The value of vintage Barbie dolls soared in 2023, thanks to the success of the "Barbie" movie, but they're not the only retro toys that can be worth a surprising amount.
To determine which '90s toys are the most valuable today, TheToyZone analyzed the resale values of various popular toy models and ranked them based on which have sold for the highest price. Their findings, which are accurate as of January 2024, will have you digging around in your loft for Pokémon cards or calling up your parents to see if they've still got your Nintendo 64 tucked away somewhere.
Key Findings:
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The most expensive '90s Nintendo game ever sold was an N64 "Mario Kart" cartridge, which went for a whopping $21,000.
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When it comes to Barbie dolls from the '90s, a De Beers 40th Anniversary doll worth $85,000 is the priciest.
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The '90s electronic toy that's worth the most today is the Nintendo 64, currently valued at $5,651.
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The most valuable Pokémon card is a $6 million Pikachu illustrator card belonging to YouTuber Logan Paul, who bought it in 2022.
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A figurine of Scratch the Cat — a character from a "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" video game — has the highest resale value of any '90s action figure, selling for $10,000 in 2021.
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Via TheToyZone.
