Old Toys And Games That Are Worth A Fortune Today

For as long as humans have been around, they have been playing with toys, and some of the most popular toys that shaped our childhoods are being sought out by collectors all across the world. Since toys and games are heavily utilized by children, it is a true treasure hunt to find ones that haven't been tampered with that could be included in a collection. Some of the most expensive, popular toys that are now prized in the 21st century are generally from the 1960s through the 1980s. 

The set of original Star Wars action figures below is worth thousands of dollars, and when the movies premiered in the 1970s, some people bought the toys and kept them in the packaging because they knew how valuable they'd be. 

Jurassic Park is undoubtedly one of the most popular movies of all time, so when it premiered in the early 1990s, toy companies quickly started to produce Jurassic Park action figures and playsets. 

On April 21st, 1989, the world of video games changed forever when the Nintendo Game Boy was released. The original Nintendo Game Boy is worth a fortune to collectors today, with the games belonging to the device holding equal or even more value. 

In 1981, Mattel released He-Man & Masters Of The Universe action figures, and the toys were immensely popular. The action figures were so loved that a TV show was created based on the toys!

Over 83 million Tamagotchis have been sold worldwide, and these toys were most popular in the 1990s and early 2000s. These electronic pets allowed kids to have a sense of responsibility and have fun while doing so. 

Yu-Gi-Oh cards were first created in Japan before becoming phenomenally popular in the United States at the turn of the century. If you have any Yu-Gi-Oh cards from 1999, you may be able to earn a fortune!

Before the famous children's film, Toy Story premiered, Thinkway Toys created the Buzz Lightyear action figure, which was accompanied by his cowboy best friend, Woody. 

Pound puppies were first created and sold in Canada, and they started to be sold in the United States starting in 1986. These plushies were phenomenally popular, and Pound Puppies were another toy that inspired a TV show and additional franchises. 

The View-Master was originally created in 1939 for adults as an educational tool, but it quickly became a popular toy amongst kids. This toy won't make you as rich as some of the others on the list, but you can still make a big chunk of change if you sell an original View-Master to a collector!

From July to December of 1996, over one million Tickle Me Elmos were sold, and this toy even caused a phenomenon during Black Friday of that year, seeing that the doll sold out and was almost unavailable for that Christmas season. 

The Bop It toy was so popular that it won numerous awards in the toy industry, and it first premiered in the late 1990s. The toy's popularity can be partially accredited to the fact that any age group could enjoy the game. 

In 1959, the creator of The Smurfs produced action figures, and some of the original figures can be worth a fortune today. The figures were produced throughout the 1960s as the comic and franchise grew. 

The Furby first premiered in 1998 with phenomenal popularity because this toy spoke its own language (Furbish) and required attention and care. During the initial production of these toys, over 40 million Furbys were produced and sold to people across the world. 

Before the Transformers were in a series of movies, there were awesome action figures that were sold worldwide with great popularity. The original Transformers action figures were released in 1984, and no one could have predicted how successful this franchise would prove to be. 

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers show was first created in 1993, and children all around the world enjoyed the colorful superheroes. The original name for this impressive 1990s toy line was "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers."

The action figures based on The A-Team were produced the same year that the famous show premiered in 1983. This show was created at an interesting time because it was close to the premiere of other action figures such as G.I. Joe and Star Wars characters. 

The most expensive, vintage My Pet Monster is priced at $6,000, although the one in good condition in your attic may be worth up to $100, depending on its rarity. These toys were a part of the creature craze of the 1980s, and at the time, children loved monsters and "gross" toys. 

The entire Strawberry Shortcake franchise was based on a character on a Valentine's Day Card that was created in 1972. A little less than a decade later, the first Strawberry Shortcake doll was produced with phenomenal popularity. 

Zany Zappers were cool glasses with an optional light you could flash that was powered by a battery. This was one of the most popular toys in the 1980s, and everyone from that generation recalls owning a pair of Zany Zappers. 

In 1981, one of the most popular toys in history was created, and My Little Ponies continue to be extremely popular today. These dolls also went on to inspire TV series, movies, and recreations of the ponies as well. 

In the late 1990s, one of the most popular card games of all time was produced, Pokémon. Throughout the decades, TV shows, video games, and movies were created that involved the Pokémon creatures. 

The She-Ra Crystal Castle Playset was first created and produced in 1985 and was the first of multiple Princess of Power playsets that every kid dreamed of in the 1980s. 

In 1981, Care Bears were invented and met the world with massive success. Four years after Care Bears were created, over 40 million of them were sold, and multiple TV shows and movies were produced. 

At the time of the toy's release in 1998, Betty Spaghetty dolls were known as unique, and millions of dolls were sold to children across the world. Though these dolls may seem simple, they are actually cultural icons that can be worth a good bit of money today. 

Star Wars continues to be one of the most popular creations of all time, and after its release in the 1970s, a plethora of action figures were created based on the characters featured in the series. 

In 1949, the first PEZ dispenser was introduced to the world, and today they are known as one of the most collectible items because they are so diverse. Interestingly enough, the PEZ dispensers have always dispensed 12 pieces of candy. 

In 1989, an engineer by the name of Lonnie Johnson created the Super Soaker, which is an exciting, pressurized water gun that still makes summers amazingly memorable for children all across the world. 

Legos are one of the most recognized toys in the world, and they were first created in 1932 in Denmark. These building blocks went on to inspire entire amusement parks, cartoons, and movies among countless other forms of entertainment. 

If you have a vintage set of the California Raisins action figures, they could be worth up to $100 if you have all four characters, A.C., Beebop, Stretch, and Red. These action figures were created based on an advertisement for California raisins. 

In the middle of the 1980s, the comic book series based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premiered, and everyone was surprised when it was met with phenomenal success. The popularity of these turtles has not slowed down in the past few decades, and countless action figures, TV series, and movies have been created in favor of these turtles. 

The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was created in 1983, and it forever changed the video game industry, and it began the age of console video games, which would be followed by systems like the PlayStation. This console was extremely popular when it premiered, and now they are treasured items to many collectors. 

Rainbow Brite was one of the most popular dolls in the 1980s, and it was first created in 1984 with remarkable success. This doll was so popular in the 1980s that a TV series and additional franchises were created about Rainbow Brite. 

In 1964, Hasbro produced the first G.I. Joe action figures, which went on to be some of the most popular action figures of all time and inspired an entire franchise that children all across the world loved. 

The idea of collectible baseball cards started primarily back in the 1860s, and they have been extremely popular since then with children across the country enjoying their favorite baseball players via the informational cards. 

Within six months of its premiere in the late 1980s, over one million Teddy Ruxpin dolls were sold, and children were fascinated and in love with the story-telling bear that came with moving eyes and a cassette that allowed Teddy to tell stories. 

You can still purchase a Lite Brite today, although if you have an original from the late 1960s, then some collectors would be willing to pay hundreds of dollars for the toy! Lite Brites are exciting toys that allow children to play with lights and create magical pictures with them. 

Cabbage Patch Dolls were so popular that the toy company that created them had to stop advertising the toy until orders could be filled. When they first came out, over three million dolls were sold!

Beanie Babies were produced for a little less than a decade, and the company that created them even released a final bear called "The End" to complete the series. Since the beanie babies were discontinued, collectors are willing to pay thousands of dollars for the plushies. 

The 1980s are known for having a "creatures" phase in terms of toys, and pictured below are Boglins, which became a part of this craze when they were released in 1987. 

On June 26th, 1997, one of the most famous book series of all time, Harry Potter, was published and made available to the public. Even though the author couldn't find a publisher at first, this ended up being a revolutionary series that still has roaring popularity today. 

Children were more than excited when Micro Machines were introduced into the market by Galoob in the 1980s and 1990s. For almost 5 years, these mini toy cars were the hottest-selling toy in the store. 

In 1968, Hot Wheels were released all over the world and today the toy cars continue to make hundreds of millions of dollars in sales each year. If you have some of the original cars from the 1960s, you may be able to make a fortune!

In 1984, the first Karate Kid movie premiered, and it was a massive success from the start. After the movie proved to be a hit, multiple action figures were produced. In the 1980s, it was extremely popular for a toy company to make action figures based on movie characters, but The Karate Kid was one of a kind. 

The man who invented the Pet Rock made millions of dollars in the 1970s, and even though the craze only lasted for a Christmas season, an original could be worth a fortune compared to what it originally sold for. 

The first generation of Littlest Pet Shops could be purchased starting in 1992, and their popularity has only increased over the decades. If you have some of these cute little animals still in mint condition, you could make a fortune. 

The original Barbie premiered in the 1950s, and the doll has one of the biggest impacts on history than any other kid's toy. Barbies are still being produced today, but if you have one like the Barbie pictured below, it could be worth a fortune. 

Talkboys, or handheld voice recorders, were first majorly featured in the Christmas film, Home Alone 2: Lost In New York, and after Kevin was seen with one, everyone had to have one in the 1990s.

In 1993, Beanie Babies took the world by storm, and everyone rapidly became obsessed with them. Beanie babies are unique because they come in a wide array of animals, although bears are some of the most collectible. 

Since its release in 1963, over 30 million Easy Bake Ovens have been sold around the world, and the toy continues to be just as popular as it was during its original release. The original Easy Bake Oven came in a teal color and was fun for kids of all ages!