All Fair Market Value ranges are based upon the final selling prices of Motion-ette figures on the secondary market for a ten-year time period (2003 - 2013). Prices reflect average ranges for figures sold, online and offline, in excellent condition with original boxes. No official guide has ever been created for Fair Market Values. So, during the ten years we researched the Halloween Motion-ettes, we kept a log of final selling prices for various figures in the Telco line. We created a range using our recorded statistics. These prices are based on our collected data and should only be used as one resource when determining a fair price for a particular animated figure. Please note that the following list is not a complete price guide. Certain figures and variations are not included. It is intended for information purposes only. For more information on the Telco Motion-ettes, please visit our Collector's Guide and FAQ. Fair Market Values for the 18" Line of Halloween Motion-ettes Most of the 18" battery-operated Motionettes, in excellent condition with original box, sell anywhere between $15.00 and $35.00 with the exception of the Universal Studios Mummy, the rarest figure in the 18" line. The Beastman also sells for more. Fair Market Values for the 24" Line of Halloween Motion-ettes Witch: Original Witch with jack-o'-lantern: $35.00 - $65.00 Glow-Head Witch: $35.00 - $75.00 Witch Casting Spell: $175.00 - $300.00 Flying Wicked Witch: $150.00 - $250.00 Vampire: Original Vampire with skull: $35.00 - $65.00 Vampire with bat: $100.00 - $150.00 Glow-Head Vampire: $100.00 - $125.00 Monster: Original Monster with metal lantern: $100.00 - $175.00 Monster with plastic lantern: $40.00 - $75.00 Glow-Head Monster: $100.00 - $125.00 Ghosts and Phantoms: Original Ghost: $300.00 - $500.00 Pumpkin Ghost: $150.00 - $250.00 Phantom of the Opera: $150.00 - $250.00 Skeletons and Death: Skeleton with top hat and varying accessory: $350.00 - $700.00 Glow-Head Grim Reaper (Mr. Bones): $125.00 - $250.00 Masque of the Red Death: $150.00 - $250.00 Haunting Skeleton: * - ** Scarecrow: Original Cloth Scarecrow: $300.00 - $600.00 1988 Plastic Scarecrow: $400.00 - $600.00 Creatures: Devil with glowing eyes: $500.00 - $750.00 Bat with glowing eyes: $75.00 - $150.00 Bat with bug eyes: $150.00 - $250.00 Werewolf with glowing eyes: $550.00 - $850.00 Werewolf with bug eyes: $800 - ** Green Werewolf (Beast Man): $75.00 - $150.00 Gorilla - $800 - ** Universal Studios Monsters: Universal Monsters Frankenstein: $100.00 - $150.00 Universal Monsters Dracula: $100.00 - $150.00 Universal Monsters Wolf Man: $100.00 - $150.00 Universal Monsters Creature from the Black Lagoon: $500.00 - ** Universal Monsters Bride of Frankenstein: $450.00 - $650.00 Universal Monsters Mummy: $1500.00 - ** *Indicates a lack of data for an accurate low-end price ** Indicates a lack of data for an accurate high-end price
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Just got an 18 inch witch today for free. Box said in 1989 this thing was 29.99. How do you get the pumpkin back on their hand?
Free is good. If it is, in fact, a Telco, the accessory should simply slip over the top of the raised plastic base on the hand. You mention, however, that she is holding a pumpkin. If the accessory is original, this may indicate that it’s not actually a Telco, as the vast majority of 18″ witches came with skulls. Of course, the original skull could have been replaced. Either way, it’s an excellent price. And a little hot glue never hurt anything.
are these prices up to date
The averages are based on ten years’ worth of data from 2003 to 2013. Price-points dropped after 2008, then had an unusual spike two-to-three years back and are now coming back down from that spike.
that’s not good because I have 2 of the universal studios collection left, the green Frankenstein and creature from the blacklagoon still in the box. thank you 🙂
It also depends if they are plug in or battery operated. Am I correct, or does that not matter? I’m a new collector.
This price guide is only for the electric figures. The 18″ battery-operated figures only sell for original retail ($15-$35), with a couple of exceptions.
Nice work on the site. You guys really did your homework.
Thank you! We love Telco’s Halloween line, so it was a labor of love.
Any list for the Christmas Telco Line? 😉
No Christmas list, unfortunately.
hi i was wondering if you knew anyone in southern California who does repairs on these guys.I have a few rare ones in the box but not all of them work right ,any help you can give i would appreciate thanks again
Rocky,
Thank you for the question. We do not know of any repairers. We do know, however, that repairs on Motion-ettes are usually done by individual collectors and hobbyists. If you can find other enthusiasts in your area, perhaps they can send you in the right direction. Good luck with your search!
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The market on these things were crazy in the 1990’s through the early 2000’s, but since has dropped off – no doubt collectors who really wanted them paided up the big money and now the middle collectors aren’t willing to mortgage their homes for them.. But that’s good for the collectors who mainly purchasing them for enjoyment and not resell value.
I think your price guide is right on the money will the figures today, I have monitored various sales and these numbers are about right on.. Some sellers have a false appreciation of the value of their figures because they are living with the rare price gouging which occurred years ago, I glade to see the market lower now so others can enjoy these figures of the past .,. These were beautifully done and stil hold up after time..
I have the glowing eyed werewolf and a Frankenstein bride, if I wanted to sell them this year how much would they go for?
The ranges given here are still probably accurate. I have not kept up on final selling prices in the past few years. They could be more, could be less. Many factors are involved, including condition of figure and box, etc. Best of luck!
It depends on which werewolf and which bride , batteries? plug in? If it’s the plug in werewolf what color outfit is he wearing , I know someone who will pay good money for a certain werewolf
I have the werewolf with glowing eyes, and I’m pretty sure it’s battery not plug in
If it’s the battery operated werewolf it’s worth between $20 and $30 and the battery bride is between $50 and a $100 you need to find out because my friend will buy the plug ins for a good price
I have the battery operated werewolf with glowing eyes from the universal monster line, and the battery operated Frankenstein bride from the universal line, I don’t have any plug in ones, sorry
Hi Kirsten,
Telco never made a werewolf with glowing eyes as a battery-operated figure. They only made a Wolf Man (Universal Monsters line) and a Beast Man (green face). Hope that helps!
Oh okay thanks, do you know anywhere I can get any information on the universal monster line?
Hi Kirsten,
The Wolf Man, like the other battery-operated Motion-ettes, sells between $15 and $30. The Bride will sell for slightly more. I have seen her go as high as $60. The Mummy is the rarest and will sell for hundreds of dollars.
Read more about the Universal Monster line here: https://thebigscare.wordpress.com/2013/07/05/telco-motion-ettes-of-halloween-history-and-collectors-guide-2/
And read more about the battery-operated figures here: https://thebigscare.wordpress.com/2013/07/05/the-other-telco-the-economy-motion-ettes-of-halloween/
Hope that helps!
I know it is a battery operated, and it’s a universal monster one, I’m pretty sure it’s the wolfman, but it says on the box it has glowing eyes
I have the battery operated werewolf with glowing eyes from the universal monster line, and the battery operated Frankenstein bride from the universal line, I don’t have any plug in ones, sorry
hi i have a question about the 18in frankenstein i bought 1 back when it came out with the skull on the hand many years later had financial problems and had to sell it and now wanting to get it back but have had a hard time finding that version i finally found 1 pop up on ebay but she wants $100 for it my question is that a high price i think it is
Hi Jeff, the 18″ Telco Frankenstein with the skull is slightly more difficult to find than the one with the lantern. That being said, I have seen them sell for under $40.
Hey i need to thank you for putting these prices together.as i questioned previously about the 18in frankenstein with the skull and the lady asking $100 fit it. Well i messaged her and told her about the price guide i told her that the value of the animator was and told her i would give her $35 plus shipping and she excepted me offer.so again thank you this page has been extremely helpful for me
Glad you got your Frankenstein!
I am looking for the Witch Time ghost and Strawman motionettes. Is eBay my only hope?
Likely. I know of no other place online that sells these items. Good luck!
I scored a gorilla for $11.25 on Halloween. An antique store down the street had him in the window and I fell in love with the face. I had no idea how collectible these were until I looked up more information.
Nice! The gorilla is definitely unique!
Anyone know the last time a 21 inch mummy sold and how much? Very hard to find
I have a 24″ 1989 GREEN Frankenstein Monster. It looks exactly like the black one you have pictured, but most definitely green. I’ve had it (in the box) ever since it was purchased from Kmart, so I know it’s authentic. However, I can’t find any info or other examples of a GREEN 1989 Frankenstein monster. Is there any additional value added for the different color?
Thank you!
Do you have a picture?