The Nintendo NES, the most popular games console of its time, could be worth £485 ($758) while today's version costs £249 ($389) But other collectibles may not be worth as much as you think. Remember the Ty beanie animals that were sold for £5 ($7.80)? There are now only likely to fetch £1 ($1.56).
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An early-version of a Furby, however, could be worth up to £350 ($547), while the modern equivalent can be purchased for around £47 ($73) today. Meanwhile, the Nintendo NES, the most popular games console of its time, could be worth £485 ($758) while today's version costs £249 ($389). Another potential cash cow are Polly Pockets, redesigned by toymaker Mattel in 1998. Original version could be worth up to £255 ($398), according to eBay 'The look and feel of things we owned as kids, or which we wanted to own but never could, lets us tap into happy memories and allows the big kid in us all to thrive,' Peter Jenkinson, a toy expert told. 'There's also the notion that things were 'better before', whether that's in the manufacturing quality or more in general, this romanticised image of the past can be brought to life with cool, retro toys. 'It might be parents rediscovering classics with their own kids or hipster types giving their trendy selves an even cooler edge with a retro toy accessory, the point is that nostalgia is king.' Last month, it emerged that American Girl Dolls were selling for £480 ($750) on eBay.
The modern versions of American Girl usually go for £74 ($115) including a book, the 1990s originals are now considered rare collectibles, valued at hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
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Millennium Cabbage Patch Doll
Oh, the days of yesteryear when Cabbage Patch Kids and My Little Pony were born. Can you believe that it was 35 years ago?
What Are Cabbage Dolls Worth
Feeling old yet? Eye berry for healthy eyesight diet. Furbies will soon be celebrating their 20th birthday! Let’s take a trip down memory lane, and see how much our old time favorites are now worth. Ready for the ride back in time? Whether it was gadgets or barbies, it’s time to get nostalgic and discover just how rich you would be if you still had them in your keepsake box next to the old love letters and birthday cards. You never know, maybe there are some treasures still lurking in your parent’s basement.
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