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Aladdin's Black Diamond VHS Has Appreciated More Than 370%
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In 1993, you could purchase a VHS version of Disney's Aladdin for $16.99 at Toys-R-Us. Today, sellers are asking for up to $1,000 for a Black Diamond copy of Aladdin. More reasonable sellers are asking nearly $80. Either way, Aladdin's Black Diamond VHS has appreciated in value considering it was readily available at major retailers during the early '90s.
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If You Still Have The Bop It Extreme It's Worth Over $100
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"Twist it, pull it, or bop it," the Bop It Extreme was a simple Hasbro audio game that saw a few different spinoffs and recreations. The Bop It Extreme not a commonly found item and can be worth up to $170 online.
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Would You Pay Almost $300 To Make Copies Of Slime? You Might If It's The Nickelodeon Gak Copier
Nickelodeon was a hot brand in the 1990s, making bank on animated shows like The Rugrats and live-action shows like Legends of the Hidden Temple, starring real-live kids. Part of the reasons for its popularity may have been that it did such a good job capturing the mind of a child, like when it created the Gak Copier in the early '90s. Instead of paper, the toy xeroxed a goo-meets-silly-putty concoction called "gak" that served no apparent purpose other than to be a fun novelty. In 1993, a child could walk into Toys-R-Us (or peruse its catalog at home) and purchase the Nickelodeon Gak Copier for $8.99. Today, there are some originals retailing online for as much as $290.84.
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That $20 "Baby All Gone" Doll Goes for $300 These Days
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The "Baby All Gone" doll retailed at $19.99 in the '90s but today, some eBay sellers are asking as much as $299.99 for a "Baby All Gone" still in its box. The "Baby All Gone" doll was another toy readily purchased at Toys-R-Us and other retailers: the extreme cost today is probably more the result of nostalgia than of actual accessibility.
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Original Polly Pockets Are Smaller-Sized, But Cost A Bigger Price
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Mattel purchased the Polly Pocket brand in 1998. As a result, the original, smaller version of the Polly Pocket toys have increased in value. In the '90s, a child could purchase Polly Pocket for $10-$20. Now, eBay claims that sellers may ask for up to $350 for the pre-Mattel Polly Pockets, including the Bluebird Polly Pocket line, but most retail for less than that price.
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If You're Trolling For Cash And Have A Few Of These Stashed Somewhere, It Might Be Time To Sell
Trolls have been around for years, but there was something unique about their '90s look when they resurfaced and surged in popularity. Since then, they've been relatively simple to find and purchase, but it's often hard to find duplicates, and part of the iconic novelty has been hunting unique trolls with different color hairs, sizes, or outfits. Today, a '90s Trolls doll is worth at least $40. Compare that to the set of 6 modern trolls you can buy from the new Trolls for less than $12.
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As Furbies Resurface, Yours Might Be Worth Much More Than You Expect
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Furbies, those ugly, furry, talkative little creatures were hot items in the late 1990s. When they first came out of the box they mumbled jargon in their own "furbish" language but the more kids played with them and talked to them, they'd begin using words in whatever language its owners were speaking. Even back the demand for Furbies was high, and Furbies would sell for as much as $100. Now, sellers are asking for up to $500 for vintage Furbies, but the toys are also making a comeback, but with updated technology. As Business Insider reports, "We're definitely not in the '90s anymore, Toto."
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You Might Have To Sell Your Soul To Pay For A Rare Devilgotchi
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Remember the Tamagotchi? It was a small palm-sized Japanese-made device that behaved as a pet and required constant attention or it would die. One rare version, the Devilgotchi, cost about $17.99 in 1998. These toys were a worldwide rage in the 1990s, but today the graphics are laughably outdated. Tamagotchis may have the last laugh yet, though: a few online are priced at more than $600.
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A First Generation Beanie Baby Sold For $10,000 In 2013
The now-classic Beanie Babies were the plush toy craze of the '90s, and one of the item's most appealing aspects was that each one cost a flat five dollars, no matter which cute pet you picked. They were sold in all kinds of retail stores, and special editions were also released, making certain Babies more difficult to find and even considered rare. In the late '90s McDonalds even got in on the craze by partnering with the Beanie Babies manufacturer to create miniature versions of the animals, called Teenie Beanies, for inclusion with their Happy Meals. In 2013, a regular Beanie Baby sold for $10,000, which is a 199,900% increase in value!
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You Might See A 1500% ROI For your Mighty Max Skull Master
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In the 90s, the Mighty Max Skull Master cost $10-$20. It was a readily available pocket style toy aimed at boys, and because so many of them were manufactured, single pieces don't retail for very much. But if you were a child hoarder, you might be able to make a tidy sum by selling off an entire collection. Today, sellers are asking up to $150 for the Mighty Max Skull Master. That's a 1,500% return on investment!
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Flutie Flakes Today Cost Quadruple What A Box Of Corn Flakes Cost Now
In 1998, Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Doug Flutie released his own brand of cereal to raise awareness for his autistic son. A large number of the profits from the frosted corn flakes-style food went to the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. Flutie also went on to create a line of fruit-flavored gummy snacks, Flutie Fruities. A 24-ounce box of corn flakes or frosted flakes costs around $4.27, but if you're looking for more vintage flavor you can buy an original, unopened box of "Flutie Flakes" on Amazon for as low as $19.50 plus shipping, and that includes the cereal.
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If You Need $5,000, Try Selling Your Rare 1999 Pokemon Charizard Holo Card
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To the disappointment of Pokemon fans, the early fan cards from the 1990s didn't increase in value as they had hoped. Nonetheless, an occasional rare card like the Charizard Holo card might fetch up to $5,000. Compare that to the $10.99 someone can spend to buy a pack of 3 booster cards, and you might be sitting on a profit.
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Magic, The Gathering game cards, debuted in 1993. They were reasonably easy to find, and the game is still played today, but mint-condition earlier versions can score high prices. An unopened Alpha starter deck sold online for 5900 Euro.
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American Girl Dolls Can Sell For Hundreds, But Their Nostalgic History Is Priceless
Felicity, Kristen, Molly and Samantha were American Girl staples and household names of families with girls in the '90s. Even then they were considered luxury dolls, often retailing for at least $100 before you added accessories and outfits to the tab. Today, some of these historical storytellers have been discontinued, but many collectors keep them for nostalgic or sentimental reasons. If you have a Kristen doll with her original bed, you could fetch yourself a cool $750. Others with accessories sell for more than $500. Felicity or Samantha could probably garner at least $200.00 each.
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