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Our good old childhood days were spent playing with toys and imagining stories around them. Whether it is the vintage Superman toy or an early video gaming console, we loved them! If you happen to have held onto certain toys from your childhood, you might be sitting on a goldmine. Here is a list of 25 valuable toys from your childhood that are worth a lot of money today.
1978 Luke Skywalker Action Figure
The former Japanese designer, Nigo, launched this Star Wars Collection in 1978, and it became an instant success. Not only in the 80s but even today, this action figure is quite popular among youth. The total collection of this action figure earned in a 2015 auction is nearly half a million dollars.
Peanut Royal Blue Elephant Beanie Baby
While these toys were manufactured in 1997, only 2000 Beanie Baby toys were made due to technical defects. Since then, this toy has been worth around $5000. Even the alternatives of Beanie Baby, like Humphrey the Camel, are priced at around $2000. Now, people who own this toy see it more as a collectible item.
PEZ Dispensers
These candy-less PEZ dispensers still shock many people. These PEZ dispensers which were initially made in 1982 get sold for around $32,000 on eBay. Some of the known dispensers are Astronaut-B, Mickey Mouse Head, and 1995 Santa Claus Head dispensers. Although it is a toy, many financial experts consider it a profitable asset.
ThunderCats Figures
ThunderCats action figures were a favorite of children in the 80s, transporting them to the mystical world of Third Earth with their heroic adventures. Vintage ThunderCats figures of Lion-O and Cheetara are prized by collectors for their detailed sculptures and accessories. Figures in mint condition with their original packaging are particularly valuable, ranging anywhere from $1,000-2,000.
The Original Monopoly Game
Charles Darrow, the inventor of the Monopoly game, made an original hand-crafted version of this game in 1933. In 2011, this original piece was sold for around $146,500 at an auction house in New York. Apart from the original set, other vintage sets from the 1940s sold for around $4000 on eBay.
Hot Wheels
Most of the children loved playing with Hot Wheels cars in their childhood. However, there were few cars which were considered rare. One of them is the 1969 Volkswagen Beach Bomb which had different features than other cars at that time. Due to less production, this particular car became a valuable item worth around $150,000.
Action Comics No. 1
Nowadays, people choose superhero movies over comics. But back in the 1940s, vintage action-hero comics became everyone’s favorite. However, these kinds of comics are rare these days, which is why they are worth millions of dollars. For instance, the first-ever Superman comic was sold for millions in a 2014 auction.
American Girl “Molly” Doll
In the 1990s, many girls became instant fans of American Girl dolls. At that time, they used to cost around $20, but now those same dolls with original clothing can be sold for more than $3000. Different versions of Molly Doll like Samantha, Kristen, and Felicity are also worth around $1000 in the 21st century.
Wun-Dar He-Man
This half-naked strongman, better known as He-man, came as a gift for purchasing Wonder bread in the 1990s. But, today this action figure is worth around $500 on eBay. Meanwhile, other action figures from the 1990s like Wonder Woman or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are not worth much as compared to He-man.
Tamagotchi
Tamagotchi virtual pets were a sensation of the late 90s, allowing children to care for their digital pets and watch them grow and evolve. Original Tamagotchi devices in working condition, especially rare variants or those in their original packaging, are prized around $2,000 by collectors.
First Edition Barbie
The classic and the most manufactured doll in the world, Barbie is considered an all-time favorite doll for girls. But, apart from teenage girls, even toy collectors have developed a craze for this doll. The 1959 version of Barbie, currently has a worth of around $20,000 on the Internet, which makes it a valuable toy.
GameBoy
Before Nintendo or any other portable video games came, people used to enjoy GameBoy stations. GameBoy was first launched in 1989, and it became a massive success in the USA. Even today, many old fans seek to play GameBoy Light, which is why these are worth around $1,000 for each set.
Original Transformers Action Figures
Hasbro initially produced the first version of Transformers in 1984. Someone who has still saved the original set of Transformers can make a lot of money out of them. On eBay, the original action figure of Optimus Prime sells for around $1,000. Other action figures of this model like Bumble Bee or Megatron are also considered valuable.
Teddy Ruxpin
Teddy bears are always in demand in the market, but the original story-telling teddy bear costs much more and is difficult to find. The original Teddy Ruxpin was first manufactured in 1985. This teddy bear is still in demand because one original set of these costs around $2,000 on eBay.
Jurassic Park Action Figures
Everyone loved the 1993 film, Jurassic Park, but fans went crazy when the action figures were launched in the market. If someone still keeps them safe and in good condition, then these action figures can make them a good amount of money. For example, the original T-Rex is listed for $3,000 on eBay.
Pokemon Cards
Pokemon trading cards were first launched in 1996 in Japan. Since then, everyone has gone wild when it comes to collecting these cards. These holographic printed cards can be traded for more than $12,000 on the internet. For example, The Super Secret Battle No. 1 Trainer is one of the rarest Pokemon cards, worth around $90,000.
She-Ra
She-Ra, who was the twin sister of He-man, got immense love from the He-man fans. Just like He-man, the action figure of She-Ra with her horse was quite popular among fans. Nowadays, her action figures are difficult to find, but if you have them now, then you might make thousands of dollars from them.
Lego
Since the launch of the first edition of Lego toys, fans never really stopped buying them. Fans still look for 1940s Lego Toys on the internet. These original first-edition Lego toys, specifically train sets or city sets, are worth around $3,000 on eBay, which makes them a valuable collection.
Horrorscope Movie Viewer
This fun yet horrifying toy was first launched in 1964. It played four dreadful stories: Frankenstein, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Dracula, and The Curse of The Werewolf. Children used to get terrified yet amazed by the brilliance of this movie viewer. The Horrorscope Movie Viewer is a collector’s choice that can bring you around $20,000 on eBay.
Fisher Prices Push Cart Pete
These vintage Fisher Price toys can turn out to be profitable as they are high in demand by toy collectors. This push toy originally came out in 1936 and was quite popular among kids due to its low price. Currently, one set of these is listed for around $8,000 on eBay.
Happy Meal Toys
When McDonald’s added Happy Meals to their menu, they started generating more sales. After analyzing this, they started producing Happy Meal Toys like Frisbee or puzzle locks for the kids. Since then, many people started collecting the toys and now the whole collection of these toys is worth around $200-300.
Super Soakers
Super Soaker water guns revolutionized outdoor play in the early 90s with their powerful water-blasting capabilities. Vintage Super Soakers in their original packaging, particularly early models like the Super Soaker 50 or Super Soaker 100, are highly sought after by collectors who fondly remember summer days spent engaged in epic water battles.
Vintage Marble
If someone has a hobby of collecting marbles, then they might get lucky, as a single set can be quite profitable for them. Many marble collectors are always in search of a good set of marble. Therefore, if someone owns elegantly shaped marbles, then they can sell them for a few hundred dollars.
Mighty Max Playsets
Mighty Max playsets offered boys in the early 90s the opportunity to embark on thrilling adventures in miniature form. Vintage playsets featuring iconic locations like Skull Mountain or Doom Zones are highly sought after by collectors. Complete sets with all original pieces and accessories, especially those in pristine condition, can command significant prices in the collector’s market.
Polly Pocket
Polly Pocket compacts, first introduced in the late 80s, captured the imagination of young girls within their tiny worlds. Vintage Polly Pocket sets from the early 90s, featuring iconic designs like the Polly’s Dream World or Magical Movin’ Pollyville complete set with all original pieces, can have high prices in the collector’s market.
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