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These Childhood Toys Are Worth A Small Fortune

$13,000 Matchbox Car. What?

Yes, you heard that right. Countless youngsters liked the toy car and the toy firm that created them. As these Matchbox vehicles used to value less than a dollar apiece in 1953 during their debut. Lesney Products was eventually acquired by Mattel.

The toy’s worth has increased by more than 13,000 percent, only until 2004, when Jim Gallegos, known for his Matchbox collection, paid $13,000 for a brown No. 30 crane. A fun fact! Gallegos owns over a whopping $1.4 million matchbox cars, which is absolutely unbelievable. The love for this toy that it receives is for an obvious reason.

The $20,000 worth Superman Action Figurine

The 13-inch tall Superman action figurine released in 1940 by Ideal Novelty and Toy Company was definitely one for the kids. Since then, it has now become one of the most valuable figurines in the world. The original toy’s head and upper torso were made up of wood.

This toy is said to be debuted for the first time in the franchise’s history. Its original price in the old times was just 94 cents, which is now almost worth 30,000 times more. Ready to make most of the toy with a price tag of more than $20,000.

Cabbage Patch Kid, Up’ N Up

The cost of the Cabbage Patch kid’s “adoption fee” is high, way high. It was a kid’s toy whose “adoption fee” in 1984 was for $40. Also, the hand-stitched sculptures were made by Xavier Roberts. Now they are reintroduced in a newer form after eight long years.

You might as well resell one of the original 1984 dolls. Considering its condition, if it’s great, then the doll can also be sold for $1,000 and upwards today itself. Although not with the same enthusiasm, the doll was recently re-issued, compared to its first debut, which took place three decades ago.

$6,000 worth Darth Vader’s Telescopic LightSaber

The worldwide audience watched in awe as George Lucas presented a new futuristic appeal to moviemaking. Yes, you guessed it right; The Star Wars. It almost immediately gave birth to a toy giant. That took a positive toll on the merchandise, as for any serious collector of the toys from the Star Wars franchise costing $2.49 each, in 1978 was a must-have.

The Telephonic lightsaber Darth Vader toy in today’s collector market is worth at least $6,000. The extended lightsaber was considered unpopular by customers back then, which resulted in Kenner only making a few hundred of the toys.

Annoying Little Furby

Do you remember when the Furby first appeared in 1998? In the retail aisles, parents were fighting with each other to get their hands on the electronic gift. The toys could communicate, make strange noises, and have blinking eyes. The National Security Agency (NSA) once banned the toys from Fort Meade due to fears that they may be used to listen in on conversations.

The initial price of the toys was $35, but some of the valuable editions in perfect condition are now fetching upwards of $900. That’s a lot of money to spend on something that so many people dislike.

Look! It’s The Ruxpin Teddy

In 1985, a Teddy Ruxpin doll could be purchased for $69.99. The teddy animal with the built-in tape player became an instant success and was popular among kids. The doll could recall your name, narrate stories, and even move his eyes for a more realistic appearance. I mean, what more could kids ask for?

While costs vary depending on your Teddy Ruxpin’s condition, we’ve seen him go for $400 on eBay. Even if you didn’t treat your doll the way you should have, it could still be worth $150. Try getting that kind of cash for a regular cassette player.

Strawberry, Shortcakes, And A Pretty Doll

Everyone can agree to the fact that a boy’s favorite toy as a kid was cars and robots, and for a little girl, it was most definitely her precious dolls. Remember how your elder or even younger brothers would destroy your sweet strawberry shortcakes dolls? Well, now they will surely regret having done that.

That pretty doll you once used to play with is now worth $1,000. Isn’t it strange how far we have come? A tiny doll that once cost a few pennies will now most probably empty your savings or at least your pocket money for months.

Pinky Promise? Or Pinky Pony?

In the 1980s, if you desired a My Little Pony, a fast trip to the stores would get you one of them. The collection’s holy grail could only be obtained through a mail-order method.

Rapunzel is a pink Little Pony with a long mane of gold hair that is tinseled with pink tinsel. You had to order this pony via mail and then wait patiently for it to arrive. You now might sell My Little Pony for up to $900, or even more if you find the perfect pony for whom you are prepared to part ways instead of some cash.

Buy Now! The Luke Skywalker Toy Now For $25,000

Luke Skywalker ought to be brought up when there’s a discussion about Darth Vader, and if you are a fan of Darth Vader, it is impossible that you don’t know about the famous Skywalker. At a Sotheby’s auction in 2015, a  Skywalker toy still in the box and in its excellent form was put up for sale for $25,000.

A Japanese artist named Nigo chose to sell the original 1978 action figurine, making a clean profit. Many rare replicas of  Canadian and Hungarian bounty hunter Boba Fett were also sold by him, for $6,250 and $15,000, respectively.

Barbie Doll Amped Up A Notch

Everyone loves Barbie dolls, especially girls. And even teenagers also have a full-fledged collection of these. Due to the doll’s extraordinarily rapid increase in popularity, a large number of Barbies were produced when it was originally revealed. Some of the original Barbie dolls can sell for upwards of $1,200 each.

If you have the holy grail of Barbies, you could be able to buy a new car with the proceeds from the sale of the one-of-a-kind doll. At the auction, a first-edition Barbie wearing the classic black-and-white striped swimsuit might fetch up to $20,000. Not bad for a doll that debuted in 1959 for about $3.

$72,000 For A Toy Van. Insane Or Antique?

Not a Lexus LM, not a Becker Jet, and not even a Hyundai Staria is the most expensive van globally. In fact, this antique toy “Volkswagen Beach Bomb” will surely top that list. Although, back in the day when the toy was first launched, it was not a huge success, and it was even discontinued.

However, now you will wish that you had one of these. Because presently, only two of these antique vases exist. One of them was sold for a staggering $72,000 at an auction, which basically shows that some people really do want to hold on to their childhood.

$13,000 Matchbox Car. What?

Yes, you heard that right. Countless youngsters liked the toy car and the toy firm that created them. As these Matchbox vehicles used to value less than a dollar apiece in 1953 during their debut. Lesney Products was eventually acquired by Mattel.

The toy’s worth has increased by more than 13,000 percent, only until 2004, when Jim Gallegos, known for his Matchbox collection, paid $13,000 for a brown No. 30 crane. A fun fact! Gallegos owns over a whopping $1.4 million matchbox cars, which is absolutely unbelievable. The love for this toy that it receives is for an obvious reason.

Most-Wanted Toy Crane

Yes! We do not deny the fact that Cranes are extremely useful. In fact, it is one of the most beneficial vehicles to exist on planet earth. The Lionel 3360 Burro Crane served as a basis for a number of subsequent model cranes. Built in the 1950s, this prototyping masterpiece has always been extremely difficult to locate.

The vendor received $85,062.25 from an eBay auction for the Burro Crane. Even though Lionel trains are regarded as some of the best-built models of all time, we still can’t really imagine spending this much money on a collectible and rare toy.

What! Pikachu Illustrator Card At  $150,000

Extraordinary pokemon trading card game picked up steam around January 1999. What a time to be alive! Popular among both the kids and the adults ever since. Are you searching for the rarest card in existence? Search no further than the Pikachu Illustrator card. It is the ultimate one in this card game.

With the rarest double stars on it, this card has already boosted its value. And wait, there’s more, the cherry on top! While you’ve considered the above statement, here’s more. Just six of these cards were created, making it one of the most sought-after collectibles in the toy market.

Definitely Not A Garbage Of $4,000

People have all sorts of hobbies and passions. It could be collecting coins, cards, stamps, and many other things, or“collecting cards” is yet another important one. As a child, if you had the craze of having a collection of those Adam Bomb Garbage Pail Kids, then you are in for a pleasant surprise.

Guess what? At present, those best-selling cards are worth $4,000, and the ones which are a little less in demand are worth at least $700. Moreover, if you have those in their original condition with proper packaging and no wrinkles and scratches, they are worth much more than this.

A Crab Not To Be Scared Of

Are you a fan of tie-dye clothes? Or just a person who is a trend fanatic and likes to keep on with all the ongoing trends. Then, you will be thrilled to know about this tye-dye soft toy. In case you knew about them already, well, that’s also good enough.

If you own one of these Claude the Crab soft toys and are not emotionally attached to them. We recommend that you definitely put them on eBay. Why? You ask? Because this little beanie baby is now one of the most demanded OG toys and is valued at $8,000 on eBay.

Free Or Not Free, He-Man Stays In Demand

If you are a 90s kid, especially a boy, you must have loved all the superhero cartoons that were telecasted. But do you remember the exact replica of the superhero toys you used to play with? Well, consider yourself lucky if you have still held on to at least one of those toy heroes.

One of the cartoon characters named He-Man toys was once given out for free with grocery items, cut to now, the same He-Man toy is worth $1000. Although such miniatures are valued only if they are in mint condition, even with no proper packaging, they go up to $120.

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