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Mind, Body, Soul
Toys?!!
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! As I pen this - it's a rainy day. I found the
following on the internet. It made me think of childhood days when the
rain (snow, sleet...whatever...it didn't make a difference to us kids!)
was not a problem. What happened??
Older Toys With Insane Values
1)Garbage Pail Kids Cards: Parents might not have liked these cards. An
entire 1985 Garbage Pail Series One is worth $4,000 on eBay today. Some
singles are worth $300 depending on the card, when it was made, and the
condition of the card.
2)Pokémon Cards: These were released in 1996. Some of these cards are
worth $1,000's if they are rare and in good condition.
3)1978 Luke Skywalker Action Figure: Start Wars has had a devoted fan
base since the 1970's when it was released. In 2015, the Luke Skywalker
Action Figure, released in 1978, was sold for $25,000.
4)PEZ Dispensers: These have been a collector's dream since their
release. Some have sold for $1,000's, along with the collection. A 1982
PEZ dispenser, known as Astronaut B, sold for $32,000 on eBay.
5)The Original Monopoly: The original hand-drawn version, made by
Charles Darrow in 1933, sold for $146,500 in 2011. If you have any
vintage versions from the 1930's or limited edition versions of
Monopoly, you could be looking at some serious cash.
6)Game Boy: Mint condition Game Boys sell for $100's. If you have a
special edition, like Game Boy Lite, it can sell for over $1,500.
7)Hot Wheels: Since 1968, 4,000,000,000 Hot Wheels have been made, and
only a handful are valuable. Some Hot Wheels were prototypes, like the
1969 "Volkswagon Beach Bomb" that never made it to wide production.
This made it one-of-a-kind with a value of $125,000.
8)First Edition Pound Puppies Plush: Making their appearance in the
1980's...today a First Edition Pound Puppy can bring $5,000.
9)Cabbage Patch Dolls: Depending on the doll you have, you can make
some serious money. A Maryland couple is selling their whole collection
for $360,000.
10)Sega Genesis Console: A still working model can bring up to $2,000.
11)Fisher Price Pushcart Pete: In 1936, this toy cost $.50. Today, he
can bring you an easy $3,000.
12)1982 Skeletor Action Figure: He-Man and Skeletor are the most
popular action figures from Masters of the Universe. A 1982 in-box,
mint condition Skeletor action figure can bring at least $2,000 today.
13)Lite Brite: Popular in the 1960's and 1970's, with different
versions, an original Lite Brite can sell for over $100. Original price
was $20.
14)Happy Meals Toys: The value varies depending on which Happy Meal Toy
you have. They have been around since 1979. Some became collectibles,
like the 2002 Disney-themed characters which recently sold on eBay for
$300.
15)Furby: A mixture of hamster and owl, these Furby toys were popular
in the 1990's. An original Furby in an unopened box, will bring $900.
16)Talkboy: A stylish version of a tape recorder, Home Alone 2: Lost in
New York made these really popular. Today you can get over $200 for one.
17)Beanie Babies: They were a hit from the 1990's to the 2000's. Some
are worth $100's and some are worth $1,000's. A 1997 First Edition
Princess Diana Beanie Bear can bring $12,000.
18)Lionel's Pennsylvania "Trail Blazer" Train Set: If you have a 1934
standard version, you can make $250,000.
19)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1980's Action Figures: They took over
the late 1980's. Mint condition ones can bring up to $600. Rare ones
can bring you up to $5,000.
20)Transformers: From the 1980's, they can go for $2,000 still in the
original packaging.
21)Jurassic Park Figures: The film was one of the biggest of the
1990's. The original dinosaur action figures could be worth $1,200
today.
22)Vintage Super Soaker Gun: A hit in 1982, today an original gun can
bring up to $1,000.
23)Stretch Armstrong: A doll able to stretch to the breaking
point...without breaking. Today a vintage doll is worth $4,000 to
$10,000. - Definition.org
"Sometimes all you need is for someone to just be there, even if they
can't solve your problems. Just knowing there is someone who cares can
make all the difference." sun.gazing.org
The best is yet to be!! MONA
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