Garbage Pail Kids
These cards were hated by parents for their graphics, loved by kids, and are now valued at hundreds of dollars.
Garbage Pail Kids
Pokémon Cards
These collecting cards has been growing in popularity lately, thanks to the huge game Pokémon Go. They have always had a huge following of millions of people who swear they’re an investment, but they only good any money if they’re well kept.
Pokémon Cards
1978 Luke Skywalker Action Figure
Disney buying the Star Wars franchise has done wonders for the availability of merchandise. Every store now has a lightsaber or helmet, but it’s the older stuff that goes for thousands. This specific action figure sold for $25 000 in 2015.
1978 Luke Skywalker Action Figure
PEZ Dispensers
We’ve all had a cute PEZ dispenser in our life, and it probably got lost along the way. Now, the dispensers sell for thousands, one known as Astronaut B even selling for $32,000 — making us all regret losing them.
PEZ Dispensers
The Original Monopoly
The original Monopoly is hand-drawn by Charles Darrow in 1933, making it almost a hundred years old. Its age is one of the reasons it sold for $146,500 in 2011. The limited editions of Monopoly also sell super well.
The Original Monopoly
Game Boy
Xbox and PlayStation took over the market from Game Boy, making it almost obsolete. But we can’t let go of the nostalgia a Game Boy holds which is what makes it so special. Good condition Gameboys sell for hundreds nowadays.
Game Boy
Hot Wheels
Over 4,000,000,000 Hot Wheels cars have been since 1968, and these little cars are cemented in pop-culture. Most Hot Wheels today are affordable but certain ones, like prototypes, are extraordinarily rare. They can even reach prices of over $125,000.
Hot Wheels
First Edition Pound Puppies Plush
Pound Puppies flew off the shelves when they were first released in the 1980s. Kids loved them, and parents saw them as a great alternative to actually getting their kid a puppy. Now, they can sell for $5000 a pup.
First Edition Pound Puppies Plush
Cabbage Patch Dolls
These dolls bring some serious nostalgia. When we hear the name Cabbage Patch, we think of the dolls before the veggies. Pat and Joe Prosey own the most expensive dolls to date, with their 5000 doll collection being worth $360 000.
Cabbage Patch Dolls
Sega Genesis Console
It was at the forefront of entertainment when it came out and it soon had its place in everyone’s living room. Now, if you find an old Sega Genesis Console you can expect to be looking at $2000 for it.
Sega Genesis Console
Fisher-Price Push Cart Pete
Fisher-Price is still one of the leading brands in babies’ toys because they are affordable and have great quality. It’s no wonder some Fisher-Price toys made in the 50s are still around, like Pete who sells for over $3000 today.
Fisher Price Push Cart Pete
1982 Skeletor Action Figure
He-Man and his arch-nemesis Skeletor were created as comics from Mattel’s Masters of the Universe. Their action figures were most popular in the 1980s and now, a 1982 Skeletor can go for at least $2000 with He-Man not far behind.
1982 Skeletor Action Figure
Lite Brite
This game was incredibly popular in the 1960s and 1970s as it is so colorful and creative. The game was originally sold for $20 but can now go for $100. That is 5 times the original price of Lite Brite.
Lite Brite
Happy Meal Toys
Happy Meals Toys were introduced in 1979 and there has been no going back since then. Some children love Happy Meals just for the toys, especially the cartoon or movie-themed ones. Disney themed ones have actually sold for $200 a toy.
Happy Meal Toys
Furby
Furbies are still so popular to this day, but they get mixed reactions – some people call them creepy, and some call them adorable. All the discussion of cute or creepy made Furbies infamous. Now, these toys can sell easily for $900.
Furby
Talkboy
Home Alone 2: Lost In New York made this toy popular when it was used by the main characters in the movie. If you find one of these in a box in the basement, then don’t throw it away – sell it for $200.
Talkboy
Beanie Babies
You can’t just have one Beanie Baby, you have to collect all of them. These toys were huge in the 90s and 2000s, so it makes sense that there are collectors willing to pay thousands for one of them today.
Beanie Babies
Lionel’s Pennsylvania “Trail Blazer” Train Set
These electric train sets were the first of their kind when they came out, and they began a new hobby for a lot of children and many adults still collect them. They are still around, but the original sets are worth hundreds.
Lionel’s Pennsylvania “Trail Blazer” Train Set
First Edition Barbie
What can’t Barbie do? She has made movies, toys, accessories, games, and so much more. Before she became a toy legend, she had the 50s style, cute hair, and hourglass figure – making her first edition unique and worth $23,000.
First Edition Barbie
Vintage Atari Cards
These cards swept the toy scene when rumors spread that 881 cartridges were buried in Mexico in 1983. When the cards were recovered, they were sold for $107,000, with proceeds going to charity. This made them rare, boosting their price.
Vintage Atari Cards
Original Transformers Action Figures
Hasbro released action figures commemorating the robots in disguise in 1984. Optimus Prime was most popular, making it hard to get ahold of, and many kids missed out. This made the price skyrocket to $1000 if the packaging was kept pristine.
Original Transformers Action Figures
First Edition of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter series has millions of die-hard fans since the release of the first book in 1998. The first edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone goes for $6500 today, and, if it is signed, $15 000.
First Edition of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
Mario Kart 64
You can’t own a Wii console without owning the Mario Kart game, and we all have memories of playing the game at sleepovers. One of these goes for over $400, making it an expensive way to learn how to drive across roads made out of rainbows.
Mario Kart 64
Masters of the Universe Eternia Playset
One seller of the Masters of the Universe Eternia playset on eBay described the game as the “Holy Grail” of board games. It is the battleground where all our favorite fantasy characters get to fight it out, making it worth the $4900.
Masters Of The Universe Eternia Playset
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1980s Actions Figures
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles became a household name when the animated series was first released in the 80s. But it wasn’t just the show, there were action figures, and comic books too. Now you can expect one of the original action figures to sell for $600.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1980s Actions Figures
Vinyl Caped Jawa
This is another Star Wars character that isn’t quite well-known, but the fans go nuts over. This version of a Jawa will get you $5000, as its model was changed quickly when the Kenner company felt that its cape looked too cheap.
Vinyl Caped Jawa
Jurassic Park Figures
Straight from the beloved Jurassic Park franchise, these popular dinosaur toys can fetch a pretty penny if you can find the right buyer and if it’s in good condition. Some figures, like this T- Rex, can get up to $2,800 today.
Jurassic Park Figures
Teddy Ruxpin
This teddy bear reads kid’s stories through the magic of an audio cassette player that is built into its back. If you once listened to one of these bears, you can expect to get between $500 and $1000 for it.
Teddy Ruxpin
Faker Action Figure
This action figure might be named faker but he’s the real deal. Fans of this Masters of the Universe action figure are willing to pay up to $1000 if he’s still in the original packaging. He’s in the He-Man hall of fame.
Faker Action Figure
Action Comics No. 1
This was the most expensive comic sold as it was made in 1938 and kept in pristine condition. The reason for this is that it made history by introducing the first ever superhero – Superman, and he has come far since then.
Action Comics No. 1
Jem And The Holograms Dolls
She is a rock-star princess so it’s easy to see why all the girls who grew up in the 1980s loved her so much, even as much as Barbie. Jem dolls can sell for $700 thanks to both nostalgia and their rarity.
Jem And The Holograms Dolls
Vintage Super Soaker Gun
You can’t have a pool party without a water gun. So, the Lonnie Johnson recreational water gun made pool parties for kids incredibly fun in 1982. Water guns are available everywhere, but this specific gun is valued up to $1000.
Vintage Super Soaker Gun
Stretch Armstrong
Stretch Armstrong is still sold in toy stores worldwide these days, but he looked very different when he first came out. Truly vintage Stretch Armstrong figures have gone for insane amounts such as $4,000 and even $10,000 once.
Stretch Armstrong
Playmobil
The distant cousin of Lego is well known for its colorful sets and cool themes but it’s not just for younger children. A complete set can go for more than $800 making it a sound investment for people of all ages.
Playmobil
1964 G.I. Joe
We all know the G.I. Joe action man. He is one of the first toys young boys are gifted. In 1964, he debuted on the toy market, which has made the original action figure a piece of history that is worth $10 000.
1964 G.I. Joe
Strawberry Shortcake Dolls
Vintage Strawberry Shortcake dolls are adorable with their cute names and equally cute dresses. The beautiful, sweet dolls were originally released in the 1980s, making their age their main selling point. They now get sold for between $100 and $500.
Strawberry Shortcake Dolls
Digimon
Digimon is a popular TV show with an equally popular and totally catchy theme song. These digital monsters were first created in 1997 and became incredibly popular – thanks to their animated television series – making the Digimon cards collector’s items worth $100.
Digimon
Boba Fett
Boba Fett is one of the most popular villains in the Star Wars franchise. He is almost as popular as the main characters. His action figure was recently sold for $32,000, which is a great bounty for the Bounty Hunter.
Boba Fett
Rainbow Brite Dolls
Rainbow Brite dolls, just like their name, are filled with color and excitement – much like their characters on the animated TV series about Rainbow Brite and her sidekicks, the Color Kids. One Rainbow Brite doll can go for around $1000.
Rainbow Brite Dolls
First Edition Of “Where The Wild Things Are”
Do you know the Gruffalo? This is the age-old question asked in the Classic children’s book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. The first edition was in such good shape – with no rips or smudges – that it sold for $25,000.
First Edition Of Where The Wild Things Are
