Do you guys remember Pound Puppies? They were another popular favorite back in the day. This toy was sold by Tonka in the 1980s, which later inspired a TV special, two animated TV shows, and a feature film. They usually came in a variety of plush stuffed dog dolls with cute floppy ears and droopy eyes.
When they were first made and finally released, kids started going crazy for them. If you look at the price of these toys today, a first edition version of this toy is so rare that you can sell if for $5,000 or maybe even more if you’re lucky.
Game Boy
In the early ‘90s, this bulky version of the Game Boy was so popular that kids had to beg their parents to get one for them. Of course, many versions came after the original, there was the Game Boy Color and then the Game Boy Advance. But with all these amazing graphics of today’s game consoles, who needs an old one anyway, right? Wrong. You’ll never know what it feels like to have been a real gamer back then without experiencing the graphics of the vintage model.
In fact, if you are one of those lucky people that own one, you should probably do your research on how much the value on it is. These babies can sell for hundreds or maybe even thousands depending on the condition it’s in. If you have a special edition, like the Game Boy Light, it can go for over $1,500.
Hot Wheels
Hot Wheels was another favorite collectible. There are many versions of these cars made today, but none of them compare to the original ones made back in the ‘60s. In fact, since 1968, over 4,000,000,000 Hot Wheel toys have been made, but not all of them are considered valuable.
Some of the toys were only made as a prototype, like the 1969 “Volkswagen Beach Bomb.” This version never made it to production, making it one of a kind and with a value of $125,000. So, if you are a hardcore collector of these toys, you might want to start saving up!
Cabbage Patch Dolls
This toy was an absolute favorite! As a kid, especially little girls, we just loved carrying these things everywhere and treating them like they were our babies! Admit it, you did the same thing, right? These dolls are almost extinct! If you have one lying around in your house somewhere and you decide to sell it, you can actually score a pretty hefty profit.
As of right now, the most expensive Cabbage Patch dolls are the possession of Pat and Joe Prosey. They are so addicted to these dolls that they have more than 5,000 dolls in their custom-built Maryland museum, and they are selling everything for $360,000. Wow!
Sega Genesis Console
Ah, the Sega! This is where it all started. If you were into Mario and Sonic games back then, you’ll definitely remember this console. We all had a lot of memories with this one. Back then, because it was so popular, kids from all over the world wanted one and just had to get their hands on a Sonic the Hedgehog or Mario Kart game.
If you happen to have one lying around in your home, you might end up with a few extra hundred smackeroos - or more. Whatever you do, don’t think about throwing it away yet. If it is still in mint condition and working smoothly, hit the internet and sell it online because you could earn up to $2,000 for it. Now, that is a lot of cash for one console!