Have you ever checked the back of a closet or the bottom of a storage box for old childhood toys? You may be sitting on items that could bring in real money, from a modest profit on a Lite Brite to huge sums for rare G.I. Joe figures. Plenty of buyers are still looking for these collectibles.
Here are 35 vintage toys that could still sell for a hefty amount.
1. Vintage Playmobil
Could be worth: $1,200
You probably remember this less-impressive alternative to Lego. Playmobil is still around, but an old Victorian Mansion set can be especially valuable.
2. Push Cart Pete
Could be worth: $9,200
This unsettling toy from the 1930s is one of the rarest around and was among Fisher-Price’s earliest products.
3. Original Gameboy
Could be worth: $5,900
If one of these spent time riding around in the back of a station wagon, it may be worth tracking down. It could bring in several thousand dollars.
4. Happy Meal Toys
Could be worth: $950
Those tiny plastic giveaways once came free with meals, but some sets can now sell for nearly $1,000.
5. Teddy Ruxpin
Could be worth: $5,000
The talking teddy bear that once kept kids up at night could be worth a lot if you still have one.
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6. Original Monopoly
Could be worth: $80,000
You probably do not own the true original version of Monopoly, complete with its white oilcloth board. If you do, though, it could be worth a fortune.
7. Easy-Bake Oven
Could be worth: $275
That is enough to buy a pretty nice air fryer instead.
8. Bop It
Could be worth: $100
Bop It inspired plenty of odd variations, including the Bop It Extreme 2. At least one seller believes it can still bring in a hundred dollars.
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9. Raggedy Ann Doll
Could be worth: $5,000
It may be hard to believe that a dirty, boxless toy could command that kind of price.
10. Masters of the Universe Eternia Playset
Could be worth: $2,850
This enormous set would have thrilled many kids. In good condition, it can still fetch a few thousand dollars.
11. American Girl Molly Doll
Could be worth: $3,800
Some collectors are willing to pay a lot for this doll, which some would describe as eerie.
12. Original Furby
Could be worth: $1,000
Many Furbys may have been destroyed after driving their owners to distraction. There have even been horror stories about them being burned or smashed.
It would be surprising if no horror movie had ever been made about them, but one actually was.
13. Atari Game Cartridges
Could be worth: $500
If you still have old Atari cartridges, especially the “E.T.” game, they could be worth several hundred dollars.
14. Rainbow Brite Dolls
Could be worth: $7,000
Hallmark’s Rainbow Brite dolls from the 1980s can be worth a great deal if they are in the right condition.
15. Mary Kate and Ashley Dolls
Could be worth: $300
The Olsen twins turned nearly everything they touched into money, including these dolls if they were kept in good condition.
16. Peanut Royal Blue Elephant Beanie Baby
Could be worth: $5,000
Most Beanie Babies are not worth much now, but this particular version is a major exception.
It also comes from an era when political preferences were treated as a lighthearted joke, which feels very different now.
17. Magic the Gathering Cards
Could be worth: $42,000
People will pay remarkable amounts for collectibles, or at least for what they believe other people will pay. An original beta starter deck of Magic the Gathering cards is listed at a very steep price.
18. PEZ Dispensers
Could be worth: $1,000
PEZ has released an enormous number of dispensers since 1927, and the valuable ones can be hard to identify until they show up on eBay with a high asking price.
19. Old Colorforms
Could be worth: $700
Part coloring book, part sticker activity, Colorforms were a fun creative outlet for kids. Some vintage Disney-themed sets are selling for around $700.
20. Pokémon Cards
Could be worth: $175,000
Cards like these likely need to be in pristine, untouched condition to justify that kind of value. Still, rare examples can be extremely expensive.
21. Vintage Marbles
Could be worth: $1,275
This looks like one of the easier collectibles to counterfeit, so it is worth checking old drawers and side tables carefully.
22. ’96 G.I. Joe with Vehicles
Could be worth: $98,000
Used figures can still sell for a shocking amount if they are rare enough and in the right package or set.
23. Action Comics No. 1
Could be worth: $2,500,000
This is an eye-popping price, but the comic is famous for featuring Superman’s first appearance. It is currently listed for two and a half million dollars, though a sale at that level would be unlikely.
24. First Generation Tamagotchis
Could be worth: $3,300
The little digital pet that once caused so much stress could now be worth a few thousand dollars, especially if it is a rare version.
25. Boba Fett Action Figure
Could be worth: $5,000
Vintage Star Wars toys in their original boxes are often valuable, and Boba Fett is one of the strongest examples.
26. Wun-Dar Toy
Could be worth: $350
He-Man collectibles are popular with buyers. If you have a Wun-Dar toy still in the box, it is listed for $350 on Amazon.
27. Lionel Union Pacific Train Set
Could be worth: $3,000
Train toys may draw laughs, but selling one for $3,000 would be no joke.
28. Lite Brite
Could be worth: $80
You probably are not retiring on this, but if someone else bought it for you or you paid only a small amount, that is still a profit.
29. My Little Pony Toys
Could be worth: $6,000
Boxed and well-preserved sets can reach as much as $6,000.
30. Garbage Pail Kids Cards
Could be worth: $880
A full box of these cards could bring in nearly $1,000.
31. Lego Trains
Could be worth: $250
Since Lego sets are already expensive, selling an old train set can help recover some of the cost.
32. Vintage Super Soakers
Could be worth: $10,000
There may be no better feeling than soaking a friend with a Super Soaker, especially if the one you used helped pay for a very expensive replacement.
33. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (First Edition)
Could be worth: $15,000
A first edition can be worth an impressive amount. If one of these is on your shelf, it may be time to check it closely.
34. First Edition Barbies
Could be worth: $4,000
With countless Barbies in circulation, an early first-generation version is still likely to have collectible value.
35. Where the Wild Things Are (First Edition)
Could be worth: $2,900
First editions of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s book can sell for nearly $3,000.
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