Faker Action Figure
For those of you who weren’t busy obsessing over Masters of the Universe in the ’80s (maybe you had social lives or were generally invited to parties and things), allow us to introduce you to Faker, a member of the Masters of the Universe world. While you were busy planning your campaign for prom kings and queens, others were busy getting Faker action figures that are now worth more than your fanciest tie-clip.
They say evil never wins, but they also say that there is an exception for every rule. As it turns out, Faker is one such exception. Even though he is one of the bad guys, an unboxed action figure of his can be worth up to $1,000 on eBay.
'Toy Story' Original Toys
The first Toy Story film came out more than 20 years ago but we would be lying if we said we weren't planning on forcing our great-grandchildren to watch it again with us when we're old and gray. As it turns out, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and their friends can be of much greater use than a nice movie night. Original character figurines can be sold for hundreds of dollars.
As time goes by and more films in the franchise keep being released, the figurines become increasingly popular. The second film, for example, came out in 2000, but in 2016, a Stinky Pete figurine was sold on eBay for 700 dollars.
Tamagotchi
Growing up in the '90s means that instead of begging your parents for a puppy, you begged them for a Tamagotchi – a virtual pet that lived in a little gadget on your keychain. Some of you may have heard that those Japanese toys have been making a comeback lately, but don't go buying one of those looking to make an instant profit.
No one will give your plastic-contained pet a second look if it was purchased in the last 5-10 years. Original Tamagotchis, however, (the rarer the better) are a whole different story. A quick stroll through eBay will show you that some of them can be sold for $40 while others can be sold for $2,000!
Power Rangers Action Figures
If you don't have a favorite power ranger you are either lying or too embarrassed to admit it's the pink one. We've all been there, although sometimes find it hard to remember being so many years back. But regardless of which one you liked best, if you have any of their original action figures, you are about to love them on a whole new level.
Original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers action figures (both heroes and villains) can be worth a few hundred dollars if you know the right online hub to go to. As usual, the price of an item would differ depending on its condition.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards
Japanese manga series Yu-Gi-Oh! has been around since 1996, and just like any other self-respecting worldwide sensation, it soon started releasing mountains of merchandise. Much like other hits of its kind, it released trading cards too. If you happen to have any of those lying around, you'd be happy to know you could trade them for lots of money.
An original first-edition of the coveted booster box of Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon has already been sold for $1450. Even individual cards from a box like this could be sold for several hundred dollars. If you used to collect them as a kid, you could be sitting on a gold mine.