The childhood toys from the 80s, 90s and 2000s that could now be worth thousands of pounds
Here are the childhood toys sitting in your attic which could be worth a pretty penny.
We're now three weeks away from Christmas, which means that Brits up and down the country are likely to be feeling the pinch after buying gifts for all of their nearest and dearest.
If you're looking to make a bit of money so you can get your parents or grandparents a gift, then it might be worth taking a trip down the presents of Christmas past - as you could be sitting on a gold mine.
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However, don't be expecting to rake in the cash by flogging any old junk, as not all toys were created equal.
According to insurers over at Homeprotect, the following items are the currently best-sellers when it comes to toys from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.
"If you’ve got old toys lying around, it might be worth checking their value—you could be sitting on a goldmine," David Joyson, Chief Customer Officer at Homeprotect, said (via The Mirror).
"Alternatively, if you come across an item you think may have a high value, get it professionally valued, so you know if they are worth insuring and to avoid underinsuring."
So what toys are on the list?
Barbie dolls
Following the colossal success of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie's 2023 blockbuster Barbie, demand for the dolls is unsurprising.
The most expensive piece of Barbie memorabilia, according to Joyson, is 2001's 'Barbie Meadow Mares' horse, with one in mint condition in an unopened box fetching a whopping £928 on the secondhand market.
The 'Meadow Mares' collection featured four horses, ranging from Dragonfly, Butterfly to Hummingbird to Ladybug.
Special edition and collectors dolls are also popular, with 2000s 'Juicy Couture Barbies' reselling around the £175 mark.
Some of the special edition Barbies range from collaborations with designer brands, like Christian Dior and Versace.
Lego
Considering how expensive Lego is in general it wont shock anyone to see that vintage kits are in high demand, taking the top five spots in Homeprotect's list.
Topping the list is Lego's 10123 Star Wars 'Cloud City', with one lucky seller making £6,000 on eBay.
Other top sellers included 'Lego Star Wars Ultimate Collectors Millenium Falcon', 'Lego Star Wars Death Star II' and 'Lego Skull’s Eye Schooner Pirate Ship' all fetched around £1,000 in mint condition.
My Little Pony
Unlike the previous two entires, My Little Pony isn't the first toy which comes to mind when you think of highly valued toys. But that's where you're wrong.
A 1980s G1 'My Little Pony in Orange Cotton Candy' with flat hooves sold for £1,022.28 on eBay, which seems like a ridiculous amount of money for a toy horse but who am I to judge?
Meanwhile, other models to look out for include Funskool 'G11980s Blossom Pink Purple', 1987 'G1 Baby Pony with First Tooth' and 1984 'Baby Liquorice Pink G1' all selling for around the £100 mark.
Unfortunately, all of the above toys are in new or near new condition, which means you probably won't fetch much for your well loved (and heavily used) toys.
But it's not just limited to toys, however, as some old video games can go for a few quid, too.
If you are fortunate to have certain titles, like Super Mario 64, then you could be looking at £12,999 if it's unopened.
Meanwhile, if you were more of a Playstation person, then some old games could land you in the range of £276 to £1,038.
Happy searching.
Brenna Cooper