The 1990s were a fantastic time for toys and related collectibles. While many kids played with these toys a lot, some were carefully preserved. Today, collectors are willing to pay very high prices for rare toys from that era, especially if they’re still in their original boxes. Nostalgia and the limited number of these toys available are driving up their value.
Pokémon 1st Edition Charizard (1999)
For trading card collectors, the holographic Charizard card from the very first English set is the ultimate prize. Known for its powerful attack stats and classic fire dragon illustration, this card has fetched incredible prices – some perfect condition copies have sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. Cards without the shadow effect are especially rare and sought after by dedicated collectors and investors.
Princess the Bear Beanie Baby (1997)
Ty created this lavender bear with a white rose stitched on its front as a tribute to Princess Diana. At first, people thought very few were made, which caused a lot of excitement among collectors. The earliest versions, filled with soft plastic pellets, are now extremely rare, even though later versions were made in large numbers. Those who can prove they own one of these original bears can sell it for a significant amount – often tens of thousands of dollars.
Magic: The Gathering Black Lotus (1993)
The Black Lotus is widely considered the most valuable and well-known trading card in gaming. Printed by Wizards of the Coast in the early 1990s as part of the Alpha and Beta sets, this card lets players generate three mana of a single color without costing any mana to use. Exceptionally well-preserved versions of this powerful card frequently sell for over $500,000.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Scratch the Cat (1993)
Playmates Toys released this less-known Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figure towards the end of the original toy line’s peak. Scratch the Cat only appeared in a handful of episodes and wasn’t made in large quantities. The figure is dressed in a prison outfit and includes a small bag, likely meant for stolen goods. Finding this villain still in its original packaging is extremely difficult now.
Nintendo World Championships Cartridge (1990)
Nintendo created these unique game cartridges for a national video game tournament. Silver-colored cartridges were given to players who reached the finals, and gold versions were awarded to winners featured in Nintendo Power magazine. Today, only 26 gold cartridges are known to exist, making them incredibly rare and highly valuable collectibles.
Super Soaker CPS 2000 (1996)
Larami’s Constant Pressure System 2000 was the strongest water gun they ever made. However, it was released in the nineties and quickly pulled from shelves because parents felt the water pressure was too strong and potentially unsafe. Because it was only available for a short time, it’s now highly sought after by water gun collectors.
Original Furby (1998)
Furbies, the robotic pets created by Tiger Electronics, became a huge hit worldwide, known for their unique language called Furbish. While millions were originally sold, certain versions are now hard to find. Rare editions like the Angel Furby and other limited releases are now quite valuable, especially if they’re still in their original, unopened packaging and in perfect condition. Collectors actively search for these mint-condition treasures.
Pleasant Company American Girl Dolls (1998)
The first American Girl dolls, created by Pleasant Company before Mattel bought the brand, are now quite valuable to collectors. Dolls like Samantha Parkington and Felicity Merriman were discontinued, as were all their accessories. Collectors especially prize dolls with pale skin and particular markings on their necks. If you find a complete set with all the original furniture and clothes, it could be worth a lot of money – even thousands of dollars.
Polly Pocket Starlight Castle (1992)
Okay, so I’ve been collecting these Bluebird Toys playsets, and they’re seriously cool. They made these tiny castles and scenes that all fold up into these little compact cases – like a makeup compact! The Starlight Castle is my favorite; it actually lights up and it’s shaped like a heart. A complete set has to have the Prince and Princess figures, plus the horse and carriage. If you find one of these compacts that’s still in good shape, without any fading from the sun, collectors go crazy for it – they’re super rare and valuable!
Mighty Max Doom Zones (1992)
These playsets were the boys’ version of Polly Pocket, featuring horror and sci-fi scenes inside plastic shells. They came with tiny figures, but the small pieces were often lost, making complete sets rare. Unopened, larger “Doom Zones” sets can fetch high prices at auctions.
Hot Wheels Treasure Hunts (1995)
Mattel created the Treasure Hunt series to get collectors excited about searching for cars in stores. These special edition cars had unique paint and real rubber tires, unlike the regular ones. You could identify them by a green stripe or a treasure chest on the packaging, which meant they were rare. For diecast car fans, finding a 1995 Camaro from the first Treasure Hunt release is a real prize.
Jurassic Park Command Compound (1993)
To coincide with the huge success of ‘Jurassic Park’, Kenner created a large playset designed to look like the film’s headquarters. It had electronic features like sound clips and a functioning, locking gate. The set came with lots of small pieces and fences that were meant to be broken, but often got lost. Because complete, boxed versions of this playset are rare, collectors of movie memorabilia are willing to pay a lot for them.
Original Tamagotchi (1996)
Bandai created Tamagotchis – small, egg-shaped virtual pets on keychains – that quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The most sought-after versions are rare, like the white egg with red wings or special promotional designs. Original, unopened Tamagotchi packages are now worth a lot of money, and these digital pets are still popular with collectors of vintage electronics.
Power Rangers Titanus (1993)
The Carrierzord Titanus was the biggest and priciest toy from the first line of ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ figures. This large, white brachiosaurus could move on its own and combined with the Megazord to create the Ultrazord. Its high price tag kept many parents from buying it when it first came out, but now, unopened boxes are incredibly valuable to collectors.
Sealed Game Boy Color (1998)
Nintendo improved its handheld gaming systems by releasing a device with a bright, colorful screen. The distinctive purple and solid-color versions were popular with kids and often seen at schools. Unopened, original boxes for this system are now extremely rare and valuable pieces of gaming history. Professional grading companies now assess and certify these boxes, with some selling for thousands of dollars.
Tell us which of these valuable toys you owned as a child in the comments.
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