The ’90s weren’t just about frosted tips, slap bracelets, and boy bands. They were a goldmine of stuff we all begged our parents to buy, trashed in middle school, and now desperately wish we’d kept in mint condition. If your childhood bedroom was a Toys “R” Us showroom, congratulations, you might be sitting on a small fortune.
Nostalgia sells, and collectors are paying real cash for things many of us tossed without a second thought. So dig through your attic, phone your mom, and see if you still have any of these gems lying around.
Tamagotchis
Before kids had iPhones, they had Tamagotchis, tiny digital pets you could carry in your pocket. The original Bandai models, especially those in rare colors, can go for a few hundred dollars today. Sealed versions sell for even more. Some collectors have shelled out thousands for rare editions.
Nintendo 64 Consoles and Games
The Nintendo 64 changed gaming forever. Titles like Super Smash Bros., The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Mario Kart 64 are now collector’s gold. An unopened copy of Super Mario 64 sold for $1.56 million in 2021, according to Heritage Auctions. Even used cartridges can fetch between a few hundred dollars, depending on condition.
Polly Pocket Compacts
Tiny plastic worlds that fit in your hand? Yes, please. Original Polly Pocket sets from the early ’90s, made by Bluebird Toys, are now hot collectibles. Some complete sets go for a thousand dollars. If yours still has the figures and isn’t missing any doors, you’re in business.
Pokémon Cards
If you didn’t trade Pokémon cards during lunch, were you even a ’90s kid? First edition cards, especially holographics, are extremely valuable. In 2022, a rare Pikachu Illustrator card sold for $5.275 million, purchased by YouTuber Logan Paul. Most kids didn’t have that one, but even a 1st Edition Charizard can sell for thousands of dollars, depending on condition.
American Girl Dolls
These dolls were more than toys; they were historical icons. Samantha, Molly, and Felicity were part of many childhoods. If you kept the original clothes, books, and box, you could be looking at over $500.
Lisa Frank Stationery
Colorful tigers, dolphins, and rainbow-splattered unicorns covered every folder, notebook, and pencil case. If you held on to a full set or sealed pack of stickers, collectors are paying top dollar. People are willing to pay for the rainbow explosion of their youth.
Furby
Furby was either your best friend or nightmare fuel. The 1998 model with all its quirks (and creepy blinking) is now a collector’s item. In-box Furbies can go for $300 or more. Rare versions, like the 1999 Special Edition Kid Cuisine Furby, have sold for over $1,000.
Game Boy Color
That transparent purple Game Boy Color you played Pokémon Yellow on? It’s now worth $100 to $250 if it still works. Limited editions like the Pokémon-themed versions can fetch much more. Complete-in-box editions can fetch good money. And yes, you’re allowed to cry about giving yours away.
Beanie Babies
While not every Beanie Baby is worth its weight in gold, certain ones still bring in big bucks. A Princess Diana bear with errors can sell for over $50,000. Keep an eye out for limited runs and tag errors; collectors love those. According to a U.S Chamber of Commerce report, the Beanie Baby market made a slight comeback during the pandemic.
Skip-It
This playground favorite made recess feel like the Olympics. And now? It’s a nostalgic collector’s item. A working Skip-It in good shape sells for $50 to $120. If you have the original pastel versions from the early ’90s, you’ll get more bites from buyers.
Nickelodeon VHS Tapes
Before streaming, there were orange VHS tapes. Shows like Rugrats, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and The Amanda Show came in that iconic Nickelodeon packaging. Complete box sets in good condition can sell for $100 to $300.
My Little Pony Figures
If you had the original My Little Pony toys, especially from the early G1 line, collectors want them. Ponies with glittery hair, no paint chips, and original accessories can sell for over $500 each.
Super Soaker Water Guns
The Super Soaker 50 wasn’t just a water gun; it was a weapon of mass saturation in summer. Older models, especially those from the original 1990s runs, can sell for $100 to $300. The Super Soaker CPS 2000 has sold for up to $600, depending on condition and completeness.
WWF Wrestling Action Figures
Stone Cold, The Rock, and The Undertaker ruled many toy bins. Figures from the ‘Attitude Era’ still hold major value today. Loose figures go for $30 to $100, but mint condition or rare editions can hit four figures.
Disclaimer – This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information. It is not intended to be professional advice.
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