Toys That Could Make You Rich!

Added: 2026-05-10

[00:00:00]Recently, I had some friends that moved into an older home, and when they were up in the attic, they found some young boys' complete Star Wars collection.

[00:00:07][music] It was amazing to see what they had found, and I wondered if that little boy ever grew up and missed what [music] he once had.

[00:00:16]If he knew what they had sold it for on eBay, he surely would have.

[00:00:20]As we grow up, we also grow away from the toys that we once played with, but we never forget about the memories that we made with them.

[00:00:28]Those memories can be so strong that it drives some people to buy back their collection that they once had.

[00:00:34]Maybe their mom threw them out, or maybe they sold them in a garage sale.

[00:00:38]Either way, they are sometimes willing to pay incredible prices to either get what they had or what they wanted and never got.

[00:00:46]If you happen to have some toys sitting around, make sure you check the value before you get rid of them.

[00:00:52]You might be sitting on a gold mine.

[00:00:55]In this video, we will discuss some toys that can make you rich.

[00:01:01]Hasbro's G.I. Joe has been around since 1964, and kids from several different generations have enjoyed playing with them.

[00:01:09]Because of that, they have remained a favorite for a lot of toy collectors.

[00:01:14]Vintage G.I. Joes and their accessories [music] can vary in price depending on what it is, the condition, and whether or not it is in the original box.

[00:01:23]The command center can easily fetch over $100, while some figures can go as high [music] as $8,000.

[00:01:30]In 2003, a prototype G.I. Joe toy soldier that was made in 1963 sold on eBay for $200,000.

[00:01:41]These furry interactive toys known [music] as Furby came on the scene in 1998.

[00:01:47]It is funny to think about now, but the US government actually banned these toys from being in the Pentagon and other military installations because they thought that they were spies.

[00:01:57]Since the Furby had the ability to learn and interact, they feared that this toy could listen in on anything that was happening.

[00:02:04]Our cell phones can do so much more [music] than that, and yet there have been no fears over them.

[00:02:10]If you happen to be holding on to an early version in an unopened box, you may be able to get as much as $900.

[00:02:17]Condition is definitely important, though.

[00:02:21]Barbie dolls today are still pretty popular, but they look quite different than when they first came [music] out in 1959.

[00:02:28]For some doll collectors, this classic version will always be the one and only Barbie.

[00:02:34]After all, it's the one that changed [music] dolls forever.

[00:02:38]If you happen to have one of these originals that is complete with a zebra striped swimsuit and a perfect hairdo, it could bring around $8,000.

[00:02:48]Hasbro had another hit on their hands in the 1980s when they came out with [music] Transformers in 1984.

[00:02:55]These robots could transform [music] into cars, trucks, jets, and so much more.

[00:03:01]These innovative toys captured the imaginations of a lot of kids.

[00:03:06]That's why they [music] are still highly desired and worth a lot more than their original retail price.

[00:03:11]Some Optimus Prime figures in pristine packaging are sometimes listed on eBay for more than $2,000.

[00:03:19]The other Transformers [music] figures can be worth quite a bit as well.

[00:03:24]Every little girl in the '80s wanted one thing, a Cabbage Patch Kid, [music] and it really didn't matter which one.

[00:03:31]These cute little dolls were created by Xavier Roberts in 1978. [music] If you were around in 1983, then I'm sure you can remember the frenzy that happened in stores when [music] parents were fighting in the aisles so that they could land one for their kids at Christmas.

[00:03:48]If you happen to have some of these dolls in perfect condition, then they can bring a pretty penny.

[00:03:53]Of course, just like anything, packaging is key and so is the condition.

[00:03:59]If it's new in the box, then it can bring more than $150, depending on which [music] one you have.

[00:04:05]There are plenty of Cabbage Patch Kid collectors out there just waiting to find one that they do not have.

[00:04:13]Teddy Ruxpin, [music] the storytelling bear, captivated both boys and girls in the 1980s.

[00:04:19]It had a cassette player on the back and when it played the story, he came to life with [music] his mouth.

[00:04:25]This took teddy bears to a whole new level and it was one of the most popular toys [music] for several years when it came out in 1985.

[00:04:33]Some of the loose and gently used ones can go for $50 to $150, but the mint condition ones can bring $300 to over [music] $500.

[00:04:43]Some of the exceptionally rare and pristine listings can go [music] as high as $5,000.

[00:04:51]If you were into the Masters of the Universe in the 1980s, then you know what a big deal they were.

[00:04:56]>> [music] >> Lots of kids had them and if you were really cool, then you had the Castle Grayskull.

[00:05:02]Some of these figures and accessories are now highly collectible by those who are wishing to rebuild what they once had.

[00:05:09]The Faker action figure came out in 1983 as part of the second wave [music] of figures.

[00:05:15]He was known as the evil robot of Skeletor and was designed [music] to impersonate He-Man.

[00:05:21]Loose figures are valued around $69 [music] to $90 on secondary markets, but some of the higher grade mint ones in packages [music] can bring upwards of $400.

[00:05:32]Really, just takes the right buyer at the right time.

[00:05:37]The first Strawberry Shortcake doll came out in 1979 and it was produced by Kenner.

[00:05:43]Originally, it was a rag doll, but in 1980, they came out as a scented vinyl doll.

[00:05:49]Strawberry Shortcake had an incredible smell, but they also featured other characters such as Huckleberry Pie and Blueberry Muffin.

[00:05:57]Dolls that were well [music] played with, but are in great condition can still sell for $20 to $60.

[00:06:04]But, some of the rare mint in box or specific [music] figures can range from $100 to $300.

[00:06:10]Occasionally, there are some rare deluxe or international dolls that can bring even more.

[00:06:17]Lonnie Johnson was a NASA engineer who invented the Super Soaker in 1982.

[00:06:23]The new water gun hit the market [music] in 1990, and it changed the game in water fights everywhere.

[00:06:29]Soon, every kid wanted one, and they've been around ever since that [music] time.

[00:06:34]For those that lived the moment when they first came out, it is an experience that can [music] never be duplicated.

[00:06:40]That's why these original Super Soakers are still in high demand if they are new and in packaging that [music] is in mint condition.

[00:06:48]They can start anywhere between $150 [music] and $300.

[00:06:54]Everyone always talks about Barbie, but one doll that some people fail to acknowledge is Skipper.

[00:07:00]She was or is the younger sister of Barbie.

[00:07:04]Over the years, there have been a [music] lot of different versions of her, but some of the older varieties, depending on the hair, outfit, and condition of her in the box are generally worth $50 to $250.

[00:07:17]This is especially true [music] if they are the rare early 1964 editions.

[00:07:24]At one time, comics were a lot more popular than they are today.

[00:07:28]Long before [music] we had tons of entertainment options, kids would sit around, chew gum, drink a soda, and enjoy a good comic [music] book.

[00:07:37]For some people, those comic books are a great memory, and that's what makes certain ones valuable.

[00:07:43]The most expensive comic book ever sold is a 1939 copy of Superman number one.

[00:07:49]It sold [music] for a record price of 9.12 million dollars in November of 2025.

[00:07:58]Atari completely changed [music] the way we play video games. It brought them from the arcade to the home and it paved the way for every [music] gaming system since that time.

[00:08:08]This story seems crazy, but Atari buried a lot of their cartridges in a New Mexico landfill [music] in 1983.

[00:08:15]At the time, it was sort of an urban legend, but it turns out it [music] was true.

[00:08:20]In 2014, an excavation was done and they found about 1,100 of these Atari games.

[00:08:27]About 10% of those were ET, which was a really disastrous game, but they also had some big hits like Pac-Man and Centipede.

[00:08:36]Around 400 [music] of those cartridges were donated to the New Mexico Museum of Space.

[00:08:41]The remaining cartridges were sold [music] and they brought in over $100,000.

[00:08:47]That being said, you may have some games in your collection [music] or hidden away in a home somewhere that could be worth a ton of money.

[00:08:54]Halloween or Texas Chainsaw Massacre can reach [music] $10,000.

[00:08:59]Air Raid can bring 8,500 to $14,000 as a cartridge only, but with the box it can go as [music] much as $30,000.

[00:09:08]Gamma Attack is considered the rarest and only one copy exists.

[00:09:13]It was famously listed for $500,000, but even if you have some loose ones, you might be [music] surprised on their value.

[00:09:23]Some of the childhood toys that you once played with are now very, very valuable.

[00:09:28]To many, they are so much more than [music] a childhood memory and because of that, they can be very profitable if you are willing to part [music] with them.

[00:09:36]So, make sure you check your attic, basement, parents' house, closets, or anywhere else that you can think of.

[00:09:44]Definitely do not get rid of any of these toys unless you have researched the value.

[00:09:49]What were some of [music] your favorite toys that you had as a child?

[00:09:53]Are there any that you regret getting rid of?

[00:09:56]Let us know in the comments below.

[00:09:59]Thanks for watching.