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Whether it's our parents’ house, children's books we all grew up with, Disney classics, or the best ‘80s movies, we all have things that immediately take us back to when a midday nap was viewed more as a punishment, not a treat like it is today. And although there are many things from your childhood that no longer exist or can no longer be found on supermarket shelves, such as certain beloved childhood snacks, many of us have held on to our favorite childhood toys.

Whether it's a beloved action figurine, a plush toy, a doll's house, or a LEGO set, many have preserved their most valuable toys from childhood for the sake of tangible nostalgia. Also, we knew we'd have a hard time parting with our favorite childhood toy. However, what we weren't thinking about back in the day was that our childhood toys, or these childhood things from the ‘90s (even before them) or the ‘00s, could bring us cash someday. Nowadays, people are willing to pay a lot to experience nostalgia again. Hence, lucky you if you have held onto some of your childhood playthings, because they might be worth a lot more today than they were back then. Your most valuable toy may actually be more valuable than you thought!

Below, we've compiled some of the most sought-after toys, including the most valuable Happy Meal toys, expensive vintage toys, and games that have only grown in monetary value over the years. Do you remember (or perhaps still own) any of these now deemed the most expensive collectible toys? Make sure to give those an upvote! Also, what modern toys and games do you believe will gain the status of the most valuable vintage toys in the future? PS5? Squishmallows? Let us know in the comments!

#1

Action Comics No. 1, $3.2 Million

Action Comics No. 1 header

This "pristine" 1938 edition of this comic book set a record when it was auctioned off in 2014 for the highest amount ever paid for a comic book on eBay. Why all the uproar? There are less than 50 copies of this comic book in existence.

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    Garbage Pail Kids' Cards: $1,000 And Up

    Garbage Pail Kids' cards

    Oh, the 1980s. The surreal world wide web is the perfect home for the equally surreal Garbage Pail Kids collector cards, where a card like "Adam Bomb" can fetch up to $1,000. They may be worth even more if they are in their original packaging!

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    The Original Monopoly Game: $146,500

    The original monopoly game

    An original hand-drawn oil cloth edition of Monopoly created in 1933 and once possessed by the game's creator Charles Darrow sold at Sotheby's auction house in 2011 for $146,500, more than double what it was anticipated to sell for.

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    Invader Zim
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Darrow didn't invent anything he stole the idea from multiple people ....versions of it had been around since around 1900

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    #4

    Raggedy Ann Doll: $1,000 And More

    Raggedy Ann doll and Raggedy Andy doll in the box

    Depending on your Raggedy Ann's age, selling it can get you more than $1,000. Currently, the asking price for the set in the picture on eBay is over $4,500!

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    Original Furby: $900

    Original white Furby in the box

    These interactive, fuzzy toys first appeared on the market in 1998. The toy could sell for nearly $900 if you have an early edition in its original packaging.

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    Kermit The Frog: $2,500

    Kermit The Frog plush doll sitting on the box

    Get that old Kermit the Frog doll out of the attic. Currently, the asking price for this 1976 Jim Henson used toy is nearly $2,500 on eBay.

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    Tall Tomatoe
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    damn i dont think mine was an 1976 one but i had a old patched together kermit growing up. its tongue would always fall out and my mom would sew it back on and call it surergery and kermit got to rest all day for recovery.

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    First Edition Of 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone': $6,500

    First edition Of 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'

    J.K. Rowling's book, which started the Harry Potter mania, was initially released in the United States in 1998. First copies of "Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone" have gone for as much as $6,500.

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    bElLa sTairZz
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wasnt harry potter published in english first? so itd be the pilosophers stone

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    #8

    Horrorscope Movie Viewer: $25,000

    Horrorscope Movie Viewer

    This innovative toy was created in 1964. The four terrifying tales included are Frankenstein, Dracula, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and The Curse of the Werewolf. Oh, and the price is a swanky $25,000! You can literally buy a new car with this amount.

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    #9

    First Edition Barbie: $8,000

    First edition Barbie

    Although Barbie has undergone various changes, some collectors will forever prefer the original 1959 model. Originals start at around $8,000 and come with zebra-striped bikinis and sweeping updos.

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    Old Roadie
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter shaved my original Barbie's head and painted her face with nail polish ...to look like her favorite metal band.

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    Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls: Prices Vary

    Cabbage Patch Kids doll sitting in the chair

    Cabbage Patch Kids, introduced by Xavier Roberts in 1978, are adored by doll collectors. The world's most devoted Cabbage Patch doll collectors, Pat and Joe Prosey, have accumulated over 5,000 dolls that they keep in a specially constructed museum in Maryland. By the way, you can purchase them for as little as $360,000!

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    #11

    View-Master: Prices Vary

    View-Master on the table

    To give those old 3D photos new life, Mattel's venerable View-Master, the stereoscopic photo viewer that children are accustomed to, is now utilizing Google Cardboard Virtual Reality technology. However, oh, how we loved those tiny slide projectors from years ago! Some still fetch high prices, reaching up to $1000 on eBay.

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    Shelby Moonheart
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dated a guy in college who's family photos were in View-Master. They used to live near the factory.

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    E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Toy: Prices Vary

    E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial toy with hairs and clothes

    Who could ever forget this adored extra-terrestrial from the 1982 film? If you were fortunate enough to get the 38-inch-tall “life-size” E.T. toy back in the day, it might now be worth between $700 and $900.

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    Claude The Crab Beanie Baby: $10,200

    Claude The Crab Beanie Baby

    You already know that your Beanie Babies are worth far more now than they were in the 1990s, right? Claude the Crab is one of the most valuable ones. On eBay, the 1996 plushie is currently priced at $10,200.

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    MrsFettesVette
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It may be "priced" at $10k, but that doesn't mean it's worth that, or that someone would pay that.

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    #14

    PEZ Dispensers: Prices Vary

    PEZ Dispensers Indian and president

    Sugar addicts will be ecstatic to learn that even an ancient PEZ dispenser might one day be valuable. The Astronaut B dispenser, designed for the 1982 World's Fair, garnered a huge sum in 2006 when it sold on eBay for $32,000. The 1955 Santa Claus Head dispenser, the PEZ pistol, and the Mickey Mouse Soft Head dispenser are some other very valuable dispensers from PEZ.

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    Valaun
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heres a fun fact. eBay (feebay) got started as way to sell Pez dispensers.

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    First Edition Of 'Where The Wild Things Are': $25,000

    First edition Of Where The Wild Things Are

    A 1963 first edition of the well-known children's book autographed by Maurice Sendak sold for $25K on Abebooks.com in 2012. The book's condition was particularly impressive because, as all parents are all too familiar with, picture books rarely last without any tears, smudges, or stains.

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    Barbie And Ken Dolls: $100,000

    Barbie And Ken doll in the box

    Apparently, there's just one set of Barbie and Ken dolls that has Ken rocking a beard! Once again, a very valuable error for someone's pocket. Currently, this error set is priced at a whopping $100,000!

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    #17

    Lite Brite: $100 - $1000

    Lite Brite box

    This 1967 toy allowed children to create glowing artwork by inserting tiny, colorful plastic pegs into a lit board. Today, this collectible may be priced anywhere from $100 to $1000. The one in the picture is currently listed at $159.99 on eBay.

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    HazelD
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you had it on for a while, the bulb would get Really hot. I bought my son a newer one in the 90s and it seemed safer- the "pegs" weren't as pointy either

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    LEGO Sets: Prices Vary

    LEGO Star Wars trooper statue

    In 1949, The Lego Group started making interlocking toy bricks. Since then, it has created LEGO kits with a range of themes that are enjoyable for both children and adults. Some of the most expensive LEGO sets, like the life-size Captain Rex in the picture, may be priced as high as $20,000.

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    Ugh_What_Now
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean... that sounds about retail price for Lego at this point TBH... 😂

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    Hot Wheels: Prices Vary

    the mystery machine van

    Rare findings can be worth hundreds of dollars, yet most of these palm-sized autos sell for only a few dollars. The 1969 "Volkswagen Beach Bomb" prototype, which had wheels too big for Mattel's race tracks and surfboards hanging out the back window, is one of the most expensive. Because it was never mass-produced, collectors value it at about $150,000.

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    #20

    Fisher Price's Push Cart Pete: $8,000

    Fisher Price Push Cart Pete

    Vintage Fisher Price toys can be quite profitable if they are in pristine condition. This 9-inch pull toy from 1936 brought in more than $8,000 in 2009, which is not bad considering it was initially sold for 50 cents.

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    Game Boy: Price Vary

    Game Boy box

    Nintendo's handheld game system, which debuted in the United States in 1989, was how we passed the time before we became fixated on our smartphones. Nowadays, Game Boys may cost hundreds or even more, depending on the model and condition.

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    Lauren S
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have a working one of these! And one game, Tetris.

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    Pokemon Cards: Prices Vary

    Pokemon cards

    Pokemon trading cards, first released in Japan in 1996, have a tremendous fan base, and rare cards may fetch exorbitant sums. The Super Secret Battle No. 1 Trainer is undoubtedly one of the rarest Pokémon cards ever created, with just seven copies known to exist.

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    Toy Story Toys: Prices Vary

    Toy Story Woody Toy in the box

    If you’re a millennial, you likely watched Toy Story as a child and possibly still have some of the toys in their boxes at your parent’s home. In fact, some of the key characters can fetch several hundred dollars today. Currently, Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Bullseye, Aliens, and the army men’s Signature Collection is priced at $20,000 on eBay.

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    PeepPeep the duck
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sold my original bo peep for $5, not knowing what it was or it’s worth, but I’m glad it went to someone who was Pixar crazy as I was Bratz.

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    Easy-Bake Oven: $150 - $300

    Vintage Kenner Teal green easy bake oven pan kitchen bakery

    When the Easy-Bake Oven first hit the market shortly before Christmas in 1963, practically every child pleaded for one. With a then-in-vogue pale yellow or teal tint, it was designed to resemble kitchens from the 1960s. Apparently, the one in the picture box has been sold for around $150.

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    1978 Luke Skywalker Action Figure: $25,000

    1978 Luke Skywalker action figure in the box

    Nigo, the A Bathing Ape designer and creator from Japan, resorted to Sotheby's to sell his Star Wars collection. A brand-new boxed Luke Skywalker figurine, one of just 20 available, was included in the 2015 auction. The total haul came to over $500,000.

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    PeepPeep the duck
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to hang with this dude who was pretty much 9 mentally but 60im actual years, he has his childhood collection still in mind condition, al characters and little vinyl coats/vests etc and the display case, it was pretty cool to touch it and clean it.

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    Valentino The Bear Beanie Baby: $18,000

    Valentino white the bear Beanie Baby

    Another Beanie Baby that can potentially bring in serious cash is Valentino the Bear. Even a 1993 bear with errors and a misspelling on the tag may get $18,000 on eBay.

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    Happy Meal Toys: Prices Vary

    Happy Meal toys in the box

    Because toys have been included in McDonald's Happy Meals since 1979, it's no surprise that a cult of collectors has developed around these little toys. On the marketplace, you may discover various collections, such as Barbies valued at $115, some transforming toys from 1987 and 1989 called “Changeables,” currently valued at $70 each, or Disney-themed figures priced at roughly $1,000.

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    Sarajpez
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I held on to mine forever before finally getting rid of them. Fraggles, Muppet Babies, McDonald's Transformers, etc. Maybe I shouldn't have, but I can't hold on to things forever. I still have the Barbie ones, though!

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    Simon Memory Game: $50 - $200

    Simon Memory game in the box

    Simon, a game where you had to memorize the sequence of the colors on the gadget, was a favorite among competitive players since it could keep them occupied for hours. Nowadays, a vintage one can cost up to $200.

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    Lauren S
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They still sell these today. We just got one for Hanukkah/Christmas.

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    #29

    Vintage Marbles: Prices Vary

    Vintage marbles in the wooden box

    Good for you if you've kept your collection of marbles since some are now worth thousands of dollars. For instance, a 1926 set might fetch up to a whopping $1,500!

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    Disney VHS Tapes: Prices Vary

    Disney VHS Tarzan tape

    Although most date from your parents' rather than your own childhood, many VHS cassettes are now highly valuable. Hence, check your parents' VHS collection to see if there are any unique ones. However, more "recent" ones, for example, Walt Disney's Tarzan VHS tape from 2005, is currently listed for $150,018.00 on eBay.

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    Mjskywalk
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just because someone puts an astronomical Ebay price on something doesn’t mean it is “worth” that much. Has someone bought Tarzan for that much? Cuz I have one to sell…

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    Vintage Atari Cartridges: Prices Vary

    Vintage white Atari

    Apparently, it came out that an urban legend about Atari burying hundreds of their gaming cartridges in the New Mexico desert in 1983 was confirmed. 881 recovered cartridges, in all, were sold for a total of $107,000. The most sought-after games on eBay can sell for hundreds of dollars each.

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    #32

    Mario Kart 64: $400 And More

    Mario Kart 64 in the box

    One of Nintendo's most adored games today sells for hundreds of dollars. Yet an authentic, sealed replica might cost as much as $10,000!

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    She-Ra, Princess Of Power Action Figure: Prices Vary

    She-Ra, Princess Of Power action figure in the box

    She-Ra, He-Man's twin sister, continues to be popular among collectors. Although individual action figures and accessories sell like hotcakes in the $150–$600 range, the original action figure in-box was priced at $4,000.

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    G.I. Joe Action Figures And Accessories: Prices Vary

    G.I. Joe action figure in the box

    Since its release in 1964, G.I. Joe by Hasbro has been popular among a large contingent of collectors. The cost of vintage Joes and their accessories ranges widely. According to Mental Floss, a 1963 prototype of G.I. Joe "Toy Soldier" sold for $200,000 in 2003 on eBay.

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    Super Mario 2 Original Game Cartridge: $1,000,000

    Super Mario 2 original game cartridge

    Indeed, you may get a fortune if you can find your old Super Mario 2 Game Boy cartridge. Currently, the Super Mario 2 original game cartridge listing on eBay goes for a whopping $1,000,000.

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    Nintendo Gamecube: $200

    Black Nintendo gamecube

    This console from the 2000s has many game options, from Crazy Taxi to Super Mario. One is now available online for just over $200.

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    Thundercats Bengali Action Figure: $2,000

    Thundercats Bengali action figure in the box

    Bengali was undoubtedly one of the coolest ThunderCats. Even cooler is that this 1986 action figure that has never been played with is extremely expensive and is currently offered for nearly $2,000 on eBay.

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    #38

    Pogs: Prices Vary

    Pogs in the plastic boxes

    Pogs were initially round cardboard inserts in milk caps that youngsters used to play a game of flipping with. If, by any chance, you keep the entire Marilyn Monroe collection in your attic, the pogs might bring you $1,000 today. Its rarity and the allure of the blonde actress have certainly increased its worth. The pogs in the picture, for example, are currently priced at $600.

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    Kraneia The Dancing Dryad
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when you could get something that you could make your own pogs out of cardboard or whatever.

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    Skeletor Action Figure: Prices Vary

    Skeletor Action figure in the box

    If you were a child of the 1980s, you probably enjoyed the 1982 release of the Masters of the Universe series. Although everyone adored the lead character He-Man, Skeletor is the show’s real star; hence it deserves to be sold for top dollar. And well, that’s exactly the case. Currently, Skeletor’s figurine is priced at over $3,000 on eBay.

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    Peanut Royal Blue Elephant Beanie Baby: $5,000

    Peanut Royal blue elephant Beanie Baby

    Due to a manufacturing blunder, just 2,000 of these royal blue "Peanut" elephants were created with a deeper hue than was planned. However, it is now the most valuable Beanie Baby and may fetch up to $5,000!

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    Vintage Strawberry Shortcake Dolls: $100 - $550

    Vintage Strawberry Shortcake dolls Lem and Ada

    Who didn't love Strawberry Shortcake and all her cute companions with names related to desserts? The original dolls, introduced in the 1980s, are now worth between $100 and $500. The price may be even higher if they are still in their original packaging.

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    HazelD
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dolls smelled like their fruit, strawberry shortcake was strawberry, the pictured ones like lemon, etc

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    #42

    Boba Fett Action Figure: $5,000 And More

    Boba Fett action figure in the box

    Vintage Star Wars merchandise may fetch some of the highest prices in the galaxy, given the enormous popularity of the series. One of the most well-known action figures from the movies is the bounty hunter Boba Fett. Mint, in-box versions may bring the cost up to $32,000.

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    Gundam Fix Toy Robots: Prices Vary

    Red Gundam toy robot in the box

    Certain Gundam Robots are extremely rare. Apparently, at an estimated price of $250,000, the Gundam Fix Platinum figurine was assembled with 78 platinum parts and studded with a real 0.15-carat diamond on its head. Still, less blingy versions can also earn quite a buck. The one in the picture has apparently been sold for $1,246.35.

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    Vintage Super Soaker Water Guns: $100 - $500

    Vintage Super Soaker water gun

    Water battles were revolutionized with Super Soakers, and demand for these vividly colored water cannons is still high. You may profit well if you sell your Soaker at the right moment. Versions from the 1990s might cost as much as $500.

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    Trenton Ghorley
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just gave away 2 super soakers from the 90's to the kids next door to me. After seeing their value....I still regret nothing

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    Troll Dolls: Prices Vary

    Golden Troll doll

    These adorable creatures came in various colors, personalities, and patterns. You may be making a ton of money depending on whatever kind you've preserved. While less costly variants of the more popular models are available, rarer Trolls, like this gold glitter variation, can sell for hundreds, close to a thousand, of dollars.

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    Bop It Extreme: $200 - $300

    Bop It Extreme in the box

    Keeping up with all the bopping, twisting, and flicking in this amusing game wasn't easy. And today, getting your hands on one is even more challenging, which is why private sellers are asking between $200 and $300 for it.

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    Vintage Skip It: $100 - $300

    Yellow Vintage Skip It

    If you've ever played with a Skip It, you are familiar with the agony of hurting your ankle. Ouch! Still, back in the day, this one could keep you occupied outside for several hours, which is very unlikely for modern generations. Depending on the age of the model you hold, you can currently buy it online for anywhere between $100 and $300.

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    Vintage Tamagotchis: Prices Vary

    Vintage Tamagotchis in the box

    Before Pet Society and Pou, there were Tamagotchis. Who could possibly forget attempting to care for this small digital pet? Although Tamagotchis may be obtained cheaper, antique or limited edition models cost hundreds of dollars.

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    Polly Pockets: Prices Vary

    RARE NRFB Vintage Mattel Polly Pocket Lucy & Polly's Dream Cottage House

    You're looking for Polly Pockets from before 1998 here. At this time, they were tiny (and probably a choking hazard). How much money you could make selling Polly Pockets depends on several factors, including how well-kept the items are. Still, the Lucy & Polly's Dream Cottage House in the picture is currently listed for a whopping $6,000 on eBay.

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    Lauren S
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many of these things are from my childhood. We should rename this list child of the 80s and 90s. It’s all nostalgic to me!

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    Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards: Prices Vary

    Yu-Gi-Oh! cards Blue Eyes White Dragon

    Many of us have great recollections of playing that Blue Eyes White Dragon against an opponent on the playground or swapping that Dark Magician card for an Egyptian God card. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Yu-Gi-Oh has so many nostalgia cards. And as we already know, evoking a sense of nostalgia can earn you quite a buck. For example, the set in the picture is currently priced at $48,738.60 on eBay.

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    Rubik’s Cube: Prices Vary

    Rubik’s Cube in the box

    Rubik's Cubes have been sold over 350 million times and are easily obtained online for about $20. But, some companies and creators have gone above and beyond with this little puzzle, producing more complicated and pricey varieties than before. For example, this set of limited edition Invader cubes is currently priced at over $2,000 on eBay.

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    Batmobile: $900

    Vintage Batmobile box

    Of course, Batman necessitates his iconic vehicle. This 1970s vintage Batmobile is quite sought after today and costs around $900.

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    Holiday Hero Buzz Lightyear: $150 - $500

    Holiday Hero Buzz Lightyear in the box

    Consider yourself lucky if you received one of these limited-edition Buzz Lightyear figurines for Christmas in 1998. Nowadays, this figurine may be valued at $150 to $500.

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    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1980s Action Figures: Prices Vary

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1980s action figures in the boxes

    When these green-shelled heroes initially appeared as comic book characters in 1984, soon almost every children's birthday party had a Teenage Turtles theme, and many action figures were given as gifts. Today, these figurines may sell for $400 to $900, with more valuable models costing thousands.

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    Vintage Colorforms: $250 - $700

    Disney Aladdin original art Colorforms

    It's hardly surprising that vintage Colorforms, with their vibrant backgrounds and reusable stickers, are in demand, given the current appeal of adult coloring books. These may fetch as much as $700.

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    Digimon Cards: Prices Vary

    Digimon card Exveemon BO-118 Digi Battle Series 3 HOLO Foil

    After an anime series and computer game were released, these virtual monsters acquired popularity. Digimon cards are now valuable collectibles; even today, copies in mint condition may sell for well over $100.

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    #57

    LEGO Trains: $400 - $1,000

    Vintage LEGO 7745 High-Speed city express passenger train

    It makes sense that the classic railroad sets from the adored brand fetch high prices when you combine two things about which people are fervently enthusiastic — Lego and trains. Today, these LEGO train kits may cost anywhere between $400 and $1,000.

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    #58

    Magic: The Gathering Card Collections: Prices Vary

    Black Lotus card

    Your collection might be worth a lot of money now if you enjoyed playing this fantasy card game as a child. Rare individual cards like the Alpha "Black Lotus" have sold for as much as $87K, and collections have brought in tens of thousands of dollars.

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    Kelley Gilbert Zumwalt
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This. I had over 2k cards, multiple decks and loose cards in plastic boxes. They all disappeared via tornado.

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    #59

    Vintage My Little Pony: $2,000 - $10,000

    My Little Pony G2 Rare Lot Unicorn - Princess Ponies on card MOC

    Who would have thought My Little Pony would cost that much? These colorful small figurines are now very expensive, especially vintage ones. Although sets like the one in the image may cost up to $6,000, unusual findings can fetch considerably higher prices.

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    MrsFettesVette
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This pic isn't what the original My Little Pony horses looked like. This might be some kind of nostalgia reissue or something, the ponies and packaging are both wrong.

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    #60

    Vintage 1995 Big Comfy Couch Molly Clown Doll: $100 - $250

    Vintage 1995 Big Comfy Couch Molly Clown doll

    As Molly from The Big Comfy Couch demonstrated in the 1990s, not all clowns are terrifying. If you still possess this Molly plush doll, you can sell it for up to $250.

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    #61

    Vintage Skipper Dolls: Prices Vary

    Vintage Skipper dolls in the box

    Everyone speaks about Barbie, but Skipper, her younger sister, is just as noteworthy. Currently, the vintage Barbie Skipper Ken doll set from 1991 costs nearly $700 on eBay.

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    #62

    Mary-Kate And Ashley Dolls: $200

    Mary Kate And Ashley Rare 2003 Super Spa Day doll set

    These twins ruled the 2000s, and their dolls had equivalent success. These days, they are available online for about $200 (of course, as a set).

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    #63

    Baseball Cards: Prices Vary

    Baseball Ronald Acuna card

    Baseball cards are still quite popular; many people love buying, selling, and collecting them. They also fall under the category of goods that seem to only increase in value through time.

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    Lauren S
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you have to have something from the 1970s or earlier for it to have real value today. I think by the 1990s many more of each card was made. (I think… I could be wrong and I’m sure random cards here and there are worth a ton, especially when authenticated and rated high like a 9.)

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    Batman Action Figure: $500 - $800

    90s Batman action figure in the pink box

    No matter how old you are, there’s a Batman you admired (and probably had an action figure for). Apparently, this 1976 action figurine has been sold for nearly $800.00 on eBay.

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    #65

    Ghostbusters Firehouse And Vehicles: $450

    Ghostbusters Kenner Firehouse, figures and vehicle bundle

    If you have $450 to spare, you can purchase a copy of the Ghostbusters firehouse, even if you can’t go to New York to see it in person.

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    #66

    Holiday Hero Woody: $200 - $300

    Holiday Hero Woody in the box

    Naturally, Buzz Lightyear needs Woody’s help. Apparently, the limited-edition Christmas Hero Woody doll went for $200 on eBay.

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    Shine Chisholm
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly it makes me feel very old when toys that I was too old for are called vintage.

    #67

    American Girl "Molly" Doll: $3,000

    American Girl doll Molly Mcintire with cookbook from Pleasant Company in the box

    Although a new American Girl Doll costs around $120, isn't it heartening to know that dolls like Felicity, Samantha, Kirsten, and Molly still exist somewhere? You may make up to $3,000 if you have one of these "out of print" dolls at home with its original attire and accessories.

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    Lauren S
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have Felicity, Kirsten, and Samantha. I doubt I have all of their accessories but original attire is very likely. Like I’m sure I don’t have Samantha’s locket or Kirsten’s wooden spoon. I loved these so much, they are well taken care of but I absolutely played with them. BUT! I cut Samantha’s hair once, not well I might add.

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    #68

    Lionel's Pennsylvania 'Trail Blazer" Train Set: Prices Vary

    Lionel's Pennsylvania 'Trail Blazer" train set

    Lionel's vintage electric train sets recall a bygone period. Depending on the rarity and condition, Lionel train sets, parts, and accessories might sell for a few hundred dollars or a few thousand dollars at auction. Hence, check out your attic; you might uncover an original set!

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    #69

    Teddy Ruxpin: $500 - $1,000

    Teddy Ruxpin with original boxes

    Thanks to an audio cassette player "stitched" into its back, this beloved animatronic bear "reads" children's stories. Bears in excellent condition may now be purchased for roughly $500. On the other hand, the Original Storytelling teddy bear from 1985 costs a whopping $5,000.

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    Kraneia The Dancing Dryad
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    knew someone who had the one on the far left; it didn't take cassette tapes and just random things. When you laid it down it would say "it's nap time now" and shut off till you picked it up again. One of the things it used to do is randomly giggle. Creepy AF.

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    Jem And The Holograms Dolls: $600 - $1,000

    Jem And The Holograms Comic Con 80s new wave classic Hollywood doll in the box

    All 1980s girls adored this cartoon rockstar. And the prices these dolls fetch today are genuinely wild — Jem dolls may go for over $1,000. Apparently, accessories and associated toys can fetch sums that are just as exorbitant.

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    Kelley Gilbert Zumwalt
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great. Now I'm going to have the stupid theme song stuck in my head for hours...Jem jem is truly amazing, truly truly truly amazing...

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    #71

    Vintage Playmobil: Prices Vary

    PLAYMOBIL 5300 Victorian dollhouse mansion playset box

    Playmobil, a German toy manufacturer, is practically associated with childhood. It helps to explain why collectors are so sentimental about vintage items and are prepared to pay top dollar for them. The current price of this 1995 Victorian Dollhouse is $449, whereas the listing price of the knight's castle may be around $349. Plus shipping fees, of course.

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    Lene
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a cardboard box filled with my old playmobil (from ca 1992 and up to ca 1996). I can hardly wait till my kids are old enough to play with them!!!!

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    #72

    Vintage Rainbow Brite Dolls And Accessories: Prices Vary

    Rainbow Brite Hallmark dolls 10" lot of 8 color kids

    The theme tune from this animated TV show featuring Rainbow Brite and her sidekicks, the Color Kids, that were tasked to protect every shade of color on the planet, is still fresh in our minds. Original Rainbow Brite and Color Kids dolls may currently be purchased for nearly $1,000.

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    Kraneia The Dancing Dryad
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rainbow Brite, Strawberry Shortcake, and Care Bears all started out as illustrations on Hallmark greeting cards.

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    #73

    DC Wonder Woman/Batman Action Figure: $2,000

    Vintage DC Wonder Woman action figure in the box

    Errors may be really valuable. Look at the name on the box if you have an unopened action figure. You're in luck if it doesn't fit the character! Although this incorrectly labeled Wonder Woman figure in Batman packaging is currently priced at $24 on eBay, at one point, its price was a whopping $2,000. The right timing can really make you a buck!

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    #74

    Batman Utility Belt: $1,000

    Batman utility belt in the blue box

    Besides the Batmobile, Batman also needs his arsenal of tools. A communicator, decoder glasses, and a very uncommon decoder map of Gotham City are all included in this utility belt package from the 1970s, which is currently priced at a whopping $1,000 on eBay.

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    #75

    Original Transformers Action Figures: Prices Vary

    Original Transformers action figure Optimus Prime in the box

    These action figures that turned into robots were first introduced by Hasbro in 1984. The originals can be worth a lot more than their original cost if you were fortunate enough to maintain them in their box: On eBay, Optimus Prime figurines with brand-new packaging may cost up to $2,000.

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    Masters Of The Universe Eternia Playset: Price Vary

    Vintage Mattel Masters Of The Universe He-Man 1986 ETERNIA playset

    Eternia, Masters of the Universe original playset was released in 1986. This battlefield where your He-Man and Skeletor action figures may have engaged in combat now may be worth more than $3,000.

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    #77

    'Jurassic Park' Action Figures: Prices Vary

    Mattel Jurassic Park Hammond collection Dr. Alan Grant Velociraptor Dinosaur

    The memorabilia from Steven Spielberg's 1993 movie about a theme park gone bad is enough evidence of how much we all enjoyed it. If preserved in good condition, the original action figurines from the 1990s can now be worth thousands of dollars each.

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    #78

    Faker Action Figure: $1,000

    Faker vintage MOTU Masters Of The Universe figure complete in the box

    Even though he goes by the name Faker, nothing is false about his worth. Fans are prepared to spend between $300 and $1,000 on an in-box replica of the malicious hero.

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    #79

    Lisa Frank Zoomer & Zorbit Aliens Glow In The Dark Extravaganza: $10,000

    Lisa Frank Zoomer & Zorbit Aliens Glow In The Dark Extravaganza

    Everyone marveled at Lisa Frank's bright hues, especially when they shone at night. The asking price for this retro gear may go over a whopping $1,000, with a backpack costing around $2,000.

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    #80

    Fao Schwarz 'Wizard Of Oz' Porcelain Dolls: Prices Vary

    Fao Schwarz 'Wizard Of Oz' porcelain dolls in the box

    While some of these rare porcelain dolls may be found for about $200, the entire set may cost more than $1,000.

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    #81

    Power Rangers Figurines: $200 - $1,000

    DX Gao Hunter Gaoranger Action Figure Power Rangers Haykujuu Sentai BANDAI

    The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers are now mighty valuable. A 1993 action figure the Carrier Zord (fighting machine) Titanus is worth $300. Other used Power Rangers toys have sold for more than $200 in recent years.

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    #82

    Nintendo Stadium Events Cartridge: $5,500

    Nintendo Stadium Events cartridge in the box

    Collectors are vying to get as many copies of this rare cartridge as possible because it was distributed during an early Nintendo event. Although the game itself isn't very special, its rarity makes it a treasure for dedicated collectors.

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    #83

    WUN-DAR He-Man: Prices Vary

    WUN-DAR He-Man in the box

    If you bought Wonder Bread in the 1990s, you might have also received this bulky action figure as a bonus. You would be in luck if you kept it since some of them sell on eBay for up to $200, making your love of white bread worthwhile.

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    #84

    Pretty Pretty Princess Board Game: $90

    Pretty Pretty Princess board game

    Thanks to this game, kids could channel their inner princess and play dress-up anytime they wanted. While it isn't readily available in stores today, you can still buy it online for roughly $90.

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