missed out the first time around, in 2024 McFarlane began to re-release the 5.5-inch figures with very slight differences, such as Rick, Glenn, and Morgan, in different packaging for newer audiences.
If you had these from the first time around, there isn’t enough of a difference, in my opinion, to re-buy this line. But if not, they are a fun purchase and, at around $25 a figure from most toy retailers, they are worth grabbing. They may not increase too much in value over time, but who knows!
Alongside the 5.5-inch figures, there were a range of statues that now have a premium price tag, with comic book Negan reaching around $480. There are also building sets that are similar to LEGO sets, where you can build locations from the show, such as the Prison Tower, which is around $80, and Dale’s RV, around $74. It is worth mentioning that whilst these prices reflect boxed items, unboxed versions can be a great option, but make sure that the building sets have all of the pieces, as some are very tiny!
Hiya Toys has also recently expanded its figure line by creating new figures from the spinoffs, such as Dead City, Daryl Dixon, and The Ones Who Live. These figures are smaller 1/8 scale releases but are highly detailed considering their size. These are still relatively new and can be picked up for around $35.
If you are looking for some alternative items, then the AMC Store offers a range of official The Walking Dead designs in clothing, posters, drinkware, and blankets. These probably won’t hold much value, but they are a fun purchase to literally wear your fandom on your sleeve. Another great store that stocks hundreds of The Walking Dead items is the Woodbury Shoppe, which is based in the home of The Walking Dead, Senoia, GA, and has a physical store fans can enjoy, as well as a museum.
If you want a really premium item, then it is always worth keeping an eye on auction sites such as Goldin, Propstore, and, most recently, Heritage Auctions.
These auction houses have sold hundreds of The Walking Dead props and costumes to lucky fans who can bid the most. One screen-used Lucille went for $100,000, and this is as premium as The Walking Dead collecting gets. You usually need to register first before you can bid, so it is always worth doing this as soon as possible before bidding on the lot you have your eye on.
Recently, there has also been a The Walking Dead mini museum released on Kickstarter that features 32 pieces of props used in the show. Prices range depending on what you want included in the package and range from $19 to $799, making it a pretty desirable piece. And if you are into comics, then check out my The Walking Dead comic guide here.
These really are just a small handful of the massive selection that is out there. It is absolutely worth grabbing any The Walking Dead items that take your fancy, whether they will gain value or not. Collecting is subjective, and that’s what makes it so darn fun!
Check out the official AMC Store for The Walking Dead franchise here.
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