Here's A List Of Toys From Your Childhood That Are Worth A Fortune Today

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According to Investing.com, these old toys are worth a fortune today:

  • 1. Darth Vader & Obi-Wan Kenobi Telescoping Lightsaber

Year(s): 1977

Maker: Kenner

Original Price: $2.50*

Worth Today: $30,000

  • 2. Madame Alexander Wizard of Oz Doll Happy Meal Toy

Year(s): 2007-2008

Maker: Madame Alexander

Original Price: $3.99* 

Worth Today: $80* 

  • 3. Mickey Mouse Wind Up Organ Grinder Toy

Year(s): 1939

Maker: Louis Marx & Co.

Original Price: $0.20* 

Worth Today: $10,000*

  • 4. Action Comics No. 1

Year(s): 1938

Maker: DC Comics

Original Price: $2 (Adjusted for Inflation)*

Worth Today: $3.2 Million*

  • 5. 1980s Transformers – Optimus Prime Gold

Year(s): 1980s 

Maker: Hasbro

Original Price: $20.99*

Worth Today: $3,720.00*

  • 6. 1960s G.I. Joe

Year(s): 1960s

Maker: Hasbro

Original Price: $4*

Worth Today: $200,000*

  • 7. Easy-Bake Oven

Year(s): 1960s

Maker: Kenner

Original Price: $15.95*

Worth Today: $305*

  • 8. Original Barbie

Year(s): 1959

Maker: Mattel

Original Price: $3*

Worth Today: $27,450*

  • 9. Ronald McDonald Happy Meal Toy

Year(s): 1960s

Maker: McDonald’s 

Original Price: $0.10* 

Worth Today: $175-$195* 

  • 10. E.T. The Extra Terrestrial β€œLife Size” Action Figure

Year(s): 1982 

Maker: Hasbro 

Original Price: $34.99* 

Worth Today: $900*

  • 11. Pez Dispenser – World’s Fair 1982

Year(s): 1982

Maker: Pez

Original Price: $1.99*

Worth Today: $33,000*

  • 12. Mario Kart 64

Year(s): 1997

Maker: Nintendo

Original Price: $8.99*

Worth Today: $375*

  • 13. Game Boy

Year(s): 1989

Maker: Nintendo

Original Price: $89.99*

Worth Today: $579.99*

  • 14. Hot Wheels – β€˜67 Camaro From the Treasure Hunt Series

Year(s): 1995

Maker: Mattel

Original Price: $1.00*

Worth Today: $1,197*

  • 15. Happy Meal Teenie Beanie Babies

Year(s): 1997-2000, 2009

Maker: Ty Inc.

Original Price: $2 each* 

Worth Today: $10,000* 

  • 16. Garbage Pail Kids (Cards)

Year(s): 1985

Maker: The Topps Company

Original Price: $3.75 for a set*

Worth Today: $4,000*

  • 17. Disney VHS Black Diamond Collection

Year(s): 1984-1994

Maker: Disney

Original Price: $9.99-24.99*

Worth Today: $4,000*

  • 18. Super Mario Bros. for NES

Year(s): 1985

Maker: Nintendo Entertainment System 

Original Price: $9.99* 

Worth Today: $2,500*

  • 19. Gone Platinum Barbie Doll

Year(s): 2001

Maker: Mattel

Original Price: $10-20*

Worth Today: $158* 

  • 20. Atari 2600 β€˜Air Raid’

Year(s): 1982

Maker: Men-A-Vision

Original Price: $30* (Adjusted for Inflation)

Worth Today: $33,400*

  • 21. Super Soaker

Year(s): 1990 – Present

Maker: Larami (Now Hasbro)

Original Price: $6.99*

Worth Today: $300*

  • 22. Strawberry Shortcake Dolls

Year(s): 1980s

Maker: Kenner

Original Price: $6*

Worth Today: $1,199.99*

  • 23. Molly the American Girl Doll

Year(s): 1986-2013

Maker: Pleasant Company

Original Price: $82*

Worth Today: $1,200*

  • 24. Polly Pockets – Carry β€˜N Play Dream Home

Year(s): 1994

Maker: Polly Pocket

Original Price: $19.99*

Worth Today: $550*

  • 25. Lite Brite

Year(s): 1967 – Present

Maker: Hasbro

Original Price: $10*

Worth Today: $320*

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