14 of the Most Valuable Toys from the 90s
During the 90s, the world was transitioning into a new era of connectivity ushered in by the Internet. The combination of companies’ decades-long experience in manufacturing paired with the cutting-edge technology of the day made for some very interesting innovations and creative products, especially when it came to children’s toys and games.
Today, some of our favorites toys and games from the 90s are worth a fortune. Use this list of extremely valuable toys as a guide next time you’re looking through old stuff at your parents’ house. Maybe you'll find an old Beanie Baby that happens to be worth $50,000.
Electronic Furby | $10,000
1998
Who could forget the great Furby craze of the late 90s? Tiger Electronics sold over 40 million Furbies during their first three years in production.
American Girl - Felicity Merriman | $7,820
1991
Originally released in 1986, customers were willing to pay premiums for these dolls and their accompanying novels.
Home Alone 2 Deluxe Talkboy | $10,000
1995
This novelty voice recorder became a must-have gadget after its prominent debut in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
Nintendo 64 - Launch Edition | $3,039
1996
The Nintendo 64 remains one of the most recognizable video game consoles in the world thanks to its distinct controller and top-loading cartridge system that came among a group of consoles made by other companies using CDs for their games.
Game Boy Color - Pikachu Edition | $7,550
1999
This Pokémon-themed Game Boy Color automatically made you the coolest kid in school.
Super Mario Land 2 for Game Boy | $5,000
1992
This critically-acclaimed platformer sold over 10 million copies, making it one of the most successful Game Boy games. It also introduced fan-favorite character Wario, who would go on to star in his own spin-off games.
Goldeneye 007 for N64 | $14,499
1997
Goldeneye 007 was one of the top-selling titles on the N64, thanks in part to its expansive split-screen multiplayer mode.
Power Rangers - Thunder Megazord | $4,914
1994
This original Deluxe Edition Megazord action figure would spawn a line of customizable toys.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Undercover Leonardo | $2,426
1994
The inconspicuous leader of the Ninja Turtles went deep undercover in a trench coat in this limited run.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Scratch | $5,850
1993
No Ninja Turtle toy collection is complete without Scratch, the mutant cat that has become one of the series' most sought-after action figures.
Beanie Babies
Rainbow the Chameleon | $50,000
1997
Beanie Baby collectors will spend top dollar for well-preserved toys, the rarest of which can sell for up to $50,000!
Beanie Babies
Valentina (with errors) | $29,999
1998
Some toys with errors, such as misprinted tags or a discolored nose, can sell for even more than their normal versions.
Beanie Babies
Princess Diana | $18,950
1997
This limited-edition Beanie Baby was created to raise money for Princess Diana's Memorial Fund following her death in 1997.
Beanie Babies
Valentino | $25,003
1998
Similar to his counterpart Valentina, this bear can be worth thousands with misprints and errors.