These Iconic Items From The Year You Were Born Are Worth A Fortune Now

Ah, the Sega Genesis. What a gaming console that was! But there’s one cartridge in particular that could earn you a pretty penny online. Yes, M.U.S.H.A. has been known to bring in big bucks on eBay, with the Mental Floss website reporting that figures can reach $500. Not bad for an old shooter, right?

It’s hard to put into words just how big the Nintendo Game Boy was when it dropped in 1989. It changed handheld gaming forever. And if you’ve still got one in pristine condition, you could earn a lot of money. For instance, an untouched version is up for sale at nearly $2,000 on eBay at the time of writing.

If you didn’t grow up in the ’80s, take it from us – Skeletor action figures were a dime a dozen. But a certain model has attracted lots of attention in recent times, as you couldn’t buy it outside two countries in 1988. It was called “Laser Light Skeletor.” According to Mental Floss, these Spanish and Italian toys might fetch over $11,000 online. Do you have one?

My Little Pony was a true juggernaut of the 1980s. Kids absolutely adored the colorful toys – adding more to their collection by the month. Were you one of them? Well, if you’ve kept hold of your old figures, you might stand to earn a bit of cash. For example, a 1987 Mimic is currently available on eBay for $500. Wow!

Who doesn’t love ThunderCats? They fully deserved their iconic status in the ’80s. The toys alone were awesome! Yet one action figure in particular is a real collector’s item today. Yes, a sealed Bengali is worth a lot of money right now, with a person on eBay listing theirs at nearly $5,300 at the time of publishing.

Unlike your standard stuffed bears, Teddy Ruxpin had a very unique feature. He could spin yarns to children via the tape machine under his shirt. Pretty cool, right? Anyway, these toys are quite valuable in today’s market for collectors. They are currently going for up to $1,000 on eBay. Easy money!

Be honest with us – as soon you hear the name Transformers, the old theme immediately pops into your head, right? Well, it certainly does with us. But when you think of the vintage action figures from 1984, a different sound might flash up: kerching! Yes, the original toys are huge money-makers, with one Megatron selling for nearly $7,500 on eBay at the time of writing.

The A-Team was a masterpiece, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. The merch was pretty amazing as well – like the “Armored Attack Adventure Set.” You got a cool tank and a B.A. Baracus figure in the box. Now, that set could fetch close to $110 on eBay. We pity the fool who doesn’t see that as an opportunity to make some easy cash!

The Commodore 64 was a fantastic piece of tech to own when it dropped in 1982. Computers are everywhere nowadays, but they weren’t back then. Yet with that being said, the old system is still quite valuable, even though you can buy more advanced machines now. For instance, one’s currently on sale for over $396 on eBay.

The popularity of Lego can’t be underestimated. After all, who didn’t own a set during their childhood? Though there’s a certain box from the past that could pay for some new collections today. Yes, a “vintage” Fire Station dating back to 1981 is going in for nearly $125 on eBay at the time of writing.

Ah, themed lunch boxes. That brings back some memories! You could become the coolest kid on the block with one of these. Now, they might be able to earn you a bit of money. Take The Dukes of Hazzard receptacles from 1980 as an example. On eBay, a single box is currently listed at $165!

Who’d have thought that old Pez dispensers would be valuable collector’s items today? These products can fetch a pretty penny on eBay, but the Mickey Mouse “Softhead” is a different beast entirely. One of those items was actually sold for nearly $4,000 online around the time of publishing. And no, that’s not a typo!

You can’t beat a vintage Star Wars toy. There’s just something magical about them. They’re also pretty valuable now – especially the rare action figures. For example, a special Luke Skywalker model sporting a “double-telescoping lightsaber” from 1978 brought in $25,000 at a Sotheby’s auction. According to the company, no more than 20 of them exist! Could you have one in the attic?

PlayStations and Xboxes dominate the modern gaming landscape, though another console held the crown in the late 1970s. Yes, the Atari 2600 was the go-to piece of kit for aspiring gamers back then. And if you still happen to own your old machine, it might give your wallet a boost. You see, one of them is currently on sale for over $550 on eBay.

It’s hard to imagine a time when Batman wasn’t a prominent figure in popular culture. He’s such a marketable character, so that might explain why his old action figures are worth a bit of dough online. A 1976 model is currently up for grabs on eBay at just under $427. Time to start looking through your toy chests!

Can you name a more famous stuntman than Evel Knievel? This guy was a huge star in the past – he even had his own action figures. Now, those toys can bring in some big bucks on the internet. You only need to look on eBay, which has a 1975 “Stunt Cycle” set on sale for close to $695 at the time of publishing. Not bad at all, right?

Let’s not beat about the bush here – Hot Wheels toys are great. As a kid, you could have hours of fun playing with those tiny vehicles at home. Yet some of the older models might make you happy in a different way today. Yes, cars like the Redline Blue Rodger Dodger from 1974 are worth more than $1,000 online.

Tom and Jerry are a pair of characters that have truly stood the test of time. Their old cartoons are still hilarious. Their vintage merch from the ’70s isn’t to be sniffed at, either. Collectors love that stuff! Even something as simple as an Aladdin Blue Tom and Jerry Plastic Lunch Box could earn you nearly $300 at the time of publishing.

As any young girl will tell you, you can’t beat a good doll. They can last for years, after all. And if you just so happened to keep hold of your older toys, they could bag you an eye-watering fee. For instance, a redhead Kenner Blythe figure that dates back to 1972 is listed at $2,000 on eBay. Yes, you’re reading that correctly!

Who’s your favorite Looney Tune? Personally, we’re fans of Tweety Bird. He’s so cute! And the little guy’s perfect for merch like cuddly toys. Mind you, there’s one plushie that demands a bit more attention today. Back in 1971 a neon Tweety was released. It’s pretty uncommon now, so you could make a decent sum selling it. Etsy currently values the product at around $186.

In terms of looks, H.R. Pufnstuf is certainly unique. You’d be hard-pressed to name another character like him. But would you want him plastered across your lunch box and thermos? There are collectors out there who wouldn’t say no! So, if you’ve got a set from 1970, give eBay a shot. It is selling for up to $400 at the time of writing.

Away from action figures and board games, model kits are another favorite for children across the world. Plus, a few of the older sets might be worth a bit of cash today, like the “Sealab III” from 1969. On the Heritage Auctions website, one of them brought in over $172.

Before we could even dream about driving as kids, the closest thing we’d get to a vehicle was a bicycle. At least it gave us some exercise, right? Yet certain bikes are very valuable on the market right now – especially those from the past. Take the 1968 Schwinn Five-Speed Orange Krate Stingray as an example. That model is going for nearly $2,200 on eBay at the time of publishing.

If you were a creative child in the 1960s, then Lite Brite was the perfect product for you. You could put together a variety of images using pins found inside the box. It’s now a real collector’s item, with Good Housekeeping reporting that some buyers have paid close to $300 to get their hands on the product. So, it might be an idea to check if there’s a spare one in your loft!

Getting hold of a toy Batmobile today shouldn’t be a problem. You might even have one from your own childhood to hand down to your younger relatives. Then again, if you’ve still got a Yanoman Friction Batmobile from 1966, don’t be so hasty. That model is actually very valuable. Someone previously sold theirs for $6,250 on eBay.

Does your family have a history of shopping at Sears? Well, listen up. Back in 1965 the department store sold a blonde-haired Batgirl doll that you couldn’t get anywhere else. Thanks to that, the figure is now worth a jaw-dropping sum of money. Yes, one is currently valued at just under $30,000 on eBay. We’re serious! Check those toy boxes.

To say that the Beatles were big in the ’60s would be a gross understatement. No one on the planet could touch their popularity during that period. So, of course, the band had their own merch. Branded shampoo, though? Talk about branching out. Anyway, should you happen to have a bottle at home, you might make a small fortune. One apparently brought in $4,750 on Heritage Auctions!

Where the Wild Things Are is a literary phenomenon. It’s a fantastic story that’s continued to captivate kids for decades. And first edition copies can fetch a pretty penny today – especially those autographed by the author Maurice Sendak. Incredibly, one lucky person took home $25,000 after giving theirs up to Abebooks.com. We can hear you scrambling to your bookshelf!

In the days before sport simulation computer games, Strat-O-Matic was your next best bet. Using the stats available on your cards, the aim was simple – beat the other team. Mind you, if you’ve managed to keep any of those sets, their value could pay for three or four new games on a console. For instance, a baseball pack from 1962 is on sale for $200 on eBay at the time of publishing.

While they might not have the bells and whistles that come with action figures, there’s something quite charming about miniature-vehicle toys. They’re easy to play with and kids can take them anywhere. On top of that, the older models can make you a nice sum, too. Take the Lesney Matchbox German Magirus-Deutz Crane Truck. eBay has one listed for nearly $60 at the time of writing.

Picture this: it’s 1960 and your parents hand you a mysterious box. What could it be? Well, as you peel it open, you’re greeted by a Koyo Batjet. And it’s amazing! That’s not getting thrown away for a while. But should you still own that plane, it’ll earn you a decent wedge now. Incredibly, Sportscards.com offloaded one for $7,000 in 2017.

It’s difficult to imagine a time without Barbie dolls. They’ve literally entertained generations! Still, 1959 marked her debut on the market. She sported a zebra swimsuit and rocked a blonde or brown hairstyle. Unsurprisingly, those toys are worth a lot today, with TheRichest website valuing them at $8,000. Think of all the new Barbies you could buy with that!

We don’t know about you, but we’re big supporters of keeping hold of old comic books. You never know how much they might be worth in the future – even something like a Tom and Jerry publication. Yep, the characters appeared in a “Toy Fair” book in 1958, and Etsy is selling one for around $127 at the time of writing.

There’s just something about trading cards – once you get one, you want them all. Yet we’ve got a question for you. Would you give up a prized card if it meant bringing home a gargantuan amount of money? Still pondering? Well, this might sway you. At the time of publishing, someone’s selling a Bill Russell card from 1957 on eBay for $250,000. So many zeros!

Do you have any Pyrex dishes laying around in your attic? You do? Awesome! You see, some of these items are worth a lot of cash now – like the Pink Daisy editions from 1956. As we write this, one is for sale on Etsy for more than $220. That’s some valuable crockery right there!

When it comes to Superman comics, the first issue is one of the holy grails. Yet that doesn’t mean some of the later editions are any less valuable. Take issue number 201 from 1955. That book is up for grabs for nearly $115 on eBay at the time of publishing. Better than gathering dust, wouldn’t you agree?

Is there a better jeans brand out there today than Levi’s? Few can beat their quality output, and some of the company’s older products are capable of fetching a decent price online. A pair from 1954 are up for sale at $160 as we write this, so why not check your wardrobe? That’s easy money right there.

Miniature pinball machines?! They sound amazing! Kids in the 1950s would’ve loved these things. But enough to keep hold of them for the next few decades? That’s the key question. You see, if you refused to dump a Bagatelle game from 1953, it could earn you more than $125 today.

Mickey Mantle is one of baseball’s greatest players, yet not even he could’ve predicted how valuable his 1952 trading card would be in the future. Yes, a collector parted with over $38,000 to buy one via Heritage Auctions. Have you got any stashed away? It might be an idea to have a look now!

As any musician will tell you, top-notch guitars don’t come cheap. And the price doesn’t always go down when they get older. That’s good news if you’re looking to sell, though. Fender Nocasters from the early 1950s are particularly valuable. In fact, one is listed for close to $35,000 on eBay at the time of publishing.

Sometimes, it can be too easy to throw out old toys without considering how much money you could get for them. Who’s to say that you aren’t chucking an item that might pay for a future vacation? On that note, keep your eyes open for Yonezawa products. The Atom #8 Friction Car has a value of $2,000, according to Lovemoney.com.