These Vintage Fisher Price Toys May Be Worth Thousands
Items like vintage Fisher Price toys can fetch you a pretty penny. Read this list before tossing your toy box!
If only we could go back in time…
We all probably wished at one point we would have known our favorite toy or kitchen dish would be worth hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Whether you’ve resisted the urge to open a popular vintage toy or it’s still in a well-loved box somewhere, you could have your hands on a goldmine if you have any of these sought-after old collectibles. Items like Vintage Fisher Price toys have sold for thousands!
The most valuable Fisher Price vintage toys:
1970 Fisher-Price Little People Family Action Garage
How much is it worth? If you have a new or barely used set with the original box, it’s reasonable to expect $140 – $299 for this Fisher Price vintage toy. One just sold on ebay for $200 in December of 2022!
Why is it so valuable? This adorable, yet simple, garage is actually part of the original Little People line and that’s why it’s so valuable. It’s one of the first editions ever created. It onlinees with just a few accessories (an elevator, a hose, a stop sign, and wooden people), but both the garage and it’s parts are not easy to find in 2023.
1990 Fisher-Price Little People Custom McDonald’s
How much is it worth? We’ve seen onlineplete sets listed as high as $550, but those that are selling seem to be in the $250 – $399 range. Several inonlineplete sets recently sold for around $165 on eBay, and one with the original box just sold in December of 2022 for $270!
Why is it so valuable? Not only does this set have a drive-thru and parking lot, but it onlinees with 31 wooden characters including some from Sesame Street. This fun toy was limited-edition only and with such scarce supply, collector demand is high!
Vintage 1974 Fisher-Price Little People Castle
How much is it worth? Around $200-$350 with the original box and if it’s in great condition. Although, even some with rising litho paper on the floor and pond have still sold for the higher end of this price range. One just sold in February of 2023 for $235!
Why is it so valuable? In the ’70s when this castle was first produced, it was the very first Fisher-Price toy made of this caliber. It was also said to be the most expensive toy for them to produce given its extensive amount of detail. For many adults who grew up in the late ’70s and ’80s, this toy brings back a lot of nostalgia and while you won’t likely get thousands for it, you can get slightly more cash if you have the original box.
Vintage 1969 Fisher-Price Little People Family Play House
How much is it worth? This groovy play house is worth up to $310 if it’s unused and onlinees in the original box. That’s what one collector paid in February 2023!
Why is it so valuable? Rumor has it that this is one of the more sought after Fisher Price vintage toys. The originals came with a ton of accessories. If you’re fortunate to still have them, you might just make some money!
Vintage 1975 Fisher-Price Little People Family Sesame Street
How much is it worth? The Texas Antique Mall website says this set can be worth $289. However, most sold listings on eBay had priced this Family Sesame Street play set between $75 – $120. In January 2023, we saw a gently used one sell for around $110.
Why is it so valuable? Made in 1975, it’s supposedly the first all-plastic playset by Fisher Price and it includes beloved characters like Cookie Monster, Mr. Hooper, Big Bird, Burt, and Ernie.
The 1967 Fisher Price Play Family Barn
How much is it worth? Most sets are valued in the $70 – $100 range, but one recently sold in January 2023 for a whopping $249.99.
Why is it so valuable? According to the Texas Antique Mall, this timeless toy was the first Fisher Price Little People’s play and carry set. It’s a cute little barn that makes a mooing sound when the doors open. It onlinees with 4 wooden figures and a host of animals like a cow, horse, and chicken.
The 1973 Fisher Price Little People Circus Train
![Fisher Price Vintage Circus Train Set displayed on floor with accessories](https://hip2save.online/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Little-People-Vintage-Circus-Train-by-Fisher-Price.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&strip=all)
How much is it worth? This adorable train was sold unused for $200 in 2023. It came with the original box.
Why is it so valuable? Fisher Price only made 3 circus-themed sets between 1973 and 1986. This is one of them and it was a hit with consumers. From clowns to elephants, this fun train set onlinees with a bundle of unique accessories.
Fisher Price Vintage Little People’s Family Village
How much is it worth? This popular Fisher Price vintage toy is currently listed unused and in the original box for $500. A used set sold in 2023 for a staggering $212.50.
Why is it so valuable? This vintage Fisher Price playset is valuable for its sheer amount of accessories. The set was released in 1973 and if you still have most the pieces, you might be able to make a pretty penny!
Vintage Fisher Price Family Camper
How much is it worth? Inonlineplete sets have sold in 2023 for between $100 – $150. Expect to top those numbers if your set is onlineplete and onlinees with the original box.
Why is it so valuable? Considered very rare, this unusual Fisher Price toy was released just about 50 years ago. It onlinees with fun accessories like a boat, picnic table, and family dog.
Fisher Price Vintage Raggedy Ann & Andy Wooden Pull Toy
How much is it worth? This adorable vintage toy from 1941 sold in December 2015 for $5,000.
Why is it so valuable? According to collectibles blog, Jacqueline Stallone, this product is the only licensed Raggedy Ann & Andy toy. It’s made by using paper on wood, like many other valuable pull-toys from that era. Due to it’s age, it’s extremely rare.
Hip Tip: Other unique Fisher Price products from the 1930s and the 1940s are among the onlinepany’s most valuable vintage toys – many selling for in the thousands!
Though not Fisher Price, these other vintage toys and goods are also worth money…
Vintage My Little Pony Mimic Twinkle Eye
How much is it worth? A gently used version of this vintage toy sold in February 2023 for $237.50. One is currently listed on eBay for a hefty $799.
Why is it so valuable? My Little Ponies having a strong fan following and were a favorite toy for girls in the 1980s and early 1990s. This particular tropical pony with a parrot “cutie” mark is considered extremely rare and that’s why she’s so valuable.
Other scarce My Little Ponies are also considered collectibles, including My Little Pony Princess Repunzel who was never sold in stores. One Repunzel pony once sold for $2,000 on ebay! Meanwhile, another pony called The Dark Princess Sapphire sold for over $1,800 just this February.
Princess The Bear Beanie Baby
How much is it worth? Never been used Princess the Bear toys with their tags go for $500,000. A used one brings in a nice chunk of change too! One just sold in January 2023 for $24,000.
Why is it so valuable? This cherished Beanie Baby was made in honor of Princess Diana. The bear was a ploy to encourage fans to donate to Princess Diana’s memorial fund. The original bear is purple with a white rose on its chest. Despite being extremely rare, several go on sale each year for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Many other Beanie Babies are worth money. Check out this list of the most valuable beanie babies to date! The list includes favorites like Peace Bear who sold for $10,000 recently and Humphrey the Camel who sold for $600.
1984 Hasbro Optimus Prime series 1 Transformer
How much is it worth? As much as $9,500 for a perfect, sealed box and we saw a used one sell for $424.99 in February of 2023.
Why is it so valuable? With 7 Transformers movies currently out, I’m sure you’ve heard of the billion-dollar franchise. Started by Michael Bay in the ’80s, Optimus Prime became everyone’s favorite. While almost every kid in 1984 had an Optimus Prime Transformer truck, if you didn’t actually take it out of the box, go get it graded by AFA because if it scores at least a 90 you’ll be banking big bucks. Bet you wish you never opened it, am I right? 😏
1943 copper penny
How much is it worth? Some sell for as little as $1,400, whereas certified pennies can top out at a whopping $60,000 up to $200,000+. One just sold on eBay in January 2023 for $1,500.
Why is it so valuable? They were made by accident. According to The U.S. Coin Guide, during World War II the country put a halt to using copper on pennies to save it for much-needed war ammunition. It’s believed that they were accidentally made from a few remaining blank copper planchets that were left in hoppers at the coin presses. There are only 25-40 of these rare pennies known to exist today.
Vintage 1980’s Care Bears
How much are they worth? Anywhere from $200 up to $10,000 for a whole collection.
Why are they so valuable? Many of us loved the Care Bears growing up, making it one of the biggest kids classics of all time and serious toy collectors are now scooping up all the of these vintage toy stuffed bears that are still floating around.
Whether you consider it clinging to the nostalgia of childhood or not, sources are saying that collectors are paying big bucks for rare ones such as The Nobleheart Horse Care Bears Cousin, The roundheart Cat Care Bear Cousin, and Surprise Care Bear. However, if you’re holding onto a VTG Care Bears Cousins Pink Monkey you can expect to cash out at around the $10,000 mark.
1980s Samantha American Girl doll
How much is it worth? An original Samantha American Girl Doll manufactured by Pleasant onlinepany can sell for anywhere between $100 to $500 and up to $5,400+ for a signed collection of three of the original, pre-Mattel American Dolls in boxes with paperwork. One Samantha doll sold for $329 in December 2022.
Why is it so valuable? Samantha Parkington was one of the very first American Girl dolls ever created. Kids, parents, and now toy collectors love American Girl because the dolls are unique in that they all have names, their own personality, culture, challenges, and heart. And if you have your hands on an impeccable & signed doll (or three) from your childhood, they could be worth tons – according to USA Today a set recently sold for as much as $5,400.
Vintage Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls
How much is it worth? Used Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls by the P.F. Volland onlinepany are typically worth between $1000 – $4000. One just sold in January 2023 for $2,346 and another for $1,495.
Why is it so valuable? Beloved by generations, Raggedy Ann is a household name and was even inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame. The stories and dolls were originally produced by the P.F. Volland onlinepany. If you can find a doll made by Volland, they will be around 100 years old and quite valuable.
Polly Pocket Collections
How much is it worth? These small toys are worth much more than they look! Rare sets like the Polly Pocket Party Time can sell for $500 – $1,500. Meanwhile, one Polly Pocket lover just unloaded their entire collection for $1,125.
Why is it so valuable? These whimsical toys were a huge hit with girls in the 1990s. It was so fun to open your small onlinepact and have an entire little world inside. If you were a fan of Polly Pocket, your collection might rake in a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. In 1998, Mattel took over production from Bluebird and began to redesign the product. According to onlineplex, if you have one of the few hundred sets made before 1998, you can expect to collect some dough. If your Polly doll folds in the middle and has short hair, she’s probably a collectible.
The Beatles – White Album
How much is it worth? Depending on the serial number and condition it could be worth anywhere between $1,500 and $790,000. The lower the pressed serial number, the higher the value. One just sold in February 2023 for $8,352.52!
Why is it so valuable? Need I say more than The Beatles? The popular White Album was released in 1968 and only members of the band and executives were given the most valuable vinyl discs, however, they’re floating around today, and while the chances of having one are low – it’s definitely not impossible.
Each of these covers was embossed and stamped with a serial number so if you’re holding onto one that’s not printed you may be sitting on a goldmine. Ringo’s original White Album sold at auction for $790,000 making it the most expensive record ever sold.
Elastic Batman![elastic batman toy in box](https://hip2save.online/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/batman-toy.jpg?resize=1024%2C865&strip=all)
How much is it worth? Up to $15,000 or more.
No current eBay listings.
Why is it so valuable? Well, the short answer would be that there are only 2 of these vintage toys ever made so any Batman-obsessed toy collector wants to be the first one to get their hands on one of them – that’s if they have the cash to spare. 😏
According to Purple Clover, “the stretchy toy was created in 1979 in response to waning interest in traditional 8″ figurines, but toy onlinepany Kenner thought it was too similar to its popular ‘Stretch Armstrong’ product line.” Kenner sued Mego putting a halt to the manufacturing of Elastic Batman and one of the two that were made has since sold for $15,000 at auction in 2006.
First edition Harry Potter books
How much are they worth? A couple of thousand dollars for first editions up to $56,000 for editions that list Joanne Rowling as the author on the title page as opposed to J.K. which are considered collectors editions.
Why are they so popular? It’s no secret that Harry Potter quickly became a household name, and believe it or not, JK Rowling once had time to sign hundreds of her first edition books before her rise to stardom. (Can you imagine getting your hands on one of those? 😱)
If you’re lucky enough to have one of these books, you’re in luck because they’re worth a small fortune! However, there are still other editions for sale over at Abebooks that are going for over $6,000.
Original 1959 Barbie doll
How much is it worth? Anywhere from $1,000 up to $27,000+ for a mint condition model. Several have sold upwards of $3,900 just this year!
Why are they so valuable? If your grandma or mom were ever into Barbies, they may have an original Barbie somewhere in the attic. The first iconic Barbie dolls were released in 1959 making the first edition the most valuable to collectors. She has golden hair, a black and white bathing suit, and blue eyeshadow. And if yours has holes in the bottom of the feet, you’re lucky enough to have the rarest of them all which has sold for over $27,000 in the past.
Super Mario Bros. Test Launch Game
How much is it worth? $2,000 and up. One perfectly sealed copy recently sold for $140,000.
No current eBay listings.
Why is it so valuable? If you played Nintendo as a kid, you probably have one of the first-ever games launched with it – Super Mario Bros. And if you didn’t already open it, you can strike it rich! While prices for vintage games can fluctuate, gaming collectors will pay big bucks to get their hands on an unopened game. So if you have the rare version of Super Mario Bros. from Nintendo’s limited “soft launch” of the NES then you could sell it for roughly $140,000.
Lucky in Love Pyrex
How much is it worth? Last sold for over $4,000.
No current eBay listings.
Why is it so valuable? Time to raid Grandma’s kitchen cabinets (with her permission of course). 😏 The Lucky in Love Pyrex dish is thought to be either a limited edition or possibly even a test product. According to Pyrex Potluck, the one-quart Round Casserole dish remains one of the most elusive Pyrex designs ever created by Corning Glass Works and recent online auctions have seen Lucky In Love sell for over $4,000.
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