These Vintage Toys Are Worth Hundreds of Dollars
It seems like it was only yesterday when we got together with our friends and played with our favorite toys. They came in all shapes and colors, and we always wanted more and more of them.
We would convince our parents to go to the shop with us, buy the new toy we saw on the TV and then brag about it to our friends.
Oh, those good old days…Now, children mostly use smartphones and computers to entrain themselves, and our childhood toys wouldn’t interest them in the slightest.
Those who are lucky might still have a few of their childhood toys at home, and they could be worth thousands of dollars. Let’s see if you have any of these toys at home!
Rainbow Brite Doll
Average original price: $7
Potential earnings: $100
In the 1980s, the Strawberry Shortcake Dolls faced serious competition – the Rainbow Brite Doll. This little girl came out on June 27, 1984, and was worth only $7 at the time. Now you could earn up to $100 for it!
The Rainbow Brite Doll is a creative, kind girl who brings happiness to others by using the colors of the Rainbow, and you can easily make some cash if you have one of these lying around at home.
Lite Brite
Average original price: $9.97
Potential earnings: $130-150
Kids in the ’90s loved Lite Brite toys. They even made it on the top 100 toys of all time by TIME Magazine for their magical design and popularity. Lite Brite was released in 1967 and sold for $9.97 each for more than 30 years.
Today, they are worth $130-$150 in online auctions. Stores like Best Buy still sell them to this day, but it’s the originals that are worth the most.
Happy Meals Toys
(Potential earnings: $100)
It’s been so long since the last time we’ve seen a Happy Meal from McDonald’s. It included toys that were free of charge, and some of them are worth a lot today, so be sure to check all the cupboards and shelves at home.
The toys from the 1990s have a value of $100, and if you post them on eBay, you might get a decent reward for them. Someone once sold the “McFurbys” for $900!
Sit ‘N’ Spin
Average original Price: $12.99
Potential earnings: $90
Parents loved these toys for their ability to entertain the children and tire them out. Toddlers could sit and spin them for hours while the parents rested.
Now, the Sit’ N’ Spin is worth $90 on eBay, and it’s a great toy to invest in, as it will keep the child occupied while the parents are free to do other tasks around the house or take a power nap.
At the same time, it’s a great way to tire out the child and get them to go to bed earlier, which means more time to relax for parents.