Between 1985 to 1989, heated fourth-grade debates revolved around the question of which ThunderCat is best, and kids were willing to argue in favor of their favorite as if their lives depended on it. Those very same kids are probably the ones who still hold on to their original ThunderCats action figures, and they would be right to do so as they could be worth hundreds of dollars.
If they were to sell any of them, they could make a great profit on an unopened Panthro (around $400) or Bengali (around $800). That is, of course, assuming they’ll be able to live with themselves after that.
Life-Sized E.T.
Growing up in the '80s means you've heard the sentence"E.T. phone home" more times than you can count. Much like other Hollywood hits, the merchandise wasn't too far behind, and many kids asked for a life-sized E.T. toy. Those toys were 38 inches tall and were the closest thing children had to a fantastic alien friend.
If such a toy was part of your collection when you were little, you better hope that you can still remember where it is. In case it doesn't possess a special sentimental value, you could sell it online for 700-900 dollars.
1976 Batman Action Figure
Superheroes have superpowers, that much we all know. But somehow, one of the most famous superheroes out there is just a regular human with a cool car and lots of money – Batman. For decades, Batman has been an inspiration for kids who learned that superpowers don't run in their families.
If you were one of those kids you must have had a Batman action figure you cherished and carried around wherever you went. In case this action figure was from 1976, you'd be interested to know you could sell it for about $500. We wonder if in years to come, the action figures that are bought today will be worth anything...
Steiff Teddy Bears
You probably had one of these fine friends from one brand or another when you were a kid, something to hold during the dark nights and keep the monsters under the bed at bay. If you stayed as loyal to this toy as it did to you – and it's a specific brand – it may have one last, monetary gift for you.
Steiff bears are known as the original teddy, and plenty of them have reached a vintage status, which means cash. An adorable, fluffy Louis Vuitton-clad Steiff Bear, for instance, sold for a record $182,550 at a charity auction.
Retro boogie boards
You've probably played with a boogie board down at the beach, but those aren't going to set your retirement fund up. On the other hand, there is a growing market for retro professional bodyboards throughout the world, especially down under. These vintage boards can get expensive. Very expensive.
There are individual boogie boards that are going for upwards of $10,000, and an anonymous collector put his entire collection up for the low, low price of $7,400. Practically a steal! If your years of riding the waves are over, you can still do something with your collection.